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Groundbreaking Ceremony For Hope Alliance’s New “Hope Center” In Leander, TX
To celebrate construction that will officially commence this month, the Hope Alliance leadership team, community leaders, and local officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the nonprofit’s new Hope Center in Leander, Texas. Hope Alliance works to assist those who have been affected by family and sexual violence by providing...
Catch up on these 5 Round Rock government updates
The city of Round Rock has taken several actions recently to improve emergency services, among other moves. (Grant Crawford/Community Impact) The city of Round Rock and Williamson County Commissioners Court have taken several actions recently to improve emergency services, provide low-income programs and reopen a community park. Check out these latest government updates below:
The Sensory Club to serve all ages, disabilities in Cedar Park
The Sensory Club Austin will offer an open gym featuring occupational therapy equipment for all ages. (Courtesy The Sensory Club) The Sensory Club will open to Austin-area residents with disabilities and their families this fall in Cedar Park. The big picture. The membership-based club is intended to provide people with...
Texas gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.02 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.11 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 2 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.46 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as high as $3.45...
Three Texas teens arrested for alleged theft, evading officers in Louisiana
Three Texas teens were arrested in Sulphur, Louisiana, after a car chase involving a vehicle allegedly stolen from Port Arthur. A post by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office said officers were informed of a stolen vehicle from Port Arthur traveling in the Sulphur area at 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Deputies attempted to stop the car […] The post Three Texas teens arrested for alleged theft, evading officers in Louisiana appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Is It Legal To Shoot A Trespasser In Texas? What You Need To Know
Here in Texas, protecting your home and property is taken seriously, but it's not as simple as "shoot first, ask questions later" when someone trespasses. The laws about the use of force or deadly force against trespassers are specific and it's good information to know. In this day and age, you've got to be ready for anything.
Baby bull sharks thriving in warmer Texas waters, Texas A&M researchers say
GALVESTON, Texas — A study by Texas A&M researchers showed a dramatic increase in the baby bull shark population in several brackish Texas waterways that have a combination of freshwater and seawater. While most sharks spend their entire lives in the ocean, bull sharks are one of the few...
Texas committee suggests legislation to ban foreign land owners will return next session
State lawmakers are trying to harden Texas against threats from foreign adversaries. Securing the southern border may be top of mind for many Texans, but experts who testified on Wednesday are especially concerned about foreign threats from North Korea, Russia, Iran and China. On Wednesday morning, members of the Select...
Running rainfall totals across South Central Texas as rain chances continue this week
Multiple rounds of rain and scattered downpours have already proven to be beneficial this last full week of July. These recent rains have already helped the Edwards Aquifer, increased river streamflow, and dropped multi-inch totals over the most drought-stricken parts of our area. Rainfall Totals. Here’s a look at running...
LIST: Back-to-school events in East Texas
TEXAS, USA — The start of the 2024-2025 school year is right around the corner. CBS19 has compiled a list of events school districts, others are holding to help you be prepared for the school year. July 27. Whitehouse First Assembly Church: Back to School health fair, 9 a.m....
Southeast Texas teens compete in Dairy Queen Blizzard eating contest ahead of Miracle Treat Day
BEAUMONT, Texas — The Children’s Miracle Network hosted the 3rd Annual Blizzard Eating Contest at CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth to kick off Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day which will take place on Thursday, July 25. Dairy Queen is helping raise funds for the Children's Miracle Network...
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