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Democratic Senate campaign chief ‘encouraged’ by races in Florida, Texas
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Gary Peters (D-Mich.) said Tuesday that he was “encouraged” by the party’s Senate campaigns in Texas and Florida. “I’m very encouraged with what I see in those states,” Peters told reporters at the Democratic National Convention. “We have very strong Democratic candidates.” Peters called Texas Senate candidate Rep. Colin Allred…
Mahdi, Wilson Selected as Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Nominees
TYLER, Texas – Texas State student-athletes Ismail Mahdi and Kole Wilson have been named to the 2024 Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List as announced today by SPORTyler, which recognizes the nation's college offensive player of the year who played and graduated from a Texas High School or currently plays at a Texas Division I college.
St. Stephens blesses backpacks, Wimberley’s newest boot
In anticipation of students returning to St. Stephens classes on Tuesday, Fr. Kevin and Fr. Tim led the blessing of backpacks that students will use during the school year as part of the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Following the service, Fr. Kevin and Fr. Tim led the congregation outside to unveil Wimberley’s newest Bootiful Boot, designed by scenic painter and artist, Carroll Dolezal. On hand to represent Wimberley Arts, the organization who created the Bootiful Boot program, were president Carl Rabenault, past president Dede Taylor, and board member Lynn Jones who was credited with spearheading the project. Fr. Kevin said a prayer over the Boot and blessed it into the Wimberley consciousness. Afterwards, a waterslide and other activities greeted families and children who were invited to enjoy the St. Stephen’s campus where Wimberley Shaved Ice and Schoolyard Dogs were on hand to offer cold drinks, hot dogs and frito pies.
East Texas doctor appointed to state medical board
AUSTIN, Texas (KETK) – Gov. Greg Abbott appointed eight people to the Texas Medical Board on Monday, including an East Texas doctor. According to a release, George De Loach, D.O. of Livingston was one of the eight appointed to join the Texas Medical Board. De Loach is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon that serves Polk, San […]
Six Named To 2025 Senior Bowl Watch List
MOBILE, Alabama – Six Texas State football players are featured on the first edition of the 2025 Senior Bowl Watch List, as announced Wednesday. The Senior Bowl, which features elite draft prospects from across the country, will take place February 1, 2025, in Mobile, Alabama. Jordan McCloud, Deion Hankins,...
Wild Basin invites St. Edward’s community to visit the preserve
In a city exploding with urbanization, the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve is a resource of 227 acres of Texas Hill Country native habitat 10 miles from campus. In 2009, St. Edward’s University assumed the role of nonprofit, and now co-owns and co-manages the preserve alongside Travis County. “Wild Basin...
SEC announces football tie-breaking process for 2024
A year ago, the Big 12 conference had to add wording to its new tie-breaking procedures in mid-November as the league moved to 14 teams prior to the departures of the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns. The procedure revealed by the SEC on Wednesday as the nation’s best football...
Kealing Middle School cancels classes for remainder of the week
AUSTIN, Texas - Classes will be canceled for the rest of the week at Kealing Middle School due to a fire late Monday night. Austin ISD said due to the significant damage to the HVAC ductwork, classes will be canceled for the remainder of the week. The official first day...
Texas football misses on 5-star OT Michael Fasusi, eyes big recruiting weekend
Texas football hit another bump on the recruiting trail Wednesday when five-star offensive lineman Michael Fasusi picked Oklahoma over the Longhorns. The 6-foot-5, 295-pound tackle from Lewisville High School in the Dallas area chose the Sooners over the Longhorns, Texas A&M, Florida and Oregon. Fasusi is the top-rated offensive lineman in Texas for...
Students provide feedback of newly-added American Sign Language elective
An American Sign Language (ASL) course was offered as an elective for the first time this semester. The decision to add the course was a direct response to student feedback and vocal interest in an ASL course. As the spring semester comes to an end, students provide their personal feedback on course content and learning experience.
One injured in drive-by shooting outside Mueller H-E-B, no arrests made
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department is investigating a drive-by shooting that left one person injured outside of an H-E-B grocery store in the Mueller area over the weekend. Officers responded to shots fired on Saturday, August 17 at around 10:10 p.m. at the H-E-B located at 1801...
SEC basketball: Dates set for the Texas women's conference slate
The first SEC showdown for the Texas women's basketball team this season might remind some fans of a Big 12 battle. Texas will open play with a trip to Oklahoma, the conference revealed Wednesday as it released the SEC schedules for each of its teams. The Longhorns and Sooners are set to meet...
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