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Men’s Golf Earns GCAA Presidents Special Recognition
NORMAN, Okla. – The Texas State men's golf team earned the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) Presidents Special Recognition award on Tuesday. The honor is given to men's golf teams that have a team grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher. The Bobcats were one of 59 Division I programs and one of two from the Sun Belt Conference, with the other being James Madison, to earn the accolade.
With $21.2 billion projected surplus, state preparing fiscal biennium budget
(The Center Square) – With the Texas legislature again expected to see another multi-billion-dollar surplus next year, state agencies were issued instructions to prepare their budgets requests. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is already suggesting trouble is on the horizon over the issue of school choice. Last October, Comptroller Glenn Hegar projected the state would have a surplus of $18.29 billion for its two-year budget cycle. “Despite sharply higher interest rates, household budgets stressed by inflation and adverse economic conditions among major trading partners … the...
Texas teen discovered in Oklahoma tied to tree
Editor's note: This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Visit www.examiner-enterprise.com for updates. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a child abuse case on Sunday morning near Vera, Oklahoman. ...
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...
Shelley Duvall's family thank community of Blanco, Texas
BLANCO, Texas - The family of late actress Shelley Duvall has written an open letter to the community of Blanco, where she spent her post-Hollywood life. Duvall's family published the letter in the Blanco County Newspaper, thanking the city, and a sew of its residents especially, for their commitment to the late actress.
Congressman who first called for Biden’s ouster welcomes president to Texas
President Joe Biden appeared to put personal grievances aside to shake hands with the first member of Congress to implore him to step down as the presumptive 2024 Democratic nominee. Biden appeared friendly toward Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), who represents Austin, Texas, in Congress, when Doggett greeted Biden in his hometown Monday before the president’s address at […]
Abbott challenges Harris to endorse immigration legislation during border visit
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) challenged Vice President Kamala Harris to endorse an illegal immigration bill during her visit to Texas this week, arguing she has “a chance of redemption.” The bill, titled the Justice for Jocelyn Act, was introduced earlier this month by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) and would require […]
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...
Countdown '24: Hays HS football preview
The countdown to the 2024 High School Football season takes a look at the upcoming football season for the varsity football teams in Hays county. DRIPPING SPRINGS TIGERS The Tigers are coming off a 11-3 season where Dripping Springs finished second in the district play behind Austin Westlake. Dripping Springs advanced to the 6A D2 Region IV Final before falling to Cibolo Steele. The Tigers remained put in District 26 along with Austin High, Austin Akins, Austin Bowie, Austin Del Valle, Austin Westlake and Lake Travis. The Tigers return just five offensive starters and one defensive starter from last year’s team. Dripping Springs will look...
Health department confirms the first positive human case of West Nile virus in Hays county
The Hays County Health Department has confirmed the first positive human case of West Nile virus in Hays county. The case was identified in the 78610 zip code (Buda) area. Last week, health officials reported that mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus were found in traps near Wimberley. Human infections were also confirmed in Montgomery and Williamson counties. While 80% of people infected with West Nile virus do not experience symptoms, 20% may exhibit symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rash, and swollen lymph nodes. Individuals aged 50 and older, and those with compromised immune...
DSISD and first responders conduct active shooter drill at Cypress Springs elementary
, , Members of local law enforcement and emergency services in North Hays County collaborated with the campus security team of the Dripping Springs Independent School District to conduct an active shooter drill at Cypress Springs Elementary School in Driftwood on Friday, July 26. The two-part exercise allowed deputies from the Hays County Sheriff ’s Office and Hays County Constable’s Office Pct. 4 to familiarize themselves with the layout of the school campus, which is just three years old. It is the first DSISD school in Driftwood. The key objective of this drill was measuring how the first responders work with...
Skaters shred opening day of DZK Skatepark
, , , , , After 10 years of dreaming, planning, petitioning and fundraising, the community gathered Saturday, July 27, at Founders Memorial Park for the official opening of the Dorian Zev Kweller Skatepark. Officials from Hays County, the city of Dripping Springs, and board members of the Dripping Springs Community Foundation joined the Kweller family, skatepark initiative leader Dennis Baldwin, skaters and their supporters for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Dennis Baldwin, who spearheaded the effort to bring the park to fruition, welcomed the crowd. “On behalf of the entire skate community during this 10-year journey, I would like to thank the Dripping...
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