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Weather Service – Texas at Risk for Excessive Rainfall Monday
When you think of the Texas landscape you probably picture the beautiful wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country. Or maybe you're more of a mind to think of far west Texas and a more unforgiving landscape. Or perhaps your mind's eye sees the Piney Woods when you think of Texas.
Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Stole Funds For Rap Career
Houston based, Surrogacy Escrow Account Management(SEAM) is a company designed to give intended parents an account in which to store money for their surrogate's payments and medical bills. WFAA reports that SEAM owner Dominique Side allegedly stole the money and used it to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a...
2 Major Texas Grocery Store Companies Set To Merge, Prices Could Lower
It appears that two major chain grocery stores will be merging, and it might even have a positive impact on the cost of your grocery bill moving forward. A while back it was announced that Albertsons and Kroger would soon be merging, well it looks like that will certainly be the case. We've got everything you should know about the merger and what it could mean for your grocery bill moving forward...
Wow, Here’s 5 of the Biggest Drug Busts in Texas History
Texas has seen its share of drug busts, and some of them are so huge, they almost sound like something straight out of a Hollywood movie. Operations like these not only show the sheer scale of drug trafficking but also highlight the tireless efforts of law enforcement to keep dangerous substances off the streets.
A Tragedy in Texas: Buc-ee’s Burns as Smoke Billows into the Sky
Texas residents and visitors alike have come to love Buc-ee’s as a must-visit destination. Its popularity has even led to expansion beyond state borders, with locations now found in other states. It’s not surprising that this Texas staple has become a beloved experience that people want to share with others.
UPDATE: Missing Children from Gonzales County Found Safe, Details on Recovery Remain Unclear
An urgent AMBER Alert that swept across the state ended on a positive note as two missing children from Gonzales County were found safe. Initially, the alarm was raised on July 20th when 6-year-old Lucas Mendez and his younger sibling, 2-year-old Lukane, were reported missing in Rosanky, sparking widespread concern, as reported by CBS Austin.
The Stampede: Sark talks Texas recruiting efforts from THSCA convention
SAN ANTONIO -- Texas head football coach Steve Sarkisian took the podium on Sunday afternoon at the THSCA convention to discuss a number of topics, including the Longhorns' efforts on the recruiting trail. There have been plenty of headlines when it comes to UT's 2025 class this summer with some...
'It's Personal!' Taurean York Previews Renewed Texas A&M Rivalry vs. Longhorns
The Texas A&M Aggies have plenty of tests, both at home and on the road, to get through before facing the Texas Longhorns, but there is no denying the underlying anticipation surounding that final matchup at Kyle Field.
Missy’s ‘Out of This World” Flies Audience to Another Galaxy
Austinites experienced a truly interactive and intergalactic experience as part of the ‘Out of This World Tour. Thursday night Timberland, Busta Rhymes, Ciara, and Missy ‘Misdemeanor’ Elliot landed in Austin as part of the tour. The vibes were special as Missy has collaborated with all these artists over the years and they still have a relationship. Many people dressed in old school Adidas track suits, silver ensembles, and other cool outfits to celebrate this legendary occasion. With 30 years in the game, Hip Hop icon and legendary pioneer Missy Elliot is just now headlining her first tour. It was well worth the wait.
Texas A&M football's rivalry with Texas remains a mean to a championship end for the Aggies
Texas A&M football fans who don't want to resume the Aggies' rivalry with Texas tend to point to the belief that if A&M plays them on the field, the game will assume an importance far beyond winning and losing. The hype and outcome will dominate A&M's thinking to the point that success or failure of an entire season will be dictated by the outcome of the game. They feel like that this has occurred in the past and it's a major reason why A&M has been a program with more hope promise than high end results.
Lockhart Grandmother Uses Retirement Funds to Give Out 4,000 Backpacks to Local Students
In Lockhart, the community experience is often rooted in simple acts of generosity. This is evidenced by Connie S. Amaya's initiative, a grandmother using her retirement funds to support local students. For the sixth consecutive year, Amaya has organized a backpack giveaway, now under the umbrella of the Connie S. Amaya Education Aid Foundation, which she established this spring. The annual Free Back-to-School Backpack Drive has become a fixture, handing out essential school supplies to students gearing up for the new academic year.
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