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116 Texas Stores Now At Risk For Massive Closure
Another massive nationwide retailer that has a huge footprint in Texas could be the next to start shuttering stores as they have already declared that a Chapter 11 bankruptcy could be announced very soon. Many of the stores that have been recently closing and going belly up across the Lone...
Southeast Texas counties issue evacuation orders ahead of Beryl's anticipated landfall
Several counties in southeast Texas have issued evacuation orders on Sunday, ahead of Beryl's expected arrival on Monday.La Marque Emergency Management Officials issued a voluntary evacuation order for Omega Bay and all areas outside the levee system. According to the National Weather System, tides in the area are expected to rise late Sunday night, with peak tides early Monday morning around sunrise.High tides could prevent La Marque residents from leaving their homes for several hours and affect access to emergency services.Brazoria County has issued a mandatory evacuation for the town of Quintana and a voluntary evacuation for low-lying areas south...
Conservation Group Wildlife in Focus Expands Unique Photography Contest to Reach More Landowners, Photographers Statewide
Total available prize packages for all photo/video categories now up to $45,000. San Antonio, Texas, June 18, 2025 – Wildlife in Focus, a non-profit organization which targets wildlife and ecosystem conservation in Texas, recently expanded its popular biennial photography competition in order to reach more landowners and photographers across the state. The expansion includes plans to encourage the owners of any and all privately owned land across the state to participate in the contest. In addition, the organization has added a new category that allows individual photographers to compete for separate prize purses without being part of a landowner/photographer team. The competition, which has existed for 20 years, has three entry levels: landowner/photographer team, videographer, and individual photographer. The two photography contests both span 50 categories and the videography contest has 8 opportunities for entries. Total prize purse for all three contests, all categories, is $45,000. The goal of the competitions is to promote conservationism and to create a visual story of the beauty of native Texas land and wildlife, from insects to sunsets, from borders to bayous. The prize-winning photos for each competition are then used to produce a coffee-table book as well as promoting the educational outreach program of the organization, Kritters 4 Kids, which targets school-age children grades K-8. “We are very excited to share that our upcoming contests are now available for landowners anywhere in the entire state of Texas,” said Miles Phillips, Wildlife in Focus photo contest director. “Photographers and videographers from anywhere and with all levels of skill and time now have additional entry options.” Registration for the competition is now open at the wildlifeinfocus.org website. Deadline for entry is Dec. 1, 2024. The active window for photography is from Feb. 21, 2025 to May 31, 2025. Photographers and landowners can set up their own teams, or WiF will assist in pairing teams. The registration fee is $500 for each participant on the landowner/photographer teams. The individual photographer entry fee is based on the number of categories and photos entered and includes entry into the videography competition. The fee for entering the videography contest alone is $100 each for landowner and videographer. Full rules for the contest, including equipment requirements, technology specifications, categories and prize purses, are available at wildlifeinfocus.org. Any questions or concerns regarding the competition can be emailed to [email protected] or left in a voicemail at 361-342-9585.
'Things I've learned ... people love the purge' | Texas-based NWS Meteorologist's video of his front door goes viral online ahead of Beryl
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Editor's note: The Associated Press contributed to this article. Texans on the coast are preparing for Beryl, which is expected to strengthen to a hurricane by the time it makes landfall, including a National Weather Service meteorologist whose front door is going viral online. Tyler...
Most Dangerous Cities in Texas: Crime Rates Soar in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio – Stay Safe with Proactive Measures
Texas‘ safety will come under fire in 2024 since a number of its cities have the highest rates of crime. According to Southwest Journal,majorr problems are being faced by cities like Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio which are well-known for having high crime rates. It is recommended that both locals and guests exercise caution in light of these worries. In an effort to strengthen safety precautions authorities are stepping up their efforts and concentrating on community policing and technological innovations like surveillance cameras. For Texans, having a secure house is essential which is why many of them have invested in powerful systems for extra security. In order to protect communities throughout the Lone Star State, awareness and preventative actions are still crucial while the most dangerous cities work through these challenges.
'Texans helping Texans' | Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council deployed to assist with Beryl
SAN ANTONIO — The Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC) is the state's disaster medical response team. With less than 72 hours until Beryl hits the Texas coast, they're preparing to provide whatever medical assistance is needed. "During a hurricane, all roads lead to San Antonio, and this has...
Crockett doubles down on Biden support post-debate: Trump ‘only cares about himself’
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) doubled down on her support of President Biden as calls for him to drop out rise, and warned of a second term with former President Trump because he “only cares about himself.” Crockett joined MSNBC’s Katie Phang on Saturday to discuss the fallout from Biden’s poor debate performance and the growing…
Nurse practitioners wanting to practice independently spark Texas debate about patient outcomes
Kimberly Posey waits by the exam rooms at Preferred Primary Care in Bedford, on the lookout for her next patient to arrive. She sports a white coat with a stethoscope hung around her neck. The patient walks through the door and Posey greets them with a smile. Posey guides the...
Under increasing pressure to migrate, more women are dying at the U.S.-Mexico border
Originally published by The 19th In Southern Arizona, on an over-100-degree day in June, humanitarian aid workers found a group of migrants standing in a thin slice of shade formed by the large steel slats of the border wall. Among them were a pregnant woman, an elderly woman, two women showing signs of heat exhaustion […] The post Under increasing pressure to migrate, more women are dying at the U.S.-Mexico border appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
President of Abilene Republican Women addresses division within the Republican Party
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — In this week’s episode of Big Country Politics, Diana Hartman, president of the Abilene Republican Women, discussed grassroots efforts in Texas politics and addressed the division within the Republican party. Abilene Republican Women was established about two years ago as a part of the largest group of politically active women in […]
Transforming Downtown: Counting down to La Nube STEAM Center’s Aug. 10 opening
For Elaine Molinar, Downtown El Paso has always held promise. As a child growing up on the city’s Westside, Molinar pursued passions such as climbing trees, exploring the desert and studying ballet. She also longed for the weekends when her family would make the trek Downtown to visit her father, Martin Molinar, while he served customers at the now-defunct McKee Pharmacy.
10 horses qualify for Rainbow Derby final at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino
Visa and jockey Bryan Candanosa led a field of five quarter horses to qualify for the $800,000 Rainbow Derby in the 14th and final trial race Saturday at Ruidoso Downs Race Track. Visa won by one-and-one-quarter length over Politiko, Johnny Ringo 123, Scream Machine and JS On Fire in the fastest time of the day, 21.584 seconds for 400-yards. ...
14-Year-Old Black Entrepreneur Who Designs Custom Jewelry Honored with a Prestigious Community Leadership Award
Nationwide — Jasmine Bledsoe, a 14-year-old African American entrepreneur who is also a scholar athlete from Fort Worth, Texas, has been honored with a prestigious leadership award in recognition of her exceptional service to others. Her dedication to her community, innovative spirit, and commitment to making a positive impact have made her a standout leader and role model. She is continuing the legacy of service that runs in the family. Her grandparents, her parents, and even her parents have made it a priority in their lives to give back to their community.
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