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Texas lawmaker demands answers after student dies following defibrillator malfunction
HOUSTON, Texas (CITC) — Texas state Rep. Christina Morales, D-Houston, sent a letter Thursday to two state education officials demanding answers following the death of a student due to a malfunctioning defibrillator. On Thursday,KTRK-TVreported an eighth-grade boy at Marshall Middle School in Houston died after collapsing in gym class....
J.C. Penney to permanently close 4 stores
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Department store retailer J.C. Penney will shutter four stores across as many states, Retail Dive has reported. According to an email provided by the company, locations in Alabama, Texas and Maine will close before Sept. 22. The J.C. Penney at the Westfield Annapolis Mall in Annapolis, Maryland, will close in 2025.
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.
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Major Snowstorm For Texas This Winter
It is still very hot all around the State of Texas. While summer may be over for the school kids, summer's grip on the Lone Star State and the hot temperatures aren't going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, just looking ahead the next 10 days show plenty of triple digit high temperatures around the state.
Potato Salad Is Being Recalled Because It May Contain 'Small Plastic Pieces'
Hill Country Fare Mustard Potato Salad is being recalled after hard plastic pieces were found inside the product. The recall, which was issued voluntarily by the manufacturer, Oregon-based Reser’s Fine Foods, was issued in July and covers 24,378 containers of the potato salad. Keep reading for more information, including exactly what to do if you’ve purchased this product.
Sheriff Claims Mom Didn't Show Remorse After Giving Dying Texas Chearleaders Smoothies Instead Of Getting Help
A 12-year-old Texas cheerleader, Miranda Sipps, died after her parents didn't take her to the hospital. The pre-teen was severely injured for four days. Instead of calling emergency services, her parents tried to treat her with smoothies and vitamins. Local police arrested the Texas cheerleader's mother, 36-year-old Denise Balbaneda, and...
Republican state Rep. Doc Anderson resigns
(THE TEXAS TRIBUNE) - State Rep. Charles “Doc” Anderson, a Waco Republican who opted not to seek reelection this year, announced Thursday he is stepping down immediately rather than serving out the remaining months of his term. A press release from Anderson’s office said he moved to retire...
Gunter ISD bus damaged in minor accident
GUNTER, Texas (KXII) - A Gunter ISD school bus was damaged in a minor accident Friday morning. The district shared that at the morning drop off at Gunter Middle School, the driver of another vehicle tried to go around the bus as it was activating its stop signs. The driver...
Ted Cruz cites Latino values in ‘historic opportunity’ for GOP to win vote
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) argued the values of Latino Americans are greatly in line with the Republican Party, which gives lawmakers a major chance to win the voting bloc in the November elections. Cruz launched a $4.4 million Spanish advertising campaign last month that seeks to persuade Latino American voters to support his bid for […]
100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma 2024: #14 Jaydan Hardy
Jaydan Hardy was a highly-ranked defensive back prospect in the 2024 class. He received his first D1 offer three years before his eventual signing day – his offer sheet grew to more than two dozen. OU offered Hardy in the summer of 2021. As his junior year of high school wrapped up, things warmed up between the Sooners and Hardy. Oklahoma, Oregon, SMU, Tennessee, and Texas A&M were included in a top five for the safety. In April, Hardy committed to the Sooners.
Lewisville eyes tax rate bump, utility increases in 2024-25 budget
Lewisville residents may face higher taxes and steeper utility bills as city officials propose a 5.3% increase in the general fund budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. During a special Aug. 10 meeting, the Lewisville City Council met with the Crime Prevention and Fire Control District Board and the Emergency Medical Services Division to consider the preliminary budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year.
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