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Rainy forecast could prove beneficial for Central Texas region
Rainfall across central Texas is bringing cooler temperatures along with the possibility of providing a much-needed lift to water levels at area lakes and rivers. Several people were enjoying the overcast skies out at Michael Butler Park in downtown Austin Monday. From riding bikes, to fishing in the lake, to training, all were thankful for the weekend rain and are looking forward to more this week.
Texas' Christian-influenced curriculum spurs worries about bullying, church-state separation
Andy Wine thinks most children can understand the Golden Rule: talking over your peers is rude, insulting others is mean, and don't hurt people.In short, Wine said it's common sense.That's why the 43-year-old parent of two, who is an atheist, finds it appalling that the Texas Education Agency wants to incentivize public schools to teach the Golden Rule as a core value in the Bible.Wine is a member of the Freethinkers Association of Central Texas, a social organization of religiously unaffiliated people."We teach kids to be nice to each other and to share," Wine said. "You don't need to bring...
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Texas companies linked to millions of dollars in fraudulent Medicare billings
NORTH TEXAS – Medicare fraud is suspected of costing Americans billions of dollars annually. Instead of funding healthcare, this money has become an income stream for suspected criminals. After the CBS News Texas I-Team exposed a Grand Prairie company allegedly connected to over $200 million in fraudulent billings, viewers flooded the I-Team with calls and emails. Many shared their experiences as victims of Medicare fraud."That's my story right there," said Dallas resident Dwight Sandell after watching the report the report. Sandell said that his Medicare account was fraudulently billed. He explained that he was billed for 10 straight months for urinary...
This Texas Criminal Blew Up a Plane in an Act of Revenge
While it doesn't happen very often, Texas does see its share of plane crashes in history; some even carried famous musicians too. But in this case, Texas was actually the starting point for one particular criminal that became wanted by the FBI. A man who went from transporting illegal goods to straight up BLOWING UP A PLANE.
Texas Police Department Missing Thousands of Items, Including Guns and Drugs
If most people take something from work and decide to keep it, it's usually something like a pen or office paper, maybe some post-it notes. Stealing from within a police department? That's a different category of work theft. According to CBS News in Dallas, DeSoto Police have discovered they have...
Jasper coach shot and killed in San Antonio
KJAS Radio News has learned that Ayden Rose Burt, a volleyball and track teacher at Jasper High School has been shot and killed at a bar or club in San Antonio. Complete details are sketchy, but sources are reporting the incident occurred at the Skybar on Crockett Street early Tuesday morning and word is that Burt was not involved in any altercation or incident, but instead setting at a table when the bullet was fired from a passing vehicle.
NWS: Flood Watch issued for San Antonio, New Braunfels
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — Heavy rain has arrived in South Central Texas, and the National Weather Service is issuing multiple advisories and warnings in the region. San Antonio and part of the I-35 Corridor, including New Braunfels, is under a Flood Watch until 7 p.m. Other areas, including...
Civilian employee dubbed ‘Gucci Goddess’ sentenced to 15 years in prison for $100M Army fraud scheme
SAN ANTONIO – A civilian employee accused of stealing more than $100 million from the U.S. Army was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in federal prison. The sentencing comes four months after Janet Yamanaka Mello, 57, pleaded guilty to 10 charges in the case — five counts of mail fraud and five counts of filing a false tax return, the U.S. Department of Justice said. She was also forced to hand over money and goods she received as a result of the crime.
UTSA Picked 2nd in AAC
UTSA Football landed in second place in the 2024 American Athletic Preseason Media Poll, the league announced on Tuesday. The Roadrunners were picked behind Memphis and ahead of Tulane. 2024 AAC Preseason Media Poll. 1. Memphis (23) 409. 2. UTSA (4) 368. 3. Tulane (2) 362. 4. South Florida 339.
AAC football predicted order of finish for 2024: Memphis picked as overwhelming favorite over UTSA, Tulane
Memphis is the overwhelming favorite to win the AAC after earning 23 of 30 first-place votes in the preseason media poll, which was released on Tuesday. The Tigers have not won the league since Mike Norvell left for Florida State after the 2019 season. The Tigers won 10 games last...
Summer Cup Semifinals Tickets on Sale Now
The NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup, a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the two leagues, started over the weekend. This groundbreaking tournament features all 14 NWSL clubs and the top six teams from the LIGA MX Femenil: Tigres UANL, Club América, Chivas de Guadalajara, Rayadas de Monterrey, Pachuca, and Tijuana.
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