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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 […]
Coalition petitions Texas’ education board to adopt American Indian/Native studies course
A coalition of native tribes, community groups and educational advocates, held a press conference Friday, where they discussed their desire for the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) to consider adoption of an American Indian/Native Studies (AINS) course for use in Texas schools.
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...
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.
Texas Public Schools Will Get More Money If They Use Biblical Curriculum
Texas public schools could soon get a $60 per student bonus if the use a curriculum pushed by state Republicans that includes overt Biblical content. On Thursday, members of the public addressed the Texas State Board of Education with concerns that the new curriculum, if adopted, was discriminatory because of its obvious bias toward Christianity. Robert Norris, the founder of Grandfathers for Public Schools, pointed out that incorporating almost exclusively Christian texts was essentially subtle indoctrination.
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!
Heads Up Texas, A 29 Million Dollar Winning Lottery Ticket Has Been Sold!
Many in the state of Texas dream of winning the lottery. Just think about it after all, the chance to possibly never have to worry about bills in our life? Even better, finally being able to buy something you've always wanted! Plenty of ideas flood one's mind if they were to win.
Texas Most Wanted: It’s Almost Been Two Years, Where’s Brandon Wayne Hogan?
Texas law enforcement as always looking for individuals who are on the run. One of these individuals is none other than Brandon Wayne Hogan. Where is he?. Per FOX 44, Hogan was on a work crew in September of 2022 when he fled:. Coryell County Sheriffs Office Public Information Officer,...
Did We Make The List? FBI’s 2024 Most Dangerous Cities In Texas
When it comes to where we live, we never want it to be considered one of the most dangerous places to live. Here is the FBI's 2024 list of most dangerous cities and one of them is not that far from us. The information is based on crime statistics from January 2023 through September 2023. Violent crimes are any crimes that include murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
The FBI Is Now Investigating These Scary Brookshire’s Bomb Threats
A Dangerous Game Is Being Played By One Or Maybe A Group Of Idiots That Has Law Enforcement Officials In Texas And Other States On High Alert. Prank calls are one thing, but calling in bomb threats is a serious and dangerous matter that folks don't find funny or joke about especially in these days and times.
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.
Report lists top-performing Texas schools; Dallas Co. leads North Texas with 71
HILLSBORO, Texas — The Educational Results Partnership, a non-profit organization, released their Honor Roll list naming the top performing schools in Texas earlier this month. Of the 835 campuses recognized, Dallas County led the way in North Texas with 71 schools who received the honor. Across North Texas campuses,...
Devastating Loss, Beloved Texas Zoo Animal Now Dead
Texas has many activities that are great for all ages to enjoy in the summer time, and just about nothing can top the family fun of going to the zoo. Growing up, you probably never would have thought you would live to see the day where protecting animals in safe environments away from poachers and predators would become so despised by people, but we now live in strange times.
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