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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.
After Abbott's order, protests, here’s what college free speech policies in Texas look like
As the last agenda item at the Austin Community College's board meeting last month, board members approved updates to the college's free speech policies in accordance with Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order calling for more protections against antisemitism. Abbott's March 27 order mandates all public universities and colleges to better protect against rising...
Professional slap fighting events can soon happen in Texas
The seven members appointed by the governor to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation agreed unanimously at their July 23 meeting to officially recognize and license slap fighting in the state. This comes after similar moves in Nevada, Florida and California and despite some doctors raising alarm bells about athletes potentially suffering serious injuries.
Seven-Year-Old Wins Texas State Fair Pie Contest
At just seven years old, Allen Gage from Mabank, Texas, became the youngest winner of the “Battle for the Blue Ribbons,” beating all adults with his blueberry pie. Competing in the fruit pie division, Allen’s blueberry pie impressed the judges, securing his spot in the prestigious “Best of Show” competition at the state fair this October. The young baker, who learned his skills from his mother and grandmother, attributes his success to his meticulous lattice crust, which he calls “painting the pie.”
AEW Rampage Spoilers For 8/23 (Taped On 8/17)
All Elite Wrestling taped the August 23rd episode of AEW Rampage on August 17th from the eSports Stadium in Arlington, TX. Full spoilers (courtesy of Cagematch) are below. AEW Rampage Spoilers For 8/23 (Taped On 8/17) - The Congolomoration (Kyle O’Reilly, Mark Briscoe & Tomohiro Ishii) def. Brian Cage, The...
Mega Millions Win Confirmed by Texas Lottery
If you were to ask a "man on the street" question to random adults walking the streets of Lufkin, Tyler, Longview, or Beaumont about lottery games to play the overwhelming reply would be Powerball. That game has woven its brand into pop culture through the years. But, the game you and other Texas Lottery players should be paying attention to, at least for the next few days is Mega Millions.
Another month and Texas again continues to break jobs records
(The Center Square) — Another month and Texas again broke its previous employment records. In July, the state’s economy also grew at a faster rate than the national rate, having done so for more than 12 consecutive months. Texas also again set new records for the number of Texans working and the size of the […]
This Week in Texas: Turner enters District 18 race and Allred's Senate bid gains momentum
On an all-new episode of Week in Texas, there's a new name on the ballot for the 18th congressional district.Sylvester Turner won an election among the district's Democratic Precinct Chairs, who selected him over five other nominees, but was he the right choice?ABC13 also examines if Congressman Colin Allred's alliance with the state Democratic party could help him in his Senate race against Republican Senator Ted Cruz.Also happening this week, the state legislature goes back to class to talk about vouchers. Will they pass this time around?Plus, a look at the criminal charges related to the 2022 election in Harris County that don't reveal any election fraud.Missed an episode? Catch up on previous episodes of This Week in Texas here.Stay on the pulse of Texas politics! Follow Tom Abrahams on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Texas Has the Highest Rate of Pediatric Vehicular Deaths
Heat related deaths are tragic, and when it involves a child in car, it's even more tragic- and in Texas- the actual stats are alarming. NoHeatStroke.org provided a detailed breakdown of pediatric vehicular heatstroke deaths in the United States from 1998 to 2023, categorized by state. In it, it found that Texas has the highest number of deaths at 142!
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 […]
Globe Life Field to host AEW: All In Texas 2025
DALLAS — Professional wrestling is coming to Arlington, Texas, next year. All Elite Wrestling is coming to Globe Life Field. The event will take place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, and air live on pay-per-view. This will be the first time an AEW pay-per-view event has ever been held in Texas, and the first-ever professional wrestling event ever held at Globe Life Field.
Bonner posts 29, Mabrey adds 17 as Sun knock off Wings
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — DeWanna Bonner scored a season-high 29 points, Marina Mabrey added 17 points in her debut for Connecticut and the Sun beat the Dallas Wings 109-91 Friday night in the return to action for both teams after a monthlong break for the Paris Olympics. Alyssa Thomas...
Texas woman spends stolen $1.2M on TikTok coins, Dallas Mavericks suite: prosecutors
A North Texas woman was sentenced to prison for two cases in which she stole over $1 million from her former employer and used the money to pay for trips, TikTok coins, and a suite at the American Airlines Center for Dallas Mavericks games. According to the Tarrant County District...
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