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90 School Districts in Texas Have Moved to a 4-Day-Week
This is a topic that has been trending for the past year. School districts in Texas moving to four-day-school weeks. KXAN, reports that at least 90 school districts across Texas have now switched to four-day school weeks. This is the state of Texas' effort to prevent teacher turnover!. Other districts...
West Nile Case Reported In Texas. Here’s How To Avoid It.
We've hit the time of year in Amarillo where the mosquitoes are buzzing around and annoying us to no end. It seems no matter where you are, they're hovering, waiting to land on you for their next meal, courtesy of you. Now, if you have Type O blood, you're probably...
Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Texas man who's sought DNA testing to prove his innocence slated for execution
A Texas man who's long sought DNA testing, claiming it would help prove he wasn't responsible for the fatal stabbing of an 85-year-old woman, was scheduled to be executed Tuesday evening. Ruben Gutierrez was condemned for the 1998 killing of Escolastica Harrison at her home in Brownsville in Texas' southern tip. Prosecutors said the killing of the mobile home park manager and retired teacher was part of an attempt to steal more than $600,000 she had hidden in her home because of a mistrust of banks. The inmate's lethal injection was planned for Tuesday evening at the state penitentiary in...
Hurricane Rainfall Brings More Horseflies to Texas
Buckle up, Texas, because we are about to move on to the second plague following Hurricane Beryl. That's right. HORSEFLIES. If you, somehow, are unfamiliar with these bundles of joy, horseflies are not your average fly. What are horseflies?. horseflies are much bigger than common flies, growing up to an...
How Did Hurricane Beryl Turn Texas Coastal Waters Brown?
Hurricane Beryl slammed into Texas pretty hard and did more than mess up property and flood areas of Texas ... it also kinda jacked up the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Beryl ravaged Texas causing floods, power outages and damages that may cost insurers in the USA $2.7 billion dollars. The...
Bills too High? Follow These Tips to Lower Your AC Bill in Texas
The Texas heat is like no other, and locals are getting sick of blasting the air conditioning all day every day. The cool air and keeping your home at a reasonable temperature is great, but the bill that gets racked up in the summer months is a hard pill to swallow.
H-E-B to Offer Discounts/Support to Help With Beryl Recovery
As Texans in Houston and along the Gulf Coast recover following Hurricane Beryl, H-E-B continues to give much-needed support to hard-hit communities and will provide some relief in the form of discounts on frozen food items at the register. Starting Sunday at H-E-B stores in Houston and surrounding areas (Golden...
A difficult conversation: Suicide and its impacts
HOUSTON – Death by suicide is not an easy conversation to have. Recently, KPRC 2 Investigates’ Joel Eisenbaum set out to understand how a woman could end up in the jaws of an alligator. The possibility that it could be linked to suicide wasn’t considered until he spoke with Robin Puryear’s family.
Hernandez Wins HR Derby All Star Game Tuesday; Little League Scores; USA BB
Teoscar Hernandez(Los Angeles Dodgers) defeated Bobby Witt Jr. (Kansas City Royals) to win the Home Run Derby Monday night in Texas. Hernandez defeated Witt 14 to 13. He is the first Dodger to win the HR Derby. The All Star Game will be played Tuesday night in Texas. Little League...
West Texas High School Football Preview: 10 coaches to watch ahead of the 2024 season
Please consider a subscription. Much of the 2024-25 season coverage will be exclusive to subscribers. Texas high school football is only weeks away from fall practice, and excitement grows as fans, players and coaches with high aspirations anticipate the return of Friday night lights in West Texas. ...
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