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Stories about Slavery in Texas Are Uncovered in a New Exhibit by MOUTH
Get Inspired to Discover Your Family Tree and How They Settled in Texas. On Tuesday, August 13, explore the journey from slavery to freedom in an exhibit about the discoveries exploring one’s family tree at The Heritage Society’s The Albert & Ethel Herzstein Museum Gallery, at 1100 Bagby Street, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., from Tuesday to Saturday. The Museum of Undertold Texas History (MOUTH) is the exhibitor displaying Agatha Babino’s Story: A Narrative of the Formerly Enslaved.
Texas expands razor wire along river banks in Eagle Pass and El Paso
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas National Guard troops are installing more razor wire along the Rio Grande in South and West Texas, at a time when some environmentalists say they're actually seeing a draw down in activity.
Lobo legend Tommy Aldridge selected for Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame
LONGVIEW, Texas — Tommy Aldridge started the Longview High School Lady Lobos basketball program nearly 50 years ago. Under his guidance, the team earned a state championship, 25 district titles, 19 30-win seasons and 900 total victories. Now, Aldridge will be inducted into the Texas High School Basketball Hall...
When Texas jail standards push inmates to lockups in other states, oversight doesn’t follow
"When Texas jail standards push inmates to lockups in other states, oversight doesn’t follow" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
If Texas Were a Country, We Would Have Placed 4th In Gold Medals
The Olympics has concluded and the United States of America led all Countries in medals with 126. The USA had 40 gold which was tied with China. They also had 44 silvers, and 42 bronze, which led in both categories. An awesome Olympics indeed, however, we live in Texas and are super proud which means we are going to break it down even more.
A Once Popular Way for Scams in Amarillo is Making a Comeback
What year is this Amarillo? I am only asking because as much as I know it is 2024 there was something I received in the mail recently that made me question the year. Yes, I got something in the mail that should be a thing of the past. I mean there are so many newer ways to get the outcome some are hoping for.
AAA: San Antonio gas prices drop, Texas holding steady
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — A week ago, you were seeing a 15-cent increase in the average price for regular unleaded fuel in San Antonio, but this week the script has been flipped. For the second time in a two-week period, the Alamo City is sitting at $2.99 per...
Results: The Reality of Amarillo Residents and Their Water Bill
We asked and you talked about your water bill in Amarillo. We know that in the summer you may use more water than usual if you fill up a swimming pool or you are striving to have the greenest lawn on your block. What about the rest of us?. We...
Tragic Discovery of Deceased Newborn in Northwest Houston Highlights Urgent Need for Safe Haven Awareness
In the light of the recent heartbreaking discovery of a deceased newborn baby in the Chimney Hill subdivision of Northwest Houston, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is urging those who find themselves unable to take care of their newborns to remember the Safe Haven law or the Baby Moses law.
Amarillo, TX Weather Alert: Highs Soaring to 108°F, Isolated Thunderstorms Possible on Friday
Amarillo, TX – The Texas Panhandle is gearing up for a significant heat wave as temperatures are expected to soar into the upper 90s and triple digits through the weekend and into early next week. Residents in areas such as the Canadian River Valley, Southeastern Texas Panhandle, and Palo Duro Canyon should prepare for afternoon highs ranging between 105°F and 108°F.
How Texas election officials are dealing with a flood of challenges to voter registrations
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here.County election departments across Texas are trying to reassure voters amid a flood of formal challenges questioning whether their registrations are valid. The challenges, filed by conservative groups and individual activists, seek to remove tens of thousands of voters from the rolls on the grounds that they don’t live in the county, are not citizens, or have died.Election officials say the challenges are complicating the work they’re already doing to keep their voter rolls updated. They want...
USPS Warning Texans About The Dangerous New ‘SMISHING’ Scam
From Dallas, TX, and beyond, there will always be folks trying to steal your money. Whether it's a shady used car salesman or someone using this new SMISHING scam, just can't get too complacent these days. We wanted to make sure you got the memo on this new scam. The...
CashApp Owes Texas Residents Money, Here’s How To Claim Yours
ATTENTION TEXAS CASH APP USERS: The money moving app has to pay a big fine and they might owe you money!. As we all know nowadays, whenever someone wants to send you money one of the first questions that get asked is: What's Your Cashapp?. Well, Cash App might be...
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