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Bust n Burn drawing and BBQ plates this Saturday at Devine VFW
A benefit BBQ sale and prize drawings is being hosted by Bust N Burn to help with local scholarships. The BBQ and drawing will be on Saturday, July 27 at the Devine VFW building next to the Post Office. BBQ plates of brisket, sausage and sides will be sold for...
Victim of fatal rollover on Loop 1604 identified
SAN ANTONIO - A The victim in a fatal accident that shut down a portion of Loop 1604 last Thursday has been identified. 48-year-old Victor Gutierrez Garcia tragically succumbed to his injuries after a flatbed truck hydroplaned, flipping over onto a car. The accident happened around 12:30 p.m. on July...
Local high school baseball star Kayson Cunningham commits to Longhorns to join new head coach Jim Schlossnagle
SAN ANTONIO — When Jim Schlossnagle bolted Texas A&M for in-state rival Texas last month, he probably didn’t get many congratulatory calls from folks in College Station. But it was a call from San Antonio a few days later, that gave Schlossnagle and the Longhorns one of the top prospects in all of baseball.
Woman fatally struck by pickup truck identified
SAN ANTONIO - The woman who was tragically killed by a pickup truck on Monday has been identified. The victim was identified as 66-year-old Merilyn Faye Cameron, who tragically succumbed to the injuries she sustained from the accident. Around 6 a.m. on Monday, an SUV traveling east on Rigsby attempted...
Seek Justice After a Truck Accident
Truck accidents can be very serious and life threatening. Our good friend Attorney Raul Rodriguez is here to help us navigate what to do should we or a loved one be involved in a truck accident. Raul B. Gonzalez Law, P.C. 918 S. Alamo St. San Antonio. (210) 899-0300. IG...
Noah Piper Accepts All-American Bowl Invitation
Kicker Noah Piper (Addison, TX/ Greenhill School) has officially accepted his invitation to the 2025 All-American Bowl. Having been selected to play in the twenty fifth edition of the All-American Bowl, Piper will play in the annual East vs. West matchup on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Bowl will be nationally televised, live on NBC at 1:00 PM ET, and will feature the nation’s top 100 high school football players.
Abbott announces Sentinel school safety system
Jul. 25—AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday announced the launch of Sentinel, an innovative and comprehensive system designed to enhance the safety and security of students, faculty, and staff in school buildings across Texas. Sentinel is provided by the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) Office of School Safety and Security and is available to all schools in the state at no charge to the ...
Devastating Fire Destroys Historic Texas Sanctuary
A four-alarm fire on Friday has destroyed the historic chapel at First Baptist Church in Dallas. The chapel served as the main sanctuary for the church until 2013 when a new sanctuary was built. The historic secondary chapel held services for nearly a century. Firefighters were called to the scene...
Deadline for newborn enrollment to Texas prepaid tuition plan approaching
Texas families have until July 31 to enroll their newborns or children younger than 1 year of age at the time of enrollment for the 2023-2024 prices in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund, the state's prepaid college tuition plan.
Texas Rainfall Brings Out ‘Toxic’ Worms that Regenerate When Chopped in Half
The recent excessive rainfall in the Houston area has brought an unexpected and toxic guest out of hiding: the hammerhead flatworm. These invasive worms, known for their distinctive hammer-shaped heads, emerge from their subterranean homes due to the massive amounts of precipitation. Danger Lurking in Your Yard. These flatworms can...
In the Texas Panhandle, nurses make home visits to new moms in need
AMARILLO — Brianna Tilson shuffled through the duffel bag in her trunk, taking a mental inventory of what she needed for her next appointment. She paused, then the nurse tossed in a big pack of diapers before slinging the heavy bag over her shoulder and going up the stairs to Sedraya Kemp’s apartment.
ATTENTION: East Texas Veterans Resource Fair Coming Soon
Texas offers a wide array of benefits to military veterans, recognizing their service and sacrifice. Benefits like the Hazelwood Act, which provides up to 150 hours of tuition exemption at state public colleges and universities to property tax exemptions, which can significantly reduce the financial burden of homeownership, Texas stands out as a state dedicated to supporting its veteran community.
What To Know For Texas Tax-Free Weekend 2024
School is just around the corner and so is the Lone Star State's tax-free weekend, so you better put both on your calendar. During the Sales Tax Holiday, Texas shoppers can enjoy exemptions on most clothing, footwear, and school supplies. Specifically, items like backpacks and school supplies sold for less than $100 are eligible for tax exemption. Whether shopping in-store, online, or by phone, you can take advantage of these savings as long as the purchase is completed during the holiday period.
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