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As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas cities look to alternatives for water
EDINBURG — The Rio Grande is no longer a reliable source of water for South Texas. That’s the sobering conclusion Rio Grande Valley officials are facing as water levels at the international reservoirs that feed into the river remain dangerously low — and a hurricane that could have quenched the area's thirst turned away from the region as it neared the Texas coast.
These Texas Girls, All Between 13 and 17 Years Old, Vanished Without a Trace in June
It's never easy writing about the subject of kids that have gone missing in Texas. A lot of the time, we have no idea of the circumstances around their disappearance. They could have run away, they could have been kidnapped or they could have been taken by the other parent during a visitation. No matter the circumstance, in June, 14 families reported their teen girls missing in Texas.
US appeals court orders judge to reconsider Biden ESG investing rule
(Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Thursday ordered a Texas judge to reconsider his decision upholding a Biden administration rule that allows socially conscious investing by employee retirement plans, in light of a major recent Supreme Court ruling.
Three Rivers City Council thanked for community service and support
The City Council of Three Rivers met on July 16 for their regular meeting, and the meeting began with public comments expressing gratitude for the council's dedication to the community. Roberta Dobie opened the session by thanking the council for facilitating the July 4 flag display. She commented that the...
George West ISD School Board receives $20,000 donation from Parent Volunteer Group
The George West ISD School Board met on July 17 for their regular meeting, with money being a major focus of the meeting. The George West Parent Volunteer Group, represented by President Mariza Robinson and Vice-President Elle Muniz, provided the board with a generous cash donation of $20,000 for the primary and elementary schools. This group, established in Jan. 2024, recently held a successful Designer Bag Bingo event to raise funds. Board President Scott Carroll expressed gratitude to the Parent Volunteer Group and stated, "We have a great community. Thanks to all who contributed."
Business of the Month: 3G Firearms aims to please customers
3-G Firearms has been named the Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month. Owned by Daniel Korenek, the store has been part of the local firearms community for over five years. Located right on the Three Rivers/George West line, the store's name reflects its unique position, with "3" representing Three Rivers and "G" for George West.
700 Cats Rescued After TikTok User Finds a Texas Tabby–and Rescues a Sanctuary in Trouble
From south Texas comes the incredible story of how a TikTok content creator channeled his channel for good—rescuing a cat and a cat shelter by inspiring thousands in donations. Broken by Victoria Lopez at My San Antonio, the story is a reminder of social media’s stunning potential to do...
Super-Sonic Achievement: George West location is in top 500
For the second consecutive year, George West’s Sonic Drive-In has earned a spot among the top 500 locations in the nation, a testament to its exceptional service and operations. The 2024 Dr. Pepper Sonic Games competition began in January with computer-based training that required team members to complete online modules and training exercises. After that, there was a practical application of the skills learned. Key evaluation criteria included order delivery, product sales, order accuracy, quality, and staff friendliness.
Business Is Kabooming for Texas Broadband Company
Rise Broadband burst on to the news recently when one of their work crews accidently hit a Floresville, TX gas main. The resulting explosion caused major damage to three houses, reports KENS-TV, but fortunately no individuals were hurt by the blast. “It was an accident,” confirmed City Manager Andy Joslin....
Muralist dedicates new work to San Antonio Spur Chris Paul
The intersection of San Pedro at Cypress, just a little south of San Antonio College, there's a tune-up shop, a Starbucks, a Walgreens and a convenience store. But it’s what’s next to that convenience store on the wall of a vacant brick building that really makes that corner of San Antonio stand out.
Verify: No, the diabetes weight loss drug, Ozempic, does not cause blindness
SAN ANTONIO — Many of us have either looked into or actually taken one of the popular weight loss drugs that have exploded into the medication market. But in this Verify, we find out why experts say rumors about one medication needs to be put to rest. We all know that there are side effects with most medications. But one rumor about Ozempic is getting serious traction online. So let's Verify.
Rain likely all next week, but flooding risk remains slight
San Antonio has a strong chance of rain each day next week as cold front pushes through the region, according to the National Weather Service. The cold front may begin to trigger showers before its passage as early as Sunday afternoon, however. Rain chances shoot up to 60% by Monday...
Austin jobless rate rises to 3.8% as Texas sets labor force record
The Austin-Round Rock metro area's unemployment rate increased to 3.8% in June, while Texas set a new record for its civilian labor force, officials said Friday. The Texas Workforce Commission reported that Austin's jobless rate, representing 56,143 unemployed residents, remains below the national average of 4.3%. Austin added 4,900 jobs...
Microsoft outage causes delays at U.S. borders
SAN ANTONIO - The global Microsoft outage has impacted the Northern and Southern borders, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). In a statement, they confirmed they're experiencing processing delays. CBP says “While ensuring national and homeland security, we are working to mitigate impacts to our operations and...
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