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Sam Houston Center presents Thursday Night Lights author Michael Hurd
The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center presents an evening with author and historian Michael Hurd discussing his work, Thursday Night Lights: The Story of Black High School Football in Texas, at 7 p.m. on Sept. 19. As part of the event, Center staff will offer a special viewing...
Watch: Wild Texas Dust Devil Engulfs Cameraman
Texas dust devils are on a whole other level. Having lived most of my life in Northwest Texas, I have seen many dust devils. Most have been small and would never be mistaken for a tornado. When I was a kid, I wouldn’t hesitate to run through one. I did...
Red River divides Texoma gas prices
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - Across the nation, gas prices are down nearly 60 cents from this time last year — but many drivers in Oklahoma are still paying more than their neighbors to the south. Multiple Southeastern Oklahoma counties, including Choctaw, Pushmataha, and McCurtain counties, are averaging over $3...
Mike Miles won’t say when he’s leaving Houston ISD, brushes off criticisms
Mike Miles, the state-installed superintendent of HISD who is now entering his second year, does not get bogged down in the heaps of criticism levied at him by educators and parents. “I am trying to do what I was asked to do, which is improve student achievement to the point...
Two Texas Cities Among Most Bed Bug Infected in the U.S.
Austin, TX? Maybe Houston, TX? Which Texas cities do you think are the most big-infected? How do Texas metros stack up to the rest of the country when it comes to fending... or not fending off these tiny pests?. Let's start with some "good" news. On the previous Orkin's Bed...
Southeast Texas ports, waterways are getting a makeover with $357M loan
BEAUMONT, Texas — The Sabine Neches Navigation District recently got approved for a historic $357 million loan to deepen the Sabine-Neches Waterway. This deepening project will be constructed in multiple stages. The money came from the Ship Channel Improvement Revolving und meant to help build up infrastructure across the...
Addison-Based BioStat Imaging Acquired by Houston’s Principle Health Systems
Addison-based BioStat Imaging, a mobile imaging provider, has been acquired by Houston-based Principle Health Systems, a provider of mobile laboratory services to long-term care facilities in Texas. Principle said the strategic acquisition underscores its commitment to offering comprehensive, high-quality diagnostic services to the long-term care community. Terms of the deal...
Texas DPS Warning: Increased Patrol Looking for Top 3 Violations
My friend, DPS trooper, Sergeant Marc Couch is the Public Information Officer for the Texas Department of Public Safety here in Abilene and throughout West Texas. He just shared with me that there are three major violations they are on the look-out for this Labor Day weekend. DO NOT get...
An Awesome Dove Hunting Season Is Expected in Texas This Year
I am avid hunter and a native Texan, I love the great outdoors so, I'm used to the heat in the Lone Star State. When it comes to hunting season, I know I have to be prepared because we've not only had a very hot summer but add to that a very dry summer as well.
These are the Top 10 Most Expensive Private High Schools in Texas
The average yearly tuition at a private high school in Texas is $12,161. That's according to Private School Review. There are some schools that fall well below that norm, such as Chinquapin Preparatory School in Highlands, Texas. The yearly tuition there is $1,170. That is the cheapest tuition to any private high school in Texas.
UT System Prohibits Its Universities from Making Political or Social Statements
The University of Texas Board of Regents amended its free speech policy this week to prohibit the system and its 14 universities and health-related institutions from adopting political or social positions unrelated to campus operations. “Institutions should not, in their official capacity, issue or express positions on issues of the...
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