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Central Texas school leaders react to state representative’s plan to file ‘phone free’ legislation
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A State Representative is working to file legislation to bring a “phone free movement” to every school in Texas. Killeen ISD previously said they were implementing a new “phone free” movement for the 2024-2025 school year and Temple ISD said they were already prepared to help lower students screen time while in class this school year.
USDA announces funding for clean energy access in rural Texas communities
TEMPLE, Texas - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today a new funding initiative to expand clean energy access and increase the availability of biofuels in rural Texas communities. Ham Real Estate, a Texas company, is leading efforts to enhance fuel storage and distribution infrastructure in the region.
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Major Snowstorm For Texas This Winter
It is still very hot all around the State of Texas. While summer may be over for the school kids, summer's grip on the Lone Star State and the hot temperatures aren't going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, just looking ahead the next 10 days show plenty of triple digit high temperatures around the state.
Sheriff Claims Mom Didn't Show Remorse After Giving Dying Texas Chearleaders Smoothies Instead Of Getting Help
A 12-year-old Texas cheerleader, Miranda Sipps, died after her parents didn't take her to the hospital. The pre-teen was severely injured for four days. Instead of calling emergency services, her parents tried to treat her with smoothies and vitamins. Local police arrested the Texas cheerleader's mother, 36-year-old Denise Balbaneda, and...
Ted Cruz cites Latino values in ‘historic opportunity’ for GOP to win vote
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) argued the values of Latino Americans are greatly in line with the Republican Party, which gives lawmakers a major chance to win the voting bloc in the November elections. Cruz launched a $4.4 million Spanish advertising campaign last month that seeks to persuade Latino American voters to support his bid for […]
Denton's Alamo Drafthouse opens on Tuesday: Get ready for discounts, deals and some familiar faces
Alamo Drafthouse Denton is set to reopen Tuesday after the sudden closure earlier this summer. Jerrik Dominguez, manager of the movie theater, said that, based on online ticket sales, they anticipate seating more than 400 people during Tuesday’s reopening.
Weslaco police officers warning parents of extortion scams targeting children
The Weslaco Police Department is warning people of online scams targeting children. Police are saying these are “sophisticated” scams that include extortion, sextortion, and fraudulent demands for money. The Weslaco Police Department says predators are targeting kids with a fake online identity to gain their trust, and then...
Consistency: ‘Hounds opens preseason 5A/6A poll at No. 10
The San Benito Greyhounds have been as consistent as they come the past 10 years, finishing at least at .500 and making it to the postseason every season since 2014. At the helm of it all has been head coach Dan Gomez, who has posted an 86-31 mark with the Greyhounds during that span, including five 10-win seasons.
Texas Church Demolishes Sanctuary Where Gunman Killed 26 People
The site of the deadliest church shooting in the nation no longer stands, as First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs moved forward Aug. 12 with a 2021 decision to demolish its former sanctuary. Church members voted 69-35 in August 2021 to demolish the sanctuary after a gunman killed 26 there...
This Is Why Austin Is Now Shrinking Among Texas Boom
Austin, Texas had an incredible run of growing annually for 20 years, but as of the most recent data, the capitol of the Lone Star State has experienced its first year of outgoing population since the year that immediately following the attacks on 9/11. What is possibly the most surprising about Austin and Travis County going down in net migration is it happened during the biggest population boom in history as Texas gained about 9 million new residents between 2020 and 2022 according to this Forbes article.
Mom gets $300k bond after 4 unattended children hospitalized in house fire
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Four children who were left unattended are hospitalized after an overnight fire broke out in a McAllen home. Their mother is being charged in the case. McAllen firefighters responded to the house fire on 9th Street and Hackberry Avenue at approximately 1:36 a.m. Friday. Upon arrival, firefighters located four kids and […]
Edinburg CISD to host back-to-school bash to help students get ready for new school year
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District is hosting their back-to-school-bash for district students on Thursday. The event will take place at the Bert Ogden Arena from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. District officials say this event helps students get ready for the first day of school. "The reason we are having...
Edinburg North High School mariachi group to be featured in Netflix documentary
A new Netflix documentary featuring the Edinburg North High School Mariachi Oro will soon air. The documentary follows teacher Abel Acuna and two of the group's teen captains as they get ready to compete at the state level. The film is produced by famed musician and playwright Lin Manuel Miranda....
Missouri & Texas in Hilarious Argument About Who Has Best BBQ
This is a disagreement that I predict will not end soon if ever. Who has the best BBQ? Both Missouri and Texas believe they are superior and they are in a heated yet hilarious online argument. I was alerted to this BBQ "discussion" by the Missouri sub-Reddit. I'm not sure...
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