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Texas to play Florida in Little League World Series: Recap, highlights from first-game win
Team Texas might have had the most impressive 2024 Little League World Series win of any U.S. squad on Thursday, thanks to a hoard of home runs and a string of strikeouts. "Watch out for Texas," an ESPN announcer proclaimed after Texas' dominant 9-0 win vs. Team Pennsylvania. According to the ESPN...
New Mexico, Mississippi, And Louisiana Top List of US States With Highest Poverty Rates
New Mexico came out on top of a list highlighting the states with the highest poverty rates throughout the U.S. New Mexico was ranked first on a list highlighting the states with the highest poverty rates in the U.S. The southwestern state boasted the highest score of 18.2% on a...
‘I will do what I have done’: Former Turkey Leg Hut owner Lynn Price set to open Oyster Hut brick-and-mortar
LOUISE, Texas – A businessman known in the Houston community for creating a popular, fan-favorite restaurant has officially stepped into his next project. Lynn Price, one of the founders of the Turkey Leg Hut, announced the opening of his newest restaurant location which will be about 75 miles southwest of Houston.
Oxxo, popular Mexican convenience store chain, is coming to Texas
TEXAS, USA — The popular Mexican convenience store chain Oxxo is making its debut in the U.S., with an emphasis on Texas. Fomento Económico Mexicano (FEMSA), Oxxo’s parent company, announced earlier this month that it acquired 249 DK convenience stores, mainly in Texas, in a $385 million deal. The specific store locations aren't clear.
Doctors, mothers give tips amid rising Whooping Cough cases
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a contagious respiratory disease, that has nearly doubled in cases since last year in Texas and the chance of spreading heightened with back-to-school season in full swing. No one understands the struggle of back-to-school sickness better than parents of young children who are in […]
Man Quickly Regrets Bringing a Blade to a Gunfight in Texas Road Rage Incident
This guy has never heard the old saying ”Never bring a knife to a gunfight.”. But it seems he learned quickly. In fact, he’s lucky he didn’t end up with a bullet in him after pulling a big blade during a road rage accident here in the Lone Star State.
Pro-Trump right-wing group floods Texas election officials with challenges to voter registrations
This article originally appeared on The Texas Tribune. This coverage is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletters here. County election departments across Texas are trying to reassure voters amid a flood of formal...
"I'll beat your ass" – Jeff Teague recalls Mike Woodson's fiery response to Jason Kidd purposely running into him
Jeff Teague recalls how Jason Kidd’s crafty move against the Atlanta Hawks in the 2009-2010 season sparked a furious reaction from head coach Mike Woodson.
The Texas State Fair Is Now A Gun Free Zone
If you're going to the Texas State Fair, you better leave your guns at home. For the first time in the history of the Texas State Fair, attendees can not enter the fairgrounds packing. Both concealed and open carry are a no - no at the fair taking place in Dallas Sept. 27 - Oct. 20.
Rising Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: The Deadly Aftermath of Hurricane Beryl in Texas
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning has reached alarming levels in Texas, particularly in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, marking a significant increase since the severe incidents caused by Winter Storm Uri in 2021. According to the Texas Tribune, nearly 400 Texans were sent to the hospital and two died due to...
Exonerated: Texas Death Row Inmate Finally Freed After 20 Years
I can't even find the words to express what I'm feeling after learning about a man right here in Texas who was wrongfully convicted of rape, murder, and mutilation of a 21-year-old young lady. Kerry Max Cook spent 20 years of his life on death row in the Texas state prison system.
This Is Why Austin Is Now Shrinking Among Texas Boom
Austin, Texas had an incredible run of growing annually for 20 years, but as of the most recent data, the capitol of the Lone Star State has experienced its first year of outgoing population since the year that immediately following the attacks on 9/11. What is possibly the most surprising about Austin and Travis County going down in net migration is it happened during the biggest population boom in history as Texas gained about 9 million new residents between 2020 and 2022 according to this Forbes article.
This Disgusting Crime is Happening Way Too Much in Texas
I’m tired of this uncomfortable topic not being discussed, it’s happening way too much in Texas and across the country and it needs to stop. While I admit I don’t watch the news anymore I try to stay up on news and information that applies to Texas, and it seems like this crime is popping up all the time. I am talking about teachers, aides, and administration preying on students.
Texas Teachers Are The Most Overworked In The U.S.
It certainly appears that we aren't taking very good care of our teachers. A number of Texas school districts have kicked off the school year. This type of thing would never be on my radar, except for the fact that a number of teachers posted their Amazon wish lists online in order to receive a little help. If you're unfamiliar with the phenomenon, the teachers are so desperate for classroom basics that they are turning to their communities for a little support. I have to say, it's a bit embarrassing that the State Of Texas doesn't give teachers what they need to do their jobs.
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