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Stories about Slavery in Texas Are Uncovered in a New Exhibit by MOUTH
Get Inspired to Discover Your Family Tree and How They Settled in Texas. On Tuesday, August 13, explore the journey from slavery to freedom in an exhibit about the discoveries exploring one’s family tree at The Heritage Society’s The Albert & Ethel Herzstein Museum Gallery, at 1100 Bagby Street, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., from Tuesday to Saturday. The Museum of Undertold Texas History (MOUTH) is the exhibitor displaying Agatha Babino’s Story: A Narrative of the Formerly Enslaved.
Texas expands razor wire along river banks in Eagle Pass and El Paso
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas National Guard troops are installing more razor wire along the Rio Grande in South and West Texas, at a time when some environmentalists say they're actually seeing a draw down in activity.
Lobo legend Tommy Aldridge selected for Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame
LONGVIEW, Texas — Tommy Aldridge started the Longview High School Lady Lobos basketball program nearly 50 years ago. Under his guidance, the team earned a state championship, 25 district titles, 19 30-win seasons and 900 total victories. Now, Aldridge will be inducted into the Texas High School Basketball Hall...
When Texas jail standards push inmates to lockups in other states, oversight doesn’t follow
"When Texas jail standards push inmates to lockups in other states, oversight doesn’t follow" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
If Texas Were a Country, We Would Have Placed 4th In Gold Medals
The Olympics has concluded and the United States of America led all Countries in medals with 126. The USA had 40 gold which was tied with China. They also had 44 silvers, and 42 bronze, which led in both categories. An awesome Olympics indeed, however, we live in Texas and are super proud which means we are going to break it down even more.
Tragic Discovery of Deceased Newborn in Northwest Houston Highlights Urgent Need for Safe Haven Awareness
In the light of the recent heartbreaking discovery of a deceased newborn baby in the Chimney Hill subdivision of Northwest Houston, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is urging those who find themselves unable to take care of their newborns to remember the Safe Haven law or the Baby Moses law.
Houston cold case suspect's daughter apologizes to victim's family, calls dad 'a monster'
A cold case suspect's court appearance painted a graphic and horrifying picture of the murder that investigators accused him of committing 17 years ago.This week, the Houston Police Department announced 64-year-old Anthony Lankford's arrest in the November 2007 slaying of Bethel Ann Rawls, whose body was found inside her apartment in the 10200 block of Bissonnet Street.Inside probable cause court, prosecutors read off the brutal details of Rawls' death, alleging Lankford beat, strangled, and stabbed the woman in the private areas.The description was too much for the presiding magistrate, who cut off the prosecutor."She was impaled. I am aware of...
Discover Anniston: Lennar's New Master-Planned Community in Katy
Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, has introduced its latest development in the Katy area: Anniston. Situated along the south side of FM 529, between Pitts Road and Katy Hockley Road, Anniston is zoned to Katy ISD, including McElwain Elementary and the brand new Nelson Junior High and Freeman High schools.
Guyer season preview: Newcomer-laden Wildcats figure to remain among area’s top contenders
A youth movement is taking full effect in Guyer’s football program. Sept. 6 Arlington Martin 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at North Crowley 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at Flower Mound* 7 p.m. Oct. 11 at Carrollton Hebron* 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at Flower Mound Marcus* 7 p.m. Oct. 24 Little...
Cy-Fair ISD's approval of Bible courses for next year catches parents' attention
Some Cypress-Fairbanks ISD parents are raising concerns about a new course that'll soon be offered.Two courses coming to Cy-Fair ISD high school classrooms caught parents' attention this week. Several of them addressed school board members at Monday's meeting."As a Bible-believing Christian, I would not want my child to take the course or the textbook," Mary Ann Jackson said."With understaffing and overburdened teams, how exactly is it going to be carried off?" Dave Mahon asked school board members."Cy-Fair's a diverse district with more than 100 languages, I believe, and dialects spoken," Jenn Chenette also chimed in. "I think that needs to...
Indictment for former Harris County employee
HOUSTON - There was no proof of intent to influence 2022 election outcomes in Harris County. But prosecutors said Tuesday they will pursue criminal charges against a county employee who was allegedly working a second job while working for the county. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL...
Several Harris County residents learn property deeds were transferred to woman named in worldwide surrogacy scandal
HOUSTON – At least two Harris County residents are shocked and scrambling to figure out what to do after learning the deeds to their properties were transferred to a woman who they have never met before. Harris County Real Property Records show several properties deeded to Helen Yancy, who...
AAA: San Antonio gas prices drop, Texas holding steady
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — A week ago, you were seeing a 15-cent increase in the average price for regular unleaded fuel in San Antonio, but this week the script has been flipped. For the second time in a two-week period, the Alamo City is sitting at $2.99 per...
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