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Republican former state Rep. Jim Pitts has died at 77
DALLAS — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Texas Tribune. You can read the original article here. Former state Rep. Jim Pitts, a Waxahachie Republican who served as chief budget writer for the Texas House for close to a decade, died shortly before midnight on Saturday. He was 77.
Rainy forecast could prove beneficial for Central Texas region
AUSTIN, Texas — Rainfall across central Texas is bringing cooler temperatures along with the possibility of providing a much-needed lift to water levels at area lakes and rivers. Several people were enjoying the overcast skies out at Michael Butler Park in downtown Austin on Monday. From riding bikes to...
2 Major Texas Grocery Store Companies Set To Merge, Prices Could Lower
It appears that two major chain grocery stores will be merging, and it might even have a positive impact on the cost of your grocery bill moving forward. A while back it was announced that Albertsons and Kroger would soon be merging, well it looks like that will certainly be the case. We've got everything you should know about the merger and what it could mean for your grocery bill moving forward...
Texas companies linked to millions of dollars in fraudulent Medicare billings
NORTH TEXAS – Medicare fraud is suspected of costing Americans billions of dollars annually. Instead of funding healthcare, this money has become an income stream for suspected criminals. After the CBS News Texas I-Team exposed a Grand Prairie company allegedly connected to over $200 million in fraudulent billings, viewers flooded the I-Team with calls and emails. Many shared their experiences as victims of Medicare fraud."That's my story right there," said Dallas resident Dwight Sandell after watching the report the report. Sandell said that his Medicare account was fraudulently billed. He explained that he was billed for 10 straight months for urinary...
This Texas Criminal Blew Up a Plane in an Act of Revenge
While it doesn't happen very often, Texas does see its share of plane crashes in history; some even carried famous musicians too. But in this case, Texas was actually the starting point for one particular criminal that became wanted by the FBI. A man who went from transporting illegal goods to straight up BLOWING UP A PLANE.
Texas Police Department Missing Thousands of Items, Including Guns and Drugs
If most people take something from work and decide to keep it, it's usually something like a pen or office paper, maybe some post-it notes. Stealing from within a police department? That's a different category of work theft. According to CBS News in Dallas, DeSoto Police have discovered they have...
Megan Thee Stallion Blesses Houston Senior Citizens Affected By Hurricane Beryl With Generators
Megan Thee Stallion is doing more for the people of Texas than Governor Greg Abbott and Senator Ted Cruz. Houston native Megan Thee Stallion continues to do right by the people in her hometown. Following Hurricane Beryl’s recent events, which left millions of people in the dark, the Hip-Hop superstar decided to help out those most in need of electricity: senior citizens.
Corpus Christi is looking at a new water source: Water pipelined from the Valley area
As work continues on the proposed Inner Harbor seawater desalination plant, an additional potential project has come forward – brackish desalination, with the source of groundwater on a ranch in the Hebbronville area roughly 70 miles away, according to officials. The proposal has “definitely got some merits,” Drew Molly, Corpus Christi Water chief...
Ingleside gets down and dirty for Garden Club fundraiser
Residents and Ingleside businesses were asked to “Throw The Dirt On Us” and, boy, did they bring on the dirt. The Ingleside Garden Club received a total of more than $1,000 worth of potting soil as part of a fundraiser. The soil will be used for various projects the club is involved with to beautify the city. Cash donations were also given, which will be used to buy potting soil.
Coffee with a Cop event scheduled for July 23 in Corpus Christi
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Residents are invited to join local law enforcement for Coffee with a Cop on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. at the Starbucks located at 3329 Leopard Street.The event aims to foster community relationships and provide a casual setting for residents to meet and discuss issues with police officers, according to the press release. The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance communication and trust between the community and law enforcement.For more information, residents can contact the Corpus Christi Police Department.
Woman shot, killed while sitting outside downtown patio bar, San Antonio police say
SAN ANTONIO – A 28-year-old woman was fatally shot while sitting outside at a patio bar downtown overnight, according to San Antonio police. Officers were called just after midnight to Smoke Skybar in the 500 block of East Crockett Street, not far from East Houston Street and Interstate 37, after receiving word of a person wounded.
UT San Antonio to Offer Video Game Design Degree
(TNS) — University of Texas at San Antonio students will soon be able to earn a bachelor's degree in creating video games. The school's game design program is slated to launch in the fall semester as a concentration under UTSA's multidisciplinary studies bachelor's degree — as the video game industry is booming, with many universities developing similar degrees in recent years.
One-time KSAT anchor Japhanie Grey returning as co-host of Good Morning San Antonio | San Antonio
Former KSAT-12 Reporter Japhanie Grey will return to the TV station Aug. 5 as co-host of Good Morning San Antonio, officers with the ABC affiliate stated Monday. The present airs each weekday between 5 a.m. and seven a.m. Grey labored at KSAT for 4 years as a reporter and fill-in...
Centro San Antonio accepting submissions for downtown art exhibit project
SAN ANTONIO – Centro San Antonio is accepting submissions from local artists for its new pop-up gallery downtown, a press release on Monday said. The “Art Everywhere Project” gives the opportunity for artists to design an exhibit, develop a theme, and select other artists to collaborate with.
San Antonio's Zachry Holdings Settles Dispute with Golden Pass LNG, Eyes Bankruptcy Court Approval
After navigating tumultuous financial waters, San Antonio-based Zachry Holdings Inc. appears to be nearing the shore with a newfound settlement in its protracted dispute with Golden Pass LNG, concerning the development of a liquefied natural gas export terminal located in Southeast Texas. As reported by the San Antonio Express-News, the settlement terms will permit the beleaguered construction firm to relinquish its interest in the construction contracts of the Golden Pass project, thus allowing for the terminal's eventual completion.
Woman Violently Attacked Inside San Antonio Movie Theatre
A woman was surprisingly attacked inside a San Antonio movie theater while alone. The woman told officers while she was sitting alone in the back row of a movie theatre room she noticed a person who was also alone, got up, and moved to the row directly behind her. Unprovoked,...
Driver’s License Offices In Texas Still Facing Issues After Major Network Problem
The state of Texas is still affected by the CrowdStrike outage that took place last week. Some Driver's License officers remain closed due to the issue. Here's what is known. Some Driver's License Offices In Texas Closed Until Further Notice. Per MySanAntonio, certain offices in the state are unable to...
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