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The Last Word: NextOp Manager on Nonprofit’s North Texas Veteran Employment Program
“Veterans are phenomenal hires. They possess a diverse set of traits and skills that can greatly benefit your organization.”. .…on the mission behind his nonprofit’s North Texas veterans hiring program, via LInkedIn. National Hire a Veteran Day happened last week on July 25. But that mission happens every...
West Texas Legislative Summit convenes for 20th year
Political and industrial leaders from San Angelo and across the Lone Star State gathered at Angelo State University on July 30 for the 20th annual West Texas Legislative Summit. Here's an overview of what was discussed.
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...
Texas Tribune finalizes speakers for annual fall festival in Austin
The Texas Tribune has finalized its keynote speakers for its annual fall gathering. Taking place from September 5-7 in Austin, the 2024 Texas Tribune Festival will feature unforgettable conversations from today’s thought leaders and cover topics ranging from the 2024 elections, the state of democracy, border issues, and more.
Officer shot by undocumented migrant identified, undergoing treatment for injuries
SAN ANTONIO (WOAI) — The San Antonio Police Officer who was shot by an illegal Venezuelan immigrant has been identified. Police said Officer Viviana Rodriguez, who has served on the force for three years, was shot when 25-year-old Jorge Chacon-Gutierrez opened fire on officers with a rifle. Rodriguez was...
San Antonio Mom Navigates Life with United Way's $12,000 Child Care Grant
For Raylynn Hampton, a 27-year-old San Antonian juggling a job as an administrative assistant at Oak Meadow Elementary School, studying for a degree in education online, spearheading a nonprofit, and raising a 3-year-old daughter is a masterclass in multitasking. This balancing act has been given a lifeline in the form of a $12,000 child care grant from United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, according to a San Antonio Report interview. "It has done a lot for my life beyond, you know, just being able to afford child care," Hampton affirmed, "I have completely done a 360 in my life from where I was to here."
SA Live deals this week
SAN ANTONIO – It pays to watch SA Live! Here are a few deals for you this week. Poppy’s Pizza has a deal for you for National Cheesecake Day. Mention you saw them on SA Live and get 10 percent off a slice of cheesecake through this weekend. Offer good for dine-in only.
🔐UTSA Position Previews 2024: Running Backs
UTSA's three-headed monster of Kevorian Barnes, Robert Henry, and Rocko Griffin return in 2024, making the position arguably the most talented unit in UTSA football history when looking at the skill from top to bottom. We discuss what we want to see out of each player in this unit in 2024, and why you may see some production from guys who end up redshirting. Listen on Patreon...
Spurs' Keldon Johnson puts on the gloves and gets in the boxing ring
SAN ANTONIO — In case you didn't know, San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson is a big fan of combat sports, especially boxing. He is such a fan that he lent his voice at the "Brawl Or Nothing" boxing event in Oct. 2023 as a commentator. But he doesn't...
Winning Mega Millions lottery tickets sold in Illinois and Texas
INGLEWOOD – There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Tuesday (July 30) evening’s drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery. There were two tickets sold matching five numbers in Illinois and Texas and are worth $1 million each. The numbers in Tuesday evening’s draw are...
Workforce benefits available for 15 counties
The Texas Workforce Commission is accepting applications from 15 counties for Disaster Unemployment Assistance following Hurricane Beryl. Under the July 9 Presidential Disaster Declaration, workers and self-employed people in Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, and Wharton Counties who have been unable to work due to […]
Unpaid taxes by Texas Central Railway sparks legal action from 10 counties along the proposed route
ANDERSON, Texas (KBTX) -Texas Central Railway, the company behind the proposed Dallas to Houston 240-mile high-speed rail project, is facing legal action from multiple counties over nearly $850,000 in unpaid property taxes. Judges in Waller, Grimes, and other counties have filed lawsuits to recover the funds, citing the financial strain...
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