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Sam’s Club Benefit No Longer Offered to Texas Shoppers
At eighty-two different locations across Texas including the cities of Beaumont, Tyler, Texarkana, College Station, and Longview, shoppers in Texas can load up on oversized portions of the items they use every day. Such is the life of a Sam's Club Shopper. You don't really need six gallons of mayonnaise but the price is too hard to pass up, right?
The Oldest Elementary School In Texas Also Has A Cemetery on Campus
It's back to school season and while some Texas students will be attending classrooms built in brand new schools, other students will be learning in buildings that are older. Texas has some very old, historic schools. Some of the oldest schools in Texas date back to the 1870's and they have character and history. Of course, all elementary schools have classrooms, playgrounds, and a cafeteria. But one Texas elementary school has something much different in addition to those rooms.
With start of new school year, districts look ahead at funding
Most school districts across Texas have now returned to class, and administrators are looking forward. More districts are dealing with budget shortfalls as federal pandemic relief runs out, and their costs increase.
Texas Instruments awarded $1.6B to build semiconductor plants
Texas Instruments is set to receive up to $1.6 billion in funding from the CHIPS and Science Act to support the construction of three semiconductor plants in Texas and Utah, the company announced Friday. The funding will go toward building two new fabrication plants in Sherman, Texas, and a third in Lehi, Utah. “The historic…
Texas likely undercounting heat-related deaths
On a scorching May 2020 day that topped out at 95 degrees, Austin resident José Mario Calles reported to his landscaping job. A lawsuit later filed by Calles’ family recounted what happened next: The 51-year-old, who financially supported his wife and kids in El Salvador, fainted. He was rushed to the hospital and spent two nights being treated for a heart condition and diabetes, both known to make people more vulnerable to heat.
Potato Salad Is Being Recalled Because It May Contain 'Small Plastic Pieces'
Hill Country Fare Mustard Potato Salad is being recalled after hard plastic pieces were found inside the product. The recall, which was issued voluntarily by the manufacturer, Oregon-based Reser’s Fine Foods, was issued in July and covers 24,378 containers of the potato salad. Keep reading for more information, including exactly what to do if you’ve purchased this product.
Watch Texas boy, officer rescue mom who drove into pond: 'She's in the water, help her!'
A Texas mother is lucky to be alive after a seizure caused her to drive into a pond in July. Police, good Samaritans and even the woman's son sprang into action, the daring rescue captured on video. Police bodycam footage, recently released, shows a 12-year-old boy rushing to an officer. ...
This Is Why Austin Is Now Shrinking Among Texas Boom
Austin, Texas had an incredible run of growing annually for 20 years, but as of the most recent data, the capitol of the Lone Star State has experienced its first year of outgoing population since the year that immediately following the attacks on 9/11. What is possibly the most surprising about Austin and Travis County going down in net migration is it happened during the biggest population boom in history as Texas gained about 9 million new residents between 2020 and 2022 according to this Forbes article.
Central Texan making a positive impact on students this new school year
Waco, TX (FOX 44) — Every morning, Yesenia Hernandez wakes up before sunrise to ensure that the children get to school safely. Hernandez is greeted every morning by children and parents walking to school, giving her the opportunity to make connections with the students. “I really like this job because I get to interact with […]
Appeals court affirms capital murder conviction of former Mart football player
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Waco’s intermediate appellate court has affirmed the capital murder conviction of Zamar Kirven, the former star football player who shot and killed two of his best friends while high on LSD. In a nine-page opinion from the three-justice 10th Court of Appeals, the judges overruled...
2-A-DAYS 2024: West
WEST, Texas (KWTX) - The West Trojans are targeting a top 3 finish in district play this year after making it to the bi-district round of the playoffs in 2023. They’ll have a new quarterback and will rely heavily on running back Coy Klish as they take on plenty of familiar Central Texas rivals in District 5-3A.
Embracing Holistic Well-Being During National Wellness Month
National Wellness Month in August is a time to acknowledge the importance of focusing on holistic well-being – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. From outdoor recreation, exercise and nutrition to prayer and personal resilience, five Baylor University faculty experts share practical strategies for fostering stronger holistic well-being. Get outside.
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