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House committee to revive private school subsidies debate in Texas
The Texas House of Representatives Committee on Public Education is set to meet on Aug. 12 at 9 a.m. According to an agenda posted online Tuesday, members will in part look into "the use of education savings accounts in other states and make recommendations for a Texas program, including suggestions on eligibility and prioritization of applicants."
Texas Locations of Popular Pizza Chain in Jeopardy
A popular pizza chain that has most of its locations in Texas, is facing multiple closures!. MOD Pizza, or “Made on Demand” Pizza, is a fast-casual restaurant chain selling “fully customizable” individually sized pizzas. However, rumors of a bankruptcy filing began to float around after 26 locations were closed due to "underperforming".
Texas AG Paxton seeks to revive effort to close El Paso-based migrant shelter network
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Monday asked the state’s Supreme Court to allow his office to continue its efforts to shutter an El Paso-based shelter network that assists asylum seekers and other migrants. Paxton has alleged the shelter network, Annunciation House, aids illegal migration by “operating a stash...
New fugitives added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added two fugitives to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of either Fabian Martinez Toribio or Octavio Cruz Hernandez.
2 Major Texas Grocery Store Companies Set To Merge, Prices Could Lower
It appears that two major chain grocery stores will be merging, and it might even have a positive impact on the cost of your grocery bill moving forward. A while back it was announced that Albertsons and Kroger would soon be merging, well it looks like that will certainly be the case. We've got everything you should know about the merger and what it could mean for your grocery bill moving forward...
Fallen trees, house fire, flooding and heat: Hurricane Beryl’s deaths climb to 11
HOUSTON, Texas – Hurricane Beryl hit the Texas Coast on July 8, leaving behind downed trees, significant home and business damage, and the loss of power lasting more than a week. Multiple people died as a result of Beryl, including a Houston Police Department employee who was trapped in...
Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Two Aggie Baseball Players Taken on Final Day of MLB Draft
FORT WORTH – Shortstop Ali Camarillo and left-hander Evan Aschenbeck of the Texas A&M baseball team heard their names called on the final day of the 2024 MLB Draft from Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. Camarillo landed with the Oakland Athletics in the 12th round with the 346th...
Howdy Hospitality Summer Camp offers insights on hotel careers
Through an immersive two-night, three-day hotel summer camp, the Texas Hotel and Lodging Association, in collaboration with the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism, is increasing awareness of hotel industry careers among high school students. Camp coordinators said many high school...
Taking the train to DFW Airport? Here are options for long-term parking at TEXRail stations
As Trinity Metro plans its expansion into Fort Worth’s Medical District, the agency is promoting low-cost, long-term parking at five TEXRail stations. For $5 a day, riders to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport can park in designated long-term lots at TEXRail stations, three of which are in Fort Worth. Two others are in North Richland Hills.
Peaches in the warehouse puts food on the table
A sold-out event in Parker County was something sweet for guests and something good for families who need a little help getting food on the table. Tarrant Area Food Bank West hosted its third annual Peaches in the Warehouse event. Guests toured the food bank in Weatherford to learn about distribution efforts then dined on peach-infused food, drinks and dessert.
Countdown to Kickoff 2024: 44 Days
With new Defensive Coordinator Andy Avalos joining the Horned Frogs for 2024, the TCU defense was looking for an influx of depth and talent at the linebacker position, bringing in key targets from the portal, including Top 25 transfer LB San Diego State Cooper McDonald. The Justin Northwest grad spent two years with the Washington Huskies out of high school, playing in all 16 games of the 2020-21 seasons making 28 tackles including 5.5 for loss with 1.5 sack. McDonald then joined the Aztecs for another two seasons, playing all 24 games with 18 starts for the Mountain West squad. While at San Diego State, McDonald made 84 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and 5 pass break-ups. McDonald will compete for a top spot on the interior linebacker depth chart with fellow transfer addition Kaleb Elarms-Orr and veteran Frogs like Johnny Hodges and Shad Banks.
Kuehl places ninth in javelin for University of North Texas
DENTON, Texas – Mackenzie Kuehl placed in the top 10 in the javelin for the University of North Texas at the Atlantic Coast Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Kuehl, a graduate of Paola High School, had a throw of 137 feet for ninth place in the outdoor conference championships held in Atlanta.
Nick Saban sends brutal message to Texas
Nick Saban hasn’t been in the media long, but he’s already finding ways to unnerve fanbases nationwide. After forgetting his credentials and being denied entry at the SEC Media Days at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, Texas, Saban did one short of doing the “Horns Down” to the Texas Longhorns faithful. The former Alabama Crimson Read more... The post Nick Saban tickled by Texas questions: ‘They’re not gonna run the SEC’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
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