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DroneTogether Franchise Ready to Take Flight Nationwide
Summertime is a busy period for Scott Zimmerman and his Texas-based DroneTogether franchise. He runs 63 camps in Austin, San Antonio, Houston and Dallas throughout June and July with hundreds of students ages 4 to 18 enrolled. At the same time, DroneTogether lines up instructors and registers thousands of students...
Internationally recognized Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory leader dies
Konrad Eugster, DVM, Ph.D., executive director emeritus of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, died July 21. Eugster was the second TVMDL director, serving from 1980 to 2002 – the longest tenure of a director in agency history. Eugster was instrumental in discovering several diseases new to...
Voices of Veterans: SSgt. William Yoss shares his story of service in the U.S Army
Jul. 26—AUSTIN — Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this episode, we hear the story of U.S. Army Veteran William Yoss. William Yoss, who served in the U.S. Army and was assigned to the 45th Infantry Division, was born ...
Man charged with family violence assault after E Austin SWAT call
AUSTIN, Texas — A man was arrested and charged with family violence assault after allegedly barricading himself in an east Austin residence for three hours. The Austin Police Department said officers responded to the house in the 1300 block of Ludlow Terrace around 3:30 a.m. It originally started as a disturbance hotshot call.
Massive drug bust uncovers fentanyl operation in Williamson and Bell counties
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office Organized Crime Unit seized over 115,000 pills and multiple illicit drugs during a two-day operation in Round Rock and Morgan's Point, authorities announced Friday. The investigation began on Monday, July 22, when deputies discovered approximately 335 suspected fentanyl pills at a residence in the 2000...
Man Charged in Fatal San Marcos Hit-and-Run Turns Himself In, Bond Set at $100,000
A man has surrendered to the authorities in connection to the San Marcos hit-and-run that took place earlier this month, leaving one dead and four injured. Emmanuel Nicholas Martinez, 35, has been charged with Collision Involving Death and Intoxication Manslaughter with Vehicle, and his bond is set at $50,000 for each charge, as reported by CBS Austin.
Sidewalk robots bring future of delivery to Austin neighborhood
AUSTIN, Texas — Avride, a leader in autonomous transportation technology, is making waves in the world of delivery with its fleet of six-wheeled robots now navigating the sidewalks of the Mueller neighborhood in east Austin. The company, which originated in Russia as Yandex, has rebranded and set its sights on revolutionizing the last mile of delivery.
Hopson recognized at Texas State University
The History Department at Texas State University recently featured Allison Hopson in their History Department Alumna Student Spotlight. Hopson is a 2018 graduate of Gatesville High School and is the daughter of Billy and Carol Hopson of Turnersville. Hopson said that her interest in history began after taking World History...
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.
ALERT: This Predator’s Population Is Growing In The State Of Texas
There are many animals in the state of Texas. Not all of them however are friendly towards humans. Here's what is known about one dangerous animal that has shown massive growth in Texas waters. One Animal In Texas Showing Big Growth. As revealed by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Professor Philip...
BEWARE: The Most DANGEROUS Woman In Texas Still On The Run And ARMED
The most dangerous person in Texas is not someone you would think it would be. When you think of some being DANGEROUS you think maybe some big guy with a mean demeanor. But no, the most dangerous person in Texas is a vibrant, lucky woman named Margaret Smith. WHAT MAKES...
State Of Texas Lands At Number Two In Nation For Reckless Driving
We've all seen bad driving in the state of Texas right?. It caused all of us to probably say a few choice words and wonder if the person is even paying attention while on the roadway. We mean, who forgets to drive in between the lines painted on the the pavement? Simply put, it's very frustrating.
West Texas Convenience Store Plans To Open Location In East Texas
There's a gas station and convenience store brand that Texans, especially in West Texas cities like Amarillo and Lubbock swear by and for once, NO, we're not talking about "Buc-ee's". Of course in other areas of Texas, the "beaver" may reign supreme and is starting their trek towards global domination...
The ‘Best Tamale Maker in Texas’ Has Been Raided by the Feds
Uh-oh! Looks like trouble bubbles for Deila, the self-proclaimed 'best tamale maker in the world' was raided by federal agents in south Texas on Wednesday. If you have no idea who Delia is or why she's got the G-Men barging in uninvited and rifling through everything, buckle up. This is a hot tamale of a story.
NC Fast Facts: US census to conduct test runs throughout South, West, including NC
Six places in the South and West will host practice runs four years before the 2030 U.S. census, a nationwide head count that helps determine political power and the distribution of federal funds. Residents of western Texas, tribal lands in Arizona; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Western North Carolina; Spartanburg, South Carolina;...
Texas Tribune: Texas teachers stand behind Kamala Harris after years of feeling targeted, neglected by Republicans
HOUSTON, Texas (The Texas Tribune) - Gena Coston summed up the experience of being a teacher over the last four years with two words: very stressful. Texas teachers have reported feeling burned out, underresourced and underappreciated in the last few years as they’ve dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic, classroom changes spearheaded by Republican officials and unsuccessful calls for more state funding toward raises.
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