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Another Texas migrant aid group asks a judge to push back on investigation by Republican AG
EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — A prominent aid group along the U.S.-Mexico border asked a Texas judge on Wednesday to push back on a widening Republican-led investigation into nonprofits that help migrants, weeks after a separate court rejected efforts by the state to shutter an El Paso shelter. Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley provides temporary shelter and food to as many as 2,000 migrants a day when border crossings are high. In recent months, the nonprofit and at least three others in Texas that help migrants have come under scrutiny from state officials following a directive from Republican Gov....
Texas A&M QB Conner Weigman is ‘running now and full speed’ ahead of the 2024 season
During the final day of this week’s SEC Media Days, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko was joined by three player representatives, including left tackle Trey Zuhn, linebacker Taurean York, and defensive tackle Shemar Turner, who collectively previewed the upcoming 2024 season. Taking the podium while answering questions from the local media throughout the day, quarterback Conner Weigman’s status has been a constant talking point since the redshirt sophomore sustained a season-ending foot injury just four games into the 2023 season. During the spring football season, Weigman practiced and played in the Maroon & White spring game but was kept in the...
Houston Man Cameron Moon Sentenced to 25 Years After Murder Retrial for 2008 Deer Park Killing
After a protracted legal battle spanning nearly two decades, Cameron Michael Moon has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of Christopher Seabreak in 2008, when Moon was just 16 years old. The sentencing, as reported by the Houston Chronicle, concludes a series of appeals that questioned Moon's certification as an adult at the time of his initial trial.
City of Bryan Update on WTAW
Councilman Paul Torres visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia about leadership changes, what he has learned during his time on council, the Phillips Event Center, relieving traffic, medians, Downtown Bryan, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Listen to “Bryan Councilman Paul Torres on...
Paul Finebaum Baffled By Major SEC Program's Ongoing Inconsistency
It has been over a decade since the Texas A&M Aggies last achieved a 10-plus win season, which occurred during Johnny Manziel's remarkable Heisman Trophy-winning season. Since then, the Aggies have had two seasons with nine wins and one losing season. The Texas A&M Aggies have had ...
🌟 Things to do this weekend in San Antonio: Monster Trucks Glow Party, Paper Trail, Rock & Shop
Vroom vroom: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks are coming to San Antonio this weekend. The Alamo City will also host free summer events — both indoor and outdoor — and chances to take in amazing art from locals. Here’s a look at what’s happening over the weekend:
LOOK: 28 Texas Cold Case Murders Have Been Solved Since 2019
I'm an avid watcher of TV shows such as NCIS, Law & Order, and the various CSI dramas. I enjoy them, but I realize that the breakneck speed at which they can solve crimes is a massive exaggeration of how things play out with detectives in the real world. Yes,...
North Texas reports more poor air quality days to date than all of 2023
A month into a hot Texas summer, Dallas-Fort Worth already has surpassed the number of poor air quality days reported in all of 2023. As of July 18, the region reported 17 days that ground-level ozone, or smog, exceeded levels considered healthy for all populations. In 2023, the area reported 13 ozone air quality alerts.
LIST: How to get or donate back-to-school supplies in East Texas
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – School season is almost upon us and there are several back-to-school supply drives happening across the area that are looking for help and willing to give it. A study from Deloitte showed that on average families spend $582 per child on back-to-school supplies. “School supplies are a necessity” said LaToyia Jordan […]
Region 16 hosts Texas bilingual education leaders to empower teachers and students
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Across the 60 school districts Region 16 serves 17 percent of the student population is bilingual, the most prominent second language spoken being Spanish. So, Region 16 hosted members of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education to speak to teachers. "We want to see what...
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick fronts special senate committee after CenterPoint’s lackluster Beryl response
The company’s hurricane response was at the center of a press conference earlier this week, when Texas Governor Greg Abbott condemned the CenterPoint, claiming it “compromised lives” in the Houston area. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and other Houston lawmakers are at the forefront of a newly created...
In Texas, CenterPoint Says Customers Must Pay Them Now AND Pay Them Later
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. Let’s face it. What happened in Houston after Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Texas coast was a total, complete, and unmitigated disaster. 2.7 million people lost power — 80% of the customer base of CenterPoint, the utility company that serves the Houston area. A week later, power has yet to be restored to many CenterPoint customers. America hasn’t seen a total collapse of the electrical grid like this since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017. [Yes, it’s true. Puerto Rico is part of the US, a fact unknown to many Americans.]
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
UH survey: 3 in 10 Houstonians want to leave due to extreme weather
A new University of Houston survey paints a picture of a city on edge. Nearly six in ten (57%) Houstonians have contemplated leaving the metro region in recent years, with a significant portion (29%) citing the city’s severe weather as a contributing factor. This might seem like a mass exodus in the making, but a closer look reveals a more nuanced story.
Bryan man saves family from lightning strike fire
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Lightning struck a Bryan family home Thursday morning, igniting a fire in the attic. Now, this homeowner is thankful for working fire protection systems and urging neighbors to make sure theirs are working, too. It was around 5:45 a.m. Thursday when Zackary Blevins said he heard...
Suit details how UM surgeon double-booked surgeries, padded his pay at Texas hospital
“In short, the teaching physicians churned through as many cardiac surgeries as possible to generate revenue for Baylor, [Medicare] regulations be damned, and were rewarded with lavish compensation,” Justice Department lawsuit says.
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