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Cruise Line Offers ‘R-Rated Warning’ to Some Texas Passengers
If you have booked passage on one of the many cruise ships and cruise lines that serve guests from the Port of Galveston in the coming weeks. Here's to hoping you'll have smooth sailing. The months of August, September, and early October can be wonderful for cruises to the islands of the Caribbean and other ports of call in and around the Gulf of Mexico.
PBTISD involved with other Texas school districts in second lawsuit filed against TEA
PECOS, Texas — Several Texas school districts have filed another lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency. Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD (PBTISD) is once again a part of that group that is preventing the TEA from releasing its A-F accountability ratings. “I’m a big fan of accountability, but I want to know...
Chicken Nuggets/Tenders Recalled – What Texans Should Know
The Food Safety Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture has a word of caution for Texas shoppers in Beaumont, Orange, Port Arthur, Jasper, Tyler, and Lufkin. In fact, any place in the state where ready-to-eat chicken nuggets and chicken tenders are sold frozen and ready to heat and eat should pay attention to this recall notice.
Texas Railroad Commission opens oil and gas permit, environmental protection rule changes for public comment
The Railroad Commission of Texas announced the first overhaul of its waste management rules in 40 years, with new proposed rules focused on oil and gas waste management, environmental protection and pipeline safety regulations open for public comment until the end of September.
First Texas McDonald’s Spin-Off Beverage Concepts Open
If you are a big fan of McDonald's breakfast and drink options, you have new places to get your fix. To innovate and compete against Starbucks, McDonald's has entered the drink business. The CosMc's brand is based on an 80's robot character in the brand's lore named CosMc. This would...
After six years of low scores for students learning English, Texas educators say it’s the test’s fault
“After six years of low scores for students learning English, Texas educators say it’s the test’s fault” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily […]
Disturbing Animal Trafficking in Texas: Baby Monkeys Found in Terrible Conditions
Drugs are not the only thing being smuggled over the Texas border. The illegal pet trade is also booming as baby Mexican Spider Monkeys are taken from their natural habitat and smuggled into the Lone Star State. The South Texas Zoo is dealing with the consequences of other’s actions as...
Man stabbed in north Harris County bar fight
HOUSTON – Investigators are looking into how a bar fight late Sunday night ended up with a man, who they said had the upper hand, being stabbed in north Harris County. It happened around 2 a.m. at Rabbits Got The Gun on FM 1960. That’s where deputy constables with...
Astros’ nightmares could come true with latest possible Alex Bregman landing spot
After a prolonged stretch of rather mediocre play, Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is playing out of his mind right now. There were signs that Bregman could turn things around as the warmer months arrived, but Bregman's scorching month of August has seen him take things to a whole new level as he has slashed .340/.375/.717 with five homers in just 12 games so far.
Local man saves his uncle's life after he dies
SAN ANTONIO — August is national minority donor awareness month. This month presents the opportunity to raise awareness and celebrate organ donation and transplantation in communities of diverse ethnicities and cultures. The Menchaca family says the need is great for people of color to give. David Menchaca is described...
The future of Army nursing: Soldiers graduate from Army’s Practical Nurse Course at Walter Reed
Twelve Soldiers, comprising Class 23-009, graduated from the U.S. Army Practical Nurse Course (PNC) at Walter Reed during a ceremony on Aug. 9. The PNC develops the Army’s practical nursing specialists for the 68C military occupational specialty. “[The PNC] condenses a course of instruction that is normally two years at a traditional college into a course of instruction spanning a total of 52 weeks,” said Staff Sgt. Elisha Elmer, a course instructor and staff member. “The practical nurse has been the solution to shortages in the past, and according to the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, is poised to become the solution for the nursing demands predicted for the future,” he added. While serving as a course instructor and staff member for the PNC, Elmer is also the noncommissioned officer-in-charge of nephrology at Walter Reed.
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