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Rare Sighting: Black Bear Family Seen In Texas National Park
You don't really see black bears in the wild in Texas very often and it's even rarer to see the whole family out roaming around. A visitor snapped a few photos of a mama bear and two cubs foraging on the road in Big Bend National Park, less than 300 miles east of El Paso.
LULAC condemns Paxton’s election fraud raids as 'intimidation'
The League of United Latin American Citizens plans to request a federal investigation into raids Attorney General Ken Paxton conducted this week as part of what he called an “ongoing election integrity investigation.”. Gabriel Rosales, Texas LULAC’s state director, said in a statement that Paxton carried out the raids...
Texas Man Accused Of Brutally Raping A 14- year-old Girl
A Texas man by the name of Scott Laquinn Johnson Junior has been arrested on a warrant after DNA revealed evidence linking him to a sex crime that involved an innocent 14-year-old girl according to Your Basin. WHAT IS SCOTT LAQUINN JOHNSON BEING CHARGED WITH AS OF RIGHT NOW... Continue reading…
Sheila Jackon Lee’s daughter files to finish out her mother’s term
Sign up for the We the Texans newsletter to receive twice-monthly updates on our year-long initiative dedicated to boosting civic engagement and chronicling how democracy is experienced in Texas. U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s daughter, Erica Lee Carter, will be the only Democrat on the ballot seeking to finish the...
‘We have some unfinished business’: Hungry Longhorns feel they still have a lot to prove
It's something that Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian was awful during the moment, but now as the Longhorns summon all the uneasy feelings from getting close but not close enough last year to gear up for the Southeastern Conference, it becomes fuel.
GRIDIRON GLANCE ‘ 24: Early Longhorns
EARLY – After serving as an Early Longhorns football assistant for seven years, Randall Case has ascended to the role of head coach and athletic director, eyeing the program’s fifth consecutive postseason berth in 2024. The Longhorns are coming off a 6-6 campaign a year ago, and return...
Massive Gun Show Happening Now In Killeen, Texas
Killeen, Texas is hosting a massive gun show this weekend at the Special Events Center on WS Young Drive for collectors, enthusiasts, newbies, or any other level of interest someone might possibly have in the purchase, understanding, or admiration of firearms. You will be able to look at inventory from several local Texas vendors under the same roof as national retailers with a strong desire to help you shop with confidence, and also learn or inquire about various firearms and ammunition.
Rudder volleyball team sweeps competition at day two of Bastrop ISD Classic
The Rudder volleyball team picked up three wins at the Bastrop ISD Classic on Friday. The Lady Rangers began the day with a 25-7, 25-16 sweep of La Grange, and followed it up with a 25-6, 25-11 sweep of Manor. Rudder concluded play with a 22-25, 25-16, 25-19 win over Bastrop.
A North Texas college donated land to a Christian school. State and federal laws prohibit such gifts, experts say
"A North Texas college donated land to a Christian school. State and federal laws prohibit such gifts, experts say" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Rain chances, and under 100°
Temperatures are trending downward, and rain chances soon return. It’ll still be steamy tomorrow, but the high temperature should be just shy of triple digits, then continue to slide a bit more into next week - back near average in the mid 90s. A stray shower or two could...
Apartment Bills Family of Woman Who Died $15K for Breaking Her Lease
A Texas apartment complex has recently sent a bill to a family of a woman who has recently passed away! The bill from the apartment complex for $15,676 and a collections notice! The Texas law states that family members can cancel a lease if a loved one passes away. However, this apartment complex doesn't believe this.
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