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VIDEO: City Church responds to spraying homeless with repellent spray
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Just before 12:30 Thursday afternoon, the Guyon Saunders resource center received word from their clients and staff that a powerful repellent spray had been used by a member of City Church on a group of homeless individuals who were seeking shade from the intense heat.
Houston Embraces Solar Power Post-Hurricane Beryl, Texas Sees Surge in Residential Solar Projects
Hurricane Beryl, Texas residents, particularly those in the Houston area, have been increasingly turning to residential solar power as a beacon of self-reliance, as seen when Bill Swann's solar setup kept his Hilshire Village home powered amidst widespread electricity failures, according to a recent article by the Texas Tribune. Swann, a retired mechanical engineer and local solar advocate offering free workshops, embodies the growing community of Texans seeking sustainable solutions to the grid's reliability issues.
Blake Pontchartrain: In the '60s, the Brennan Family's ambitious expansion led them to Texas
I came across an old 1960s magazine ad for Brennan’s which lists other locations in Dallas and Houston. When did they open and what is their history?. The Brennans have rightly been called the first family of New Orleans cuisine, with more than a dozen restaurants here and across the country owned and operated by members of the family.
Texas’ Christian-influenced curriculum spurs worries about bullying, church-state separation
TEXAS, USA — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Texas Tribune. Read the original article here. Andy Wine thinks most children can understand the Golden Rule. Talking over your peers is rude. Insulting others is mean. Don't hurt people. In short, it’s common sense, Wine said.
Get Free Ice Cream from Soulman’s on National Ice Cream Day
DALLAS (KDAF) — Soulman’s BBQ is adding an extra layer of sweetness to National Ice Cream Day by celebrating with free vanilla ice cream cones for all diners on July 21. Did you know that National Ice Cream Day got its official stamp of approval from President Ronald Reagan in 1984? On July 9 of that year, Reagan signed a proclamation declaring July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of July as National Ice Cream Day. This fun-filled declaration was part of a larger initiative to honor aspects of American life.
Hailey Van Lith's Outfit Turns Heads At WNBA All-Star Event
TCU Horned Frogs women's basketball star Hailey Van Lith was pictured at the WNBA All-Star Orange Carpet event, where she stunned fans with her outfit. Van Lith was wearing what seemed like a custom, cropped blazer paired with shorts and a white undershirt. Aside from her clothing, she ...
Artspace111 Announces 11th Annual Texas Juried Exhibition Artists
Artspace111 in Fort Worth has announced 51 artists from across Texas selected for its annual juried exhibition. See a list of the selected artists below. Each year, a guest juror selects artworks from the submissions and names prize winners, who receive cash awards. This year’s juror is Margaret (Maggie) Adler, former Curator of Paintings, Sculpture and Works on Paper at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, who is currently working as an independent curator. During her 11 years at the Carter, Ms. Adler worked closely with contemporary artists to bring site-specific installations to the museum and to spark new conversations around historical pieces.
Biden praises longtime US Rep Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who died of cancer
Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday, has died. She was 74. Lillie Conley, her chief of staff, confirmed that Jackson Lee, who had pancreatic cancer, died in Houston Friday night with her family around her. The Democrat had represented her Houston-based district and the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1995. She had previously had breast cancer and announced the pancreatic cancer diagnosis on June 2. “The road ahead will not be easy, but I stand in faith that God will strengthen me,” Jackson Lee said in a statement then.
Ted Cruz, Greg Abbott Praise Late Democrat Who Led Juneteenth Push, “Tireless”
Calling the late U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee “a proud Texan and a tireless advocate for the people of Houston,” Texas Governor Gregg Abbott joined a chorus of voices — Republican and Democrat — who praised the Texas political mainstay, who lost her battle with pancreatic cancer this week at age 74.
As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas cities look to alternatives for water
EDINBURG, Texas — This story was first published by The Texas Tribune and can be viewed here. The Rio Grande is no longer a reliable source of water for South Texas. That’s the sobering conclusion Rio Grande Valley officials are facing as water levels at the international reservoirs that feed into the river remain dangerously low — and a hurricane that could have quenched the area's thirst turned away from the region as it neared the Texas coast.
Devs from multiple Bethesda offices formally create a ‘wall to wall’ union of over 200 workers
The unionization movement among video game developers has taken yet another large step forward this weekend, as workers from Bethesda Game Studios offices located in Austin and Dallas (Texas) and Rockville (Maryland) have formalized the creation of One BGS USA, a union that falls under the Communication Workers of America (CWA) umbrella.
⚾ Wichita Wind Surge comeback attempt falls short versus Frisco
WICHITA, Kan.—The Wichita Wind Surge kept things close in an 8-5 loss to the Frisco RoughRiders at Riverfront Stadium. Wichita scored three straight through the eighth and ninth innings to show some fight against the top team in the Texas League. Frisco struck first in the top of the...
Fists Fly in the Air As Bad Girls Brawl at Bad Bunny Concert in Texas
A nice little brawl, and this time it's in Dallas, Texas at the American Airlines arena during the Bad Bunny concert. Interesting side note, the show was initially slated for Friday, May 3 but the singer took the stage a day early in order to accomodate Game 6 of the Dallas Mavericks that will be played on Friday, May 3.
Ex-DA wants current DA for Archer, Clay and Montague counties thrown out of office
A former 97th Judicial District attorney has filed a petition to have the current DA removed from office. Tim Cole, who served as DA from 1992 to 2006, wants Casey Hall thrown out of office because she has been indicted for theft. Hall was free Friday from the Montague County...
State Of Texas Lands At Number Two In Nation For Reckless Driving
We've all seen bad driving in the state of Texas right?. It caused all of us to probably say a few choice words and wonder if the person is even paying attention while on the roadway. We mean, who forgets to drive in between the lines painted on the the pavement? Simply put, it's very frustrating.
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