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In Texas, It's Hardest to Save Money in Dallas According to New Report
It’s already hard to save money these days. Then consider you live in Dallas. Yeah, good luck setting money aside with current rent prices and mortgage rates. In fact, a report of 125 of the biggest U.S. cities found that Dallas ranks as the hardest place to save money in Texas.
Biden commemorates Civil Rights Act' 60th anniversary with call to 'restore faith in Supreme Court'
President Joe Biden called for expanding civil rights in America by "preventing abuse of presidential power and restoring faith in the U.S. Supreme Court," during a speech to mark the Civil Rights Act' 60th anniversary.
South Korean company plans to invest $175 million in new plant in Taylor to supply Samsung
A South Korean company that makes materials for semiconductors is investing $175 million in a new plant in Taylor, officials said. Soulbrain TX LLC plans to start building the 60,000-square-foot plant to produce phosphoric acid on Jan. 1, 2025, said Ben White, president of the Taylor Economic Development Corp. ...
Name B. Springs' diving board after O. Pousson?
Activist, adventurer, Austin legend: Diving petition honors Otis Pousson. Otis Pousson was the quintessential free spirit, a dragonfly above Barton Springs' surface, winning medals for his flips & skips. Now, over 1,100 want the diving board named for him. “Otis was an Austin legend and a good man... He was...
Moontower Apartments to Begin Construction in Austin’s Booming Menchaca Area
The Menchaca area, already known for its vibrant bar scene, is set to see significant residential growth with the upcoming construction of the Moontower Apartments. Located at 10212 Menchaca Road, this multifamily project is expected to transform the local landscape further by adding a new apartment complex with substantial amenities.
'I eat everything and I'll drink anything' | San Antonio woman celebrates 100th birthday
SAN ANTONIO — It was quite the grand entrance at a birthday celebration Saturday evening. The birthday girl rode in on a tricycle dressed like a queen as she turned 100 years old. Genevieve Najera from San Antonio said she feels like she's turning 39 again. Four generations of...
Audit finds gender disparities in city hiring
A report released earlier this month by the Office of the City Auditor found that women are still underrepresented in the city workforce as city agencies work to improve their gender gap in hiring. A 2021 audit said that Austin “needs to be more deliberate in its pursuit of a...
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama Puts On A Show On World Stage in France Blowout Win
The San Antonio Spurs' reigning NBA Rookie of the Year was a dominating force against Brazil in preliminary round of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris as France took an opening-game victory.
Hawley pitcher Westyn Balch named first team on Blue Bell/TSWA 2A All-State Baseball Team
Hawley pitcher Westyn Balch was a first-team selection on the 2024 Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 2A All-State baseball team. The Beartcats' ace led the program to the UIL Class 2A state championship game before falling to Collinsville. Hawley finished 24-11 last season, including a 12-1 mark in the postseason. ...
Nazareth, Kress baseball players named all-state by Texas Sports Writers Association
Kress and Nazareth each had players honored on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 1A all-state baseball team. Kangaroos senior shortstop Dillon Morphis earned second-team honors on the team. For Nazareth, senior third baseman Will Young was honored on the second team. ...
Greater New Orleans Little League Wins 12U State Baseball Championship
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Greater New Orleans (GNO) Little League will represent Louisiana next week in the Little League Baseball Southwest Region Tournament after winning the state title in Broussard, Louisiana, on Wednesday night. GNO Little League’s 12U Majors team will play Oklahoma on Thursday, Aug. 1, at...
Podcast Points: VP and Chief Marketing Officer on What’s Ahead for Baylor
As the start of an academic year beckons, Baylor University will be full of new: new additions to the Baylor campus, a new strategic plan, new national rankings, new fellow Big 12 Conference members and more. For Jason Cook, who has served Baylor for nearly eight years as vice president...
North Central Texas Heat Advisory: Dangerous 107° Temperatures
Fort Worth, TX – A heat advisory is in effect for portions of North and Central Texas, including Fort Worth, with heat index values expected to reach up to 107 degrees. The advisory, issued by the National Weather Service, will remain in effect through this evening, urging residents to take necessary precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.
Laura Harris in Paris: North Texans we are watching at the Paris Olympics on 7/30
After three days of competition, the United States has 20 medals. Three gold, eight silver and nine bronze. Tuesday, July 30, we are watching several North Texans who will be competing. Women’s 3x3 Basketball action starts Tuesday for the U.S. women as they hit the court against Germany. Hailey Van...
Texas Lottery Confirms 2 New Texas Powerball Millionaires Monday
What's the old adage? Bad news comes in "threes"? If you ask Texas Lottery players who play Powerball in Corpus Christi, Hempstead, San Antonio, or Gainesville, they'll say good news must come in "twos". That's because for Monday night's Powerball drawing the Texas Lottery has revealed not one but two brand-new Texas millionaires.
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...
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