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Local churches prepare to head out as Beryl inches closer to Texas
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas — As Beryl inches closer to Texas, some churches across the state are preparing to head out and help when the storm hits. First Baptist Church of Pflugerville is part of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Disaster Relief, (SBTC Disaster Relief), which consists of recovery teams with a purpose to provide resources for those in need.
Severe storms & heavy rain expected in northern counties of Big Country Sunday
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Widespread storms could be possible for most of our northern counties Sunday evening into overnight hours. The Storm Prediction Center has already issued both a marginal (level 1 out of 5) and slight (level 2 out of 5) for the chance of severe weather. The main threats from these storms […]
Meet Lamont Rogers: Missouri Football’s Newest 4-Star Recruit and Top Offensive Lineman from Texas
With recruiting season beginning to pick up, Missouri has been on fire over the past couple of days. They have now picked up three four-star recruits in as many days. Lamont Rogers, an offensive tackle from Texas, joined Jayvan Boggs and Donovan Olugbode as the most recent commits in the 2025 recruiting class. According to the on3 industry recruiting rankings, Rogers ranks as the 60th recruit in the class. He is considered a top-ten offensive lineman, as well as top-ten recruit from Texas in the 2025 recruiting class. Missouri had to beat out some incredibly tough competition to win over…
Man shot by his girlfriend’s mother during fight at Northeast Side apartment, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A man was shot in the stomach by his girlfriend’s mother during an argument at a Northeast Side apartment complex, according to San Antonio police. The shooting happened around 2 p.m. Sunday in the 8800 block of Starcrest Drive. A woman, who police said is...
Family and friends host vigil for local woman five years after her disappearance
SAN ANTONIO - Friends and family are hosting a vigil for a woman on the fifth anniversary of her disappearance. At 7 p.m. on Sunday, Search & Support San Antonio will be hosting a vigil in memory of Cecilia Huerta Gallegos, on the 5th anniversary of her disappearance. The vigil...
BCSO deputies searching for missing 15-year-old girl
VON ORMY, Texas — Officials are asking for your help in finding a missing 15-year-old girl who was last seen on Saturday near her home in Von Ormy. Kaniesa Perez,15, was last seen on July 6 in Von Ormy near her home on the 15000 block of Cardamom CV.
SAPD investigate 2 robberies at weed dispensary, store on Saturday night
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are investigating two Saturday night robberies, including one that happened at a Northeast Side weed dispensary. A preliminary report states the dispensary, called Grabuds in the 14000 block of Nacogdoches Road, was robbed by four people at around 7:45 p.m. The manager told...
‘Huge Responsibility’: The youngest U.S. Paralympic archer to compete in Paris is from the Austin area
CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — The youngest-ever U.S. Paralympic archer is from Central Texas and heading to Paris this summer. Jordan White, 15, from Cedar Park, beat out the 2020 Paralympic archery gold medalist for a spot on the team. Jordan has only been competing in Paralympic archery for about a year.
19% Boost in Fresh Produce Sales: San Antonio’s Double Up Food Bucks – Check it Out!
Positive Impact on Food Security and Local Producers. According to San Antonio Report, San Antonio’s Chicho Boys Fruit Market has become the first store in the city to join the Double Up Food Bucks program which is a USDA-funded initiative doubling Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for fruits and vegetables. The Double Up Food Bucks program which requires no enrollment or special requests automatically applies a 50% discount at the register when customers use their SNAP cards. Venessa Garcia has a lot to gain from this. Her latest shopping trip would have normally cost more than $70 yet she only spent slightly more than $22. She puts her $100 monthly savings toward bills and other needs such as gas. Jamie Gonzalez-Stevens the president of the Food Policy Council of San Antonio and the coordinator of community involvement for Chicho Boys has emphasized the importance of the Double Up Food Bucks program.
“Farm-to-Table” Establishment Replacing Salt and Time
Radius, a new “farm-to-table” establishment, is soon coming to 1912 East 7th in Austin, replacing the former Salt & Time Butcher Shop and Restaurant. Sourcing “all products from trusted Texas farms,” Radius will welcome customers to a carefully designed space (“Chipotle-esque,” as owner Kevin Fishner states on the official website) that will provide local, pastured […]
‘Omni Loop’ Acquired By Magnolia Pictures
Bernardo Britto is the writer and director of the new film, Omni Loop. This film is a sci-fi dramedy that has been bought by Magnolia Pictures for distribution. Omni Loop is set to hit theaters this year on Sep. 20 and stars Mary-Louise Parker (Prelude to a Kiss) in her biggest screen appearance to date playing a quantum physicist, and Ayo Edebiri (Bottoms) as the student trying to help save her life. The story follows Parker’s character as she discovers she is trapped in a time loop with a miniature black hole inside her. She is assisted by Edebiri as the two work to unravel the mystery of the time loop and come to terms with the eventual fate of the black hole.
Austin Drupal User Group Meetup on July 18, 2024
The Austin Drupal User Group is set to host a meetup on July 18, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CDT at Material Holdings, LLC, located at 1801 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78701. The event aims to revive in-person gatherings after a long hiatus and will feature discussions on DrupalCon and the future of the Austin and Texas user groups.
Arson investigating after home under construction catches fire
SAN ANTONIO — Arson is investigating after a home under some type of construction catches fire of the southwest side of town early Sunday morning. San Antonio firefighters got to the scene on the 5900 block of Kim Valley Drive near Old Pearsall Road just after midnight. Crews tell...
New Austin Super Tower Will Be The Tallest Building in Texas by 20 Feet
"Everything is bigger in Texas." Yeah, we're all familiar with that ol' Chesnut. Maybe a new saying should be "Everything gets bigger and bigger in Texas." Soon Austin, TX, will be home to the tallest building in the state. Currently, the tallest building in Austin is The Independent and the...
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