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South Texas Rules the Roost for Birding Tourism
Reddish egret takes flight at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge in Austwell, Texas. Credit: Jeff Heilman. When word got out last November of the surprise first-ever U.S. appearance by a South American bird in Corpus Christi, fans flocked to the city for a look, including a just-engaged couple who drove more than seven hours from western Texas.
Discount Furniture Chain Nearing Bankruptcy, Fate Of 85 Texas Stores Unknown
Conn’s Inc., a discount furniture and appliance retailer, is reportedly on the brink of bankruptcy, casting uncertainty over the future of its 85 stores in Texas. The Texas-based chain, which has been struggling with declining sales and integration issues following the acquisition of W.S. Badcock, may file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy within weeks, according to sources familiar with the matter, as reported by Bloomberg.
Governor Abbott says Trump 'truly blessed by the hand of God'
Governor Greg Abbott says the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was an “outrage.” Abbott talked about the shooting while meeting with reporters about Hurricane Beryl Sunday in Houston.
Texas judge blocks federal rule expanding Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students statewide
TEXAS, USA — A federal judge last week granted a temporary injunction, blocking expanded Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students from taking effect in August in Texas. The changes to Title IX, announced by the U.S. Department of Education in April, clarify that it also protects against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Title IX is a law introduced in 1972 that bans discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. The expanded protections were set to take effect Aug. 1.
Walk Through One Of The Most Abandoned Malls In Texas
Today, Sunrise Mall in Corpus Christi, Texas is frozen in time. Walking through it feels like stepping into a ghost town frozen in the past. Take a peek into the Sunrise Mall today. Each photo tells a piece of its story—crumbling walls, forgotten corners, and little details that show what it's like now. Whether it's a sunlit atrium or a shadowy hallway, these photos give you a real feel for what the mall looks like today.
Foster kids head to Astros game with help from Nate's Next Kid Up
HOUSTON, Texas — There are more than 31,000 children in the foster care system in the Lone Star State. The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) says in Region 11, which covers 19 counties from Refugio to Brownsville, there are just under 2,500 children in the system.
Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
A Texarkana, Arkansas Man Is Going To Federal Prison For A Very Long Time After Pleading Guilty To Some Heinous Acts. A former director of the Texas High School color guard plead guilty to federal charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct in a shocking story that rocked educators and parents across the area.
This Texas City Has The Lowest Price Gas In Texas Right Now
We know everywhere the gas prices have been going crazy but not for one Texas city. Despite the hurricane and record holiday travel gas prices have barely changed. The national average for a gallon of gas rose three cents to $3.54 from last week. The slight nudge higher came despite Hurricane Beryl smacking into the coast of Texas, a record number of July 4th car travelers, and oil costs hovering above $80 per barrel.
Supreme Court grants stay of execution for Texas man seeking DNA testing
The Supreme Court granted a stay of execution for a Texas man on Tuesday, 20 minutes before he was scheduled to face a lethal injection. The inmate has long maintained that DNA testing would help prove he wasn't responsible for the fatal stabbing of an 85-year-old woman during a 1998 home robbery.The nation's high court issued the indefinite stay shortly before inmate Ruben Gutierrez was to have been taken to the Huntsville, Texas, death chamber for the planned chemical injection.The 47-year-old inmate was condemned for the 1998 stabbing of 85-year-old Escolastica Harrison at her home in Brownsville. Gutierrez has long...
Mid-July cold front heads for North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — A cold front arrives Wednesday late afternoon. It brings cooler weather and rain chances, a rare statement for mid-July.By this date last year, the high temp was 105°. It was even hotter two years ago.We'll have one more hot day Wednesday, but there is no heat advisory and not another one for at least the next 10 days. The cold front arrives end of day to keep us just short of triple-digits.We are forecasting an unusual weather pattern for mid-July. This time of year we start, climatologically speaking, the "heart of heat season." Usually, it's a...
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