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Spring Branch ISD’s elementary school closure sparks concern over impact on disadvantaged students
This year, the district closed several schools and programs in the area due to a $35 million budget reduction. Spring Branch ISD trustees voted on June 17 to close Spring Shadows Elementary within two weeks of the vote, citing budget cuts and teacher vacancies. This year, the district closed several...
2 teens charged with manslaughter after man dies from injuries during fight in Kingsland
KINGSLAND, Texas - Two teens were arrested in connection to the death of a man in Kingsland, the Llano County Sheriff's Office said. The sheriff's office said on July 14, a fight happened involving multiple people at a home in Kingsland. When deputies arrived, David Justus was found unresponsive. He...
'A party that got out of hand.' 20-year-old Lakeway man killed in lake house party brawl
A 20-year-old Lakeway man has died after a brawl this month at a lake house party in Llano County involving about 30 teens and young adults from across the region, including some from Austin, Llano County Sheriff Bill Blackburn said. David Michael Justus, a 2023 Lake Travis High School graduate, died July 23 at a hospital in Temple, "from numerous traumatic injuries sustained during a senseless and brutal assault on him at a Kingsland property," his...
After dismissed lawsuit, marijuana is still decriminalized in San Marcos — for now
A Hays County judge dismissed a lawsuit filed against the city of San Marcos in response to a proposition decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession. Judge Sherri Tibbe dropped Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s suit against San Marcos on Monday. Paxton has already filed a motion to appeal the dismissal, according to the city.
Teague resident claims $5 million Texas Lottery prize
TEAGUE, Texas (KWTX) - A Teague resident has claimed a $5 million winning ticket in the Texas Lottery® scratch ticket game $5,000,000 Ultimate. The ticket was bought at Jet Travel Plaza, which is located at 771 Highway 179. The winner said they wanted to remain anonymous. This was the...
X to expand Bastrop footprint with support center
X, formerly known as Twitter, is hiring staff to help operate the Safety Support Center that will be located in Bastrop. (Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact) X, formerly known as Twitter, will expand its footprint in Bastrop by opening a safety support center within Hyperloop Plaza, company officials said. What's happening. The...
SJRC Texas Opens New Education Center
SJRC Texas today opened a new, 9,000-square-foot facility designed to educate children and youth in a safe and modern classroom setting. Communications and Marketing Manager Vanessa Martin said the Harvey E. Najim Education Center in Bulverde contains three classrooms, a library, a multipurpose cafeteria/gym, offices for educators, and a therapy room.
Fears of 'Lady Bird Lake' serial killer reignited as another family calls for probe into 20 deaths
Fears of the 'Lady Bird Lake' serial killer have been reignited after another family called for an investigation into 20 deaths. Christopher Hays-Clark, 30, is one of at least 12 bodies found in or near the reservoir on the Colorado River in downtown Austin, Texas in less than two years. His ex-partner Reegan Aparicio, 29, thinks he was murdered and is calling for police to look into his death.
Biggest personnel-related questions Texas A&M football faces entering 2024 preseason camp
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Conner Weigman knows he looked like a work in progress in the spring. The Texas A&M quarterback described himself as rusty, which he expected to be. Weigman not only needed to learn an entirely different system under new offensive coordinator Collin Klein. He also remained limited from the broken bone he suffered in his left foot against Auburn last September, which required a season-ending surgery.
Retro-inspired secret bar opening in downtown San Antonio
Pink Shark is diving into a new adventure with a secret bar featuring interactive decor, '70s vibes and monthly zodiac parties. Catch up quick: The downtown spot, which made a quiet debut at the end of 2022, will celebrate the opening of its speakeasy-style back bar with 99-cent oysters, DJ entertainment and free bites on Friday and Saturday.
Paul Finebaum Names College Football Powerhouse That Is A National Title Contender
Conference realignment has brought new excitement to the 2024 college football season, especially with the addition of eight more teams to the College Football Playoff. One team that is generating a lot of buzz as it enters a new conference is the Texas Longhorns. The Longhorns are coming off their ...
Alleged wrong way driver identified after crash kills Bexar County Deputy
SAN ANTONIO - The alleged wrong-way driver who was killed in a collision that also took the lives of a Bexar County Sheriff's Deputy and one other. The driver has been identified as 28-year-old Jorge Luis Paragas, who succumbed to his injuries sustained in the crash. The San Antonio Police...
Military students from 23 countries training to prepare for crisis
SAN ANTONIO — Through our military partnerships, there’s always a chance international service members can show up if we’re ever in a time of crisis. JBSA-Lackland Air Force base is preparing for just that through Operation Jaguar. It features military members from 23 different Latin American countries.
This Killeen dance group is spreading the aloha spirit
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – You don’t have to be in Polynesia to experience the allure of the islands. This spirit is alive right here in Central Texas. A dance group out of Killeen is making it their mission to spread the “Spirit of Aloha.” So what is the Spirit of Aloha and what does […]
NBA broadcaster gets key Apple Watch warning
There have been many questions raised about fitness-tracking technology and privacy rights. But some of that technology appeared to work out quite well recently for San Antonio Spurs’ broadcaster Sean Elliott, who had a scary heart moment recently. But in that moment, Elliott’s Apple Watch helped him out. And that led to his wife, Claudia Read more... The post Spurs’ broadcaster Sean Elliott gets key heart procedure after Apple Watch warning appeared first on Awful Announcing.
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