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Texas Teachers Are the Best and Rank #1: For Being Overworked
I've always heard it said that "teaching is one of the most challenging professions," and it’s easy to see why. Across Texas, teachers are not only overworked but significantly underpaid for the dedication and hours they commit to shaping the minds of our future. On average, Texas teachers clock...
Beto O’Rourke visits UTA, encourages young voters
Former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke made Monday’s first day of school a memorable one, visiting campus to speak with students about voter registration and the upcoming presidential election. Part of a multiple-event series, First Week of Class with Beto, the Texas native will travel to different universities in...
Gov. Abbott signs border agreement with Coahuila
AUSTIN, Texas - A mutual cooperation agreement between Texas and the Mexican state of Coahuila was signed today in Austin on Monday. The economic deal comes as tensions over immigration reform remain high and as democrats kick off their national convention in Chicago. The statement of mutual cooperation signed by...
Central Texans watch water, sewage bills skyrocket
TEXAS, USA — Central Texans are flooding social media with pictures of their water and sewage bills, which have more than tripled in some areas. City officials in Hewitt, Temple and Waco say rates haven't increased since last year. According to Hewitt City Manager Bo Thomas, the only reason...
Denton faces potential Stage 2 drought measures amid ongoing repairs
DENTON, Texas — The City of Denton is on the brink of implementing Stage 2 drought measures as water demands continue to surge. If water usage surpasses 38 million gallons for a third consecutive day, Stage 2 drought measures will be enforced starting tomorrow, Aug. 20, according to a press release from the city. The increased demand stems from ongoing repairs to two damaged filters at one of Denton's water treatment facilities, which have temporarily reduced treatment capacity.
Can the State Fair of Texas ban guns on government property? The answer is complicated
Ken Paxton and gun rights advocates say it’s illegal for the State Fair to ban guns from public property. Legal and political experts say it’s not so simple. The city of Dallas and the State Fair of Texas are facing mounting pressure to reverse a new policy banning nearly all guns from the fair this year.
Plastic pellet pollution is in Galveston Bay and likely accidental, nonprofit says
Earlier this month, Environment Texas, a nonprofit that advocates for clean air and water across the state, hosted a clean-up event at Sylvan Beach. Specifically, volunteers were cleaning up plastic pellets, a kind of microplastic found in Galveston Bay. These tiny little plastic beads, also known as nurdles, are the building blocks used to create plastic products.Volunteer groups like Environment Texas collected more than 2 million of these pellets along the Gulf Coast. Still, an estimated 10 trillion plastic pellets enter waterways worldwide.How do they end up in Galveston Bay? Luke Metzger, Environment Texas' executive director, says they get there...
Red Cross urging people to donate blood amid nationwide emergency shortage
NORTH TEXAS — The American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage after its national inventory dropped by more than 25% in July, and the continued heat is making it harder to build back the supply.Nationally, more than 100 blood drives have been impacted by the weather."Sometimes they're canceled," said Linda Braddy, CEO of Red Cross - North Texas Region. "Sometimes it just causes a decline in who would typically come and donate because of the heat. People just don't want to get out."Braddy said the organization typically sees a decline in the supply during the summer, but the extreme...
TxDOT, law enforcement team up for Labor Day drunk driving prevention initiative
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas Department of Transportation announced it is teaming up with law enforcement during its Labor Day campaign to remind drivers of the dangers of drunk driving. TxDOT said in partnership with law enforcement it is launching the “Drive Sober. No Regrets.” Labor Day campaign to urge Texans to “always make […]
Texas Woman’s Attempt To Purchase Baby Stuns Walmart Shoppers
There are hundreds of Walmart stores all over Texas & you'll find everything you expect to find at a store: groceries, camping gear, babies, clothing...wait what? Yes, someone actually decided that they wanted to go into a Walmart to buy a BABY; as you would expect, it did NOT go well.
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