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Cedar Park teen aiming for gold in archery at Paralympic Games in Paris next month
Four years ago, Jordan White had never picked up a bow and arrow. Now, the 15-year-old Cedar Park boy is headed to Paris in August to represent the United States in the Paralympic Games. "When you watch him shoot, he does very well at screening out external distractors," said Roger Koss, a former coach who still mentors Jordan. He said the teen will be the youngest archer to make the U.S. Paralympics team. "His drive and his...
Texas targets faith-based groups helping migrants along U.S.-Mexico border
El Paso, Texas — Prayer is paramount at the Annunciation House, a network of shelters in this Texas border city that has been housing and feeding destitute migrants for nearly half a century.At one of the Catholic charity's shelters, several migrants, most of them families with children, huddled for a prayer before enjoying hearty meals cooked by a group of American volunteers. The hungry migrants thanked God for the food, and prayed for those still trying to reach the U.S.Leading the prayer was Ruben Garcia, who founded the Annunciation House in 1978 and continues to run it as its director. "We...
Texas Commission Investigating Earthquakes That Shook Wichita Falls
Last week one of the largest recorded earthquakes took place in Texas and it looks like folks want answers. July 26, 2024 The Fifth Largest Recorded Earthquake in Texas History. Last week an earthquake originated in the town of Hermleigh, Texas. The earthquake has officially been named a 5.1 magnitude...
New research highlights 'devastating' dangers looming over major US cities: 'It's a wake-up call'
More than two million homes and businesses lost power after Hurricane Beryl blasted onshore along Texas' southeast coast in early July. According to a new analysis, the risk of hurricanes' causing power outages could jump by 50% or more by the end of the century. What's happening?. For a Category...
Congressman who first called for Biden’s ouster welcomes president to Texas
President Joe Biden appeared to put personal grievances aside to shake hands with the first member of Congress to implore him to step down as the presumptive 2024 Democratic nominee. Biden appeared friendly toward Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), who represents Austin, Texas, in Congress, when Doggett greeted Biden in his hometown Monday before the president’s address at […]
Abbott challenges Harris to endorse immigration legislation during border visit
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) challenged Vice President Kamala Harris to endorse an illegal immigration bill during her visit to Texas this week, arguing she has “a chance of redemption.” The bill, titled the Justice for Jocelyn Act, was introduced earlier this month by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) and would require […]
President Trombley encourages Greek Life membership
“Fraternity and sorority members currently constitute 30% of our student body. I hope you will please consider joining one of our Greek organizations this year. The Southwestern University Greek Life experience is unlike any I have seen in my travels around the nation. I think you will find that some of Southwestern’s finest students are involved in our sororities and fraternities and they are excited to welcome students into their close-knit communities.”
COFFEE RECALL UPDATE: Millions Of Coffee Cans Causing Botulism
Attention Texas coffee enthusiasts: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a Class II recall of all canned coffee products made by Snapchill LLC that are still within their expiration dates. This recall was initiated due to concerns that Snapchill's manufacturing process could potentially allow for the growth of botulism, a serious and potentially deadly toxin.
Help a Texas Teacher For Your Chance to Win a Weekend Getaway
Thanks to a generous listener who heard about our Teacher Supply Drive, we’re thrilled to offer you a fabulous giveaway!. From Monday, July 29th to Friday, August 2nd at noon, bring your donations for the Teacher Supply Drive to our station and you could WIN a two-night stay at the stunning River Retreat 1 OR 2 by Alamo Beach!
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