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Texas’ First Dedicated Crystal Lagoons Resort Opens Near Houston
Experience white sand beaches and clear blue water at Angel Lagoon, Texas’ first Crystal Lagoons© Resort, which opens this Labor Day weekend. It’s situated just 40 minutes from Houston in Dayton. It will be the first dedicated Crystal Lagoons Public Access resort in Texas, becoming a model...
School Voucher Groups Avoid Vouchers in New Mailers
Out-of-state billionaires are hoping to swing some competitive Texas House races to pass vouchers, but you would never know it from the mailers they are sending out. Quorum Report’s Scott Braddock reports that mailers sent to constituents of Reps. Caroline Harris of Williamson County and Angie Chen Button of Richardson by the American Federation of Children completely omit the fact they were sent on behalf of a pro-school voucher organization. Instead, they emphasize how Harris and Button support “higher pay for teachers, more money for schools, and higher quality schools for children.”
Spike in various insurances has middle-class consumers searching for cheaper options
High insurance bills have some or all of us looking at cheaper options. The costs of everything from car and homeowners insurance are going up, and experts are seeing a large spike in people trying to find ways to save money.In the past, if your car or homeowner's insurance went up a little bit, you probably just shrugged your shoulders and paid the bill, but the increases we are seeing now are leading many of us to look for a better deal."There are unprecedented times in terms of the rate increase people are seeing," said Chris Rice, the vice...
Lottery officials searching for winner of unclaimed $1m Mega Millions jackpot – ticket was bought at a convenience store
A MEGA Millions jackpot has yet to be claimed, and time is running out for the winner to come forward. Players are urged to double-check their lottery tickets before the $1 million prize is gone for good. Lottery officials in Texas have been desperately searching for the unidentified resident with the ticket. It was purchased […]
Texas high school football scores for Week 1: UIL results across the state
Texas high school football is back. Find the scores for Week 1 Texas high school football games across the state right here. While the finals come in, the American-Statesman has live updates for Friday night UIL football games. Top matchups tonight include Lake Travis vs. Arlington Martin, Thrall vs. Thorndale, Vandegrift vs. Dripping...
Texas’ 11th Largest City Now 8th Most Dangerous in U.S.
Not many people would ever associate The Hub City with Detroit MI, but according to one website they are number eight and seven, respectively, when it comes to the most dangerous cities in the U.S. Houston, TX is one of the largest cities in the country. San Antonio, TX and...
Substance abuse expert says RGV faces ‘overdose pandemic’
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Some are so gripped by grief that it changes them. For many, it’s an ever-present and unfillable void. For others, it can transcend nearly every aspect of their lives. Take Adelína Olívares of Alamo, who said she lost her 20-year-old nephew to a...
State Rep. Shawn Thierry switches to GOP, says Democratic Party has “lost its way”
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