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Officials give advice on safe driving as motorcycle fatalities increase
TYLER, Texas — Last year, nearly 600 motorcyclists were killed in motor vehicle crashes and nearly 2,500 were injured. That’s a seven percent increase from the year before in the state of Texas. An eye opening statistic that continues to increase across the state and in the East...
Elon Musk Announces SpaceX and X Will Move to Texas
There’s been plenty of monumental developments recently for Elon Musk and his companies. Musk announced in an X post on Tuesday that SpaceX will move its headquarters to Starbase, Texas, from Hawthorne, California. He cited the SAFETY Act, which prohibits schools from notifying parents about a child’s gender identity changes, as a key reason for the decision.
Supreme Court grants last-minute stay in Texas execution of man requesting DNA tests
Ruben Gutierrez has been seeking DNA tests on multiple crime-scene items from the murder case against him for more than a decade. His legal team says a Texas law blocking his effort is unconstitutional.
Texas Ranked Worst State In America For Quality Of Life
Results from a recent study just dropped a bombshell for Texas, dubbing it the absolute worst state to live in America. According to a recent CNBC study, it's not all boot-scootin' big smiles in the Lone Star state. Healthcare is scarce, and money problems are hitting hard, making life tough for many Texans every single day.
USPS Announcement: Massive Mailing Changes Impacting Texas Residents Now In Effect!
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is extremely vital to many people in Texas for a variety of purposes, from sending and receiving letters and packages to getting mail including bills and other crucial papers. But USPS has announced organizational changes that will soon impact mail services for citizens of Texas.
Two Northeast Texans bringing home Juneteenth crowns
Two Northeast Texans bringing home Juneteenth crowns Nicole Kimball Nicole@steelcountrybee.com Wed, 07/17/2024 - 06:05 Image (left to right) Rhylei Porter, Kaidlen Key, Brenley Maull putting on their most radiant smiles COURTESY PHOTOS / KARRIE HARGRAVE (left to right) Rhylei Porter, Kaidlen Key, Brenley Maull...
Become an Instant Millionaire With Any of These 27 Texas Lottery Scratch Offs
Me and a coworker were talking recently about what seven figure money number we'd be comfortable having in our bank account. My answer was $2.5 million. I could buy a house and a good car for my fiancé and me, about $500,000 for those. We could pay for our wedding and have a nice honeymoon, about $50,000 for those. That's my Lindale math working there but I think those numbers are reasonable. Everything else would sit in the bank to take care of everything else.
Chandra Davis received award from Red River Army Depot
, , Chandra Davis had the honor of receiving the Superior Civilian Award from the Defense Logistics Agency on behalf of her husband. This prestigious award recognized his exceptional service spanning a 25-year career, both as a soldier and a civilian, culminating in his role as a Supervisory Production Controller {Automotive} with DLA Distribution Red River in Texas. His dedication and cbmmitment to excellence have been instrumental in supporting the agency’s mission. Additionally, she had the privilege of presenting the Larry Davis Jr. Award that they named after him to a deserving individual, celebrating his hard work and dedication to the organization. To commemorate his contributions, they also showed her around his work area where they handle receiving operations and named it after him “Davis Dock”. Larry impacted so many people with his hard work. He always wanted to set an example for others and wanted to move up the ladder to learn more. He never wanted to stay and be content in one spot.
ALERT: Food Sold At H-E-B In Texas Recalled Due To “Foreign Material”
Mustard Potato Salad from Reser’s Fine Foods sold in Texas via H-E-B has been pulled from store shelves. Here's what is known at the time of writing. As reported by the US Food & Drug Administration, the food was recalled recently. The release was put out on July 9th, 2024. Per the FDA, the food was removed from shelves due to one major issue: something was found in the product that shouldn't be in it.
Former JMU DE Kromah selected by San Antonio in fifth round of UFL Draft
ARLINGTON, Texas (JMU Athletics) – James Madison defensive lineman Jamree Kromah was selected by the San Antonio Brahmas in the fifth round with the 39th overall pick in the 2024 United Football League College Draft. Kromah capped off his JMU career in 2023 as a HERO Sports Group of...
San Antonio's urban heat islands, mapped
San Antonio is facing growing health risks from urban heat islands, which can exacerbate life-threatening temperatures. Why it matters: Tracking urban heat islands helps identify at-risk communities and inform strategies to ensure public health as Texas moves into the peak of summer. How it works: Heat islands are created when...
San Antonio Film Festival celebrates 30th anniversary
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The San Antonio Film Festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary during the annual cinematic event in 2024. The festival will feature more than 200 film screenings at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts and Radius Center from July 30 to Aug. 4. There will...
Corpus Christi PD: Remains found at treatment facility are 'most likely' Caleb Harris
SAN ANTONIO — Months into the search for a young New Braunfels man who disappeared in Corpus Christi, where he was attending college, his loved ones may now be one step nearer to closure. On Wednesday evening, the Corpus Christi Police Department shared on Facebook that human remains discovered...
‘I feel for them’: SAPD officer describes helping Houston residents recover from Hurricane Beryl
SAN ANTONIO – Nearly two dozen San Antonio police officers have returned from Houston after helping residents and businesses recover from Hurricane Beryl. Video shared by the Houston Police Department showed a sea of support rolling into the city, including several patrol units from different agencies. The San Antonio...
San Antonio Zoning Commission Rejects Toyota Plant's Nearby Industrial Zone, Upholding Residential Rights
In San Antonio, a significant clash over proposed zoning changes near the Toyota plant has garnered the attention of residents and city officials alike. The Zoning Commission, after hearing heated testimonies from concerned community members, voted against the establishment of an “Industrial Compatibility Overlay District” (ICOD) that would limit residential and commercial development within a two-mile radius of the manufacturing site. According to a report by KSAT, the zone would cover nearly 31 square miles and impact 2,843 properties, predominantly residential.
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