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Gonzalez: COSTEP was invited to attend Gov. Abbott’s trade mission to Asia
HARLINGEN, Texas – The CEO of the Council for South Texas Progress says his organization was invited to go on Gov. Greg Abbott’s trade mission to Taiwan, South Korea and Japan. Adam Gonzalez says the reason COSTEP did not go was because he did not budget for two...
Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Jeff Yass Gives Additional $4M to Greg Abbott’s Campaign
Jeff Yass has donated $4 million to Governor Greg Abbott's campaign, just months after donating a record $6 million. Following a record donation of $6 million in December, Bala Cynwyd billionaire Jeff Yass has given another $4 million to Governor Greg Abbott’s campaign, writes Annie Massa for Bloomberg. The...
BEWARE: Texas Police Warns Community About Imposter Cops
An East Texas Police Department Issued A Warning To Residents About Someone Pretending To Be A Cop. Impersonating a police officer in Texas is a serious offense that carries significant legal consequences. Under Texas Penal Code Section 37.11, it is illegal for anyone to falsely represent themselves as a peace officer or public servant with the intent to induce another person to submit to their pretended authority or rely on their pretended acts.
Price Drop on Stately 4 Bedroom Home Entices Buyers to Look Again
Price drop on stately home! Within walking distance to Winnsboro’s Award-Winning schools & hospital, this magnificent 4bed, 3.5bath home has great curb appeal in a quiet subdivision. ✅ Spacious kitchen w/double ovens, gas stove, large island, walk-in pantry, granite countertops. ✅ Formal dining & breakfast nook. ✅ Family room...
Recruiting Tip of the Week: Featuring Head Coach Janae Shirley from East Texas Baptist University
Recruiting Tip of the Week: Contact Periods for DIII with Janae Shirley. In our ongoing effort to empower, inspire, and support softball players, we are excited to announce the launch of our latest series, “Recruiting Tip of the Week.” This series is designed to help athletes and their families navigate the complex world of college recruiting. Each week, we will feature insights and advice from college coaches who will share valuable recruiting tips based on the NCAA handbook. Our goal is to ensure that prospective student-athletes are well-informed about the recruiting process and can make educated decisions about their future.
Houston Embraces Solar Power Post-Hurricane Beryl, Texas Sees Surge in Residential Solar Projects
Hurricane Beryl, Texas residents, particularly those in the Houston area, have been increasingly turning to residential solar power as a beacon of self-reliance, as seen when Bill Swann's solar setup kept his Hilshire Village home powered amidst widespread electricity failures, according to a recent article by the Texas Tribune. Swann, a retired mechanical engineer and local solar advocate offering free workshops, embodies the growing community of Texans seeking sustainable solutions to the grid's reliability issues.
VIDEO: Amish Woman Has Everyone Losing Their Minds After Pulling Off The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading Routine In Very Impressive Fashion
An Amish woman quite expertly recreated one of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders’ dance moves, and is going viral online. The Cowboys’ dancers have been front and center lately since they are featured in a new Netflix series. The show has seen several cheerleaders trend online since, with the...
New Diana's Austin Green drafted by New York Yankees
NEW DIANA, Texas — Millions of kids grow up with dreams of playing professional sports, but only a tiny percentage of them will see those dreams come true. But, the recent MLB draft brought exciting news for some Texas athletes. "Man it’s uh, I was, I’m honestly at a...
Artspace111 Announces 11th Annual Texas Juried Exhibition Artists
Artspace111 in Fort Worth has announced 51 artists from across Texas selected for its annual juried exhibition. See a list of the selected artists below. Each year, a guest juror selects artworks from the submissions and names prize winners, who receive cash awards. This year’s juror is Margaret (Maggie) Adler, former Curator of Paintings, Sculpture and Works on Paper at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, who is currently working as an independent curator. During her 11 years at the Carter, Ms. Adler worked closely with contemporary artists to bring site-specific installations to the museum and to spark new conversations around historical pieces.
Biden praises longtime US Rep Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who died of cancer
Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday, has died. She was 74. Lillie Conley, her chief of staff, confirmed that Jackson Lee, who had pancreatic cancer, died in Houston Friday night with her family around her. The Democrat had represented her Houston-based district and the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1995. She had previously had breast cancer and announced the pancreatic cancer diagnosis on June 2. “The road ahead will not be easy, but I stand in faith that God will strengthen me,” Jackson Lee said in a statement then.
Ted Cruz, Greg Abbott Praise Late Democrat Who Led Juneteenth Push, “Tireless”
Calling the late U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee “a proud Texan and a tireless advocate for the people of Houston,” Texas Governor Gregg Abbott joined a chorus of voices — Republican and Democrat — who praised the Texas political mainstay, who lost her battle with pancreatic cancer this week at age 74.
As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas cities look to alternatives for water
EDINBURG, Texas — This story was first published by The Texas Tribune and can be viewed here. The Rio Grande is no longer a reliable source of water for South Texas. That’s the sobering conclusion Rio Grande Valley officials are facing as water levels at the international reservoirs that feed into the river remain dangerously low — and a hurricane that could have quenched the area's thirst turned away from the region as it neared the Texas coast.
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