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West Texas FC advances to Regional Final
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – After a slower-than-usual start, West Texas FC exploded in the second half of the NPSL Regional Semifinal to defeat Oklahoma City 1889 FC 4-1. With the win, West Texas extended its win streak to eight straight. WTX Goal Scorers: Kareem Williams, Antoine Marques (2), Ethan Stevenson. Goalkeeper Alex Aitken has only […]
'We want to meet them where they're at' | Literacy Connexus hosts 'Book Blast' event in Waco
WACO, Texas — In partnership with HEB, Waco Housing Authority (WHA), Bankston’s Comic Books and 6 News, Literary Connexus hosted their 'Book Blast' event at the WHA on Wednesday, July 17. Connexus volunteer Linda English said during the summer, it's important to meet the kids where they are.
Waco shelter dogs in need of summer items to help beat the heat
WACO, Texas — The Waco Animal Shelter is calling on local residents to donate summer items to keep shelter dogs cool as temperatures stay in the triple digits. The shelter is asking for an array of items including kiddie pools for the dogs to cool off in, shelf-stable wet food to make "pupsicles", frisbees and Benebone-type chew toys.
Venture Robotics hosts Drone Certification Course
Venture Robotics, a company that focuses on all things robotics, held a Drone Certification Course at the MarshallCountyCommunity Center on July 14. The class ran from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. witha30-minutelunchbreak. The class was led by Dann Schantz of DS Pro Drone TrainingandServices.Itcombined classroom instruction with hands-on application and...
'This man took advantage of me' | Woman claims Central Texas contractor stole over $1 million over unfinished remodeling job
Joseph Evans was recently arrested over a similar situation where another Waco woman reportedly paid him nearly $16,000 in 2020, but was left with an unlivable home.
Texas Convicted Murderer Now Being Sued For $15 Million
The death of Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson was one of the most shocking and attention getting cases that Texas has seen in a while. She was murdered by Kaitlin Armstrong who is now spending the next 90 years of her life in Dr. Lane Murray Unit which is a women’s prison in Gatesville, Texas.
Texas High School Named One Of Most Expensive In America
All parents in Texas want to ensure that their children have access to the greatest education possible. Additionally, some wealthy families decide to pay for their child's education at a private institution. One Texas high school was recently listed as one of the most expensive in the US, meaning that tuition there might cost parents as much as a college education.
Trampoline Goes Airborne During Wild Texas Storm
Thanks to the miracle of modern technology, we’re all able to witness Mother Nature’s wrath from a safe distance. In some cases, the clips serve as reminders of the less obvious dangers of severe weather. This is one of those cases. If you’re looking to add a trampoline...
Rent Prices In Three Texas Cities Have Largest Decreases In America
With rent prices going through the roof all over the country, we've seen the opposite in three Texas cities that have one of the largest rent decreases in the country. We have all the details. CBS News is reporting that rent prices across the USA are rising faster than wages...
Texas A&M alumni considered the most attractive in Texas, survey says
When it comes to dating, it's good to be an Aggie, according to a new survey. DatingAdvice.com asked 3,000 singles to rank how attractive degrees for certain universities would be in the dating world. Texas A&M topped the list for schools in the Lone Star State and finished 34th overall.
Jam-Packed East Texas Weekend: Tattoos, Baseball, and a Princess Party
A welcomed rare summer cool front moved through East Texas Wednesday afternoon sending temperatures 'plunging' a good 10 to 15 degrees below normal. Anytime we can experience a high temperature in the 80s in July we'll take it!. This cool down from the upper 90s and 100s appears as if...
New book brings together stories illustrating what it means to be ‘Native Texan’
If you know anything at all about Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist Joe Holley, it’s probably that he’s a native Texan. After all, that’s the name of his longtime column for the Houston Chronicle. Holley’s dedicated his career to capturing the essence of the Lone Star State,...
Can Federal Funding Save Teachers’ Healthcare Insurance?
With increases to public school funding seemingly frozen by the state’s leadership as the result of a fight between the legislature and the Governor over vouchers, public school districts are being forced to find creative ways to balance their budgets, including disovering new and innovative cost cutting measures. The largest expenses for school districts are personnel costs , generally accounting for over 80% of district’s budgets. Schools often find it difficult to cut personnel and still deliver qualiy instruction for an increasingly diverse community of students. The second largest expense is the related costs associated with healthcare insurance. While most districts ar enrolled in the Teacher Retirement System’s program, called TRS ActiveCare, some districts have decided to opt out under a 2021 state law that allows them to leave the sytem as long as they stay out for a minimum of five years. These districts are often seardhing for creative ways to reduce insurance costs while still maintaining adequate benefits for their employees. Now, little known guidelines under the federal law may provide them a break.
TAB to Offer Historic Last Course on This FM Tube Transmitter
The Texas Association of Broadcasters is set to host a final course on the Continental 816R transmitter at its annual TAB Show this summer. The 816R is a single-tube and solid-state FM transmitter that has been in use for more than 40 years. While fully solid-state transmitters are common now,...
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