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North Texas Bollywood singer accused of "fraudulent" investment deals
NORTH TEXAS – Singing the Bollywood melodies had made Sidhartha "Sammy" Mukherjee a local celebrity in North Texas. However, behind the scenes, Mukherjee is accused of using his fame and charm to defraud people out of millions of dollars.More than a dozen people have told the CBS News Texas I-Team that they gave Mukherjee money for what they thought were real estate investments. They claim, in both interviews with the I-Team and in court records, that Mukherjee's pitches turned out to be fabricated. Many accuse the Plano singer of going as far as forging contracts, emails and documents to convince...
With $21.2 billion projected surplus, state preparing fiscal biennium budget
(The Center Square) – With the Texas legislature again expected to see another multi-billion-dollar surplus next year, state agencies were issued instructions to prepare their budgets requests. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is already suggesting trouble is on the horizon over the issue of school choice. Last October, Comptroller Glenn Hegar projected the state would have a surplus of $18.29 billion for its two-year budget cycle. “Despite sharply higher interest rates, household budgets stressed by inflation and adverse economic conditions among major trading partners … the...
Texas Tech, Texas A&M set for December matchup in Fort Worth
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech and Texas A&M are set to meet for a 2 p.m. tipoff on Dec. 8 in Fort Worth inside the Dickies Arena. The matchup is one featured game in the US LBM Coast to Coast Challenge. TCU and Vanderbilt will play at 11 a.m. then TCU’s women’s team meets up with South Carolina at 6 p.m.
Watch: Harris woos voters at campaign stop in Houston
Vice President Harris made a campaign appearance Wednesday evening in Houston, her second such visit in as many weeks to the largest city in Texas, one of the predominantly red state’s deep blue islands. The campaign appearance comes one day before Harris will attend the funeral of Houston’s long-serving...
Javelina sprinter Shaun Gill lone Belizean representative at 2024 Paris Olympics
KINGSVILLE (July 31, 2024) — The 2024 Paris Olympics won’t be the first time Texas A&M University-Kingsville sprinter Shaun Gill steps onto the world’s biggest stage, but this time, all eyes from his home country of Belize will be solely on him. Gill, an industrial engineering major,...
Nearly 30 high school football teams take part in media day
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Wednesday was the annual kick off for the high school football season with media day at Bryan High School. Twenty seven teams from all over the Brazos Valley were represented and teams ranged from 6A to six man. Navasota, Iola and St. Joseph are entering the...
Austin Residents Face Potential Gas Bill Increase, Cities Push Back Against Texas Gas Service's Proposed Hike
A proposed rate hike by the Texas Gas Service (TGS) may soon lead to increased utility bills for some residents in the Austin area. According to a Community Impact report, the increases, intended to take effect on July 8, were suspended by several cities—including West Lake Hills, Bee Cave, and Pflugerville—for 90 days. They are currently contesting the hike, voicing concerns about the potential financial strain on citizens.
Twin Oaks Landfill Update Presented To The College Station City Council
The general manager of Twin Oaks landfill, which is co-owned by the cities of College Station and Bryan, presented an update during the last College Station city council meeting. Bryan Griesbach said the budget approved by the landfill board of the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency (BVSWMA) includes for...
'Jack wagons,' regent strife, ethics: How Texas A&M leadership reacted to Jim Schlossnagle leaving for Texas
Hours before a winner-take-all Game 3 of the College World Series between Texas A&M and. , Aggies athletic director Trev Alberts sent an email to Alan Cannon, Texas A&M's executive associate AD of external operations, with what would prove to be an ominous subject line:. "In case necessary- please edit...
CHAPPELL HILL TO HOST 3RD ANNUAL WINE & CHEESE STROLL AUG. 10
The Chappell Hill Chamber of Commerce is getting ready for the 3rd Annual Wine and Cheese Stroll in downtown Chappell Hill. The stroll will take place on Saturday, August 10th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering visitors the opportunity to sample various wine and cheese samplings from the different shops and restaurants along Main Street.
Child struck during morning shootout
A shootout early Friday morning on the west side of Navasota sent a child to the hospital. Navasota Police responded to a shootout Friday, July 26, around 5 a.m. near FM 379 and the 700 block of Doris Street. Eight–year–old, Kyliee Hightower, was struck by a stray bullet as she sat ...
United Methodist Church Supporting Black Business Month
One Central Austin church is committed to helping small business owners succeed — one interest-free microloan at a time! Since 2016, their program has lent a sum total of nearly $40,000 to 40 Central Texas small businesses. Popular influencer Nicole Cooper with BlackLifeATX is the latest entrepreneur to receive...
The end of an era, Randy’s Exxon closes its doors
(Seguin) — The days of having someone else pump your gas, clean your windshield, and check your oil are officially over, at least here in Seguin. Today, Randy’s Exxon, Seguin’s only full-service gas station and inspection center on East Court Street, is saying goodbye to the nostalgic practice.