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SNAP recipients affected by Hurricane Beryl allowed to buy hot, ready-to-eat foods until Aug. 14
AUSTIN - The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has obtained federal approval for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients impacted by Hurricane Beryl to buy hot foods and ready-to-eat meals
4 Bedroom Home in College Station - $819,950
A well maintained home on a large corner lot with so many extras in the sought after neighborhood of Pebble Creek. Step into the family room complete with hardwood floors, custom built in cherry wood entertainment center and cozy up by the fireplace with a travertine tile hearth and cherry wood mantle. The formal dining room features a custom chandelier and wainscoting trim. The kitchen is complete with hardwood floors, custom cherry wood cabinetry and granite counter tops, tile backsplash, and oversized pantry and wet bar. The appliances include double ovens, a gas five burner cooktop with a wall mounted pot filler and two dishwashers. The primary suite offers large walk in closets with built ins, double vanities, an oversized shower and jacuzzi tub. The extra suite has walk through closets and the bathroom has a walk in shower. The three car garage has a kitchen and attached workout room/flex space. Several extra amenities include a central vacuum system, alarm system, stereo system with surround sound and two 75 gallon hot water heaters. Step outside to relax on the large covered patio with an outdoor kitchen and professionally landscaped flower beds. Amenities outside include an outdoor speaker system, a soaker hose for watering convenience and hot/cool running water for the exterior. Roof was replaced in 2021.
Texas judges issue additional rulings blocking Title IX revisions
(The Center Square) – Two federal judges have ruled in favor of Texas and Texas plaintiffs in separate lawsuits filed to block a Biden administration Title IX rule change from going into effect. Texas is now the 15th state where the revisions are blocked from going into effect ahead of an Aug. 1 deadline. Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas Amarillo Division...
Houston Grocers Kroger and H-E-B Offer Discounts to Hurricane Beryl Victims
In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, grocery chains Kroger and H-E-B are offering financial relief to Texans affected by the storm. Kroger has initiated a coupon scheme to aid customers in the Greater Houston area with restocking supplies. According to FOX 26 Houston, the grocery store is providing a digital coupon that allows for $10 off a purchase of $100 or more. This discount is available to the purchasers who are able to load it to their Kroger Plus Card using the company's app or website.
New Miniso store now open inside Ingram Park Mall
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio can welcome a new fan-favorite unique retailer store that opened on the Northwest Side. Miniso is a lifestyle retailer that sells Sanrio products, beauty products, home decor, snacks and Disney character products. The store is on the first floor of Ingram Park Mall at...
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
East Texas senator appointed to hurricane preparedness committee after ‘electric utility companies’ failure’
AUSTIN, Texas (KETK) – On Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced the creation of the Senate Special Committee on Hurricane and Tropical Storm Preparedness, Recovery and Electricity. According to a release from Patrick’s office, the committee is comprised of 13 Texas State senators, including Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville), and is dedicated to ensuring the state is […]
Austin Hunter selected to State FFA choir
The 96th Texas FFA Convention was held last week in Houston with the Texas FFA Chorus, a group of FFA members, performing each day at the event. On Wednesday evening, July 10, the chorus had the opportunity to sing the National Anthem at Minute Maid Park prior to the Houston Astros/ Miami Marlins baseball game.
Glen Powell reveals plans to finish degree at University of Texas while filming next movie
Glen Powell is opening up about how he plans to carve time out of his busy Hollywood career to finish his degree at the University of Texas at Austin. The actor -- who has been on a roll with films like "Top Gun: Maverick," "Anyone But You," "Hit Man" and now "Twisters" -- told IndieWire he plans to finish his remaining classes virtually and return to campus in Austin for exams while filming his next movie, "The Running Man," with director Edgar Wright.
Call KENS: Local ER cancels bill of over $1,200 for man's 20-minute procedure
SPRING BRANCH, Texas — Pat Moncus was cutting weeds in his yard with a weed wacker when he got too close to a cedar tree. A splinter the length of a thumb nail went into his wrist and broke off inside. He couldn't get it out. "I dug around...
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