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Texas Woman Finds N-Word On Her Burger King Refund Receipt
The anonymous woman said the Burger King receipt reflected the racial slur as the reason for the refund because she is an "N-word." A Burger King customer is seeking justice after she believes an employee at an Austin, Texas, location allegedly intentionally put the N-word on her receipt. The woman,...
San Antonio chef wins Food Network competition with beef enchiladas
SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio chef is victorious again after winning a Food Network competition that aired Tuesday night. Chef Jesse Kuykendall also known as "Chef Kirk," competed on "Supermarket Stakeout" where chefs have to create dishes they buy from shoppers leaving the grocery store. Chef Kirk's winning...
Community Comes Together to Support Living Proof Early Learning Center Fundraiser
, , , , , The community gathered in support of the Living Proof Early Learning Center on Saturday, June 29, to raise funds for a sunshade over the LPELC playground. The event, held at the Mary Helen Nance Community Center in Thornton, was a heartwarming display of community spirit, with attendees enjoying food, entertainment, and a variety of auction items.One of the event highlights was a special performance by the children at the center, who showcased their talents through dance and singing under the guidance of Music/Chapel teacher, Kristen Been. Additionally, the teachers at Living Proof Early Learning Center...
Oddsmaker projects Spurs' Victor Wembanyama will be the 2024-25 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, and it's not even close
SAN ANTONIO — Las Vegas oddsmakers are busy with 2024-25 NBA Draft prop futures and projecting which player will win the next Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) award. According to oddsmaker BetOnline, San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama is projected to be crowned the new DPOY next season, and it is not even close.
Piles of dogs dumped on the side of the road between Elmendorf and Sandy Oaks area disturb drivers
SAN ANTONIO — Residents say two piles of dead dogs were dumped along Priest Road between the Sandy Oaks and Elmendorf areas. Some of the animals had a visible gunshot wound. What initially caught the attention of drivers commuting through south San Antonio were vultures circling the area. “Heartbroken...
OSHA finalizing new federal standards for workplace heat safety
AUSTIN, Texas — Just one year after the state banned local rules mandating water breaks for construction workers, Washington is moving toward establishing federal guidelines to protect workers from the heat. It's an action that could save dozens of lives on the job site this summer. Weather continues to...
Local Hill Country leaders discuss options for innovative water management practices
With a growing population, increasing demand on water resources, and recurring drought conditions, community leaders from across the Hill Country are thinking hard about how to manage growth while protecting our water supply. That was the focus of the conversation of a recent gathering of the Hill Country Leadership Institute, a program of the Hill Country Alliance. “The issue that we’re addressing isn’t one that’s in the future – we’re in it now,” stated Mason City Commissioner Robert Rayburn, at the June 20 meeting of the Hill Country Leadership Institute in Wimberley. The Institute meeting brought together more than two dozen Hill...
Driver dies after sedan hits SUV, splits in half on Highway 151
SAN ANTONIO – A driver was killed after his sedan hit debris on State Highway 151, struck an SUV and then split in half on Wednesday morning. The crash happened after 6 a.m. in the 7200 block of State Highway 151. A preliminary report states the driver was in...
Prescription costs for people enrolled in Medicare will soon be capped
AUSTIN, Texas - Prescription costs will soon be capped for people on Medicare. There will be a new program, so you won't have to pay thousands of dollars up front. Sylvia Gordon, also known as the Medicare Mama, joined FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to answer questions about Medicare, Social Security and retirement in general for almost a million followers across social media.
Cooler weather ahead, rain possible after hot July 4th in North Texas
NORTH TEXAS – A trio of triple-digit highs have kicked off July. In all, there have been five such days so far this summer.For the 11th day in a row, a heat alert is in place for North Texas. Thursday will have a heat advisory until 8 p.m. Please practice your heat precautions for tomorrow during all the picnics, parades, and fireworks.Looking at the forecast for the long holiday, Thursday is the only 100° day. Then rain chances show up. As the heat dome moves to the east and weakens, it opens the door for a cold front to come down into...
An Apparent Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Texas Stores
There is a massive change underway in the U.S., and it has to do with brick-and-mortar stores being unable to compete with their online counterparts. As more and more people take to shopping online, something that got a massive boost in '20 thanks to a worldwide pandemic, physical stores continue taking big hits.
Be the First to Win Millions with These 3 New Texas Scratch Offs
July is here, and the Texas Lottery has introduced three new scratch-off games. These games went into circulation as of July 1. Each of the three games has impressive top-tier payouts. Let's take a look. $250,000 50X Crossword. This $10 scratch-off is a new version of a game with the...
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