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Texas judge blocks federal rule expanding Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students statewide
TEXAS, USA — A federal judge last week granted a temporary injunction, blocking expanded Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students from taking effect in August in Texas. The changes to Title IX, announced by the U.S. Department of Education in April, clarify that it also protects against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Title IX is a law introduced in 1972 that bans discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. The expanded protections were set to take effect Aug. 1.
One dead, one arrested in suspected road rage shooting in Elgin
ELGIN, Texas — One person is dead and one other is in custody after a shooting in Elgin that authorities say appears to be a road rage incident. Elgin Police Chief Chris Noble tells KVUE the incident started between two vehicles traveling west on U.S. 290 near County Line Road.
Belton massage business owner arrested again for indecent assault after 4th victim comes forward
KILLEEN, Texas — The owner of a massage parlor in Belton is facing another indecent assault charge after a fourth victim came forward alleging he inappropriately touched them during a recent massage appointment, according to a spokesperson with the Belton Police Department (BPD). DeMarr Lowe Thomas, who owns The...
Rogelio Arias' family members encourage neighbors to use Belton PD's 'Take Me Home' program
BELTON, Texas (KXXV) — “Just knowing that they are coming with this program it is too much joy for myself, because I know that the community really needs this,” Esbeida Martinez said. Martinez is the daughter-in-law of Rogelio Arias, an elderly man who suffered from mental illness...
New Belton ISD school ready for fall, other projects nearly ready
Belton, Tx (FOX44) – Belton ISD taxpayers are beginning to see more and more of what the $173 million dollar bond proposal they approved coming into being. Belton ISD trustees Monday night got an update on how the projects approve by the voters in May 2022 are coming along.
Copperas Cove PD searching for man potentially involved in recent theft
COPPERAS COVE, Texas — The Copperas Cove Police Department (CCPD) is asking for help identifying an individual potentially involved in a theft. On Tuesday, July 16, CCPD shared the man's photo on Facebook in hopes someone will recognize him. Police did not release details regarding the theft. CCPD urges...
Here are the finalists to be Austin's next Chief of Police
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin has narrowed down the search for its next chief of police to two people. More than 30 candidates submitted their applications to take over the Austin Police Department with only one of them being a current APD employee. Who are the finalists?. Officials will pick...
Sights & Sounds of Christmas put on pause in San Marcos
SAN MARCOS, Texas — Since 1987, a Central Texas nonprofit has been bringing holiday festivities to the San Marcos community. Each year, the Sights & Sounds of Christmas has hosted its two-week-long celebration, featuring a carnival, Santa's Gift Shop, reindeer games and more. “It’s more than a Christmas festival,”...
After a record-breaking college career, UMHB MBB alum Josiah Johnson is ready to begin pro career in Denmark
BELTON, Texas—Josiah Johnson is ready for the next stage of his basketball career. It was basketball, and his innate scoring ability, that took him from Big Sandy, Texas (pop. 1,286) to Belton four years ago, after a brief stint at Southern Nazarene University. And now, coming off a collegiate career in which he rewrote the UMHB record books, basketball is the vehicle taking him from Belton to the other side of the world.
BackPack Program provides children with nutritious food
AUSTIN, Texas - On July 16, the Austin Board of REALTORS Foundation and the Central Texas Food Bank will assemble snack bags for the food bank’s BackPack Program. This program provides children with nutritious and easy-to-prepare food to ensure they have enough to eat on weekends. Over 300 volunteers...
Texas Longhorns QBs Quinn Ewers & Arch Manning Used Their Social Media To Make Their Feelings Very Clear About The Donald Trump Shooting
Texas Longhorns quarterbacks Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning posted messages of support for Donald Trump following the assassination attempt of the former president on Saturday evening. Donald Trump was delivering a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show Grounds near Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday night. Shortly after 6:10 p.m. EST,...
Methodist Hospital ranks No. 1 in San Antonio, No. 18 in Texas on U.S. News & World Report list
Methodist Hospital was named the best hospital in San Antonio in new U.S. News & World Report rankings. The publication evaluated nearly 5,000 hospitals across the country and ranked them by state, region, and metro area. Hospitals are also ranked according to frequently treated procedures and conditions. Methodist Hospital was...
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