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Two Texas Cities Among Most Bed Bug Infected in the U.S.
Austin, TX? Maybe Houston, TX? Which Texas cities do you think are the most big-infected? How do Texas metros stack up to the rest of the country when it comes to fending... or not fending off these tiny pests?. Let's start with some "good" news. On the previous Orkin's Bed...
Southeast Texas ports, waterways are getting a makeover with $357M loan
BEAUMONT, Texas — The Sabine Neches Navigation District recently got approved for a historic $357 million loan to deepen the Sabine-Neches Waterway. This deepening project will be constructed in multiple stages. The money came from the Ship Channel Improvement Revolving und meant to help build up infrastructure across the...
Addison-Based BioStat Imaging Acquired by Houston’s Principle Health Systems
Addison-based BioStat Imaging, a mobile imaging provider, has been acquired by Houston-based Principle Health Systems, a provider of mobile laboratory services to long-term care facilities in Texas. Principle said the strategic acquisition underscores its commitment to offering comprehensive, high-quality diagnostic services to the long-term care community. Terms of the deal...
Texas DPS Warning: Increased Patrol Looking for Top 3 Violations
My friend, DPS trooper, Sergeant Marc Couch is the Public Information Officer for the Texas Department of Public Safety here in Abilene and throughout West Texas. He just shared with me that there are three major violations they are on the look-out for this Labor Day weekend. DO NOT get...
An Awesome Dove Hunting Season Is Expected in Texas This Year
I am avid hunter and a native Texan, I love the great outdoors so, I'm used to the heat in the Lone Star State. When it comes to hunting season, I know I have to be prepared because we've not only had a very hot summer but add to that a very dry summer as well.
These are the Top 10 Most Expensive Private High Schools in Texas
The average yearly tuition at a private high school in Texas is $12,161. That's according to Private School Review. There are some schools that fall well below that norm, such as Chinquapin Preparatory School in Highlands, Texas. The yearly tuition there is $1,170. That is the cheapest tuition to any private high school in Texas.
UT System Prohibits Its Universities from Making Political or Social Statements
The University of Texas Board of Regents amended its free speech policy this week to prohibit the system and its 14 universities and health-related institutions from adopting political or social positions unrelated to campus operations. “Institutions should not, in their official capacity, issue or express positions on issues of the...
Texas GOP doubles down on fraud claims as Trump, Cruz leads shrink
AUSTIN – Texas Republicans are doubling down on claims that Democrats in the state’s biggest cities are attempting to steal the 2024 election – a contest in which the GOP’s leads in the Senate and presidential races are increasingly narrowing. State GOP leaders like Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton have made the […]
Texas high school football: Top 10 running backs in the Austin area
As the 2024 Texas high school football season nears kickoff Thursday, the American-Statesman takes a look at the top 10 players at every position. High school reporters Rick Cantu and Colby Gordon will take a look today at the running backs who are expected to have great seasons. OUR PLAYER RANKINGS: Top 10 WRs | Top 10...
Texas must build hundreds of thousands of homes to lower housing costs, says state comptroller
"Texas must build hundreds of thousands of homes to lower housing costs, says state comptroller" 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.
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