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Southwestern Announces Updates to Block Meal Plans
Adjustments were made to our meal plan options to improve efficiency and simplify meal plan offerings. In order to simplify meal plan offerings and improve efficiency in dining services, the least utilized meal plans — the 140-block and 165-block meal plans — were discontinued. Students who were previously signed up for one of these plans have been assigned a meals-per-week plan.
Williamson County honors local WWII veteran for his 100th birthday
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — The Williamson County commissioners proclaimed Tuesday Archie Moczygemba Day in honor of a local World War II veteran who turns 100 years old on July 4. Moczygemba is a native Texan who served a total of 22 years, first as a U.S. marine then as...
'We have to be flexible' | Williamson County to consider switch back to paper ballots for 2024 election
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — Soon, the Williamson County Board of Elections will consider a return to using paper ballots instead of voting machines. Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson issued an emergency guidance to protect the privacy of voters, saying counties will now be required to update their ballot numbering methods.
Former Vista Ridge teacher pleads guilty to improper student relationship
A former Vista Ridge High School teacher pleaded guilty last month in a Williamson County court after she was accused of inappropriate interactions with a 15-year-old student in 2023, according to court documents.
Hundreds of Central Texas pool owners sue over 'concrete cancer' defect
Just five months after completing his pool, Patel noticed spider-like cracks oozing with white gel spreading along the outside wall. (Kameryn Griesser/Community Impact) Leander resident Sachin Patel always dreamed of affording a backyard pool for his children, but shortly after building one in 2019, his dream began to crumble. In...
Liberty Hill ISD Superintendent Steven Snell wins regional award
Liberty Hill ISD Superintendent Steven Snell was named the Region 13 nominee for the 2024 Superintendent of the Year award. (Courtesy Liberty Hill ISD) Liberty Hill ISD Superintendent Steven Snell has been named a contender for the 2024 Superintendent of the Year award by the Texas Association of School Boards.
Texas 10 Most Wanted fugitive captured in Wisconsin
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas 10 Most Wanted sex offender is back in custody following his recent arrest in Wyoming, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Ramiro Manuel Dominguez, 35, on June 27 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Dominguez, who was DPS Featured Fugitive in June 2024, was apprehended after DPS Special Agents from Lubbock coordinated with officers from the Cheyenne Police Department, following a tip received last month. A Crime Stoppers reward will be paid for his arrest.Dominguez had been wanted since December 2023, when a warrant was issued out of...
60-year-old Texas man killed in Pittsburg County crash
PITTSBURG COUNTY, Okla. — A 60-year-old Texas man died at the scene of a single-vehicle crash four miles west of Crowder in Pittsburg County on Tuesday. The driver, who has not been named, was driving southbound on Nale Loop before driving off the roadway to the right for an unknown reason, striking a culvert, overturning and coming to a rest in a creek bed on the passengers side.
Experts – Extreme Weather To Become “Normal” In Texas
Texas saw some crazy weather last year, including extremely high temps, and 2024 is looking to bring us more. In fact, experts think this insanity may become "normal". Last year, Texas saw record breaking heat waves and 2024 is expected to be at least as hot, if not hotter. The heat isn't the only extreme weather the lone star state could see this year.
Clear The Streets: The Worst Areas For Underage Drinking In Texas
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the areas in Texas cited the most for underage drinking violations are all near universities. But some party schools party a lot harder than others if we take the numbers at face value. Overall, citations to businesses for serving underage patrons are trending down. This could be because:
Winning Mega Millions lottery tickets sold in California and Texas
INGLEWOOD – There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Tuesday (July 2) evening’s drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery. Two tickets were sold matching five numbers in California and Texas. The ticket sold in California was sold at a gas station in the 400...
Did We Make The List? FBI’s 2024 Most Dangerous Cities In Texas
When it comes to where we live, we never want it to be considered one of the most dangerous places to live. Here is the FBI's 2024 list of most dangerous cities and one of them is not that far from us. The information is based on crime statistics from January 2023 through September 2023. Violent crimes are any crimes that include murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Texas Law, What Happens If You Don’t Have a Will?
While I don’t have a will set up myself yet, I know that it’s important for all people in Texas to get that done. Let’s be honest, no one wants to think or talk about dieing even though it’s going to happen to all of us. While we would love to never have to think about it, that is not the smart way of handling things. You have worked hard and you don’t just want those things going to the state of Texas. Wait, does the state of Texas get your stuff if you don’t have a will? Let’s investigate.
84-Year-Old Texas Woman Almost a Victim in Bitcoin Fraud Scheme
People preying on animals or the elderly are some of the lowest scumbags on earth and one of those scumbags almost made an 84-year-old Texas woman a victim. Luckily there was a good Samaritan who stepped in to make sure the woman didn’t end up losing $44,000. The details...
Texas Lottery Commission Allows Rigged Win
When a small group of Texas lottery retailers heard about a customer's ambitious plan to secure a guaranteed lottery win, they were in for an unprecedented ride. This daring move, which played out last spring, saw one individual ready to spend millions to buy nearly every possible numeric combination for the Lotto Texas draw. The result? An extraordinary jackpot of $95 million was on the line. To learn more about this incredible story, check out the original article on the Houston Chronicle.
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