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‘Miracle Treat Day’ July 25th at DQ Restaurants in Texas Benefiting Children’s Miracle Network
BEDFORD, Texas (July 22, 2024) – Miracle Treat Day, the one-day event at participating DQ restaurants across Texas, will support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® in Lubbock benefiting UMC Children’s Hospital on Thursday, July 25. For each Blizzard® Treat purchased, $1 or more will be donated to...
Chinese national indicted in largest fentanyl precursor seizure in Southern Texas
HOUSTON, Texas — A 48-year-old Chinese national has been indicted for his role in a conspiracy involving the importation of what is believed to be the largest amount of fentanyl precursors found in the Southern District of Texas and one of the largest in the country, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Hispanic civil rights group hopeful Harris can reform immigration policies
Members of a Hispanic civil rights political organization in South Texas say they're excited that President Joe Biden isn't running for another term and are hopeful that if Kamala Harris gets the Democratic nomination, and is elected, that she will reform immigration policies.
Thrice as nice: Texas Two Step jackpot claimed by multiple winners
TEXAS, USA — Several lucky Texans will take home some serious cash following a recent Texas Two Step drawing. According to the Texas Lottery, three winners across the Lone Star State won the $1.2 million drawing on Thursday, July 18. The unclaimed prize winners picked 12-14-16-22 and 13 as...
Texas-Based Conn's HomePlus Faces Potential Bankruptcy, Houston and Nationwide Store Closures Loom
Conn's HomePlus, the Texas-based furniture and appliance retailer, is reportedly on the brink of filing for bankruptcy and may close as many as 100 stores across the nation. The Woodlands-based company has been grappling with declining sales in the recent years, which has culminated in a significant drop in share value, now hovering around 50 cents from a previous high, according to recent reports from Bloomberg obtained by the Houston Chronicle.
Choir Camp Preps Students for All-Region
The beautiful sound of choral voices drifts into the corridor before getting lost in the cacophony of percussion, woodwind, brass and a smattering of recorded music and voices. Barely three weeks before the start of school, some of Killeen ISD’s most talented and ambitious musicians are returning to campus to...
Killeen installs solar lights at local parks
KILLEEN, Texas — The City of Killeen recently installed solar lights at two city parks. Conder Park got 18 new lights and Long Branch Park received 16 new lights. The initiative from the city to improve the parks comes during National Parks & Recreation Month. The combined 34 new...
Back to School rally at Hutto ISD helps students prepare for first day
HUTTO, Texas - The first day of school is right around the corner for several school districts. On Tuesday (7/23) afternoon, Hutto ISD is hosting their annual Back to School Rally to help families get ready for the big day. The district is calling all the hippos to come out to the Hutto Memorial Stadium for a night of fun.
Jasper ISD cheer coach killed after being shot in the back by stray bullet, district says
SAN ANTONIO — A woman who died after being shot in the back while sitting outside at a downtown patio bar early Tuesday morning has been identified as a Jasper ISD cheer coach, the district said in a statement. San Antonio Police responded to the 500 block of East...
San Antonio Botanical Gardens offers free admission this weekend, pets included
SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Botanical Gardens is offering a free admission day this weekend and invites you to bring your four-legged friends at no cost. On Saturday, July 27 admission is free for all visitors and their furry friends can get in free from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. as part of "Dog Daze," now through August 31.
NBA Trade Rumor: San Antonio Spurs potential offer for Lauri Markkanen
Lauri Markkanen trade rumors have been rampant all summer. The San Antonio Spurs have been rumored to have been interested in the Finnish Utah Jazz star forward, but there has not been a reported offer until today. According to Brett Siegel, the Spurs would be willing to trade Keldon Johnson and multiple first-round picks for Lauri Markkanen.
San Antonio church leaders train to serve as mental health counselors
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. After months of classes on counseling, Veron Blue got her chance to put what she has learned all year, to work. Across from her, was fellow trainee...
Homeless artist captures San Antonio's skyline, sells paintings to survive
SAN ANTONIO - A local homeless man, Blake Gilliam, captures the heart of the city on canvas - painting the skyline of Downtown San Antonio. I've seen downtown from every angle of the city but I had never noticed this one I guess. I looked over there and I saw it and I said, man that's a perfect view of downtown, I can try to paint that," says Gilliam.
Call KENS: SA doctor refused to sign death certificate for weeks
SAN ANTONIO — It's hard to imagine waking up one morning and your partner of 34 years is no longer there. Even harder to imagine you're not allowed to lay them to rest. That's what Tony Conte has been dealing with. His wife Debra passed away May 25 at...
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