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Ascension To No Longer Offer Healthcare Plans To Texas In 2025
Ascension, a major provider of health care, it set to no longer to provide healthcare plans to residents in Texas. Here's what is known at time of writing. Ascension No Longer Offering Plans In 2025 For Texas Residents. As reported by KUT News, Ascension recently alerted those in Texas their...
Eye-catchers from Day 2 of the Texas 7on7 Championships
COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- The Texas 7on7 Championships continued Friday with championship play in the small-school brackets, followed by pool play action among the big schools. As always, 247Sports had several staffers in attendance to take in the competition. Here's a rundown of more than 20 eye-catchers who grabbed our attention during Friday's games.
Public Sleeping Fines Upheld Amid Texas Homelessness Surge
In what marks a significant shift in the nation's approach to addressing homelessness, the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday upheld laws that allow for the fining of individuals for sleeping in public places. The 6-3 decision supports the legality of camping ban laws, specifically referencing a case from Grants Pass, Oregon. This ruling affirms the rights of Austin and other Texas cities to implement and enforce similar statutes, as reported by the Austin American-Statesman.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick vows to propose ‘Jocelyn’s Law’ after 12-year-old’s alleged killers granted $10 million bond
Despite push back from Houston Mayor John Whitmire, who publicly urged that Martinez-Rangel and Peña be held without bond, Texas law did not immediately permit a judge to deny the men bail. Prosecutors are waiting on lab results to determine if Nungaray was sexually assaulted the night of her death, which could leave the men with additional charges.
East Texans can expect sweeter watermelons this season
GRAPELAND, Texas (KETK) — East Texas farm stand owners are racing to Wade Pennington and Sons farm to get their hands on sweet watermelons. The sandy East Texas soil and warm springs are key factors in creating the sweetest melons. However, this year’s weather and severe storms have caused crops to take longer than expected. […]
Texas judge grants GOP lawmaker standing to sue Biden administration over UNRWA funding
A federal judge in Texas granted Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX) standing to sue the Biden administration for reinstating funding to a United Nations-affiliated organization whose members have been accused of helping Hamas. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk denied the federal government’s motion to dismiss Jackson’s lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s decision to reinstate […]
Are Texas liquor stores open on the Fourth of July?
As Texans celebrate the nation's independence on the Fourth of July, some might be wondering if liquor stores in the Lone Star state will be open to stock up for festivities. While Texas liquors stores are closed for some holidays, those wishing to celebrate Independence Day with a drink are in luck for 2024.
Food Bank RGV creates Fighting Texas Hunger campaign with Mrs. Baird’s
PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Food Bank of Rio Grande Valley announced its new campaign, Fighting Texas Hunger with Mrs. Baird’s Bread. The campaign was created to help families across the Valley during the day of giving. For every loaf of bread sold on July 28, Mrs. Baird’s will donate one loaf of bread to […]
No Texas Road Rage Here, Just Two Men Playing Rock, Paper, Scissors During Traffic Jam
When driving in the big city in Texas, traffic jams are a given. It's frustrating and most people just get impatient and become idiots behind the wheel. That's where someone's traffic rage will show and we could see some fisticuffs while stopped. We see it all the time on social media nowadays. Too bad cooler heads couldn't prevail when the frustration of a traffic jam get to us. Surprisingly, that happened in Houston of all places and lightened the mood of both of these men during some jammed up traffic.
Fourth of July events in West Texas
TEXAS, USA — Making plans to celebrate the Fourth of July? Here's your guide for Independence Day celebrations in West Texas!. 9 p.m. - 2024 Lake Sweetwater Fireworks Show, Lake Sweetwater - SWEETWATER. JULY 3. 10 a.m. - Pops & Prosecco, Tres Chic Boutique, 4601 Antilley Road, Ste. 101.
State Board of Education approves 4 new charter schools in Texas
Four new charter schools are one step closer to opening in Texas after the State Board of Education voted to approve them Friday. On Wednesday, Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath recommended SBOE members approve five schools. The board greenlit the opening of Infinite Minds in Arlington, Pathway Academy in Big Spring, The Texas Girls School in Austin and Unparalleled Preparatory Academy in Manor.
What's happening in Southeast Texas the weekend of June 28-29
BEAUMONT, Texas — If you're like many of us here at 12News you enjoy getting out with your friends or family and finding something to do on the weekends. We don't claim that this list is in any way a complete representation of all the happenings in Southeast Texas this weekend but it's a list of a few to get ya started!
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