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NC Fast Facts: US census to conduct test runs throughout South, West, including NC
Six places in the South and West will host practice runs four years before the 2030 U.S. census, a nationwide head count that helps determine political power and the distribution of federal funds. Residents of western Texas, tribal lands in Arizona; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Western North Carolina; Spartanburg, South Carolina;...
Texas Tribune: Texas teachers stand behind Kamala Harris after years of feeling targeted, neglected by Republicans
HOUSTON, Texas (The Texas Tribune) - Gena Coston summed up the experience of being a teacher over the last four years with two words: very stressful. Texas teachers have reported feeling burned out, underresourced and underappreciated in the last few years as they’ve dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic, classroom changes spearheaded by Republican officials and unsuccessful calls for more state funding toward raises.
Waiting Out the Storm in Prison
Incarcerated Texans describe conditions in prison following Hurricane Beryl. James Guevara has ridden out three hurricanes sheltered in-place in Texas prisons. Hurricane Beryl, which blew into Texas on July 8, knocked out power at the prison where he lives, among several other Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) facilities. The lights went off at Ramsey, a maximum-security prison in Brazoria County where Guevara lives, around 3 a.m. about an hour before the storm hit in earnest.
Texas Woman, Oldest Living Person in US, Celebrates 115th Birthday
HOUSTON, TX — A Houston woman, who is the oldest living person in the United States, celebrated her 115th birthday Thursday, July 25, 2024. Elizabeth Francis, born in Louisiana in 1909, lives with her 94-year-old daughter.
Farmer Dies in Suspected Killer Bee Attack Near Huntsville, Texas
Bryce Harold Smith, 75, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, after being stung by numerous bees. The attack happened on the man's property just south of Bedias, Texas. According to a report from KCTV-5, Smith was stung approximately 60 times around the face and neck area. The lifelong resident of Bedias was clearing trees with a bulldozer when he apparently came into contact with the hive.
Texas A&M University experts available to discuss Olympics food
Stories are coming out of Paris of inadequate food supplies and uncooked meat being served to athletes at the Olympic Games. Texas A&M has experts in food supply and hospitality who can comment and may be contacted directly. Dr. David Anderson, economist and professor. in the Department of Agricultural Economics.
City of College Station Update on WTAW
Ian Whittenton, Deputy City Secretary, visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia about filing for the upcoming election and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs on Friday, July 26, 2024. Listen to “City of College Station Update on The Infomaniacs” on Spreaker.
Penguin exhibit at Cameron Park Zoo gears up for Grand Opening
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - After years of preparation, the Penguin Shores exhibit at the Cameron Park Zoo in Waco is nearing it’s opening date. The new attraction is home to 22 African Penguins that were previously residents at the Fort Worth Zoo. Although they aren’t on display for the...
Vishal Gohil recognized for impactful health and biology research
Vishal Gohil, Ph.D., has been recognized for his work to uncover details of mitochondrial energy production and discover therapeutics for the rare but deadly diseases that can occur because of mitochondrial dysfunctions. Gohil, a professor and scientist in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Biochemistry...
Tropical disturbance in the Atlantic being monitored: National Hurricane Center
HOUSTON - We haven't had much activity in the Atlantic since Hurricane Beryl devastated the Caribbean and southeast Texas, but the National Hurricane Center has spotted something to keep an eye on. Models are showing an area of disturbed weather in the Atlantic with a LOW, 20 percent chance for...
THE END: Several East Texas Conn’s Locations Will Close Down
We Now Know What Conn's Locations In East Texas Will Shut Down After The Company Filed For Bankruptcy. Many stores are grappling with supply chain disruptions, which have led to delays in receiving inventory and increased costs. Additionally, changes in consumer behavior, such as the shift towards online shopping and rising living costs have forced consumers to cut back on discretionary spending, including furniture purchases with many opting for budget-friendly options.
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