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The Oldest Elementary School In Texas Also Has A Cemetery on Campus
It's back to school season and while some Texas students will be attending classrooms built in brand new schools, other students will be learning in buildings that are older. Texas has some very old, historic schools. Some of the oldest schools in Texas date back to the 1870's and they have character and history. Of course, all elementary schools have classrooms, playgrounds, and a cafeteria. But one Texas elementary school has something much different in addition to those rooms.
Challenges to school library books surge as academic term gets underway
TEXAS — In May, Harlingen Pastor Luis Cabrera asked the Brownsville ISD school board to remove books from school libraries due to what he deemed explicit content. That same month, Cabrera’s secretary sent an email requesting that more than 600 books be removed from another South Texas district.
Dead Fish Are Washing Up In Texas And The Heat Is To Blame
It's so hot in Texas! How hot is it? It's killing fish! No need to get your fishing rods and bait ready, because these fish are already belly up!. Over at Calaveras Lake in San Antonio, Texas, dead fish are washing up on the edges of the lake and experts are saying it's definitely the high temperatures!
Brace Yourself, Texas: Highly Active Hurricane Season Continues, Say Experts
After Hurricane Beryl battered south Texas, many residents who live along the gulf are contemplating if there will be another devastating tropical storm. Experts warn that it very well may be possible. One thing to keep in mind is that parts of the Texas gulf are actually more vulnerable to...
If Texas Energy Companies Paid You To Use Less, Would You?
With these record temps we've been seeing across Texas for the last couple of weeks, a lot of us have been using way more energy in our homes. Whether that's constantly powering window A/C units or using a central air system, we're burning a lot more energy than we typically would. That always causes problems on the power grids across the state, and it taxes them.
Texas’ 2024 Fall Season Is Predicted To Be Unusually Warm And Wet
Texas' summer will, technically, be coming to an end in about a month with the start of fall on September 22. However, if I were you, I wouldn't expect the heat associated with summer to disappear. As Texans, we know that the fall months start off pretty warm -- It...
Keep migrating birds in the dark
Since most birds migrate at night, light pollution can cause birds to become disoriented and attracted to urban centers where they be killed by flying into buildings. Photo courtesy Reinout Dujardin/Pixabay. The Dallas-Fort Worth area is the third most dangerous area in the United States for migratory birds to travel...
How Much is a Burn Ban Fine in Texas?
August 21, 2024 – In Texas, violating a burn ban is usually a Class C misdemeanor that can result in a fine of up to $500. For example, in Bell County, Section 352.081 of the Local Government Code states that a person who knowingly or intentionally violates a burn ban order commits a Class C misdemeanor and can be fined up to $500. In Harris County, anyone who violates the burn ban could face a Class C misdemeanor and a fine of up to $500.
Nominations Now Open For The 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards
August 22, 2024 – Nominations are now being accepted for the 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards. Administered by the OneStar Foundation, the Governor’s Volunteer Awards are an opportunity for the State of Texas to honor exemplary individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to improving their communities through outstanding service and volunteering.
Paxton launches election fraud investigations
(The Center Square) – The Office of the Texas Attorney General’s Election Integrity Unit has launched several election fraud investigations. In one investigation, which has been ongoing since 2022, the OAG’s Criminal Investigation Division executed multiple search warrants on Tuesday in Atascosa, Bexar and Frio counties. The investigation launched after the office received a referral […]
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