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Texas Exes honor Nick Pesina, present scholarships
It was a room full of burnt orange as Longhorns celebrated all things Texas on Thursday night at Hollytree Country Club. The Texas Exes Tyler-Smith County Chapter 2024 Scholarship Dinner hosted Texas All-America and World Series champion Keith Moreland, honored Nick Pesina, heard from Inside Texas' Justin Wells and awarded scholarships to future and present Longhorns.
Austin parks board recommends $2.6M extra for parks maintenance, homeless response
It's the thick of budget season for the City of Austin, and the Austin Parks and Recreation Board is calling on city leaders to allocate an additional $2.62 million into the Parks and Recreation Department's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Man arrested, charged after allegedly stealing over 300 pieces of mail from over 100 addresses
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) arrested a man after discovering more than 300 pieces of stolen mail from over 110 addresses, as well as two counterfeit USPS Arrow Keys in his possession. According to an affidavit obtained by KVUE, police were dispatched to the 900 block...
Johntay Cook: Rising Star Ready to Dominate as Texas’s WR 1 in 2022
Texas football is gearing up for its first SEC season, with sophomore receiver Johntay Cook poised to take on a leading role after showcasing his potential in limited action last year. Cook had 8 catches for 136 yards in 14 games last season. He was ranked as the seventh-best receiver...
3 out of 9 West Nile Virus cases in Texas facing rare, potentially fatal symptoms
AUSTIN, Texas — The number of West Nile Virus cases is growing. On Wednesday, a mosquito trap sample collected at Lakewood Park in Leander tested positive for the virus. That's just one of several traps that has tested positive this summer. This week, we learned there are now two people who've gotten sick from West Nile Virus in Central Texas alone.
Doctors seeing more stroke patients under 65
AUSTIN, Texas - Doctors are seeing more and more stroke patients under the age of 65. The American Stroke Association says strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and the leading cause of disability. Now, a new CDC report shows the risk of stroke has increased...
David Pollack Names CFB Powerhouse That Has 'No Chance' To Contend This Season
The Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns have one of the greatest rivalries in all of college sports. The Longhorns hold a 63-51-5 advantage all time, but the Sooners have dominated the rivalry since 2000, winning 17 out of 25 games. Both schools will face a new challenge as they join the SEC this ...
Former ESPN college football analyst says Oklahoma is a better program than Texas
In 2023, the Texas Longhorns finally lived up to the hype that has driven the program for much of the last decade. They won the Big 12 (their fourth conference title) and they made the College Football Playoff (their first appearance). Now, they’re one of the favorites to contend for the SEC title after coming in second in the SEC media poll last week. While Texas came in second behind perennial favorite Georgia, the Sooners were predicted to finish eighth. But are the Sooners that far off from the Texas Longhorns? David Pollack is two-time All-American, two-time SEC defensive player of the year...
Millions of Texans Have Been Asked to Stop Driving Their Cars
Our personal health is a concern for us and many others in Texas. To help improve our health, we'll exercise, we'll eat the right foods, some may even wear a mask when outside (don't laugh at those who do, they have their reasons). One reason some may wear a mask outside has nothing to do protecting themselves from an invisible virus but has everything to do with the quality of the air they breathe. That's why millions of Texans have been asked to stop driving their cars unnecessarily.
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...
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.
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