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Auditor finds PARD employee improperly used rec center for birthday party
A new report from the Office of the City Auditor found that a Parks and Recreation Department employee violated city policy by organizing a birthday party at a recreation center he oversaw without reserving or paying the proper fees to use the facility. The report also found that Mark Vasquez, a PARD recreation program supervisor in charge of the Montopolis Recreation Center, entered a back-dated reservation into the system used to manage the facility and made a partial rental payment after he learned the auditing staff were investigating the the incident.
Colton’s Corner: It’s gutcheck time for Bobcats after Sam Houston loss
, The long drive back from Houston gave me time to think about what I just witnessed at NRG Stadium where Texas State lost to Sam Houston 40-39. The Bobcats led 22-0 at the end of the first quarter then led 39-21 only to see the lead evaporate in front of their eyes as Sam Houston made a six minute drive to kick the game winning field goal with just seconds left in the game. To pour salt in the wound, the Bearkats found a ‘Take Back Texas’ hat after the game and began celebrating over the long-time rivals. Make no mistake about...
Texas AG Commissioner Miller Invites all Texans to go to the Texan Pavilion at the State Fair
AUSTIN – Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller invites Texans to the State Fair to experience the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) GO TEXAN Pavilion, presented by Southwest Dairy Farmers. The Pavilion showcases the finest Texas-made products from GO TEXAN partners, offering a true taste of the Lone Star State. Conveniently located near the iconic Cotton Bowl Stadium in the heart of Fair Park, the Pavilion will be bustling with food samples, Texas wine tastings, family-friendly activities, and the daily Texas Whiskey Hour where fairgoers can meet local distillers. Commissioner Miller is excited to announce that this year’s Preview Night set a new record, with the Pavilion leading 2023 sales.
Newterra Expands Wastewater Treatment Footprint in Texas
CORAOPOLIS, Pa., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Newterra is excited to announce the expansion of its wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) footprint into Texas, marking a significant step in promoting sustainable water management practices. This project highlights Newterra's commitment to environmentally sustainable solutions through the installation of a state-of-the-art Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) system.
How is ballot order determined in Texas?
AUSTIN, Texas — A recent post on Reddit asked about why the sample ballot in Williamson County lists Republicans at the top of each race, even though Democrats are the incumbents in some of them. The broader question: What determines ballot order in Texas? For example, in both Williamson...
No.1 recruit Aaliyah Chavez makes an appearance at Texas vs. Mississippi State game
On Saturday afternoon, the Texas Longhorns started SEC play with an impressive win over Mississippi State. As the Longhorns improved to 5-0, Aaliyah Chavez, the top recruit for women’s basketball in the 2025 class, was in attendance. Last week, Texas reportedly became the front-runner to land the talented guard.
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