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Funds to help low-income Texas families with summer electric bills are stretched thin
A federal program helps people in poverty cover the costs of heat and cooling. But advocates say it disadvantages states like Texas, even though extreme heat is a key cause of weather-related deaths.
Texas anglers urged to fish for unclaimed prizes in CCA STAR tournament
TEXAS - The Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) is urging anglers to go fishing as there has only been two claimed prizes for the CCA State of Texas Angler’s Rodeo (STAR) Tournament.
Gov. Abbott discusses new safety system for Texas schools, state funding
As millions of Texas schoolchildren return to the classroom this month, the state is offering every school district a new system free of charge to improve safety for students, teachers, and staff. The Sentinel School Safety system was launched a couple of weeks ago.In an exclusive interview at the Texas Capitol this week, Gov.Greg Abbott said the program uses cutting-edge technology. "It may be the best program in the United States," he said.Abbott explained that the system works in various ways to enhance safety on campuses across Texas. Following the deadly mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde more than...
Saturday Morning Forecast: Hot & humid this weekend, small rain chance
SATURDAY: Partly cloudy skies with a few isolated storms possible in Deep East Texas as a weak frontal boundary moves through. Chance of rain: 10%. High: 98. Winds: NE 10 MPH. SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and hot with a shower or two in Deep East Texas. Chance of rain: 20% (Deep East Texas). Low: 77. High: […]
Texas Officers Swap Handcuffs for Menus to Raise Funds for Special Olympics at Local Texas Roadhouse Events
Last Thursday, officers from various agencies across Texas traded in their handcuffs for menus to support a noble cause at the Law Enforcement Torch Run, participating at Texas Roadhouse locations. In an effort that seems to be becoming a heartwarming tradition, these officers doubled as servers to collect tips for Special Olympics Texas, an organization that fuels the athletic dreams of those with intellectual disabilities.
TAMU-C reveals full volleyball schedule
TAMU-C reveals full volleyball schedule Image The Texas A&M-Commerce Lions volleyball team prepares to break the huddle during a game against Tarleton last season. The Lions have released their complete volleyball schedule for the 2024 season, including 11 home games. Lion Athletics Photo by Michael Wade ...
WATCH: 14-Year-Old Texan Drops AAU Record 8:34 For 3K
GREENSBORO -- Listen up, Texas, you have a star on your hands. Denton-area Ruel Newberry obliterated the former AAU national record at 3,000 meters on Saturday at the AAU Junior Olympic Games, clocking a winning time of 8:34.83 inside Truist Stadium. The time was 57 seconds faster than the next-best...
The Texas Woman Who Was Executed For Killing Three of Five Husbands
Have you heard to story of Betty Lou Beets? She was no doubt plagues with a harder life than most. At the age of three she lost her hearing after contracting measles. When she was 12 her mother was institutionalized and after that she was forced to take care of her siblings and her sexually abusive father.
These Texas Schools Now Offer 4 Day Weeks
Texas, according to this KXAN article, has a little over 100 school districts currently, or soon to be adopting, a 4 day school week, and the number looks to continually be growing in the coming years as competition for teacher recruitment and retention becomes a much more competitive struggle for communities across the Lone Star State.
Tarrant County provides fresh produce to 500 families ahead of school year
NORTH TEXAS – Tarrant County provided 500 families with fresh produce today as they prepare for the start of the school year. Volunteers handed out food provided by farmers, grocery stores, and even meal kits from HelloFresh. The back-to-school Mega Mobile is designed to serve any families in Denton,...