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Texas Ranked Worst State In America For Quality Of Life
Results from a recent study just dropped a bombshell for Texas, dubbing it the absolute worst state to live in America. According to a recent CNBC study, it's not all boot-scootin' big smiles in the Lone Star state. Healthcare is scarce, and money problems are hitting hard, making life tough for many Texans every single day.
Collin County Among Longest Life Expectancies In Texas
Life expectancy rates in the United States have risen significantly over the past fifty years, increasing by nearly seven years. Several factors influence life expectancy, including genetics, alcohol and tobacco use, diet, body weight and physical activity levels. But your place of residence also plays a critical role, as it impacts access to healthcare, the availability of healthy food options and opportunities for maintaining an active lifestyle. According to 2024 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, ranked by Stacker, Collin County is among the counties with the longest life expectancy in Texas. In Collin County,...
GOP-led states continue pitching in to Texas' Operation Lone Star to crack down on immigration
Conservative officials across the country vowed earlier this year to deploy National Guard Troops to help reverse what they called "President Joe Biden's border crisis." Overall, more than a dozen states have dug into their own budgets to send more personnel to the area, a new report shows. The report...
Texas judge blocks federal rule expanding Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students statewide
TEXAS, USA — A federal judge last week granted a temporary injunction, blocking expanded Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students from taking effect in August in Texas. The changes to Title IX, announced by the U.S. Department of Education in April, clarify that it also protects against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Title IX is a law introduced in 1972 that bans discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. The expanded protections were set to take effect Aug. 1.
Texas death row inmate one day away from execution loses last-minute bid to save his life
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles has denied a clemency application filed by Ruben Gutierrez, paving the way for his execution for the murder of a woman over two decades ago. Concretely, the board said that they "have completed their consideration" of the request and that after a "full...
East Texas experts weigh in on U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows gun restrictions for domestic violence suspects
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - According to the Texas Council on Family Violence, domestic violence is increasing across the state and the number of women killed by an intimate partner has nearly doubled. Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld an existing ruling. It states that a protective order can bar...
Robert Earl Keen Ensures The Party Not Ending By Expanding Fan Appreciation Day into Robert Earl Keen’s Annual Homecoming Weekend
For fans of Robert Earl Keen, what could possibly be more fun than being one of the lucky ones in attendance for the Texas legend’s annual Fan Appreciation Day show at Floore’s Country Store? Well, the man himself simply figures that two days might tip the scales. This Labor Day weekend, September 1st and 2nd, Keen and friends will roll his Fan Appreciation Day model into the first ever Robert Earl Keen’s Annual Homecoming Weekend, hosted and emceed by Storme Warren.
Methodist Hospital ranks No. 1 in San Antonio, No. 18 in Texas on U.S. News & World Report list
Methodist Hospital was named the best hospital in San Antonio in new U.S. News & World Report rankings. The publication evaluated nearly 5,000 hospitals across the country and ranked them by state, region, and metro area. Hospitals are also ranked according to frequently treated procedures and conditions. Methodist Hospital was...
Texas Land commissioner recruits San Antonio Missions’ players for severe weather preparation video series
SAN ANTONIO – The Texas General Land Office joined forces with several marquee players from the San Antonio Missions’ AA baseball team for a series of presentations on how to prepare for severe weather. Some heavy hitters pitching into the campaign include Spurs Chairman Peter Holt and pitchers...
Confusing Rookie of the Year forecast disrespects Stephon Castle
In the weeks and months leading up to the 2024 NBA Draft, the class of '24 was widely criticized for its lack of blue-chip talent. There were plenty of talented players, sure. But none of them popped quite like the top talent in other draft classes. Criticism aside, the San...
Fiber optic company hits gas main causing home explosion near San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO — Three houses were severely damaged after a gas explosion in Floresville Tuesday afternoon, according to Wilson County officials. A local gas company responded to a call for a gas main break around 2 p.m. in the area of H Street and 9th Street. A fiber optic...
San Antonio Man Receives Life Sentence for Inflicting Severe Injuries on Infant
Yesterday, Bexar County saw justice served in a harrowing child abuse case as Frank Hughes, 36, was given a life sentence for severely injuring his 5-month-old child. According to FOX San Antonio, Hughes was found guilty of knowingly causing the injuries that left the child in a dire state. The...
Body found in North Side along US 281 identified
SAN ANTONIO - A body that was found on the north side along U.S. Highway 281, near Hildebrand Road has been identified. The medical examiner has identified the victim as 19-year-old Alexis Jose Vegas. Police told us the body was reported by someone who was walking in the area. After...
Man dead after vehicle catches fire following a major accident identified
SAN ANTONIO - A man who died after his vehicle caught fire following a major accident involving an 18-wheeler has been identified. The medical examiner has identified the man as 35-year-old Paul Goodson. The accident happened around 8:50 a.m. on Friday along Southwest Loop 410 near Medina Base Road. According...
Man Suspected of Shooting Uncle on VIA Bus in San Antonio, Apprehended After Chase
A family dispute aboard a VIA bus turned violent on San Antonio's West Side when a man reportedly shot his uncle following an argument. Police were dispatched to the intersection of Culebra Road and North General McMullen just past 6 p.m. yesterday, where they discovered a 41-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his abdomen, his condition post-surgery remains undisclosed, according to KENS 5.
San Antonio company uses AI for warehouse management with human integration
SAN ANTONIO – Artificial intelligence has become widespread across different industries, including warehouse management. San Antonio company Plus One Robotics not only leverages AI to enhance warehouse management operations but emphasizes that humans remain integral to the process. “We build robot systems for warehouse automation. Most robots are in...
Human Remains Found in Blue Bag Near Thousand Oaks in San Antonio, Sparking Major Police Investigation
In an unsettling discovery on Sunday, a pair of individuals stumbled upon human remains shrouded in a blue bag while ambling through woodland near Thousand Oaks and Wurzbach Parkway on the northeast side of the city, a site now swarmed by police investigators and forensic experts in an attempt to unravel the macabre mystery that these bones present, as reported by KEN5.
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