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Operation Safe Return helped thousands prepare for the new school year on Saturday
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The new school year is around the corner and Corpus Christi Police Department hosted their annual back-to-school event Saturday afternoon. Thousands of parents and children attended Operation Safe Return at the American Bank Center, where they received several free items in preparation for the 2024-2025 school year.
Virtual reality to help sharpen students’ skills in TSTC’s Drafting and Design program
HARLINGEN — Virtual reality has transformed many technical industries, and the Drafting and Design program at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus will incorporate the technology into its curriculum next fall. The program will introduce the Meta Quest 2 virtual reality simulator to be used during lab sessions...
TSTC alumnus returns to TSTC, finds his ‘why’ in helping future students
(HARLINGEN, Texas) – As a full-time admissions advisor at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus, TSTC alumnus Carlos Ortega helps prospective students find career pathways. But his own path to his current job was somewhat circuitous. “I started this job when I was a work-study student,” the Harlingen...
Brownsville police: Suspect tries to "SWAT" child after playing an online game
The Brownsville Police Department is investigating an attempted swatting incident that occurred on Sunday. Brownsville police wrote on their Facebook page they received a "serious general public threat" via email. An investigation revealed the person making the threat is a gamer who got information from a child playing an online game.
With demand for workers increasing, TSTC Biomedical Equipment Technology students train for important roles in health care
(HARLINGEN, Texas) – Every hour of every day, in hospitals and doctors’ offices everywhere, patients trust that the equipment being used to diagnose, prevent and treat their illnesses is working properly. More and more, however, there are not enough technicians who can calibrate, troubleshoot and repair that equipment...
IBWC head tells South Texas leaders Mexico will send ‘some water’
U.S. International Boundary and Water Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner met privately this week in the Rio Grande Valley with local leaders and told them that Mexico does intend to send some water it owes to South Texas, but leaders tell Border Report they worry it won't be enough as the region and farmers suffer.
Weather Service – Texas at Risk for Excessive Rainfall Monday
When you think of the Texas landscape you probably picture the beautiful wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country. Or maybe you're more of a mind to think of far west Texas and a more unforgiving landscape. Or perhaps your mind's eye sees the Piney Woods when you think of Texas.
Several Texas delegates coalesce behind Kamala Harris after Joe Biden abandons reelection
"Several Texas delegates coalesce behind Kamala Harris after Joe Biden abandons reelection" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Sunday Night Forecast: Wet Weather and Lower Temperatures Ahead
TONIGHT: 40% Chance of Storms Mainly After 1:00 A.M. Low 72. Calm.MONDAY: Partly Cloudy. 60% Chance of Storms. High 87. Calm.MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly Cloudy. 60% Chance of Storms. Low 71. Calm.TUESDAY: Mostly Cloudy. 60% Chance of Storms. High 85. Wind SW 3.Thunderstorms will continue each day throughout the week. Much of East Texas could receive […]
Republican former state Rep. Jim Pitts has died at 77
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. Pitts died at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas surrounded by his loved ones, according to a Sunday...
I saw $17,000 stolen from my bank account after I got one suspicious phone call, I should have hung up right away
A BANK account holder shared how over $17,000 disappeared from her funds after one phone call. Missy Edwards said she believed her bank, Wells Fargo, had attempted to call her but instead, she became a scam victim. Edwards, from Pearland, Texas, around 20 miles south of Houston, said she received...
Texas announces tax-free weekend for back-to-school shopping
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has announced the annual Sales Tax Holiday, set for August 9-11, 2024, allowing shoppers to purchase qualifying items tax-free. The tax-free weekend applies to most clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks sold for less than $100, whether bought in-store or online from Texas-based sellers. "The Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases," stated the press release.
Weather Service – Texas at Risk for Excessive Rainfall Monday
When you think of the Texas landscape you probably picture the beautiful wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country. Or maybe you're more of a mind to think of far west Texas and a more unforgiving landscape. Or perhaps your mind's eye sees the Piney Woods when you think of Texas.
Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Stole Funds For Rap Career
Houston based, Surrogacy Escrow Account Management(SEAM) is a company designed to give intended parents an account in which to store money for their surrogate's payments and medical bills. WFAA reports that SEAM owner Dominique Side allegedly stole the money and used it to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a...
Prayers Up! U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee Passes Away at 74
Texas Democratic congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a fierce advocate for African American rights, has died at the age of 74. CNN reports that her family announced her death in a statement on July 19. RELATED: Congressman David Trone Apologizes For Using Racial Slur During Budget Hearing Sheila Jackson Lee Dies At The Age Of 74 [...] The post Prayers Up! U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee Passes Away at 74 appeared first on The Shade Room.
FDA approves first ever medicated feed for wild quail created by Texas Tech professor
A Texas Tech professor's nine-year effort research effort to develop an anthelmintic drug for parasite control in wild quail populations has gotten the final nod of approval from the FDA. According to a release from the FDA, the drug will be integrated with feed and is effective in controlling parasites in wild quail in their natural habitat. For example, eyeworm parasite infection levels in the Rolling Plains region of West Texas and cecal worms throughout Texas. ...
K9 Officer Marco's Legacy Preserved in Weslaco Police Department Relocation
WESLACO, Texas — On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, K9 Officer Jaycee (Marco) was relocated to the new police department at 300 S Bridge. The Weslaco Police Department proudly welcomed Officer Marco in September 1990, marking the beginning of a new era in local law enforcement. Officer Marco, the department's first K9, served the community until his passing in May 1992. The relocation aims to preserve the heritage and history of Officer Marco, who significantly contributed to the safety and security of Weslaco, according to the Weslaco Police Department.
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