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Futronic USA to establish first US plant in Buda
A project dubbed 'Forward Motion' is indeed living up to its name after receiving the green light from the Buda City Council and Hays County. Futronic USA Inc., a leading manufacturer of motor vehicle transmission and powertrain parts and a supplier to Tesla, is setting its sights on the City of Buda for its first-ever US location. The South Korean-based company is eyeing the acquisition of the former Fat Quarter building, spanning 66,250 square feet and situated on the west (southbound) side of I-35, off Business Park Dr. The building acquisition is estimated at $11M with a capital investment of $17M which...
Pills, flies, food stored in trashbags found at Mission taqueria
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this week’s Food 4 Thought, be ready for the most violations caught on camera by a health inspector. Fly swatters were found next to raw food and prescription drugs were found just inches from food. This combination could be considered a recipe for disaster.
‘It killed me inside’: Temple gym faces the sudden loss of beloved gymnastics coach
TEMPLE, Texas (KWTX) - Heart of Texas Gymnastics is reeling after Coach Doug Dorn, who left an impact on many who attended the gym, suddenly passed away. 28-year-old Robert Douglas Dorn taught gymnastics at Heart of Texas for about 12 years. He’d been going to the gym since he was two years old, starting as a student.
LOOK: 28 Texas Cold Case Murders Have Been Solved Since 2019
I'm an avid watcher of TV shows such as NCIS, Law & Order, and the various CSI dramas. I enjoy them, but I realize that the breakneck speed at which they can solve crimes is a massive exaggeration of how things play out with detectives in the real world. Yes,...
North Texas reports more poor air quality days to date than all of 2023
A month into a hot Texas summer, Dallas-Fort Worth already has surpassed the number of poor air quality days reported in all of 2023. As of July 18, the region reported 17 days that ground-level ozone, or smog, exceeded levels considered healthy for all populations. In 2023, the area reported 13 ozone air quality alerts.
LIST: How to get or donate back-to-school supplies in East Texas
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – School season is almost upon us and there are several back-to-school supply drives happening across the area that are looking for help and willing to give it. A study from Deloitte showed that on average families spend $582 per child on back-to-school supplies. “School supplies are a necessity” said LaToyia Jordan […]
In Texas, CenterPoint Says Customers Must Pay Them Now AND Pay Them Later
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. Let’s face it. What happened in Houston after Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Texas coast was a total, complete, and unmitigated disaster. 2.7 million people lost power — 80% of the customer base of CenterPoint, the utility company that serves the Houston area. A week later, power has yet to be restored to many CenterPoint customers. America hasn’t seen a total collapse of the electrical grid like this since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017. [Yes, it’s true. Puerto Rico is part of the US, a fact unknown to many Americans.]
US Marshals Need your Help Hunting Down this Most Wanted Man from Texas
Texas is a large state with a large population, and in that population are criminals who commit serious crimes. When the US Marshals become involved, you know the crime is severe. The US Marshals have a list of the 15 Most Wanted Fugitives and one dangerous Texas man makes the...
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
MAP: 19,000 cars were reported stolen in San Antonio over 12 months. See where in searchable database.
SAN ANTONIO – Nearly 19,000 car thefts were reported to San Antonio police over a 12-month period, according to records obtained and analyzed by KSAT. The thefts are so widespread that mapping one year of them covers the entire city of San Antonio, from Stone Oak to Brooks City Base and from La Cantera to The Forum.
San Antonio foundation teams up with Wells Fargo to award up to $70,000 in scholarships
SAN ANTONIO - Helping San Antonio students reach their goals is the goal of the Community For Life Foundation Legacy Scholarship luncheon. Last year, they gave out $70,000 in scholarships. This year, they're partnering up with Wells Fargo to give a similar amount. Joining us to talk about this event...
City officials develop plan to harness energy from cemeteries — here's how
Get ready for a bright idea that's breathing new life into an unexpected place — cemeteries. The city of Valencia, Spain, just launched an exciting project to turn its cemeteries into solar energy powerhouses. It's an innovative way to generate clean power while respecting the original purpose of these solemn spaces, according to Interesting Engineering.
San Antonio African American Community Fund spotlights transformative initiatives
SAN ANTONIO - Shining a light on the San Antonio area African American Community Fund thanks to our partnership with TAAN-TV. Their mission is to empower the African American Community through transformative initiatives. They have a big fundraiser coming up. Board chair Bobby Blount stops by to talk.
San Antonio athlete to watch in Paris Olympics
The Summer Olympics in Paris kick off on July 26 and Keith Sanderson, a three-time pistol Olympian, is representing San Antonio. Zoom in: Sanderson, a graduate of John Marshall High School, began shooting in 1996 through a U.S. Marine Corps competition. He placed fifth in the 2008 Olympics and has...
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