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Most Texans set their AC thermostat to this temperature, poll shows. Do you agree?
A recent American-Statesman poll asked residents what the best temperature to keep their AC thermostat at is, considering hot summer days and high electricity bills. As temperatures remain in the 90s during most days, the poll investigated the most popular AC setting among Texans. ...
Today in Texas History: First Election Held in Texas
Over 100 years before Texas won its independence from Mexico, the first election on Texas soil was held in present-day San Antonio for “alcaldes” or justices of the peace. In the early 1700s, the Spanish crown controlled Texas. Spanish Franciscan missionary Antonio de Olivares arrived with Indian converts and established the Mission San Antonio de Valero in 1718. This is the mission that has come to be known as “The Alamo.”
ACLU accuses North Texas schools of violating CROWN Act
Two North Texas charter schools are accused of being in violation of the Texas CROWN Act in their current dress codes. The 2023 law prohibits schools, workplaces, and housing authorities from discriminating against hair textures or protective hairstyles associated with race. Advantage Academy and Newman International Academy are among the...
‘Jugging’ a New Crime, Continues to Threaten Texas Citizens
**Jugging continues to be a huge problem in Texas as WFAA recently announced that Plano, Texas has seen almost 50 instances of Jugging. This time of crime could easily end in death, please be careful, and stay aware of your surroundings.**. Like most people, when I first saw the word...
Hanover Company begins construction in Round Rock on its first industrial project
Hanover Company has broken ground on its first industrial project, the Settlers Park Business Center in Round Rock. The development comes amid continued strong demand for industrial space in the five-county Austin region. The project marks a milestone for Hanover as its first industrial property to launch construction, although the company has several other...
Kamala Harris celebrates the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee as a ‘force of nature’ and a mentor
HOUSTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday eulogized longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee as a “force of nature” as memorials for the longtime Democratic lawmaker drew to a close. Harris took time away from her presidential campaign to describe Jackson Lee, who represented Houston...
Texas Target Stores Confirm Special Discounts – One Week Only
If you're a fan of the Target Store brand across the Lone Star State you will be quite pleased to hear what the giant retailer has planned for patrons in Beaumont, Baytown, College Station, and Galveston, and one hundred forty-seven other locations around the state. We all know back-to-school shopping is in full force right now and to assist Texas families in a two-fold way Target stores in the state and across the company's footprint are offering a special discount.
Texas Impacted by 1,000 Family Dollar and Dollar Tree Closures
The discount market is much more difficult these days for retailers and thus Family Dollar and Dollar Tree have announced they will be closing 1,000 stores with the closures beginning this year according to a report from CNN. As the leases of some of these stores across the country expire,...
Cedar Park police search for owner of white pigeon found on Keegan's Way
CEDAR PARK, Texas — Police are seeking the owner of a white pet pigeon found in a residential area of Cedar Park. The Cedar Park Police Department shared images of the bird on social media Wednesday, showing a tame white pigeon perched on an arm. The bird was discovered in the 2300 block of Keegan's Way.
Giving kids hope one pair of shoes at a time
, , , , , , A new pair of shoes can both bolster a child’s self confidence and get them where they need to go to reach their highest potential. Hays Cares, in partnership with Word of Life Christian Faith Center, hosted the Shoes of Hope event on Saturday at McCormick Middle School in Buda in which 665 pairs of new shoes were given for free to area youth. The event is held annually on the last Saturday in July. Pastor James Jacobs, of Word of Life Christian Faith Center, is the President of Hays Cares, a nonprofit organization with...
Mysterious Prehistoric Predator Resurfaces Near Texas Beach, Raging Debate Ensues
Beachgoers in Texas were certainly less than thrilled to see this unexpected sighting of a feared prehistoric apex predator bobbing up and down among the waves. An alligator (or crocodile?) was spotted in the water, just yards from the shore of Galveston beach. And of course, in true 2024 fashion, everyone's first response is to take to social media.