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Epic Texas Eagle Scout Now Shares All-Time Record
Scouting America, formally known as Boy Scouts of America, has been a program in Texas for over 100 years, and it has helped prepare tweens and teens learn many practical life skills that continue to be drawn upon for the remainder of their lives no matter what age they reach. One way to ensure a skill has been mastered is by earning a merit badge that symbolizes their demonstration of those abilities in important fields like first aid, swimming, and camping.
Paxton’s vote harvesting investigation in South Texas renews questions over politiqueras
McALLEN — Filomena Leo began to weep this week as she reminisced about her late husband William “Billy” Leo and how he would encourage their neighbors to vote. Billy Leo, who died in 2018, was at one point mayor of La Joya, a Rio Grande Valley city of about 4,600 people, and Hidalgo County clerk — among several other public roles he held in South Texas. ...
Lottery officials searching for winner of unclaimed $1m Mega Millions jackpot – ticket was bought at a convenience store
A MEGA Millions jackpot has yet to be claimed, and time is running out for the winner to come forward. Players are urged to double-check their lottery tickets before the $1 million prize is gone for good. Lottery officials in Texas have been desperately searching for the unidentified resident with the ticket. It was purchased […]
Texas state lawmaker defects from Democratic Party to GOP, citing transgender stances
A Texas state representative defected from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party, citing their respective stances on transgender matters. State Rep. Shawn Thierry lost her Democratic primary in March by LGBT activist Lauren Ashley Simmons after voting in favor of bills restricting transgender surgeries for minors and banning biological males who identify as female […]
Substance abuse expert says RGV faces ‘overdose pandemic’
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Some are so gripped by grief that it changes them. For many, it’s an ever-present and unfillable void. For others, it can transcend nearly every aspect of their lives. Take Adelína Olívares of Alamo, who said she lost her 20-year-old nephew to a...
West Fest holds Kolache 5k
WEST, Texas (KWTX) - The last day of Westfest kicked off this morning with the Kolache 5k, which rewards runners with free pastries after they finish. This year hundreds of people crossed the finish line, and this year Yarida De Leon says she was the first female to reach the end.
NEW MEN ON THE BLOCK
WACO, Texas – It took Toledo transfer Dequan Finn almost eight months to win the starting quarterback job at Baylor. In Saturday's season-opening 45-3 rout of Tarleton, it took him less than two minutes to show why he was named the starter. On the fifth play from scrimmage, Finn ran a perfect read option, found a seam around the right end and nobody came close to catching him on a 39-yard touchdown run.
Rollover crash shuts down road South of Leroy, no injuries reported
MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (KWTX) -The Texas Department of Public Safety is currently investigating reports of a crash on Heritage Parkway between West and Leroy. Officers on the scene say that they were alerted of the accident around 7 a.m.. They say a pick-up truck hit the guard rail, causing it...
High school football: Coronado's Finch rushes for 287 to lead Lubbock-area top performers
Editor's note: Coaches, send box scores to sports@lubbockonline.com to be included. Here are the top performers from Week 1 in Lubbock-area high school football: Demarion Finch, Coronado Finch ran for 287...
Lions Triumph Over Texans 3-1 for Best Start in Four Years
COMMERCE – The first matchup between the Texas A&M University-Commerce volleyball team and Tarleton State in the Field House on Hunt Regional Healthcare Court since 2018 lived up to the hype as the Lions came out on top 3-1 on Saturday afternoon, wrapping up the Lion Invitational. The Lions won via set scores of 25-23, 25-20, 15-25, and 25-18, for the second win over the Texans in three meetings between the two programs since both schools moved up to NCAA Division I. A&M-Commerce has started the season with a record of 2-1, its best start to a season since the…
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