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Former Sinton Pirate Jaquae Stewart transfers to Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — Former Sinton baseball player Jaquae Stewart announced on social media Monday that he is transferring to the University of Texas from Northwest Florida State Junior College, which went all the way to the JUCO championship game. Stewart lead all of JUCO with a .538 on base...
HIV impacts young San Antonians especially hard, but advocates are working to beat the stigma
SAN ANTONIO — Despite medical advancements in prevention and care, AIDS continues to have a stigma attached to it—a stigma that local advocates say is the primary source that's kept HIV spreading throughout the globe. "Stigma can freeze a person," said Michele Durham, executive director for the organization...
The SEC chose the wrong UT… Texas trumps Tennessee and that’s just the truth
The ultimate wrong has occurred and it has been done to the one and only University of Texas. Since the Longhorns joined the SEC, there was an obvious issue at foot. Both Texas and Tennessee have gone by UT but now they share a conference and that can’t go on for any longer.
Business Digest: Fitzpatrick honored, Mejia joins workforce board, Jacksonville names interim communications manager, UT Health announces new physician
Steve Fitzpatrick, of Tyler, was awarded the Texas Society of Architects (TxA) Award for Community Service in Honor of James D. Pfluger, FAIA on July 17. The TxA Honor Awards program recognizes exceptional members, firms, individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievements in supporting the profession of architecture, the built environment, and the quality of life in Texas.
Texas Is The Number One Worst State For Weather Related Power Outages
The Texas power grid is something that all residents worry about. When the power goes out, many things are lost. Lights are unable to be turned on, and depending on the the time of day, individuals may not be able to see for an extended period of time. Many reasons can be the cause for the power to disappear.
Two Gentlemen Settle Disagreement with Hands in Texas Traffic
Texas Showdown: Road Rage Turns into Fisticuffs on Trinity Mills Blvd. For reasons still unclear, two motorists found themselves in a heated dispute. You can watch the altercation in its entirety in the video below. Circling it Up. Passersby watched in disbelief as the scene unfolded. The sun beat down,...
Devastating Fire Destroys Historic Texas Sanctuary
A four-alarm fire on Friday has destroyed the historic chapel at First Baptist Church in Dallas. The chapel served as the main sanctuary for the church until 2013 when a new sanctuary was built. The historic secondary chapel held services for nearly a century. Firefighters were called to the scene...
Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Stole Funds For Rap Career
Houston based, Surrogacy Escrow Account Management(SEAM) is a company designed to give intended parents an account in which to store money for their surrogate's payments and medical bills. WFAA reports that SEAM owner Dominique Side allegedly stole the money and used it to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a...
Driver’s License Offices In Texas Still Facing Issues After Major Network Problem
The state of Texas is still affected by the CrowdStrike outage that took place last week. Some Driver's License officers remain closed due to the issue. Here's what is known. Some Driver's License Offices In Texas Closed Until Further Notice. Per MySanAntonio, certain offices in the state are unable to...
Central Idaho fire restrictions issued; firefighters report gains in Bench Lake, Texas wildfires
Firefighters continue to make progress containing two wildfires burning in central Idaho and north central Idaho. In central Idaho, fire officials reported the Bench Lake Fire burning in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest is 23% contained, up from 13% reported Monday. Fire officials, in a news release, credit progress containing the eastern edge of the Bench […] The post Central Idaho fire restrictions issued; firefighters report gains in Bench Lake, Texas wildfires appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Texas Water Development Board approves $16,000,000 to the Bistone Municipal Water Supply District for a water supply project
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of $16,000,000 in multi-year financing from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT)* program to the Bistone Municipal Water Supply District (Limestone County). The District will use the assistance for the planning, acquisition, design, and construction of a water supply project. The District could save approximately $1,300,000 during the first year of the multi-year financing by using the SWIFT program. With the assistance approved today, the District will acquire and develop a new well field in the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer by drilling and completing up to 10...
The 5 Texas Cities Most at Risk for Senior Heat Stroke
As we enter the hottest time of the year, addressing the risk of heat stroke is important. While heat stroke can affect anyone, senior citizens and those with health issues are particularly vulnerable. In the case of senior citizens, many have difficulty adjusting to temperature changes. So, senior citizens who...
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