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Bryan City Council Increases The Width Of New Residential Streets
About 20 years ago, the Bryan city council agreed to reduce the width of streets in new residential neighborhoods from 32 to 27 feet. During the council’s June 18th meeting, approval was given to increase the minimum width from 27 to 30 feet. City engineer Paul Kaspar said fire...
I Heart America Celebration coming July 5
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) – The City of College Station will be celebrating the Fourth of July this Friday, but it will be worth the wait! The inaugural I Heart America Celebration will be taking place at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater, located at 1015 Colgate Drive. Event organizers say this free event will […]
Check out these summer kids camps around Waco!
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – If the kids want to get out of the house and learn some cool new skills, there are a few summer camps happening in Waco!. Skate World Waco is hosting a July Skate Camp! This is available for campers from ages 5 to 12. No prior skating experience is necessary, plus those who already skate are introduced to new, challenging skills! The camp is limited in size to 60 children, with multiple sections of classes based on skills – Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.
Waco truck driver indicted for human trafficking
Waco, Tx (FOX44 – A McLennan County Grand Jury has returned a one-count indictment for trafficking of persons against 34-year-old Keyshun Oneal Russell who was arrested in New York on the charges and brought back to Central Texas in April. Waco Police Department spokesperson Cierra Shipley said the case...
Grand Jury returns indictment for smuggling of persons
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) – A 46-year-old man arrested following a traffic stop has been indicted by a McLennan County Grand Jury on four counts of smuggling of a person. Guillermo Ramirez has remained in the McLennan County Jail on these charges, and on an immigration hold since his arrest on April 23.
Baylor’s Dave Aranda Under the Most Pressure Amongst Big 12 Head Coaches Per On3
Entering his fifth season as head coach of the Baylor Bears, Dave Aranda needs to put together an impressive showing in 2024 or his job could be in jeopardy. Through four seasons, Aranda has only put together one winning season, albeit it was a Big 12 Championship season, while sitting with an overall record of 23-25.
New water resort that’s the ‘largest of its kind’ in America opens with 46 pools, saunas, and full-service bar
LOOKING for a world-class hot spring experience in the states? Head no farther than North Texas, where WorldSprings, America’s largest outdoor mineral springs resort, has opened this summer. The resort features a whooping total of 46 pools with 41 mineral hot springs, two freshwater pool, and three cold plunges. Like a typical hot spring experience, […]
Richmond American to open sales on new Georgetown, Texas, community on July 5th
GEORGETOWN, Texas — Richmond American Homes of Texas, Inc., a subsidiary of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc., announced the opening of its highly anticipated Seasons at Highland Village community for sales on July 5. The new community, located at 204 Alistair Drive in historic Georgetown, offers eight floor plans from Richmond...
Round Rock Aims for Major League Status with Sports Center Expansion, Maintains Operation Amid Enhancements
The city of Round Rock is making moves to become a bigger player in the lucrative sports tourism industry, starting with the expansion of the Round Rock Sports Center. The project, which kicked off construction this week, aims to enlarge the existing facility by adding two additional courts, creating a commodious space that will allow for a diversified array of events. With a competitive completion target set for early 2026, the development plans to usher in a facility capable of hosting larger tournaments and other sporting functions.
On This Day in 1985, The Highwaymen Take the Stage for the First Time at Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic
On this day (July 4) in 1985, The Highwaymen made their first appearance onstage. Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings, and Johnny Cash took the stage at Nelson’s annual Fourth of July Picnic in Austin, Texas. Nelson, Jennings, Cash, and Kristofferson were all cornerstones of the Outlaw Country movement....
TODAY: San Antonio celebrates Independence Day with Stars and Stripes Parade
SAN ANTONIO - Centro SA is hosting their Stars and Stripes Parade, and that means lots of people and also some road closures. Today's parade kicks off at 11 a.m. and runs until noon. The event will feature dozens of participants to celebrate Independence Day, including Mayor Ron Nirenberg. We'll...
Spurs land sharpshooting star in tantalizing trade proposal with Jazz
Following the signing of future Hall of Famer Chris Paul, the San Antonio Spurs have been linked to Utah Jazz All-Star Lauri Markkanen. The Jazz have made him available in trade talks, as they flirt with the possibility of doing a full teardown, and they could potentially demand a huge haul for him—especially after a non-All-Star in Mikal Bridges garnered five first-round picks from the New York Knicks.
Arch Manning sends clear message to Quinn Ewers
Former five-star quarterback prospect Arch Manning did not play much during his first season with the Texas Longhorns last year as he sat behind starter Quinn Ewers. Manning is expected to sit behind Ewers once again this season, barring something unexpected, but it sounds like he’s happy to learn from the more veteran quarterback.
The Texas Longhorns Will Never Win the National Championship
For most teams, joining a new conference comes with benefits. Those being new TV rights, more name value, and overall more profit. That is especially true for a conference like the SEC. That is what the Texas Longhorns did, yet it will have more implications with them never winning a National Championship now.
The War and Treaty Express “Anger and Sadness” After Cotton Plant Found in Dressing Room
Country music wouldn’t exist without Black artists. Unfortunately, the genre has historically marginalized people of color. Now the landscape is starting to shift. Recently, Darius Rucker praised Beyoncé in particular for helping the genre ” look more like America.” Sadly, the stigma of “rebel flags and racism” still lingers even in 2024—as The War and Treaty recently found out the hard way.
New development approved for FM 150 east of I-35 in Kyle
AUSTIN, Texas — A new 45-acre mixed-use development is coming to Kyle. On June 18, the Kyle City Council approved the construction of Project Two Step, a new development to be built on FM 150 between Mikey Court and Hill Street. Project Two Step will be split into two...
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