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Rattlers place third at Ragin’ Rattler Tournament, battle Reagan tonight
, The Rattlers took third place at the Ragin’ Rattler Tournament this past weekend to improve their record to 10-7 for the year. Before San Marcos concluded play at the tournament, the Rattlers battled the Odessa Bronchos in a nontournament game. San Marcos and Odessa battled in the tough first set before the Rattlers defeated the Bronchos 25-21. In the second set, the Rattlers and the Bronchos once again played in a competitive back and forth affair before San Marcos found themselves trailing 20-16. But the Rattlers went on a 6-1 run and took a 22-21 lead. San Marcos later took a 23-22 lead...
Will free tuition help more students pursue higher ed? Austin Community College hopes so.
The summer before Xavier Daniels’ senior year was all about having fun. He traveled to Japan and New York and visited family in Massachusetts. But this summer was different. The 18-year-old said when he graduated from Leander High School, it felt like real life was officially beginning. “Me and...
WATCH: Pep Rallies In Texas Are Simply Something Else
High school sports in Texas are truly a spectacle aren't they?. Everything is bigger here in the Lone Star State, and the passion for sports here is second to none. We've all seen a packed stadium for a highly anticipated matchup of two great teams haven't we? There's even been some classic calls posted to the internet of some of the games.
Study Says Texas Teachers Rank #1 in USA for Being Overworked
Teachers rank near the top when it comes to people who are the most underpaid and overworked. They work well over 40 hours a week, don't get paid what they deserve, and often take money out of their own pocket to buy school supplies. How about the frustration of dealing...
Texas’ Smallest High School Has An Enrollment In The Single Digits
I used to always think my former high school in Texas was small, but as it turns out, it was pretty midsized. It was one of those places where you knew everyone in your high school class, along with the upper and lower classes, but you didn't all necessarily talk. The same thing applied to the small town of Brownsboro, TX where it was located.
Aggie Presents Koo Koo A Dance Party For Your Senses!
Koo Koo is a dance party for the senses. For the last 15 years, lifelong friends and collaborators Bryan and Neil have toured the globe delighting fans with their high-energy music, infectious positivity, and interactive live show. Their comedic dance party songs are the backbone of a highly successful YouTube channel. Parents, teachers and kids love partying with Koo Koo!
Amarillo DPS Trooper recognized at PSC Meeting
DALLAM COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas Department of Public Safety announced that several Texans were recognized for their service at the Public Safety Commission meeting including a Texas DPS Trooper from Amarillo. Texas DPS said the PSC and Texas DPS Public Safety Director Steven McCraw, recognized the service of several Texans at the PSC […]
Squeezed by inflation and politics, a Texas food bank gets creative to keep people fed
LUBBOCK — Just a short walk behind the South Plains Food Bank lies an uncommon sight in the parched region — thousands of lush trees covered in apples, persimmons and other fresh fruit. The 15-acre orchard has its roots in East Lubbock, a known food desert in the...
Was Your Texas Social Security Data Hacked? Find Out For Sure
You probably read the headlines last week. A massive security breach may have compromised the personal records of millions of Texas residents. From El Paso to Amarillo, Abilene to Paris, and Lufkin to Galveston and every other city in the state, if you have a Social Security card and account, your sensitive information could have been compromised.
UTSA to grow Texas’ creative arts workforce with new degree programs
AUGUST 27, 2024 — The phrase “content creation” is taking form in multiple ways at UTSA. This fall, the university is preparing UTSA students for the state’s growing creative workforce with inspiring new degree programs. These programs aim to drive the university’s efforts to recruit the state’s most creatively talented students.
Rare Sighting: Black Bear Family Seen In Texas National Park
You don't really see black bears in the wild in Texas very often and it's even rarer to see the whole family out roaming around. A visitor snapped a few photos of a mama bear and two cubs foraging on the road in Big Bend National Park, less than 300 miles east of El Paso.
'There's nothing I can't do': UT students start fall semester optimistic, excited
A burnt-orange banner above Dean Keeton Street, dozens of student booths lining Speedway, and a bouncing Bevo made out of balloons on the Main Mall can only mean one thing. The Longhorns are back to school. ...
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