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OTH PRESEASON POWER POLL: No. 8 Bishop Dwenger Saints
As we approach the start of the 2024 season, Outside the Huddle is counting down the top 10 teams in its preseason power poll. At No. 8 we have Bishop Dwenger, which aims to reassert itself as a factor at the top of the SAC this season. When you’re held...
$15,000 Offered For Info Regarding Destroyed Bald Eagle Nest Near Dallas
Texas state and federal authorities are looking for information regarding the destruction of an active bald eagle nest last year near Dallas, and they are mean business. The Center for Biological Diversity has offered a $15,000 reward to whoever can lead them to the person responsible. Ring any bells?. A...
La Villa begins infrastructure repairs to help with flooding issues
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The city of La Villa is set to begin infrastructure repairs after being awarded a grant from the county. Hidalgo County awarded the city $275,000 from a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant through its Urban County Program. The city said the...
UTRGV Enactus triumphs at national championship
EDINBURG, Texas – Enactus is an international not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspiring future leaders to take entrepreneurial action to improve the lives of others. Its mission is to inspire, support and educate students to use innovation to help make impacts in the community. UT-Rio Grande Valley Assistant Professor Maria...
Heat wave to continue for SETX
The high temps are here to stay a bit longer as chances for a prolonged heat wave are possible for most of the state. There is a moderate to major risk for heat related impacts with daily highs ranging from 96 to 98 with maximum heat indices to the 109 ranges through Sunday, according to […] The post Heat wave to continue for SETX appeared first on Orange Leader.
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.
New Study Finds 90% of Texans Believe Housing is Unaffordable, Lawmakers Share Their Response
Have you noticed lately that the cost of... EVERYTHING is just a tad higher than previous years? Has that weekly date night turned into maybe once a month, or has your wallet become flatter than the shamefully thin "cutback" plastic grocery bags nowadays?. Let me tell you, you truly aren't...
Drone-Powered Food Delivery Soars in North Texas, Looks To Expand
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State Fair of Texas announces 2024 Big Tex Choice Awards Judges
DALLAS (KDAF) — The State Fair of Texas has announced this year’s judges who will serve as taste-testers for the iconic Big Tex Choice Awards. Brad Batson, Leslie Brenner, Calvin Golden, Donovan Lewis, and Nikky Phinyawatana will be the judges to determine this year’s “Best Taste – Savory,” “Best Taste – Sweet,” and “Most Creative” on August 22.
Biggest Reasons for Casualties on Texas Roads
In Texas it seems like most people are in a hurry. Whether they are rushing to get their work done or rushing to get home to their family, people tend to drive a little faster in Texas. You will notice this as soon as you are on any Texas highway or interstate. Unfortunately, some of those unsafe driving habits can lead to crashes and even fatalities on Texas roadways, let’s look at the biggest reasons for those fatal crashes.
State Fair Of Texas Is Back: Here’s All The New Top Food
This year’s State Fair of Texas menu will be a lot of deep-friend concoctions, plenty of cheese, and lots of bacon. The fair announced the food and drink finalists for the 20th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards. Judges selected 24 semifinalists from a record-breaking 65 submissions and narrowed the list down to 10 based on four “Fair-food” criteria: uniqueness, creativity, presentation and taste.
Largest Lottery, Powerball, and Mega Millions Wins in Texas
Everyone in Texas who has ever purchased a lottery ticket has dreamed of what they would do with that money. Most start by saying paying off debt, others want to help family members, or splurge big on a car and house. While most of us will only dream of what it would be like to receive that big check, there are a few people in Texas who have won big.
J.C. Penney to permanently close 4 stores
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Department store retailer J.C. Penney will shutter four stores across as many states, Retail Dive has reported. According to an email provided by the company, locations in Alabama, Texas and Maine will close before Sept. 22. The J.C. Penney at the Westfield Annapolis Mall in Annapolis, Maryland, will close in 2025.
If Texas Were a Country, We Would Have Placed 4th In Gold Medals
The Olympics has concluded and the United States of America led all Countries in medals with 126. The USA had 40 gold which was tied with China. They also had 44 silvers, and 42 bronze, which led in both categories. An awesome Olympics indeed, however, we live in Texas and are super proud which means we are going to break it down even more.
Texas likely undercounting heat-related deaths
This story is a collaboration between The Texas Tribune and Inside Climate News. Schumacher, Foxhall and Martinez reported for the Tribune, and Pskowski and Baddour reported for ICN. AUSTIN, Texas—On a scorching day in May 2020 that topped out at 95 degrees, Austin resident José Mario Calles reported to his...
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