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Two Texas Teens Accused of Stealing Over $1 Million From Walmart
Two 18-year-old boys from San Angelo were arrested last Sunday after being accused of stealing more than $1 million from Walmart over a year while employed by the superstore. Ryan Munoz and Carmelo Amigleo currently have a bond set for $350,000 and the two remain in jail while they wait to face the music.
Death Toll Soars to 36 in Texas: Hurricane Beryl's Fatal Aftermath Exacerbated by Heatwave
The catastrophic wake of Hurricane Beryl continues to devastate Texas as the death toll has now risen to 36. In Fort Bend County alone, nine new deaths have been reported, with overheating being implicated in at least half of those, according to statements made by the local medical examiner. Heat, exacerbated by power outages, has been a deadly companion to the hurricane's destruction.
Texas targets faith-based groups helping migrants along U.S.-Mexico border
El Paso, Texas — Prayer is paramount at the Annunciation House, a network of shelters in this Texas border city that has been housing and feeding destitute migrants for nearly half a century.At one of the Catholic charity's shelters, several migrants, most of them families with children, huddled for a prayer before enjoying hearty meals cooked by a group of American volunteers. The hungry migrants thanked God for the food, and prayed for those still trying to reach the U.S.Leading the prayer was Ruben Garcia, who founded the Annunciation House in 1978 and continues to run it as its director. "We...
Health department confirms the first positive human case of West Nile virus in Hays county
The Hays County Health Department has confirmed the first positive human case of West Nile virus in Hays county. The case was identified in the 78610 zip code (Buda) area. Last week, health officials reported that mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus were found in traps near Wimberley. Human infections were also confirmed in Montgomery and Williamson counties. While 80% of people infected with West Nile virus do not experience symptoms, 20% may exhibit symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rash, and swollen lymph nodes. Individuals aged 50 and older, and those with compromised immune...
Fire at Roadrunner Recycling, building may be saved
A fire at Roadrunner Recycling on Highway 123 spread black smoke across much of the eastern portion of Hays County on Tuesday morning, but crews believe the damage is contained to the items that caught fire without harm to any structures. The York Creek Fire Department was called to Highway 123 and Beback Inn Road just beyond the San Marcos city limits at 8:45 a.m. on July 30. “Units arrived to find heavy black smoke from behind a metal recycling plant,” Bryce Houlton, assistant fire marshal for Guadalupe County, said. “Units forced entry through the gates and found a large pile of...
Downloadable 2024 Texas Longhorns football schedule
The 2024 college football season is almost here, which means it is time to get ready to root your Texas Longhorns on as they join a new conference. The SEC will bring plenty of challenges to the Forty Acres but it also brings some high-profile matchups both at home and on the road.
Over a dozen Texas lawmakers demand more transparency, accountability from Houston ISD
HOUSTON – More than a dozen state lawmakers demanded more transparency and accountability from Houston ISD Tuesday. The lawmakers held an Ad Hoc House Committee Hearing on the state’s takeover of HISD at the Hilton University of Houston. The hearing was held to address community concerns and gather...
Rio Hondo lands three on TSWA 3A All-State Baseball Teams
RIO HONDO — Three Rio Hondo Bobcats earned statewide recognition for their play on the diamond during the 2024 season as Christopher Galvan, Joshua Laster and Ruben Castellanos were named to the Texas Sports Writers Association 3A all-state teams Tuesday. Galvan and Laster were named to the TSWA 3A...
Texas Lottery Confirms Mega Millions Million Dollar Win Tuesday
Monday night's Powerball lottery game in Texas produced two new Lone Star Millionaires. The million-dollar Powerball winners were sold in Hempstead, Texas, and Corpus Christi, Texas. Not be outdone, Mega Millions, the other multi-state lottery game available in Texas has just confirmed via the Texas Lottery that it has produced...
Texas ‘Tax-Free’ Weekend Coming Up August 9-11 For Back To School
Those three dreaded words that indicate an abrupt end to summer fun are here, "BACK TO SCHOOL." Luckily, the Great State of Texas has an upcoming opportunity for you to save some money on the items you need for class, so you can look good and learn even gooder'er. The...
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