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Should Texas lawmakers focus more on batteries to keep the power on?
TEXAS, USA — After Hurricane Beryl tore through the Houston area, more than 2.5 million people were left without power, many of them for days. CenterPoint Energy, the local power delivery company, has taken a lot of heat from customers, and Texas lawmakers, for not deploying large generators that could power entire neighborhoods.
Texas stopped busing migrants to Democratic cities despite Abbott’s claims the program is ‘rolling’
Buses transporting migrants from Texas to six “sanctuary” cities nationwide have been halted for months despite statements from Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) that have suggested the state is still sending migrants to cities run by Democrats. As far back as October 2023, Texas stopped sending buses carrying migrants north, the Washington Examiner found in a […]
Oxxo, popular Mexican convenience store chain, is coming to Texas
TEXAS, USA — The popular Mexican convenience store chain Oxxo is making its debut in the U.S., with an emphasis on Texas. Fomento Económico Mexicano (FEMSA), Oxxo’s parent company, announced earlier this month that it acquired 249 DK convenience stores, mainly in Texas, in a $385 million deal. The specific store locations aren't clear.
The Oldest Elementary School In Texas Also Has A Cemetery on Campus
It's back to school season and while some Texas students will be attending classrooms built in brand new schools, other students will be learning in buildings that are older. Texas has some very old, historic schools. Some of the oldest schools in Texas date back to the 1870's and they have character and history. Of course, all elementary schools have classrooms, playgrounds, and a cafeteria. But one Texas elementary school has something much different in addition to those rooms.
Doctors, mothers give tips amid rising Whooping Cough cases
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a contagious respiratory disease, that has nearly doubled in cases since last year in Texas and the chance of spreading heightened with back-to-school season in full swing. No one understands the struggle of back-to-school sickness better than parents of young children who are in […]
With start of new school year, districts look ahead at funding
Most school districts across Texas have now returned to class, and administrators are looking forward. More districts are dealing with budget shortfalls as federal pandemic relief runs out, and their costs increase.
Texas Wins Big: Outshines Most Countries in Gold Medals
While the 2024 Olympic Games have officially come to a close, Texas can certainly be proud as a state and all its achievements in Paris. The games have a tendency to captivate us every time they happen. I know I watched nothing but the Olympics for the last two and a half weeks, and I'm not even sure what to do with myself at this point.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs awards $43.6 million for homeless veterans in Texas
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today it will allocate $43.6 million in grants to assist homeless and at-risk veterans in Texas. This funding is part of a broader $806.4 million national initiative through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) and Grant and Per Diem (GPD) programs.
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