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Texas’ Most Expensive High School Costs More Than Average Income
In Texas everything is bigger, and in this particular case that extends to a high school education. One Central Texas school has been named the most expensive high school in The Lone Star State. According to BestColleges.com, in Texas "in-state students at a four-year public institution pay an average of...
NOAA’s Long-Range Winter Forecast Details Odds for Icy Weather in Texas
HOUSTON, Texas (KPEL News) - It's hot in Texas, and after a long and brutal summer, it would be very understandable if Texans were looking forward to a colder - and possibly icier - winter. The bad news? The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its long-range forecast, and it...
Federal judge in Texas overturns FTC ban on noncompete agreements
A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule from the Federal Trade Commission that would have made it easier for employees to quit a job and work for a competitor.In a ruling Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Ada Brown granted a motion for summary judgement filed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other plaintiffs, and rejected the FTC's own petition for a judgement in its favor.In reaching his decision to overturn the ban, Brown concluded that that the FTC "exceeded its statutory authority" in making the rule, which the judge called "arbitrary and capricious." The judge also concluded...
Texas officials totally debunk Fox News host’s voter fraud conspiracy theory: ‘Kind of racist’
Texas officials have been forced to debunk a voter fraud conspiracy theory after it was shared on social media by Fox News personality Maria Bartiromo. On Sunday, the news personality suggested on X that Democrats were registering immigrants to vote at several locations in Fort Worth and Weatherford, Texas. The...
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 […]
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