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North Lamar FFA Officers Represent Their School At Annual Texas FFA Convention
Six North Lamar FFA Officers proudly represented their school at the 96th Annual Texas FFA Convention held this past week in Houston, Texas. Despite delays and closures caused by Hurricane Beryl, students had a fantastic time, making memories and participating in an event with students from all across Texas in attendance.
South-Central Texas Weather: Thunderstorms, Flood Risks Through the Weekend
Austin, TX – Rounds of showers and thunderstorms will continue to affect South-Central Texas throughout this week and into the weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Austin-San Antonio has issued a forecast indicating the potential for embedded heavy rainfall and isolated to scattered flooding across the region. According...
Texas real estate broker: 'I think we are 100% in a buyer's market'
DALLAS — It’s time to check on inventory!. We have houses for sale back on the shelf again in Texas. We base this on state data. We will use May 2024 numbers since that is the most current month of data available for all the large metro areas in Texas. Many of them already have numbers from June that further support this, but the Houston area figures typically lag a bit, so we will use May.
THSCA wishes NCAA would leave Friday night football to the high schools
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (BCH Sports) – Texas high school coaches are gathered in San Antonio this week for the Texas High School Coaches Association convention. It’s also known as Coaching School. THSCA Executive Director Joe Martin spoke on several subjects in his media conference. One of those subjects...
Texas Department of Criminal Justice launches new mass email system
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has introduced a new mass email system to keep the public informed with updates, news, and notifications.Subscribers can choose from a variety of topics, including TDCJ Announcements, Office of Family Services Events, and notifications specific to TDCJ volunteer groups, according to a press release from the department. The sign-up process is described as quick and easy, offering options to receive information via email, text message, or both."Sign up today to stay up-to-date on all of the latest TDCJ news," stated the source.
Thrice as nice: Texas Two Step jackpot claimed by multiple winners
TEXAS, USA — Several lucky Texans will take home some serious cash following a recent Texas Two Step drawing. According to the Texas Lottery, three winners across the Lone Star State won the $1.2 million drawing on Thursday, July 18. The unclaimed prize winners picked 12-14-16-22 and 13 as...
Ride to Decide comes to North Texas with pro-abortion message as election season heats up
DALLAS — Being a reproductive rights advocate wasn’t something that crossed Lauren Miller’s mind. “I had always been pro-choice, but despite that, you don't ever think that these bans are going to impact you,” Miller said. That changed in 2022 when doctors told her and her...
Open Registration – EMT Classes On Texas College Campuses
With an ever-growing population in Texas, paramedics are critical and are often the initial protectors of public safety during emergencies. They have the training and expertise to handle the effects of disasters and crises, provide medical care, and often prevent further harm or death. This is why Emergency Medical Technician...
RECALL ALERT: Thousands of Texas Vehicles Could Be Impacted By Faulty Fuel Pump
AUSTIN, Texas (KPEL News) - Hyundai vehicle owners in Texas may need to check their fuel pumps after a recall notice from the company that impacts nearly 55,000 vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automotive company is recalling certain 2019-2023 models of Genesis G70, Veloster N, Elantra N, and Kona N because of problems with the fuel delivery system.
Home insurance costs in South Texas jump in a big way
SAN ANTONIO — Home insurance is becoming unaffordable for many, especially first-time buyers, and natural disasters are the leading cause of the rising rates. Nearly one in three home insurance policies had a rate increase of at least 25% in the most recent coverage renewal period. That, combined with home prices that remain high, is pricing even more people out of the market.
In Beryl’s awake, heat-related Texas incidents walk after millions left without power
Sign up for The Texas Tribune’s regular magazine, The Brief, to stay informed about the most important news from Texas. After losing power in Hurricane Beryl, Janet Jarrett, her 64-year-old family tried everything she could to maintain her sister great as the temperatures soared in the Houston-area house. But...
All-country 'Twisters' soundtrack features prominent Texas musicians
DALLAS — As “Twisters’ swept the Box Office this week, its all-country soundtrack, featuring some well-known North Texas musicians, touched down on streaming services and radio. The soundtrack of the filmed-in-Oklahoma sequel to the 1996 hit “Twister,” which hit theaters Friday and raked in more than $80...
THSCA Press Conference: Mike Elko
Watch as Mike Elko addresses the media at the 2024 Texas High School Coaches Association meetings in San Antonio. A&M's Elko is mending fences with state's high school coaches. Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko takes the stage at Coaching School in hope to help rebuild the bridge with High School football coaches.
DFW Area Hospitals Shine in Texas Top 15 Medical Centers, U.S. News & World Report Reveals
Several Dallas-Fort Worth area hospitals have been named amongst the elite in Texas, according to a recent report by U.S. News & World Report. Out of the 584 hospitals evaluated across the state, five DFW medical centers were ranked in the top 15 of the "Best Hospitals in Texas." The Houston area dominated the top 10, with Houston Methodist Hospital leading the pack as the number one hospital in Texas, according to the U.S. News.
Rainy forecast could prove beneficial for Central Texas region
AUSTIN, Texas — 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 on Monday. From riding bikes to...
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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