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Mysterious Prehistoric Predator Resurfaces Near Texas Beach, Raging Debate Ensues
Beachgoers in Texas were certainly less than thrilled to see this unexpected sighting of a feared prehistoric apex predator bobbing up and down among the waves. An alligator (or crocodile?) was spotted in the water, just yards from the shore of Galveston beach. And of course, in true 2024 fashion, everyone's first response is to take to social media.
Texas Parents Sue School District Over Grade Changes
Two mothers have filed a lawsuit against a superintendent for allegedly altering their children’s grades. RELATED STORIES: Oklahoma Superintendent Mandates Schools To Teach The Bible For Grades 5-12 Monica Johnson and Brandolyn Jones have filed a lawsuit against Marlin Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Darryl Henson, accusing him of unfairly altering their children’s academic records. ... Read more The post Texas Parents Sue School District Over Grade Changes appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
Texas lawmakers demand CenterPoint customers not pay $800M generator bill after fiery hearing
After grilling CenterPoint's CEO, Texas lawmakers worried that not enough would be done to keep the lights on during this hurricane season. Still, they're using Monday's testimony to craft legislation to address the issue long-term.An 11-hour Texas Senate hearing was only the beginning for some lawmakers to tackle southeast Texas' power problem."I'm talking about one company who blew it," State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, said on Monday, calling out CenterPoint.Senators focused frustration on its CEO and its hurricane preparedness plan.ABC13 asked lawmakers why it took a storm to take place before calling a hearing.SEE ALSO: Texas lawmakers grill CenterPoint in...
Texas nabs nine slots in top ten cities for growth
Texas Towns Dominate List of Fastest-Growing US Cities. Per new data from the US Census Bureau, 9 of the top 10 fastest-growing US cities are in Texas. The data reflects population changes in towns and cities with a population of 20,000 or more between July 2020 and July 2023. URL:...
Buc-ee’s, A Texas Original, Questioned In Regards To Awkward Billboard
Buc-ee's is well known around the state of Texas and the nation as a whole. Everyone at one point in their lives has seen a advertisement for the very famous gas station. They all have a certain personality to them as well. These billboards even generate attention online for the various phrases on them.
Watch Bus Transporting Prisoners in Texas Catches Fire
Texas Drama: Prisoner Transport Bus Catches Fire on I-45 The video at the bottom of this article looks like it comes from a prison escape movie. Imagine driving down I-45 in Texas and running across a prisoner transfer bus on fire. Evacuate. The bus, loaded with inmates, was heading to...
Burton city council discusses value of EDC
Debate over the value of an economic development commission for the city of Burton continued during the discussion session of a July regular meeting, with council members and Mayor Karen Buck reviewing the Texas State Comptroller’s handbook for the creation of an EDC. Buck said the city is currently...
Brazos County 4-H members prep to host 53rd annual Cake Show & Auction
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - For its 53rd year in operation, the Brazos County 4-H Cake Show and Auction is scheduled to commence with a sweet treat next Monday. Funds raised during the event will support the 4-H team through leadership labs, summer camps, awards programs, and alike. 4-H participants typically...
Texas A&M men's basketball team renews matchup with Texas Tech
For the first time since being conference foes, Texas A&M will square off against Texas Tech, as the second game of the 2024 US LBM Coast-to-Coast Challenge double-header on Sunday, Dec. 8 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. The Aggies and Red Raiders are set for a 2 p.m. tipoff...
Misty Fuqua receives Superior Service Award from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Faculty and staff of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, gathered from across the state, received the agency’s Superior Service Awards during a ceremony Wednesday in Bryan-College Station. The Superior Service Awards are the highest recognition given to AgriLife Extension employees in honor of their exemplary service and programming.