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CPS Energy to offer more financial assistance to help customers cover their bills
The Board of the Residential Energy Assistance Partnership, or REAP, has approved the expansion of the assistance program to offer more support to a greater number of CPS Energy customers to cover their utility bills. The REAP maximum benefit for Bexar County residents outside of San Antonio will increase from...
Travis County officials authorize 5% increase in pay for employees
Travis County commissioners have, for the third year in a row, opted to increase employee pay, which includes elected official salaries. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact) Travis County commissioners approved a 5% increase in pay for all county employees—including elected officials—Aug. 27. This is higher than the average expected increase nationally, which is estimated between 3.78% and 3.98%, according to county documents.
Austin woman receives kidney donation from her best friend
AUSTIN, Texas - When you think of your best friend, you think of the person who's made you laugh and made you cry. "When we met, we just clicked, you know, I don't know if that's ever happened to you, but you meet somebody you like. Oh, yeah. We could be friends," says Andrei Thomas.
School confirms 'disturbance' at Incarnate Word administration building
SAN ANTONIO — A disturbance at the University of the Incarnate Word's administration building has been resolved, the school says. According to the school, university police were called to the Columkille Administration building at about 11:30 a.m. Thursday morning. The disturbance involved a current student. The student left the...
UTSA Head Football Coach Jeff Traylor Admits His Team Is NIL Broke While Begging For Financial Help
Jeff Traylor has done a phenomenal job as the head college football coach at UTSA and is, by all accounts, thrilled to be in San Antonio. However, the Roadrunners cannot continue to succeed without an increase in NIL funding. Wins and losses are directly tied to money in the modern era of the sport and […] The post UTSA Head Football Coach Jeff Traylor Admits His Team Is NIL Broke While Begging For Financial Help appeared first on BroBible.
Williamson County residents say Spectrum broadband installation is damaging their property
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — Residents in the Parkside at Mayfield Ranch community in Williamson County are upset about the damage Spectrum's fiber optic installations are causing the neighborhood. Spectrum contractors have put down small marker flags to install underground fiber optic lines for broadband, but neighbors said how they've...
Former hotel in northwest Austin reopens as supportive housing
AUSTIN, Texas — An old hotel property in northwest Austin has been revamped three years after the city bought it. Pecan Gardens is now helping give people exiting homelessness a place to live, after the city spent over $11 million to buy and renovate the property. Currently, Pecan Gardens...
Ford Parade of Lights to illuminate San Antonio River Walk for 2 weekends
SAN ANTONIO – Big, beautiful lanterns will light up the River Walk over the next two weekends for the Ford Parade of Lights. As you walk or dine on the River Walk, you’ll see parade floats with different light themes and illuminated props floating for about two and a half miles down the river.
‘I have been blinded’: Assistant principal says she lost sight in one eye after student attack
CORSICANA, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - The assistant principal who was airlifted to a hospital after she was attacked by a student earlier this month said she is blind in her right eye after it was knocked out of the socket in an attack. Candra Rogers was attacked at Collins Intermediate...
Gov. Abbott Launches Texas A&M COAST Program in Corpus Christi to Boost Skilled Workforce Training
Yesterday, in a move to step-up skilled workforce training in the Lone Star State, Texas Governor Greg Abbott presided over the unveiling of the Texas A&M Coastal Bend Occupational Advanced Skills Training (COAST) program in Corpus Christi. The COAST initiative, grounded in a collaboration with Texas A&M, aims to arm Texans with the necessary tools to tackle the job market in high-demand sectors such as chemical and petroleum manufacturing, fabrication, maritime shipping, and research, as reported by the Governor's Office.
Cormac McCarthy, Sergio Troncoso selected to Texas Literary Hall of Fame; other El Paso news
This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. Cormac McCarthy, Sergio Troncoso Selected for Texas Literary Hall of Fame. Two authors with deep El Paso connections are among the inductees selected for induction...
Lacy Lakeview woman sentenced to 15 years in prison for killing boyfriend’s mother while fleeing police
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A Lacy Lakeview woman wanted for parole violations who killed her boyfriend’s mother in a traffic crash while fleeing police on Christmas Eve 2023 was sentenced to 15 years in prison Thursday. Brandi Antjuane Parks, 29, pleaded guilty to evading arrest or detention with a...
GISD Board Approves Budget, Tax Rate
, The first GISD school board meeting of the new school year was held on Monday, Aug. 26 at the GHS Conference Room, and all the board members brought their A-game, asking questions about property tax value impact and the proposed budget before approving it. Cody Harvey from Region XII shared forecasted budget shortcomings for FY 25, based on a decrease in revenue last school year beyond their control.Harvey explained that discordance between the Limestone County Appraisal District (LCAD) property values and state comptroller valuations (which are provided months after the budget has been established) create gaps that cost the district.Last...
Citizens Comment Against Possible Fairgrounds Change; Commissioners Finalize Budget Preparations
, , , In addition to their regular business on Tuesday, Aug. 27, Limestone County commissioners heard from several citizens who had heard of a possible change in management at the County Fairgrounds.More than 20 people came to the usually sparsely populated Commissioners Court meeting, and four used the public comments portion of the meeting to express frustration about the possible loss of Arena Director Tara Hill and maintenance supervisor Kevin Straten in the shift of control from the county to the Fair Association Board.Longtime supporters of the county fairgrounds Penny and Arnold Gray both spoke about concerns about the...
TxDOT, local law enforcement warn against drinking & driving this Labor Day weekend
Many people will be celebrating this Labor Day weekend… but TxDot and local law enforcement are warning people not to drink and drive. TxDot and local police are stepping up enforcement across Texas over the holiday.
Texas Teachers Are The Most Overworked In The U.S.
It certainly appears that we aren't taking very good care of our teachers. A number of Texas school districts have kicked off the school year. This type of thing would never be on my radar, except for the fact that a number of teachers posted their Amazon wish lists online in order to receive a little help. If you're unfamiliar with the phenomenon, the teachers are so desperate for classroom basics that they are turning to their communities for a little support. I have to say, it's a bit embarrassing that the State Of Texas doesn't give teachers what they need to do their jobs.
Police Warn Texans to Be Vigilant Against Phone-Spoofing Scam
Police in San Antonio, Texas are warning residents of a rise in phone scams where scammers are pretending to be local police calling. Authorities at the Schertz police department says that scammers are not only identifying themselves as police but they are phone-spoofing to manipulate the Caller ID so it comes up as the police calling you.
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