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Unique Washeteria opens in Bryan
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - If you want to get some laundry done while enjoying a refreshing daiquiri check out this new business in Bryan. Sip N Wash gives its customers the ability to use their state-of-the-art washer and dryers while enjoying many flavors. The laundromat is Aggie-owned and operated by...
Candidates begin filing for Copperas Cove Nov. 5 elections
The filing period opened on Saturday ahead of the Nov. 5, 2024 general election in Copperas Cove. Local elected office positions on the ballot include two places on the Copperas Cove Independent School District board of trustees, as well as Places 1 and 2 on the Copperas Cove city council, and mayor.
Daybreak Rotary clay shoot Aug. 17
The 21st annual Marble Falls Daybreak Rotary sporting clay shoot is Saturday, Aug. 17, at Copperhead Creek Shooting Club near Marble Falls. Rotarians Gil Jones and Debbie Weems stopped by the KBEY studio to talk about the fundraiser.
Marble Falls Triathlon testing lake waters for swim portion
The 22nd annual Marble Falls Triathlon set for Sunday, July 28, might become a two-event race, rather than three. Organizer Soler’s Sports is waiting for lake-water test results due from the city on Saturday to decide if it is safe for swimmers. Strong currents after recent storms have already affected the direction of the swim.
Humane Society of Central Texas will terminate contract with Waco, part ways with animal shelter
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The Humane Society of Central Texas (HSCTX) on Thursday announced it has made the “difficult decision” to terminate its contract with the City of Waco and leave the Waco Animal Shelter Campus. HSCTX said it was not an easy decision, and it came after...
Another San Antonio restaurant is closing, this one at the Pearl
SAN ANTONIO — It remains a volatile period for San Antonio's restaurant industry. In what it called an "incredibly tough" decision, the Japanese-Peruvian eatery Botika announced Friday that August 4 would be its last day serving customers. The announcement follows in the footsteps of local eateries like The Rustic, Augie's Barbecue, Hot Joy and, most recently, Acadiana Cafe—all of which have shut down or said they would be shutting down locations this year.
Call KENS: 'It smells like someone threw up' | SA residents complain about local business causing bad odor
SAN ANTONIO — A large pile of old chips and hot cheetos had a central San Antonio neighborhood smelling like a dumpster. It got so bad, neighbors started calling both San Antonio's Code Enforcement and KENS 5 in an effort to get it cleaned up. The pile of food...
Celebrate National Chicken Wing Day with free, discounted deals
SAN ANTONIO – It’s never a wrong time to eat wings, especially on National Chicken Wing Day. Several restaurants will offer discounts and free wings for National Chicken Wing Day on July 29. You can grab a bite or two at participating restaurants celebrating the day. Applebee’s: You...
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...
$30M Bastrop H-E-B Plus expansion continues with temporary grocery entrance, curbside area and more
Officials said the $30 million renovations will give the store an additional 18,000 square feet of space. (Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact) Shoppers at Bastrop's H-E-B Plus will notice a few changes including a new entrance, a temporary curbside area and more. What's happening. Located in a portion of the Texas Backyard...
Lake Travis rises 6-plus feet in 4 days
Lake Travis is up 6.77 feet as of 9 a.m. Friday, July 26, due to the abnormal summer flooding of the Llano River, which began Monday. The lake, which is also reservoir, is now at its highest level since October 2022, but it’s still not full. The Llano River...
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...
16-year-old charged in Northeast Side murder, two others arrested
SAN ANTONIO - A local 16-year-old was charged with murder and and two other teenagers were also arrested in connection to the shooting death of a teen last month on the Northeast Side. The 16-year-old, who's identity is not being revealed do to him being a minor, appeared in juvenile...
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...
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...
Austin Chef Ling Qi Wu Opens Her Fifth Chinese Restaurant in Rosedale
Nadia Chaudhury is the editor of Eater Austin covering food and pop culture, as well as a photographer, writer, and frequent panel moderator and podcast guest. Prolific Austin chef Ling Qi Wu is opening her fifth restaurant in the city this month. Ling Wu Asian Restaurant at the Grove will open at 2625 Perseverance Drive in the Rosedale neighborhood starting on Friday, July 26.
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