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Texas Has a New National Park
On the grounds of the Blackwell School in Marfa in the early 20th century, it was policy that students leave their native Spanish language at the door. If they broke this rule, they faced punishment, ranging from demerits to being placed in a closet. And according to a placard from the Texas Historical Commission, students were even made to scribble down Spanish words on slips of paper they buried in a mock funeral ceremony, vowing not to speak the language again.
44 days until Notre Dame football: Riley Leonard’s performance vs. the Irish
Riley Leonard completed 44.4 percent of his passes against Notre Dame, but there was more to his outing than that number indicates. The post 44 days until Notre Dame football: Riley Leonard’s performance vs. the Irish appeared first on On3.
From Radio Row, Day 4: Sam Acho, Connor O’Gara, Randall Cobb & more
Thursday morning's edition of TexAgs Radio emanated live from the Omni Dallas Hotel, the site of 2024 SEC Media Days. Today's special guests included Nick Roush, Sam Acho, Connor O’Gara, Randall Cobb, John Nabors and Jacob Goins. Key notes from Sam Acho interview. There is no love in the...
Photo Gallery: Maroon & White shines on Thursday at SEC Media Days
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Buzz’s Bunch Charity Softball Game announced for August 2nd
BRYAN, Texas -- Texas A&M men’s basketball fans can get their first look at the 2024-25 Aggies at a charity softball game, pitting the players vs. the coaches with all proceeds from the event benefitting Buzz’s Bunch. Admission to the event is free, but donations are encouraged and...
Trial date set for suspected College Station drug dealer, target of deadly Spring Loop search warrant
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - A trial date has been set for the suspect at the center of an extensive drug investigation by College Station Police. Police have described Abraham Escobar as a ‘high level drug dealer.’ The investigation he’s linked to left one person dead in an officer-involved shooting.
Houston Daycare Sued for Leaving 4-Year Old in Hot Van
Buttonlawfirm.com reports that Star Kiddos Center is accused of endangering a 4-year-old son’s life by leaving him unattended in a hot van for approximately two hours. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Brandy Jones and highlights violations of daycare safety laws and the facility's subsequent mishandling of the incident.
Houston power outage update: 98% of CenterPoint customers restored
HOUSTON - CenterPoint Energy has been working since July 8 to restore power to the more than 2,000,000 Houston area residents who lost power in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. As of Thursday, more than 98% of customers have had their power restored with only 18,838 customers still affected as...
Megan Thee Stallion’s Foundation Announces Emergency Power Program for Senior Citizens
Megan Thee Stallion is giving back to her hometown of Houston as the area begins recovering from Hurricane Beryl. The rapper, 29, announced on Thursday, July 18, that her Pete and Thomas Foundation is partnering with Bread of Life Inc. to launch an Emergency Power Program. Its goal is to provide generators to senior citizens […]
2 badly decomposed bodies found in 18-wheeler in NW Houston resembled 'mummies,' HPD says
The remains of two people were found badly decomposed inside an 18-wheeler in northwest Houston overnight. Officials said they looked "almost like mummies."Firefighters had to use a ladder truck to get inside the 18-wheeler to get to the bodies, Houston police said.Police believe the two people may have been living inside the truck, which was parked on Milwee Street near Bolin Road, not far from W. 34th Street and U.S. 290.The big question is -- how did these two people die?Investigators didn't immediately say if there were obvious signs of trauma. They did say the bodies are badly decomposed, so...
Suit details how UM surgeon double-booked surgeries, padded his pay at Texas hospital
“In short, the teaching physicians churned through as many cardiac surgeries as possible to generate revenue for Baylor, [Medicare] regulations be damned, and were rewarded with lavish compensation,” Justice Department lawsuit says.
Mobile Alabama Power lineman reacts to ‘aggressive’ Houston residents
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Several crews from the Alabama Power Mobile division were sent over to Houston to help restore power for several residents impacted by Beryl. Beryl knocked out power for nearly three million people in the Houston area, and with summer in full swing, thousands are still without power and are losing their […]
Astros can't afford to tank their World Series chance with this idiotic reunion
The Houston Astros might've lost two of three against the Rangers right before the All-Star break, but they ended the first half about as well as they could've hoped. Despite a 10-19 start and a slew of injuries to several of their best players, the Astros ended the half with a 50-46 record. They're just 1.0 game back of the first-place Mariners in the AL West and are in the thick of the Wild Card race as well.
Copperas Cove city council approves EDC purchase of 45 acres
The Copperas Cove city council approved the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation’s purchase of 45 acres along Mashburn Drive for future development during the council’s regular meeting on Tuesday. The CCEDC will be purchasing the 45 acres for roughly $2.12 million. This acreage is just off the Old...
AAA Texas: State average down despite gas price fluctuations
Drivers in Texas saw a decrease in gas prices this week with an average of $3.12/gallon for regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, which is a 6-cent decrease compared to last week and five cents less compared to this day last year, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch.
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