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Get Ready to Save on School Supplies During the Texas Sales Tax Free Weekend
Whether we like it or not, we are entering that time of year in Texas where it's time to get the kids ready for back to school. Part of going back to school is back-to-school shopping. Parents have to purchase school supplies, clothes, backpacks, and shoes. It's Very Expensive. Luckily,...
Rain chances, mild temperatures in store for North Texas this week
A slow-moving cold front will produce scattered showers and storms on Monday isolated storms Tuesday through Friday. More scattered storms are possible this weekend and below-average temperatures will continue over the next seven days.
Coastal Bend schools highlighted on Texas Honor Roll Schools list
Several Coastal Bend schools were chosen as "Texas Honor Roll Schools" by a nonprofit focused on improving student outcomes. The Education Results Partnership Honor Roll uses student achievement data to highlight successful schools and districts. A list focusing on school districts included Bishop CISD, Calallen ISD, London ISD, Flour Bluff...
Chris Koetting, Mel Maxfield indcuted into Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor
Chris Koetting and the late Mel Maxfield gave the Texas Panhandle much recognition following their decades of distinguished accomplishments on Saturday night in San Antonio with both men being named as recent inductees into the hallowed halls of the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor. Koetting and Maxfield...
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 doubles investment in energy fund to keep up with growing demand
SAN MARCOS, Texas — Cities like San Marcos were once considered small towns. Now, in most communities along the I-35 corridor, the growth is undeniable. “I’ve seen the community grow and also just love living in this area,” said Andrea Villalobos, the assistant director of planning and development services for the City of San Marcos.
Why Texas' mass power outages continue to happen
AUSTIN, Texas-Repairing electricity infrastructure after storms usually costs customers. So could strengthening it before the next weather event.It’s become a familiar cycle: A powerful storm sweeps through a swath of Texas and takes the electric system down in its grip. Trees might bend and topple, crashing down onto a power pole. Sometimes the weight of ice pulls branches onto electric lines. Other times wind makes a wire spark, and that ember ignites a destructive blaze.Thousands of Texans then sit in the dark for days — in either the blistering heat or frigid cold — waiting for utility crews to survey...
Icon Announces Plans to 3D-Print High-End Luxurious Homes In Texas, USA
Acclaimed 3D-printed architecture firm Icon has developed its cutting-edge technology to a whole new level with its latest creation – a high-profile luxury housing development in Texas. They’ve transformed their technology into a mainstream construction method, from a niche proposition. At the start Icon only focused on low-budget dwellings, but now it is making a move to bigger and luxurious 3D-printed homes.
Peso Pluma's ÉXODO tour launches in Texas with sold out shows, San Antonio next
SAN ANTONIO - Peso Pluma kicked off his highly anticipated “ÉXODO” tour this weekend in Texas playing three sold-out shows in Austin, Dallas, and Edinburgh. The tour features incredible choreography, and set design unlike any show you've seen before, adding an incredible visual experience to Peso Pluma's music.
Houston Public Library awarded $200,000 grant to continue citizenship program
The Houston Endowment has awarded Houston Public Library (HPL) a $200,000 grant for one year to support the relaunch of HPL’s Journey to Citizenship classes, which include “Introduction to Citizenship” and “Civics and Literacy.”. These comprehensive seven-week programs are designed for adult learners to master the...
Ladies Stuck in Texas Traffic Twerk on Their Car
Traffic Jam Turns into Dance Party: Houston Ladies Twerk Their Way Through the Wait!. We've all been there – stuck in seemingly endless traffic, cursing our luck and wishing for a magical teleportation device. But what if we told you that the video at the bottom of this article...
Driver with 13 warrants arrested after traffic stop in Harris County
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A driver with 13 active warrants was arrested after a traffic stop in Harris County, authorities said. Traffic Division Deputies initiated a traffic stop on an Infiniti for no license plate at 2040 FM 2100 Rd. During the stop, Devin Fidler was found to have eleven active "class C, traffic violation" warrants with Harris County Precinct 3 and two "class C, traffic violation" warrants with Harris County Precinct 4, according to a press release from Harris County Constable Precinct 3.
Houston Health Department offering free AC units to eligible residents
Houston - The Houston Health Department is providing free portable air conditioners to seniors, people with disabilities, and caregivers of disabled children in Harris County. This initiative aims to help those in need stay cool during the Houston heat. How to Apply. Approximately 200 air conditioning units are available. To...
Ground stop issued at Houston’s Bush Airport as thunderstorms continue to move across the area
A ground stop has been issued at George Bush Intercontinental Airport due to thunderstorms in the area. The ground stop was put into place around 1 p.m. and is expected to last for an hour. Departures from George Bush Intercontinental Airport are also experiencing an average delay time of 60...
US Attorney joins DEA special agents, Homeland Security investigators to announce arrest related to record seizure
HOUSTON – U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani joined Special Agents in Charge Daniel Comeaux and Craig Larrabee of the Drug Enforcement Administration and Homeland Security Investigations Monday afternoon to announce a significant arrest related to a record seizure. Hamdani announced a four-count indictment has been filed against a 48-year-old...
Houston begins auctioning bike-sharing equipment, with online bids for bicycles starting at $10
The city plans to put more than 400 Houston BCycle bikes up for auction over the next several months, along with docking stations and base plates for those stations, after its bike-sharing network shuttered last month. Before Houston's bike-sharing network shut down at the end of June, users could take...
Summer School: Educators Gain Creative Inspiration During UH’s Common Ground Teachers Institute
There’s a classic rock song that declares, “School’s out for summer!”. That’s not the case for more than nearly 30 Houston-area K-12 educators who are heading back to the classroom. They won’t be conducting class, however. Instead, these teachers are back in school as students.
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