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These 3-Star recruits became stars at Texas
Texas football is a recruiting powerhouse, especially given the recent success under head coach Steve Sarkisian upon the move to join the SEC in 2024. In the SEC, Sarkisian and Texas will have the resources, brand, and national prominence in college football's top conference. These former Texas football three-star recruits...
Texas Woman Finds N-Word On Her Burger King Refund Receipt
The anonymous woman said the Burger King receipt reflected the racial slur as the reason for the refund because she is an "N-word." A Burger King customer is seeking justice after she believes an employee at an Austin, Texas, location allegedly intentionally put the N-word on her receipt. The woman,...
San Antonio chef wins Food Network competition with beef enchiladas
SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio chef is victorious again after winning a Food Network competition that aired Tuesday night. Chef Jesse Kuykendall also known as "Chef Kirk," competed on "Supermarket Stakeout" where chefs have to create dishes they buy from shoppers leaving the grocery store. Chef Kirk's winning...
Community Comes Together to Support Living Proof Early Learning Center Fundraiser
, , , , , The community gathered in support of the Living Proof Early Learning Center on Saturday, June 29, to raise funds for a sunshade over the LPELC playground. The event, held at the Mary Helen Nance Community Center in Thornton, was a heartwarming display of community spirit, with attendees enjoying food, entertainment, and a variety of auction items.One of the event highlights was a special performance by the children at the center, who showcased their talents through dance and singing under the guidance of Music/Chapel teacher, Kristen Been. Additionally, the teachers at Living Proof Early Learning Center...
Oddsmaker projects Spurs' Victor Wembanyama will be the 2024-25 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, and it's not even close
SAN ANTONIO — Las Vegas oddsmakers are busy with 2024-25 NBA Draft prop futures and projecting which player will win the next Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) award. According to oddsmaker BetOnline, San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama is projected to be crowned the new DPOY next season, and it is not even close.
OSHA finalizing new federal standards for workplace heat safety
AUSTIN, Texas — Just one year after the state banned local rules mandating water breaks for construction workers, Washington is moving toward establishing federal guidelines to protect workers from the heat. It's an action that could save dozens of lives on the job site this summer. Weather continues to...
Driver dies after sedan hits SUV, splits in half on Highway 151
SAN ANTONIO – A driver was killed after his sedan hit debris on State Highway 151, struck an SUV and then split in half on Wednesday morning. The crash happened after 6 a.m. in the 7200 block of State Highway 151. A preliminary report states the driver was in...
Piles of dogs dumped on the side of the road between Elmendorf and Sandy Oaks area disturb drivers
SAN ANTONIO — Residents say two piles of dead dogs were dumped along Priest Road between the Sandy Oaks and Elmendorf areas. Some of the animals had a visible gunshot wound. What initially caught the attention of drivers commuting through south San Antonio were vultures circling the area. “Heartbroken...
Williamson County honors local WWII veteran for his 100th birthday
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — Williamson County commissioners proclaimed Tuesday "Archie Moczygemba Day" in honor of a local World War II veteran who turns 100 years old on July 4. Moczygemba is a native Texan who served a total of 22 years, first as a U.S. marine and then as...
San Antonio in Contention to Become Home of U.S. Air Force's Advanced Cyber Warfare HQ with Congressional Backing
The future of U.S. cyber warfare capacities may be taking a significant leap forward, with Port San Antonio being considered as the new headquarters for the 16th Air Force (AFCYBER). This development follows recent bipartisan efforts by key figures in the San Antonio congressional delegation. In a letter dated June 28, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), along with U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-San Antonio) and U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, have articulated their firm support for this initiative, as reported by the San Antonio Report. This backing has the potential not only to facilitate state-of-the-art military facilities but to realize significant taxpayer savings, they argue.
Killeen police warn community of rising fentanyl use
KILLEEN, Texas — Authorities in Killeen have issued a warning about an alarming increase in fentanyl use within the community. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 50-100 times more potent than morphine, poses a significant risk even in small amounts, according to a press release from the Killeen Police Department. The drug can be mixed with other substances without the user's knowledge, making it particularly dangerous.
Tropical Storm Alberto didn’t aid South Texas’ drought as expected
South Texas has been experiencing a three-year drought, leaving the lower Rio Grande area in a critical state with two of the region's major water reservoirs at record-low levels. The arrival of a tropical storm on the Texas Coast brought hope for relief, but Alberto failed to deliver.
ALERT! New Scam Could Impact Texas Online Shoppers Soon
Texas residents are being alerted to a new "brushing" scam involving unsolicited packages from online retailers such as Temu and Amazon. This deceptive practice, which has been on the rise, involves receiving packages that were never ordered. Authorities are urging the public to be cautious and vigilant. Scams can come...
Warmer nights may become the norm for Central Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — When tracking record-breaking heat, most of the national headlines around the country are focused on high temperatures each afternoon. But what if we were to take a look at low temperatures?. There is scientific evidence that suggests that nighttime heat is increasing at an exponential rate...
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