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Houston council members 'shocked' at what they heard from the teachers' union regarding HISD
A city council meeting left some members stunned at what they heard from the teachers' union and parents just days after school started.A week after a Marshall Middle School student died, Houston city council members held a hearing on HISD. During the meeting, the student's death took center stage."This was something that never should have happened," Houston Federation of Teachers chief of staff Corina Ortiz said.A week ago, HISD said the student suffered a medical emergency. On Thursday, Houston Federation of Teachers leaders told the council the nurse tried to use an AED, but it wouldn't work.The district won't say...
Dallas City Council Confronts Legal Challenge Over State Fair of Texas Gun Ban as Attorney General Ken Paxton Sets Ultimatum
The debate around the State Fair of Texas' recent gun ban has escalated to the doors of the Dallas City Council as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issues a threat of legal action. The council convened in a closed session to deliberate on the new gun policy, which was implemented after a shooting incident at the fair last year left three people injured. According to CBS News, Paxton's ultimatum underlines the policy's conflict with state laws that permit licensed gun owners to carry firearms on government-owned properties.
NASA to decide whether Starliner can safely bring crew back to Earth
NASA engineers met Friday to review test results and make recommendations on whether to bring two astronauts back to Earth aboard Boeing's Starliner ferry ship or keep them in orbit an additional six months and bring them home aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and other senior agency managers planned to meet Saturday morning at the Johnson Space Center in Houston to review the data collected to date and to make a decision on how to proceed.While nothing official has been said or leaked, insiders say the most likely scenario, given the risk-averse post-Columbia environment, is to...
Phoenix Suns Will Trade Devin Booker to the Houston Rockets
After a disappointing playoff run, where they failed to make a deep postseason push, if they have another season of no NBA Finals, the Suns will be forced to consider their future. With Kevin Durant nearing the end of his prime and Devin Booker in his peak years, the Suns are faced with tough decisions. If the team doesn’t achieve the success it’s built for, a major shakeup could be on the horizon—and that might include trading their franchise star, Devin Booker.
The Astros are now 5 1/2 games up in the AL West after shutting out the Orioles 6-0
BALTIMORE (AP) — Spencer Arrighetti outpitched Corbin Burnes, Ben Gamel drove in two runs in his Houston debut and the Astros extended their lead in the AL West to a season-high 5 1/2 games with a 6-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night. Arrighetti (6-11) allowed three...
Conroe City Council Considers 120-Day Development Freeze Amid Water Supply Concerns
The Conroe City Council has signaled its intent to institute a temporary halt on new development in northern parts of the city, a move they believe is necessary to address water supply concerns and prevent potential shortages, as per discussions during a workshop meeting this week. The 120-day moratorium would provide the city time to fund the creation of several new water wells, with the council poised to hear public opinions before making a final decision at a meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. Sept. 12, the Houston Chronicle reports.
8.23.24 – Texas Ticket on Lone Star Community Radio
8.23.24 – Texas Ticket on Lone Star Community Radio, Hosted by Armando Nino of Golakeconroe and Shurrie Potts with Hyatt Regency Conroe. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Piggott%20Music/1692591291001331/. https://www.facebook.com/dbasvsid/. Texas Ticket is on Every Friday at 1pm on Lone Star Community Radio. Donate to Texas Ticket – https://irlonestar.kindful.com/?campaign=1234224. For more information on the...
Three Entergy Texas Leaders receive Prestigious Award from Conroe’s City Council
After Hurricane Beryl, around 252,460 Entergy Texas customers lost power. The Category 1 hurricane caused significant damage to 806 poles, 400 transformers, 979 cross-arms, and an estimated 150 miles of downed wire. A dedicated workforce of nearly 2,400 people worked around the clock to safely restore power to all affected communities in Entergy Texas.
Holiday Inn evacuates due to fire, I-45 and Oakhurst shutdown
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – Montgomery County authorities are at the scene of a hotel fire in Spring on Friday. According to officials, a fire broke out at a Holiday Inn at 24888 I-45 North and the location is being evacuated. Traffic to Pitkin Road is being redirected and Montgomery County…
Expert Warns of Rodent Surge in Texas
Texas appears to be primed for a spike in rodent infestations. Nothing makes me cringe like the thought of rodents living in my home. Having a single rat find its way into my home is enough to make me want to pack up and leave. But an infestation? Yeah, it’s time to scorch the earth at that point.
TxDOT launches "Drive Sober. No Regrets" drunk driving prevention campaign
TEXAS, USA — The Texas Department of Transportation announced the launch of its "Drive Sober. No Regrets" campaign. With Labor Day weekend happening next week, TxDOT is encouraging Texans not to drink and drive by launching its statewide "Drive Sober. No Regrets" drunk driving prevention campaign. They're reminding Texans not to drink and drive, and to always choose a sober ride, such as a designated driver or taking advantage of rideshare and taxi services, public transportation or staying in one location until they're sober enough to drive.
What to Know About Texas Corporal Punishment Laws
Illinois just banned corporal punishment in all schools and it became just the fifth state to do so. It's 2024 and only five states in the country have banned corporal punishment- and Texas is not one of them. Corporal punishment refers to the use of physical force with the intention...
Texas Lottery Confirms Big Money Winner in Mega Millions Drawing on Friday
Someone in Texas is waking up one million dollars richer, as Texas Lottery officials confirmed one of the big winners of the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, August 23, 2024, came from a ticket bought in Abilene. The jackpot winner won a cool million for correctly matching five of the...
Harris Co. Fugitive Added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Immigrants List
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to Zelaya-Ponce’s arrest. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.
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