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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....
Former Houston mayor rejects visiting Trump's Mar-a-Lago after report
Former Houston Mayor Bill White denied having visited Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, rejecting a recent New York Times article that included him in a list featuring high-profile right wing figures who have gone to the resort. White, who served as the Texas city mayor between 2004 and 2010,...
Big-Name College Quarterback Lands Starting Job With Major NCAA Program After Losing His Spot To Arch Manning At Texas
Former University of Texas quarterback Maalik Murphy has landed the starting role at a major ACC program after leaving the Longhorns. Murphy made seven appearances for Texas last season, starting two games while starter Quinn Ewers dealt with an injury. He completed 56 percent of his passes, also helping the program to two wins in Ewers’ absence as he threw for a total of 418 yards and three touchdowns in starts against BYU and Kansas State.
Famous Restaurant Now Bankrupt And Closing In Texas
Austin, Texas is now the former home of a very popular restaurant chain that joins the ranks of so many others that are declaring bankruptcy and shuttering permanently their eateries. In some states, their entire roster of restaurants are already closed or soon will be. Read Similar: Another Massive Chain...
Devastating Details About the Worst Crime Ever in Texas
Just like every other state in the country we know that crime happens in Texas. There are burglaries, robberies, and even murders. We know that people with evil intentions are going to do bad things, but when you think about the worst crime to ever be committed in Texas it’s a reminder to all of us about how evil some people can truly be.
BUZZ: Medical Cannabis Company Buys Popular Texas Brewery
It Just Makes Sense To This Observer That Two Things People Use To Get A "Buzz" In Texas Might As Well Be Under The Same Umbrella. Now I don't know if this is really their plan or not but it seems like medical cannabis companies are increasingly acquiring breweries, seeking to diversify their portfolios and capitalize on the growing demand for craft beer.
Eyes Up Front: Is Banning Smartphones In Texas Schools A Good Idea?
Many school districts across Texas have banned the use of smartphones in classrooms, citing a laundry list of reasons why phones and education do not mix. But is it enforceable? And is it ultimately a good idea?. On the surface a phone ban makes sense. Any smartphone owner is well...
Did you just get a Texas-sized electric bill?
DALLAS — A viewer just reached out to WFAA wondering why the electric bill for her thousand-square-foot apartment has been $300 a month for several months. I asked her what her electricity rate was. She didn’t know, so she checked her expired service contract and discovered her rate had ballooned to 24 cents per kilowatt hour.
Queer students look for alternatives after Texas A&M ends transgender health care services
For mental health support for LGBTQ youth, call the Trevor Project’s 24/7 toll-free support line at 866-488-7386. For trans peer support, call the Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860. You can also reach a trained crisis counselor through the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Juniper Danielsen, a...
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