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Impact of drought on home foundations and under-slab plumbing in North Texas
North Texas residents are no strangers to the challenges posed by drought conditions, which can have significant implications for home foundations and under-slab plumbing. As the region experiences periods of drought, the soil undergoes changes that directly affect the stability of foundations and the integrity of plumbing systems beneath homes.
'I want to give back': How one local business owner is helping his community one belt at a time
ELM MOTT, Texas (KWTX) - One local business owner out of Elm Mott is using his business and skills for a good cause, making hundreds of belts and dog collars to be donated back to the community. Aaron Heizer is the owner of Maker’s Leather Supply, a store for everyone...
How can parents make their voices heard in Austin when it comes to school funding issues?
HOUSTON – Last week, KPRC 2 News reported on the significant challenges Texas school districts are facing due to stagnant school funding. Despite rising inflation and a nearly $33 billion state surplus, local districts are grappling with difficult decisions that could drastically affect students, such as reducing bus routes and even closing schools. This financial strain is largely attributed to legislative gridlock in Austin, which has stalled the flow of funds to local classrooms. Since 2019, the state’s basic student allotment has remained unchanged at $6,160 per student.
Big 12 Contender Names Starting Quarterback For 2024 Season
The Baylor Bears will have a new face at the helm of Jake Spavital's offense in 2024. According to Matt Zenitz of 247Sports, transfer quarterback Dequan Finn has been named the starter ahead of Week 1. Finn is coming off a career year with Toledo. The former three-star prospect ...
Baylor secures first win in home opener
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Baylor soccer opened play at Betty Lou with a bang on Sunday night, coasting to a 5-2 win over St. Bonaventure to secure its first win of the 2024 season. Hannah Augustyn got things started in the 18th minute, drilling a shot into the bottom left corner past the keeper […]
New Waco art program ‘A Beautiful Message’ aims to empower youth
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The Waco art program “A Beautiful Message,” will begin soon after receiving grant money from the city. The program aims to empower youth. The American Rescue Plan Act, signed into law by President Biden in 2021, awarded Waco with $34.7 million. Of that sum, $250,000 was allocated to Creative Waco, which decided to fund “A Beautiful Message.”
Two Bonnies Net First Collegiate Goals in Women's Soccer Loss at Baylor
WACO, Texas — St. Bonaventure women's soccer fell behind early and fell at Baylor, 5-2, Sunday night in the Lone Star State. After the Bears grabbed a 4-0 first half lead, though, the Bonnies owned a 2-1 advantage in the final 45 minutes thanks to the first collegiate goals from Lauren Westwood and Evie Underhill.
Aranda Labels O-Line as 'Unheralded Group' in Scrimmage
While the focus after Baylor football's Saturday scrimmage was on a quarterback decision that is expected to be made by Monday, the "unheralded group" is an offensive line that made a big jump in a week's time. "The improvement from last week to this week is what you would expect,"...
2-A-DAYS 2024: Connally
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Connally is replacing most of their 2023 starters this season, including some of their top players to Division 1 programs. But star QB/DB Jamarion Vincent is set to lead the Cadets on both sides of the ball as they aim to make a playoff return in a tough district. Here is a preview of the Cadets:
Burger King franchisee Sun Holdings acquires Freebirds World Burrito
Guillermo Perales has bought another restaurant chain. Perales’ Sun Holdings, which operates more than 1,000 franchise locations of various brands like Burger King, Arby’s, Papa Johns and Popeyes, has acquired the Austin, Texas-based Freebirds World Burrito, the company said on Monday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed,...
Texas A&M Baseball’s Baker Earns CCL Honors
LOS ANGELES – Texas A&M right-hander Ty Baker has garnered All-League and All-South Division honors from the California Collegiate League, as announced Friday afternoon. Baker made six appearances with two starts over the summer for the Santa Barbara Foresters, registering a 1-0 record and a 0.93 ERA. In 19.2 innings of work, the righty struck out 32 batters and allowed only six walks. Baker was one of two players from the SEC to be earn CCL All-League honors.
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