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Mirror nets 4 first place wins
The Gladewater Mirror brought back a small stack of plaques from Texas Press Association’s 2024 Convention & Trade Show last month. Gathering print journalists from across Texas (and surrounding states) the annual assembly put a particular spotlight on the rise of artificial intelligence and how it will and won’t affect the still-thriving and ever-evolving news industry.
Bridges: Texan Otis Boykin had pioneering role in electronics
Persistence makes all the difference, whether in history or science. And it is that persistence that can change the world, in ways both large and subtle. The work of engineer Otis Boykin helped facilitate a revolution in electronics, from the pacemaker to guided missiles. Boykin was born in Dallas in...
Texas A&M Highlights Wake Forest MBB's Completed Non-Conference Schedule
The early portion of the upcoming 2024-25 season has been set for Wake Forest men's basketball, as the Demon Deacons announced their non-conference schedule. Six such contests will unfold inside Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, beginning with the season opener on Nov. 4 versus Coppin State. Later that same week, Wake Forest will host in-state foe North Carolina A&T (Nov. 7).
Waco resident turning 104 to be surprised with over 100 birthday cards
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - 103-year-old Rosetta Daisy Stone was born in and raised in Waco in the 1920s, and while she moved around the country to raise her kids, she eventually came back to Waco to settle down. For her upcoming 104th birthday, her daughter Marcia Mainor Neal says she...
A single shark might be responsible for South Padre Island attacks according to Cameron Park Zoo expert
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - On July 4th, multiple shark attacks were reported on South Padre Island, and while it might seem strange to see sharks in that area, there are 40 species that are native to Texas waters. Cameron Park Zoo’s General Curator Gordon Henley explains that since they have...
Nation's top canines coming to San Antonio for dog show competition
SAN ANTONIO — One of the nation's most popular dog shows is coming to the Alamo City next weekend. The River City Cluster of Dog Shows is hosting multiple canine competitions at the Exposition Hall at the Freeman Coliseum from July 12 through the 14. The show is presented...
Longhorn Legend shines brightly across the pond, Lulu Sun in quarterfinals at Wimbledon
On Sunday, yet another former Texas Longhorn star made international headlines as tennis player Lulu Sun defeated Great Britain’s Emma Raducanu in the Round of 16 at Wimbledon. Sun, who is from New Zealand and was raised in Switzerland before attending the University of Texas, entered the tournament unseeded...
Massive SEC Matchup Named College Football’s Must-See Game In 2024
The Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners officially joined the SEC on July 1. Texas ended things in the Big 12 on a high note by claiming the title over the Oklahoma State Cowboys. However, this year, the Longhorns will face an SEC powerhouse as a new conference member. A critical SEC ...
The Spurs are quietly winning free agency
The San Antonio Spurs are a rebuilding team. Every move they make is centered around maximizing Victor Wembanyama's prime years, which remain in the distant future. That's a difficult balancing act. As a franchise, you want to improve every season. The quicker Wembanyama can start getting postseason reps, the better. Yet, you still have to crawl before you walk and walk before you run. Since the free-agency period opened on June 30, the Spurs have quietly positioned themselves to make immediate improvements while adding flexibility toward the end of the decade. Chris Paul's addition will ensure Wembanyama has a Hall of Fame talent...
First-Ever Buc-ee’s Store in Texas Goes Up in Flames
A fire broke out Monday morning at the first-ever Buc-ee's store in Luling, Texas. The travel center store, which was built in 2003, was severely damaged by the fire Monday morning. The good news is the building was not occupied as a new store was built in the area, thus...
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