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BE ALERT: Over 100,000 Texans Have Withdrawn Student From School Here’s , Why
The school year has started in Texas, but the seats are not as full of children as usual. According to Center Square, over 100,000 students have withdrawn from public schools in the great state since the 2022–2023 school year. TEXAS SCHOOLS ARE EMPTY. Texas Education Agency and School District...
Families and advocates for disabled Texans pushing for caregiver pay raise
"Families and advocates for disabled Texans pushing for caregiver pay raise" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Big Surprise – El Paso Will Not See The First 2024 Freeze In Texas
El Paso will enjoy/suffer summer longer than most of Texas and absolutely won't be the first Texas city to see a fall freeze. We should get one before Christmas though. Summer is far from over in the lone star state but many are already turning their thoughts to chilly evenings, pumpkin spiced everything and Friday Night Lights. Not to mention Saturday "bowls" and the pros on Sunday. And Monday. And Thursday.
Texas Officer ‘Bare Hands’ Alligator in Front of Home – See It
In Louisiana and parts of Texas, there is more than enough habitat for alligators to thrive. And while Louisiana law enforcement officials might have a few more "incidents" involving alligators and humans than Texas officers do, we'd be wrong to say a Texas cop can't handle himself with a 'gator.
Rediscovering The Magic: Open Drive-In Theaters In Texas Today
If you want to experience the joy of watching a movie while in your car in Texas, there are still some popular drive-in theaters you can visit today! We've talked about a few in the past, like how El Paso has one the last remaining adult drive-in theaters in the country or the Stars & Stripes theater that has been getting a lot of love recently on social media.
Out Of Control: Feral Hogs Cause Massive Damage To Texas Park
Feral hogs are a growing problem here in Texas. I could almost admire these descendants of abandoned domesticated pigs for their tenacity—their ability to survive and thrive—if they were not wreaking havoc everywhere they go. Recently, they destroyed a city park- leaving city officials no choice but to...
Texas Republican says GOP will cost itself the House majority in November
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas Republican who survived a primary assault from his own party’s right wing said Thursday that the GOP is on track to lose the House in November. “What’s frustrating me is I firmly believe that House Republicans are going to lose the majority — and we’re going to lose it because…
Heavy Showers & Thunderstorms Developing Across Parts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida
Some Severe Weather Possible in Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, and Iowa. Good morning everyone. Pleasant weather and widespread temperatures in the 70's continue until Saturday; when our next cold front will reinforce the cooler and drier air. Afternoon and evening showers and storms are expected throughout the Northeast on Saturday, then we go cool to mild on Sunday depending on your location. Warmer conditions in the 80's return midweek next week, but nothing outrageous.
Former Gov. Rick Perry joins House Speaker Dade Phelan’s team as senior adviser
"Former Gov. Rick Perry joins House Speaker Dade Phelan’s team as senior adviser" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
‘El Mayo’ drops opposition to being moved, tried in New York
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect four new federal filings made Thursday regarding the government’s petition to have Sinaloa cartel co-founder Ismael Zambada be tried on drug charges in the Eastern District of New York EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A flurry of new filings Thursday in El Paso federal court […]
Big country farmers/gardeners give a green thumbs-up as steady showers bring relief
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – While you’d be forgiven for seeing dark clouds as bad omen, here in West Texas those clouds (occasionally) mean rain. Texas A&M AgriLife Taylor County Extension Agent Steve Estes said those rains came as answered prayers to so many Big Country growers this season. Even if they didn’t come quite as […]
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