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'I didn't expect it': K-99's Big Frank to be inducted in Texas Radio Hall of Fame
At 50, radio personality Frank "Big Frank" Edwards Franklin said he's nowhere near slowing down. "I'm not ending anytime soon," Franklin said in a phone call. "I have a daughter that just started kindergarten, so I'm going to keep on keeping on. I'm a young 50 and have no plans of retiring in...
Mega Million Winners Confirmed Tuesday by Texas Lottery
It's time to do a little Lone Star lookback as far as the Texas Lottery and the Mega Millions multi-state lottery game are concerned. Texas Lottery players in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and other Texas cities and communities were first invited to try their luck in the Mega Millions game back in 2003. Since 2003 Texas tickets have claimed 14 different Mega Millions jackpots.
Questions surround the handcuffing of a Texas 10-year-old with learning disabilities
TEXAS — In an incident raising questions about school discipline and law enforcement practices, police handcuffed a 10-year-old girl with learning disorders following an incident at school.Conroe ISD Police arrested McKenna Lombardo, a fifth grader at Cryar Intermediate School, last May."I was scared. I was angry and I was sad," McKenna recalled.The incident, captured on police body cameras, reveals a sequence of events and comments that has McKenna's father, Matt Lombardo, a former police officer, demanding answers.The family reached out to the I-Team after seeing the videos, watching how McKenna was disciplined, and listening to the discussion officers and administration...
Queer students look for alternatives after Texas A&M ends transgender health care services
"Queer students look for alternatives after Texas A&M ends transgender health care services" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Juniper Danielson, a former Texas A&M...
Major Grocery Chain in Louisiana and Texas Under Fire for Pricing, Privacy Concerns
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - A grocery chain with stores across Texas and Louisiana is facing scrutiny in the Senate over new electronic shelf tags, which critics say will lead to unfair pricing. Also of concern to those critics? Privacy issues stemming from small cameras including in some of the...
From Iowa To Texas: The Incredible Ride Honoring WASP of WWII
The National Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) WWII Museum in Sweetwater, Texas, is preparing to honor veteran and avid cyclist Larry Ritland as he embarks on his "WASP Legacy Ride." This remarkable journey, set to take place from September 1 to 28, 2024, will see Ritland cycle from Iowa to Texas in tribute to the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II. Ritland is a Vietnam veteran and is a proud 42-year member of the American Legion.
Texas Megachurch Pastor's Jaw-Dropping Six-Home Compound Hits the Market for $15 Million
Everything is bigger in Texas—and we're not just talking about monster-size hail or those 10-gallon hats. This time, it's a massive compound made up of six separate houses and spread over 24 acres in the Houston suburb of Spring. And with that huge chunk of property comes a very hefty price tag: $15 million.
Lions Soccer Kicks Off 2024 Season on Road at UTEP & NMSU
COMMERCE – For the first time in the 2024 season, the Texas A&M University-Commerce soccer team is on the road as the Lions play at UTEP and New Mexico State this weekend. LIONS’ WEEKEND SCHEDULE BIG START TO THE SEASON The Lions downed Oral Roberts 4-1 last Thursday to begin the season with a 4-1 record, marking the first time in the Division I era and first time since the spring season of 2021 that the Lions won their season opener. BELL KEEPS RINGING Hannah Bell (Duncanville) scored the first two goals in the win over Oral Roberts as a…
The Aggie Soccer Hour, Episode 1
The season premiere of The Aggie Soccer Hour, featuring head coach G Guerrieri. Player guests include Grace Ivey, Sydney Becerra and Kat Campbell. (air date August 20, 2024) The Aggie Soccer Hour originates on select Tuesdays during the season from Rudy's Country Store & BBQ on Harvey Road in College Station. Visit 12thman.com/soccerhour for more information and a full schedule.
16-year-old last seen in Bryan area reported missing
BRYAN, Texas — The Bryan Police Department and Amber Alert Network of the Brazos Valley need your help finding a missing teen last seen on Aug. 11. Wyatt Michael Wells, 16, was last seen in the 400 block of Gilbert Street in Bryan. He is believed to have left the area and may have gone to Lake Conroe in Montgomery County.
Researchers work to create 3D digital twin of campus to optimize class times and locations
Texas A&M University researchers are working to create a campus "digital twin" that could lower commute times, enable students to plan efficient schedules, and help course schedulers to maximize classroom use. If implemented, this collaborative research project, which includes researchers from the College of Architecture and the Center for Geospatial...
Bryan ISD officials focus on building success amid TEA ratings delay
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The Bryan ISD Board of Trustees heard an update from district leadership Monday about the redesigned STAAR Assessment and delayed letter grade accountability ratings. The ratings were supposed to be released last week, but were blocked by a temporary restraining order issued by a Travis County...
A&M's Becerra earns national honor
Texas A&M midfielder Sydney Becerra earned a spot on the Top Drawer Soccer national team of the week. She had two goals and an assist in a 5-0 victory over Lamar. The Aggies will play Denver in their home opener at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Other members of the Top Drawer...
Texans' undrafted rookie British Brooks, who scored 2 TDs vs. NYG, was a literal hungry walk-on
"Undrafted free agent" is a label attached to players in every NFL training camp.Rookie Texans running back British Brooks recognizes that NFL teams didn't call him during the draft, but he got an opportunity in Houston to prove he belongs. He knew that he was a fit for the team's culture instantly."We're gonna get after it. We're getting to it," Brooks told ABC13's Greg Bailey.Brooks quoted veteran teammate Cam Akers when he continued, "It ain't nothing but a little bit of work. Somebody's gonna do it, so why not us?"The 24-year-old running back has worked for all of his football...
Watch Houston Life surprise a kindergarten teacher while she was teaching a class!
HOUSTON – When kindergarten teacher Ms. Kaileigh Dempsey arrived at school on Tuesday morning, she had no idea Houston Life, Shell Federal Credit Union, and most of the faculty at San Jacinto Elementary in Deer Park were planning a surprise!. Watch the video above to see Ms. Dempsey’s surprise....
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