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The Station That Introduced Color TV to Texas
June 25th is National Color TV Day. So, when did Texas see color TV for the first time? Well, we'll need to travel back just a couple of years to 1954 in Fort Worth, TX. The precursor to NBC 5/KXAS, WBAP was Texas' very first television station in '48. Although...
DCSA Opens 1st Regional Office in Texas to Enhance Agency Coordination
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, marking the official opening of its first regional office designed to enhance how the agency operates. Located within Federal Building in Farmers Branch, Texas, the Central Region Headquarters will house agency leaders responsible for background investigations, counterintelligence and...
Texas Housing Affordability Crisis: Escalating Costs Pose Challenges for Many
Texas is currently facing a severe housing market affordability crisis exacerbated by soaring prices, rents, and overall housing expenses. Since the onset of COVID-19, housing affordability in Texas has deteriorated due to escalating prices, rising rents, higher interest rates, and sluggish economic growth. In major urban centers like Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth, the average home now requires an income exceeding $100,000, presenting significant challenges for prospective homeowners. Renters are particularly affected, with a large segment spending more than half of their income on housing costs, severely limiting their ability to save, according to a Texas Tribune report.
Somebody in Texas Has a Winning Lotto Ticket Worth $29 Million
On March 9, somebody in the Odessa, Texas area won $17 million in the Lotto Texas Extra game. The store selling the ticket is called Heifer's N Convenience Store, and they seem to have an affinity for cows...(. ) Texas Has a $29 Million Winner. On Monday, June 24, someone...
Texas ag and small businesses eligible for rural energy program to enhance renewable sources
WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced nearly $100 million in loans and grants through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to support projects in 39 states.
City of Corpus Christi talks plan for the rest of Hurricane season
With TS Alberto's appearance and five months left to go in Hurricane Season, Corpus Christi city officials talk about proactive measures they're taking to keep residents safe in future severe weather.
Texas Gulf Coast ports record strong freight movements in May
Port Houston’s container cargo volumes surged 21% in May; while the Port of Corpus Christi, Texas, recorded a 6.7% increase in total shipments. Port Houston sees boost in cargo volumes from consumer spending. Port Houston handled 364,866 twenty-foot equivalent units in May, a 21% year-over-year (y/y) increase. Buoyed by...
Questions surround what led to discovery of human remains at Corpus Christi lift station
The investigation of what led to the discovery of human remains at a Corpus Christi wastewater collection point on Monday night is ongoing, leading to questions about the facility’s scope of operations as additional details become available. Corpus Christi Police Department and Corpus Christi Fire Department officials were at the site for most of the afternoon and into the evening hours of June 24, with additional personnel and equipment called to assist in retrieving the human remains...
After four years, the Corpus Christi Songwriters' Songwriting Contest returns
Local songwriters will soon be able to put their talent to the test in the long-awaited return of the Corpus Christi Songwriters' Summer 2024 Songwriting Contest. The last time the contest took place was March 2020. ...
Why hasn't Corpus Christi seen its first openly gay council person yet?
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi's City Council has seen milestone firsts in its makeup – the first Hispanic person elected, as well as its first female mayor. As we move toward election season, at least one candidate is looking to add a new one – first openly gay council member.
See what Dave Campbell's Texas Football predicts for Corpus Christi programs
June in Texas means two things: hot weather and the arrival of the latest installment of Dave Campbell's Texas Football. The 2024 edition of the magazine began hitting mailboxes this week with Coastal Bend schools getting their share of recognition from the publication. The offseason saw legendary coaching names in...
Coastal Bend Blood Center to host summer blood drive at Cavender's Saturday
The Coastal Bend Blood Center will host its summer Rock & Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood Drive at Cavender's Boot City Saturday. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., donors will be able to enter raffles to win prizes at 4914 S. Padre Island Drive after giving blood. The blood center...
Public invited to attend Port Aransas historical marker presentation
The public is invited to watch as a Port Aransas home is awarded an historic marker on Wednesday, June 26. The event will take place at 11:30 a.m. at a house at 410 Mercer St., according to an announcement issued by the Port Aransas Museum. The home originally was occupied...
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