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Created to Be: TLU Joins the Fun at 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering
It happens every three years. Thousands of young adults from across the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America come together for a week of faith formation known as the ELCA Youth Gathering. The event includes worship, Bible study, service, and fellowship—and can be a life-changing experience for those who attend.
San Antonio to host three-day conference aimed at transportation, technology sectors
SAN ANTONIO – Mobility leaders and advocates from across Texas will descend on San Antonio for a conference geared toward transportation and technology innovations. The 2024 Texas Innovation Invitational runs from July 29 to 31 in San Antonio. Multiple San Antonio and Bexar County partners, as well as transit...
Georgetown City Council considers raising rates for utility customers with high water usage
The study shows that major issues will arise if the city maintains its current water utility rates. (Parks Kugle/Community Impact) In the continued effort to balance the rising cost of essential services with rapid growth and sharply rising demand, Georgetown city officials presented an update on the Georgetown Water and Sewer Rate Study during the July 27 City Council workshop.
Law enforcement seizes multiple suspected narcotics during fentanyl operation
ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — A total of 335 “suspected fentanyl pills” and other suspected narcotics were seized during an investigation in Williamson and Bell counties, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office said in a release. On July 22, the WCSO Organized Crime Unit conducted the investigation...
License plate readers helping Austin police catch criminals
AUSTIN, Texas - License plate readers are back, and the Austin Police Department is using the technology, located throughout the city, to catch criminals. Just this week, they said the city’s camera systems helped officers arrest men accused of violent crimes. "The ability for individuals, any of us, to...
Austin police seek person of interest in hit-and-run that injured elderly victim
The Austin Police Department is seeking the public's help to locate a person of interest in connection with a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured an elderly victim last September. Authorities identified Nilson Isaac Perez Gomez, a 20-year-old Hispanic male, as a person of interest who may have information about the...
Gold Burger Diner brings retro dining experience to downtown Georgetown
Gold Burger Diner opened to customers in Georgetown in mid July. (Chloe Young/Community Impact) Retro burger joint Gold Burger Diner opened at the Georgetown Square in mid-July. What’s on the menu. The diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, including burgers and southern classics like liver and onions and chicken...
Woman placed on probation, jailed 120 days in attempted cover-up of 2008 hit-and-run death
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Lenda Port said she felt a sense of satisfaction Friday when she witnessed deputies putting handcuffs on the woman who was a passenger in a truck that struck and killed her daughter in 2008 and then participated in a cover-up of the hit-and run death. Judge...
Local massage parlor closed due to suspected human trafficking
SAN ANTONIO - A massage parlor has been ordered to close after being suspected of human trafficking. The parlor, San Massage Spa, was issued a six-month emergency closure order by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation effective July 22, 2024. During an inspection last month, inspectors found employees wearing...
Expert issues warning after wildlife encounters increase amid urban expansion: 'Always leave them alone'
In addition to making life more difficult for native animals, urban sprawl can lead to air and water pollution and deforestation. San Antonio's rapid urban expansion is making encounters with wild fauna more frequent in the city, according to one wildlife expert. What's happening?. Animals like deer, bobcats, and raccoons...
ALERT: This Predator’s Population Is Growing In The State Of Texas
There are many animals in the state of Texas. Not all of them however are friendly towards humans. Here's what is known about one dangerous animal that has shown massive growth in Texas waters. One Animal In Texas Showing Big Growth. As revealed by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Professor Philip...
Texas Is The Number One Worst State For Weather Related Power Outages
The Texas power grid is something that all residents worry about. When the power goes out, many things are lost. Lights are unable to be turned on, and depending on the the time of day, individuals may not be able to see for an extended period of time. Many reasons can be the cause for the power to disappear.
BEWARE: The Most DANGEROUS Woman In Texas Still On The Run And ARMED
The most dangerous person in Texas is not someone you would think it would be. When you think of some being DANGEROUS you think maybe some big guy with a mean demeanor. But no, the most dangerous person in Texas is a vibrant, lucky woman named Margaret Smith. WHAT MAKES...
Millions of Texans Have Been Asked to Stop Driving Their Cars
Our personal health is a concern for us and many others in Texas. To help improve our health, we'll exercise, we'll eat the right foods, some may even wear a mask when outside (don't laugh at those who do, they have their reasons). One reason some may wear a mask outside has nothing to do protecting themselves from an invisible virus but has everything to do with the quality of the air they breathe. That's why millions of Texans have been asked to stop driving their cars unnecessarily.
Friday Night Forecast: Additional rain chances this weekend, heating up next week
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a few spotty showers. Chance of rain: 20%. Low: 71. Winds: SE 5 MPH. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy skies with a few storms around. Chance of rain: 40%. High: 83. Winds: S 5-10 MPH. SUNDAY: Partly cloudy skies with a few isolated showers and thunderstorms. Fairly warm. Chance of rain: 20%. Low: […]
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