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How a small communications satellite changed the way we get our news today
AUSTIN, Texas — In the summer of 1962, the world was teetering on the brink of a new era. In the cold void of space, above Earth’s atmosphere, the Telstar communication satellite had begun its celestial journey. Launched by Bell Labs in conjunction with NASA and AT&T, Telstar...
Texas Exes honor Nick Pesina, present scholarships
It was a room full of burnt orange as Longhorns celebrated all things Texas on Thursday night at Hollytree Country Club. The Texas Exes Tyler-Smith County Chapter 2024 Scholarship Dinner hosted Texas All-America and World Series champion Keith Moreland, honored Nick Pesina, heard from Inside Texas' Justin Wells and awarded scholarships to future and present Longhorns.
Texas makes final 4 for 5-Star 2025 W Grace Knox
According to On3's Talia Goodman, the elite five-star 2025 Rancho Cucamonga (CA) Etiwanda wing Grace Knox included Texas women's basketball among her top four finalist schools on July 26. The other three schools that rounded out Knox's top four finalist schools are the Tennessee Lady Vols, LSU Tigers, and USC Trojans. Although Texas cracked the top group of finalist schools for Knox, she has yet to schedule an official visit to see head coach Vic Schaefer and the Longhorns. Knox has scheduled official visits to LSU, Tennessee, and USC for August and September. "Being able to bond with the coach...
Man arrested, charged after allegedly stealing over 300 pieces of mail from over 100 addresses
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) arrested a man after discovering more than 300 pieces of stolen mail from over 110 addresses, as well as two counterfeit USPS Arrow Keys in his possession. According to an affidavit obtained by KVUE, police were dispatched to the 900 block...
Madi Mintenko Breaks 1:00 For First Time With 58.73 100 Fly In Austin, #15 15-16 All-Time
LCM (50 meters) 16 year old Madi Mintenko posted a huge swim on night 3 in Austin winning the 100 fly in a 58.73. That was a big personal best for the Virginia commit (2025) as her old best time was a 1:00.25 that she swam just last week at the Colorado State Championships. Mintenko’s time sits at #15 15-16 age group all-time, notably two spots ahead of new World Record holder in the event Gretchen Walsh who swam a 58.84 in 2019.
Restaurant Report Card for Central Texas: 7.25.24
(KWTX) - Here’s this week’s restaurant report card for Central Texas:. Pollos El Rey at 2418 Grim Avenue in Waco failed a renewal inspection with an 85. (15 demerits) According to the food safety worker, a box of raw chicken was not kept at the right temperature. It was thrown out.
Texas Is the 4th Worst-Paying State in the U.S. for Carpenters
The construction and real estate industries are undergoing significant shifts in 2024. While the residential sector experienced a boom during the COVID-19 pandemic, new home construction has now declined from its 2022 peak. In contrast, public sector construction has seen steady growth, fueled by major legislative efforts like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act.
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