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Miss South Texas Junior Teen seeks national title
(Seguin) — At the start of summer, 16-year-old Casey Hernandez was just beginning her journey into the pageant world. Now mid summer, the Seguin High School student officially holds the title as the Miss South Texas, Junior Teen for the America’s National Teenager Scholarship Organization (ANTSO). Her journey, however, does not stop there and she is now preparing to compete for the national crown this weekend in Dallas.
Internationally recognized Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory leader dies
Konrad Eugster, DVM, Ph.D., executive director emeritus of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, died July 21. Eugster was the second TVMDL director, serving from 1980 to 2002 – the longest tenure of a director in agency history. Eugster was instrumental in discovering several diseases new to...
Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian and wife Loreal jointly file for divorce
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian announced on Friday that he and his wife Loreal have filed for divorce. The two posted similar but separate posts on their Instagram stories, stating that their professional careers "made it difficult to prioritize time for each other." Despite the decision, they say that they "aim to remain the best of friends." ...
DroneTogether Franchise Ready to Take Flight Nationwide
Summertime is a busy period for Scott Zimmerman and his Texas-based DroneTogether franchise. He runs 63 camps in Austin, San Antonio, Houston and Dallas throughout June and July with hundreds of students ages 4 to 18 enrolled. At the same time, DroneTogether lines up instructors and registers thousands of students...
Calling Austin non-profits! This local artist wants to capture your mission with a mural
Local muralist Soledad Fernandez-Whitechurch wants to donate a stunning work of art to a local non-profit! She joined us in the studio to tell us about herself, her work, and this very special opportunity to gift a mural to help beautify a local non-profit's building. Follow us on Instagram, X,...
Texas beach volleyball joins the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association, expands program
Beach volleyball is the newest installment in Texas’ long list of athletic programs. With two competitive seasons now under its belt, the team has recently joined the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association, or CCSA, joining the likes of ranked teams such as Florida State, LSU and South Carolina. Texas head...
BEWARE: The Most DANGEROUS Woman In Texas Still On The Run And ARMED
The most dangerous person in Texas is not someone you would think it would be. When you think of some being DANGEROUS you think maybe some big guy with a mean demeanor. But no, the most dangerous person in Texas is a vibrant, lucky woman named Margaret Smith. WHAT MAKES...
Texas Is The Number One Worst State For Weather Related Power Outages
The Texas power grid is something that all residents worry about. When the power goes out, many things are lost. Lights are unable to be turned on, and depending on the the time of day, individuals may not be able to see for an extended period of time. Many reasons can be the cause for the power to disappear.
ALERT: This Predator’s Population Is Growing In The State Of Texas
There are many animals in the state of Texas. Not all of them however are friendly towards humans. Here's what is known about one dangerous animal that has shown massive growth in Texas waters. One Animal In Texas Showing Big Growth. As revealed by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Professor Philip...
State Of Texas Lands At Number Two In Nation For Reckless Driving
We've all seen bad driving in the state of Texas right?. It caused all of us to probably say a few choice words and wonder if the person is even paying attention while on the roadway. We mean, who forgets to drive in between the lines painted on the the pavement? Simply put, it's very frustrating.
West Texas Convenience Store Plans To Open Location In East Texas
There's a gas station and convenience store brand that Texans, especially in West Texas cities like Amarillo and Lubbock swear by and for once, NO, we're not talking about "Buc-ee's". Of course in other areas of Texas, the "beaver" may reign supreme and is starting their trek towards global domination...
The ‘Best Tamale Maker in Texas’ Has Been Raided by the Feds
Uh-oh! Looks like trouble bubbles for Deila, the self-proclaimed 'best tamale maker in the world' was raided by federal agents in south Texas on Wednesday. If you have no idea who Delia is or why she's got the G-Men barging in uninvited and rifling through everything, buckle up. This is a hot tamale of a story.
NC Fast Facts: US census to conduct test runs throughout South, West, including NC
Six places in the South and West will host practice runs four years before the 2030 U.S. census, a nationwide head count that helps determine political power and the distribution of federal funds. Residents of western Texas, tribal lands in Arizona; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Western North Carolina; Spartanburg, South Carolina;...
Friday Night Forecast: Additional rain chances this weekend, heating up next week
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a few spotty showers. Chance of rain: 20%. Low: 71. Winds: SE 5 MPH. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy skies with a few storms around. Chance of rain: 40%. High: 83. Winds: S 5-10 MPH. SUNDAY: Partly cloudy skies with a few isolated showers and thunderstorms. Fairly warm. Chance of rain: 20%. Low: […]
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