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Crockett doubles down on Biden support post-debate: Trump ‘only cares about himself’
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) doubled down on her support of President Biden as calls for him to drop out rise, and warned of a second term with former President Trump because he “only cares about himself.” Crockett joined MSNBC’s Katie Phang on Saturday to discuss the fallout from Biden’s poor debate performance and the growing…
Nurse practitioners wanting to practice independently spark Texas debate about patient outcomes
Kimberly Posey waits by the exam rooms at Preferred Primary Care in Bedford, on the lookout for her next patient to arrive. She sports a white coat with a stethoscope hung around her neck. The patient walks through the door and Posey greets them with a smile. Posey guides the...
Illegal Narcotics Seized in Early Morning Raid in Gillespie County
GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas — Authorities executed a search warrant early Wednesday, leading to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of various illegal narcotics. On July 3, 2024, at approximately 6:00 a.m., Gillespie County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) narcotic investigators and deputies conducted a search on multiple residences in the 200 block of Wild Horse Trail. During the operation, several individuals were detained, and illegal substances including THC, methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl were discovered, according to a press release from the GCSO.
Marble Falls graduate embraces Native American heritage with handmade dresses
Kateri Angel Marie Henderson grew up in the Highland Lakes but has deep roots in the Native American tribes of the Southwest. A Marble Falls Mustang since kindergarten, her high school graduation in May 2024 became a powerful means of connecting with her rich family heritage. Together with her parents,...
Texas Standard for July 8, 2024: San Antonio utility shuts off water to hundreds after apartment owners stiff the bill
Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Monday, July 8, 2024:. Texas Standard continues to closely track the effects of Hurricane Beryl and its impact on Texas: its winds, trajectory, storm surge and more. Space City Weather’s Eric Berger shares an update on the latest developments:. And Houston...
Round Rock ISD cutting stipends for some dual-language staff
ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Parents with children in Round Rock ISD's Bilingual Education Program said they're worried the program will suffer now that the district plans to cut stipends for some dual-language staff.
Third suspect arrested in deadly Juneteenth celebration shooting in Texas
ROUND ROCK, Texas (KEYE) — It has been three weeks since the mass shooting at a Juneteenth Celebration in Texas left two women dead and 14 others injured. According to the Round Rock Police Department, a third suspect is now in custody in connection to the shooting. Police reported...
‘Demand has just gone up and up’: Food banks struggle to keep up post-pandemic
Drivers line up down the street to grab groceries from a small, white house in the Dunbar neighborhood of San Marcos. For some time, the renovated house worked fine for the Hays County Food Bank, but as more and more people rely on it, the food bank has outgrown the space. Executive Director Lisa Young said overhanging tree branches and telephone wires also don’t allow trucks to bring in larger quantities of food.
Austin Water tees up to propose rate increases to Council
Austinites can prepare to add their water bill to the list of services getting increasingly more expensive, as a proposal for hikes in utility rates makes its way through City Council’s pipeline. The proposal, which Austin Water unveiled early last week, would see residential rates increase by 9.5 percent...
Crunch Franchisee to Open Newest Location in North Round Rock, TX
Crunch Franchise will open its newest franchise, Crunch North Round Rock, a 34,000-square-foot fitness facility in North Round Rock, TX, in December 2024. Located in the University Oaks Shopping Center, next to IKEA, Crunch North Round Rock, led by Crunch Fitness franchisee The Undefeated Tribe, will be an accessible fitness destination for the North Round Rock community.
'I don't feel safe' | Resident living at South Austin apartment complex raising concerns over police response
AUSTIN, Texas — A man in South Austin said he was sleeping when he awoke to his window being shot at. Justin, who chose not to share his last name, is a resident of the Cascade Apartments on Algarita Avenue. He said on Saturday, he found part of the glass of his bedroom window shattered by what appeared to be a bullet. When he went outside to investigate, he found a man on a balcony of an apartment, BB gun in hand, shooting at squirrels.
New Austin Super Tower Will Be The Tallest Building in Texas by 20 Feet
"Everything is bigger in Texas." Yeah, we're all familiar with that ol' Chesnut. Maybe a new saying should be "Everything gets bigger and bigger in Texas." Soon Austin, TX, will be home to the tallest building in the state. Currently, the tallest building in Austin is The Independent and the...
'It's about respect, family, loyalty' | Cruise down Congress Avenue honors first-ever lowrider museum exhibit
AUSTIN, Texas — On Sunday afternoon, dozens of lowriders cruised down Congress Avenue in Downtown Austin. The Carros y Cultura Cruise brought together local car clubs and solo riders. High Class Car Club’s Austin Chapter hosted the event alongside MAS Cultura, a nonprofit aiming to spotlight Latino artists and ideas.
Austin Humane Society aids coastal shelters, seeks help as Hurricane Beryl nears
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Humane Society is supporting shelters along the Texas coast, as Texans brace themselves for the landfall of Hurricane Beryl. AHS activated its Emergency Pet Shelter Saturday. The humane society evacuated 96 shelter animals so far from a shelter in the track forecast zone and...
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