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Texas Shoppers React to Walmart’s ‘Major’ Pricing Change
School is back in session across Texas. At least most of our public school systems across the state have invited students back to class. Meanwhile, many of our state's universities and colleges are preparing to welcome their student body back next week. I believe the Aggies of Texas A&M are already back in class while the Longhorns at U.T. Austin won't officially start until next Monday.
Trendy Japanese Clothing Store Opening 5 Texas Locations
While A Few American Retailers Have Been Struggling, Another Far East Retailer Is Preparing To Invade Texas. A few months ago, we told you about the company "Daiso" which is a Japanese "dollar store" retailer that's been opening up locations all across the state at a time when American dollar stores like "Dollar Tree" and "Family Dollar" are shutting down and closing locations.
Harmony Public Schools sets new enrollment record with largest class ever
Aug. 20—Harmony Public Schools campuses across Texas began the 2024-25 school year last week, and in doing so set a new record for enrollment for the free, statewide public charter school. Roughly 45,000 students enrolled at Harmony for the first day of school, an increase from roughly 42,000 one year ago, a news release said. The record-breaking increase is attributed to a number of factors, ...
Longtime Texas A&M System Chief Auditor Is Retiring
One of the longest serving executives with the Texas A&M system is retiring. The decision from the system’s chief auditor, Charlie Hrncir became public through an open meeting notice from a board of regents committee. The audit committee decided last Friday (August 16) to seek proposals to hire a...
Texas power demand breaks record during heat wave, grid operator says
(Reuters) -Demand for power in Texas hit a record high on Tuesday as homes and businesses cranked up air conditioners to escape a heat wave across the state. Texas' surging population growth in recent years and its status as a hub for some of the most energy-intensive industries, including data centers and cryptocurrency mining, have ramped up power demand and increased stress on its vulnerable electrical grid.
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Major Snowstorm For Texas This Winter
It is still very hot all around the State of Texas. While summer may be over for the school kids, summer's grip on the Lone Star State and the hot temperatures aren't going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, just looking ahead the next 10 days show plenty of triple digit high temperatures around the state.
In a North Texas House race, two Asian candidates campaign on their version of the American Dream
"In a North Texas House race, two Asian candidates campaign on their version of the American Dream" 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.
USDA updates nutrition guidelines for Texas school meals that include less sodium and added sugar
Nearly 30 million children eat meals at school every day. In Texas, that number sits at just over three million. For more than half of those kids, it's their most nutritious meal of the day.Over the next few years, nutrition standards for school meals will be gradually updated to include less sodium and added sugar. The changes build on progress made over the last 10 years and also include more flexibility with menu planning.Cindy Long, a deputy undersecretary for USDA's Food Nutrition and Consumer Services, spoke with ABC13 to explain what school meals will look like for your children this...
Southeast Texas Faces Intense Heat: Excessive Heat Warnings in Effect as Temperatures Soar
The National Weather Service - Houston/Galveston has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for most of the Southeast Texas region, with temperatures expected to soar today and continue through tomorrow. Residents are strongly urged to stay safe and take precautions. As the region slips into the grips of the hottest days...
Harris County fugitive added to Texas' 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List
Aug. 20—AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to Zelaya-Ponce's arrest. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous. According to a DPS news release, Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce, 20, a criminal ...
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.
WATCH: Rep. Crockett recalls how Harris, ‘the most powerful woman in the world,’ wiped her tears in DNC speech
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, touted Vice President Kamala Harris’ prosecutorial resume as she spoke Monday at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Crockett, a former public defender and defense attorney, painted a portrait of Harris as a caring public servant, one who stood in stark contrast to former president Donald Trump, her rival in the 2024 race.
Texas Game Warden explains the significance of purple paint for no trespassing
ABILENE, Texas — Hunting season is right around the corner and it is important to know where you can, and cannot, go. If you see purple paint on a property that means no trespassing. "So purple paint, we use it around here, but that originated over in Piney Woods,...
Texas Children's Hospital whistleblower fired after exposing alleged Medicaid fraud: report
Registered Nurse Vanessa Sivadge has been fired from the Texas Children's Hospital (TCH) after claiming to expose Medicaid fraud associated to a program providing transition-related care to minors. Sivadge had previously backed the testimony of Dr. Eithan Haim who had, according to the National Review, exposed a program giving minors...
Texas triples razor wire barriers, continues building border wall
(The Center Square) – Texas is continuing to expand razor wire barriers and building its own wall along its border with Mexico through Gov. Greg Abbott’s border security mission, Operation Lone Star. The Texas National Guard has tripled erecting razor wire barriers along the Texas-Mexico border since soldiers began expanding them last year in key illegal border crossing points on state land. “Texas is tripling razor wire barriers to STOP...
Boerne All-Star Baseball team will play in U.S. semifinals
BOERNE, Texas — The Boerne All-Star baseball team will play in the U.S. Semifinals. They have already won two games in the Little League World Series. A victory on Wednesday would secure their spot in the championship game. These Boerne boys are crushing it and we're rooting them on...
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