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Mexia Junior High partcipates in wreath ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Mexia Junior High School was represented Wednesday morning at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington D.C. during the morning wreath laying ceremony. Laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a way for individuals and organizations to honor the sacrifices...
Texas Court Overturns $26 Million Verdict for Paralyzed Woman In Honda Odyssey Crash
Sarah Milburn sustained severe vertebrae injuries in a 2015 Honda Odyssey crash with a pickup. The minivan’s third-row middle seat had a two-piece seatbelt, which was worn incorrectly. The victim was initially awarded $37.6 million in damages for her injuries. A woman left quadriplegic after riding in a 2011...
Biden to visit LBJ Library in Texas on Monday for 60th anniversary of 1964 Civil Rights Act
President Joe Biden will travel to Texas next week to visit the LBJ residential Library to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the White House said Tuesday.
Henderson County fentanyl bust leads to 2 arrests
HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - Deputies with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man and woman following a drug bust that yielded a large quantity of fentanyl on Tuesday, according to a Facebook post. Vanoid Leroy Dawson Jr., 32, of Malakoff, is charged with three counts of...
Three men hospitalized after fight leads to shooting at West Side apartment complex
SAN ANTONIO -Three men are hospitalized after being shot during a fight outside a West Side apartment building. The shooting happened just after midnight Thursday at an apartment complex off South Zarzamora Street near Brady Boulevard. Police said the two men were found shot outside the apartment building. Witnesses told...
Texas flips LHP Dylan Volantis from USC, adds big-time arm to 2024 baseball recruiting class
Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle and pitching coach Max Weiner pulled off a big-time flip on Wednesday, securing a verbal commitment from 2024 left-handed pitcher Dylan Volantis (Thousand Oaks, Calif./Westlake). A source told Horns247 Wednesday night that Volantis, who was previously committed to USC, is headed to the Forty Acres and will join the Longhorns for the 2025 campaign, Schlossnagle's first season as head coach and the program's first as an SEC member.
Palladius Capital Sells 672-Bed Community Near Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas — Palladius Capital Management has sold The Oasis, a 672-bed student housing community located near the Texas State University campus in San Marcos, for an undisclosed price. The company acquired the property in 2022 and completed capital improvements, which included updates to all 240 units and upgrades to the community’s common areas and exteriors. The property was 93 percent occupied at the time of sale and is fully pre-leased for the upcoming academic year. The Oasis offers a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units. Shared amenities include three swimming pools with cabana seating, grilling areas, a 24-hour fitness center, clubhouse, gaming area, 24-hour study rooms and a coffee bar. Chris Epp of Walker & Dunlop represented Palladius in the disposition of The Oasis to an undisclosed buyer.
A look into Austin's proposed budget, as APD and AFD spend millions in OT because of vacancies
AUSTIN, Texas — On Wednesday, the Austin City Council took a closer look at the proposed $5.9 billion budget for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year. During a work session, they brought up questions they wanted to address about the General Fund. Police and Fire overtime. First responders’ overtime budgets were...
A wave of water is pouring into a parched Lake Travis
LAKE TRAVIS, Texas — Heavy rain in the Hill Country is sending a wave of water into parched Lake Travis. It’s a welcome sight for both business and boat owners. “We’re definitely excited to see it go up anything. Anything we can get we’ll take,” said Ashton Thatcher, co-owner of Liquid Thrillz Boat Rentals.
Kendra Scott, Junk Gypsy team up for unveiling and grand opening event
, , , At the new Wimberley location of Junk Gypsy, Kendra Scott, CEO of her Austin-based billion dollar jewelry brand, inaugurated a yellow-rosethemed boot last Friday in front of a large crowd of fans and well-wishers. After comments by Carl Rabenault and Nancy Elliot of WimberleyArts.org, the boot was unveiled. The entrepreneurial superstar and philanthropist told listeners that she had a special affection for yellow roses, which, she added, were used in the suffrage movement to signal support for the Nineteenth Amendment. She applauded artist, Leah Lu- cus who is the senior vice president of design at Kendra Scott, for...
Natural Grocers moving into vacant CVS pharmacy building on Valley Mills in Waco
WACO, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Natural Grocers is looking to move into the old CVS building in Waco at 601 N Valley Mills Drive. Katie Macarelli, Director of Public Relations for Natural Grocers, said the grocer has applied for a building permit for tenant improvements and expects the store to open sometime in the next six months.
Japanese rock band FLOW coming to San Antonio in August
SAN ANTONIO – The Japanese rock band FLOW is coming to San Antonio during their “FLOW WORLD TOUR- ANIME SHIBARI 2024-2025.”. The band will be playing songs from their many contributions to anime, according to The Espee. Some of their works include “Naruto’s” “GO!!!”, “Code Geass: Lelouch of...
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