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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.
Jones awarded with Hornet Power Up
Gatesville Intermediate School is off to a positive start to the school year with awarding their first Hornet Power Up certificate to sixth grader Kamaree Jones. A Hornet Power Up is a positive office referral which students have an opportunity to earn from their teacher. Jones was referred by his...
As school gets back in swing, Pearson & Cole make security a top priority at Gatesville Intermediate
With school back in session, Gatesville Intermediate School makes it their main concern to ensure the safety of its students. “Student and staff safety are a top priority,” Gatesville Intermediate Principal Angela Pearson said. “Parents entrust us with their children each day, and when those students leave their parents, the expectation is that they will be safe as well as educated.”
Baylor Connections - President Linda A. Livingstone
Anticipation abounds at the start of a new school year, and the Baylor Family has much to celebrate. In this Baylor Connections, President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., takes listeners inside the Fall Semester at Baylor. From the launch of a new strategic plan to a focus on Baylor’s global impact as a Christian university, President Livingstone highlights a number of themes key to the year ahead at Baylor.
Thank You for Keeping Waco Clean & Green
Thanks to your recycling efforts, Waco has recycled 1,730.93 tons of material from January to June 2024 alone. That's a significant contribution to keeping our city clean and green. Here's what your recycling power translates to in real-world terms:. 5,190 cubic yards of space saved in our landfills. That's enough...
New activities coming to Gatesville Public Library
Many imagine the library as a quiet, dark place crowded with bookshelves and computers. While those services are a major piece of a library, it also offers a space to learn a new craft or join a group activity. While the Gatesville Public Library offers several programs for children, such...
#BU28’s unique class hymn welcomes our newest Bears into their college experience
Since 2008, each incoming class of new Baylor students has been welcomed with its own unique hymn, capturing an aspect of this moment of excitement, possibility and transition in each new Bear’s life. This year’s hymn, “In This Day,” was written expressly for the Class of 2028, with lyrics...
JHS coach expresses thoughts on upcoming volleyball season
Since having the first few games canceled due to a lack of players on the opposing teams, the Jonesboro High School volleyball team is gearing up for their first game of the season. “We are looking forward to a great year,” Jonesboro High School Volleyball Coach Tori Smith said. “We...
GHS volleyball hosted alumni game
Gatesville High School hosted an alumni game for past and current volleyball players which was held on Saturday, Aug. 10. The alumni game took place in the Sydney L. Pruitt Gymnasium with the community in attendance. Following the game, ice cream floats were served.
Oglesby volleyball begins season against Mart
The Oglesby High School varsity volleyball team recently played in their first scrimmage of the season this past Friday, Aug. 9, in Mart. The team stats for the day include eight service aces, six kills, one solo block, six digs, and eight assists. The player standouts were Caitlyn Battreal, middle...
Righteous Roots stepped up to the plate for its community softball tournament
Local non-profit organization Righteous Roots recently hosted a community softball tournament to raise funds for its establishment. This will be the first of a few upcoming fundraisers that Righteous Roots will be hosting. The tournament took place at the Gatesville ballpark on Saturday, Aug. 10. “It was a huge success,”...
Suspect identified after police chase with stolen vehicle, narcotics inside, from Lorena to Waco
LORENA, Texas (KWTX) - Police say a suspect has been identified after a police chase with a stolen vehicle out of Lorena ended in Waco, according to Lorena PD Chief Holt. On August 15, during the early morning hours, an officer stopped a vehicle on I-35 which led the driver to speed off and a pursuit was initiated.
Several hurt in East Oak Cliff trail ride shooting
DALLAS - A shooting at a gathering in East Oak Cliff injured a handful of people overnight. Police responded to a call near East Ledbetter Drive and Lancaster Road just around midnight. They said there was a large gathering with a trail ride, and a disturbance broke out between two...
US representatives demand more protections for postal workers amid extreme heat
The group of representatives pointed out that at least five postal workers have died from heat-related illnesses while on the job since 2018. This includes Eugene Gates, who died on June 20, 2023, while delivering mail in Dallas when there was a heat index of 116 degrees.
Texas Church Demolishes Sanctuary Where Gunman Killed 26 People
The site of the deadliest church shooting in the nation no longer stands, as First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs moved forward Aug. 12 with a 2021 decision to demolish its former sanctuary. Church members voted 69-35 in August 2021 to demolish the sanctuary after a gunman killed 26 there...
Missouri & Texas in Hilarious Argument About Who Has Best BBQ
This is a disagreement that I predict will not end soon if ever. Who has the best BBQ? Both Missouri and Texas believe they are superior and they are in a heated yet hilarious online argument. I was alerted to this BBQ "discussion" by the Missouri sub-Reddit. I'm not sure...
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