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European-inspired coffee shop works to build community in San Marcos
Cafe Cortado, a trailer revamped into a coffee shop, offers a taste of European-style coffee with an emphasis on enjoying it in a European-style way; to relax and engage with the community. Krendi Harmon, owner of Cafe Cortado, established the cafe on May 31 at 221 North St. in downtown...
Kingsbury VFD’s Annual BBQ fundraiser set for this Saturday
(Kingsbury) — Things will definitely be heating up at this year’s 54th Annual Kingsbury VFD’s Benefit Bar-B-Que & Drawing. The fundraiser is set for Saturday night at the volunteer fire department. Barbecue plates will be served from 5 to 9 p.m. Cost is $15 a plate. This...
County proclaims Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week
Pretrial, probation and parole services play an essential role in the criminal justice system, contributing significantly to public safety, community well-being and the fair administration of justice. On Tuesday, July 16, the Hays County Commissioners Court declared July 21-27 as Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week, recognizing diligent professionals who uphold the principles of justice, ensuring individuals receive fair treatment, support and the necessary supervision to reintegrate into society successfully.
Man drives into the Comal River while trying to run from police, New Braunfels officials say
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — New Braunfels Police say they arrrested a man they say crashed into the Comal River while trying to run from officers. The incident happened around10 a.m. Thursday when police said they tried pulling over Jaime Humberto Cruz Rodriguez for speeding through Landa Park. Police said...
Austin's 'HOME' policy to add residential housing options expands this summer
Dozens of residential projects under Austin's new HOME allowances are proposed or in progress around the city. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact) Austinites will soon begin seeing more varied types of housing in their neighborhoods under both phases of HOME, or Housing Options for Middle-Income Empowerment, rolling out this year. HOME was...
Governor Abbott launching new technology aimed at making schools safer
‘It’s going to stop an intruder’: Calvert ISD changes exterior windows to ensure student, staff safety
CALVERT, Texas (KBTX) - While school districts across the country have vowed to make safety a top priority after more than 1,200 school shootings just within this decade, Calvert ISD is doing so by changing out its windows. This summer Calvert ISD took steps to make its schools safer by...
Former ESPN college football analyst says Oklahoma is a better program than Texas
In 2023, the Texas Longhorns finally lived up to the hype that has driven the program for much of the last decade. They won the Big 12 (their fourth conference title) and they made the College Football Playoff (their first appearance). Now, they’re one of the favorites to contend for the SEC title after coming in second in the SEC media poll last week. While Texas came in second behind perennial favorite Georgia, the Sooners were predicted to finish eighth. But are the Sooners that far off from the Texas Longhorns? David Pollack is two-time All-American, two-time SEC defensive player of the year...
Texas flips LHP Dylan Volantis from USC, adds big-time arm to 2024 baseball recruiting class
Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle and pitching coach Max Weiner pulled off a big-time flip on Wednesday, securing a verbal commitment from 2024 left-handed pitcher Dylan Volantis (Thousand Oaks, Calif./Westlake). A source told Horns247 Wednesday night that Volantis, who was previously committed to USC, is headed to the Forty Acres and will join the Longhorns for the 2025 campaign, Schlossnagle's first season as head coach and the program's first as an SEC member.
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