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‘Alison Solis’ Email Scam Resurfaces in Louisiana and Texas
Don't be fooled by this classic email scam circulating once again. I'm not proud to admit that I even questioned its legitimacy at first. It seems like every week, a new scam pops up in Louisiana and Texas. I am starting to think that scammers believe we are particularly naive because of how often we are targeted and warned of a new scam they have crafted.
Everything Costs: Would Texans Tolerate Bag Or To-Go Container Fees?
A TikTok video recently went viral of a woman complaining about a 10-cent bag fee on her Chic-fil-A order. She was outraged and threatened Chic-fil-a: "Count your days." However, it wasn't Chic-fil-a's fault she got the bag upcharge, it's local law in her town. It went into effect this past January but I suppose this is the first time she noticed.
Texas vs. Venezuela in Little League World Series final score: Southwest falls to Latin America in 3rd-place game
A promising Little League Baseball World Series ended with Texas finishing in fourth place, with Boerne falling to Venezuela 4-3 in the third-place game Sunday. After losing to Florida Saturday, Texas found itself against one of the deepest teams in the tournament. Despite a hot start that saw Texas jump out to a...
State of Texas State address
, University president discusses enrollment and doctoral program growth Editor’s note: This is part one of a multi-part series on the State of TXST address. The State of TXST address was held Friday morning at the University Events Center for TXST President Kelly Damphousse to highlight the university’s recent accomplishments and share his vision for the upcoming year. As it celebrates its 125th year, TXST has made big strides toward reaching its goals, and Damphousse proudly shared what is being done to build “the university of tomorrow, today,” including information on enrollment, program expansion, campus growth and the strides made toward the goal...
Apartment Bills Family of Woman Who Died $15K for Breaking Her Lease
A Texas apartment complex has recently sent a bill to a family of a woman who has recently passed away! The bill from the apartment complex for $15,676 and a collections notice! The Texas law states that family members can cancel a lease if a loved one passes away. However, this apartment complex doesn't believe this.
Cruz addresses supporters in Cypress, while Allred visits Dallas as November election nears
CYPRESS, Texas — We're now just over two months away from the November election and the race for U.S. Senate in Texas is tightening. A University of Houston and Texas Southern University survey showed Senator Ted Cruz up on his opponent Congressman Colin Allred by only two points. Both...
Cold front brings rain chances and heat relief to North Texas by week's end
NORTH TEXAS - Heat advisories have expired. It's still a warm evening, with heat indices in the warm 90s after midnight.The "tropical upper low" will continue its surge into south and central Texas this weekend into early next week. This will bring Gulf moisture into the state and provide more volatility in the pattern for next week, which is extraordinary news for late August and our heat.Looking towards late week and next weekend, the upper high-pressure ridge will break down and allow for a trough to dig through the four corners region and into the southern plains. At the surface, we...
Texas fishing, hunting licenses expire at the end of August. But you can get your new 2024-25 license now.
TEXAS, USA — As August comes to an end, current-year Texas hunting and fishing licenses will expire, but you can purchase a new one for the 2024-25 season now. Licenses went on sale Aug. 15. Texans purchase more than 3.9 million hunting and fishing licenses annually, directly funding a...
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