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School confirms 'disturbance' at Incarnate Word administration building
SAN ANTONIO — A disturbance at the University of the Incarnate Word's administration building has been resolved, the school says. According to the school, university police were called to the Columkille Administration building at about 11:30 a.m. Thursday morning. The disturbance involved a current student. The student left the...
Williamson County residents say Spectrum broadband installation is damaging their property
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — Residents in the Parkside at Mayfield Ranch community in Williamson County are upset about the damage Spectrum's fiber optic installations are causing the neighborhood. Spectrum contractors have put down small marker flags to install underground fiber optic lines for broadband, but neighbors said how they've...
Gov. Abbott Launches Texas A&M COAST Program in Corpus Christi to Boost Skilled Workforce Training
Yesterday, in a move to step-up skilled workforce training in the Lone Star State, Texas Governor Greg Abbott presided over the unveiling of the Texas A&M Coastal Bend Occupational Advanced Skills Training (COAST) program in Corpus Christi. The COAST initiative, grounded in a collaboration with Texas A&M, aims to arm Texans with the necessary tools to tackle the job market in high-demand sectors such as chemical and petroleum manufacturing, fabrication, maritime shipping, and research, as reported by the Governor's Office.
Cormac McCarthy, Sergio Troncoso selected to Texas Literary Hall of Fame; other El Paso news
This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. Cormac McCarthy, Sergio Troncoso Selected for Texas Literary Hall of Fame. Two authors with deep El Paso connections are among the inductees selected for induction...
ESPN viewers threaten to ‘change the channel’ and fume at ‘tired’ debate as Stephen A. Smith told ‘find new topics’
FIRST Take analyst Stephen A. Smith is known for his love of trolling Dallas Cowboys fans – but it seems viewers are growing tired of the bit. It seems to some viewers that Stephen A. discusses the Cowboys virtually every day on the ESPN debate show. Despite numerous storylines in the NFL, the First Take […]
Lacy Lakeview woman sentenced to 15 years in prison for killing boyfriend’s mother while fleeing police
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A Lacy Lakeview woman wanted for parole violations who killed her boyfriend’s mother in a traffic crash while fleeing police on Christmas Eve 2023 was sentenced to 15 years in prison Thursday. Brandi Antjuane Parks, 29, pleaded guilty to evading arrest or detention with a...
GISD Board Approves Budget, Tax Rate
, The first GISD school board meeting of the new school year was held on Monday, Aug. 26 at the GHS Conference Room, and all the board members brought their A-game, asking questions about property tax value impact and the proposed budget before approving it. Cody Harvey from Region XII shared forecasted budget shortcomings for FY 25, based on a decrease in revenue last school year beyond their control.Harvey explained that discordance between the Limestone County Appraisal District (LCAD) property values and state comptroller valuations (which are provided months after the budget has been established) create gaps that cost the district.Last...
From Prohibition to Permission: The Spirited History of Limestone County
, , , As I discussed in a previous article, Limestone County has had a long history with alcohol sales, voting to go dry nearly six years before federal prohibition. However, what I did not previously discuss was what happened afterward.Texas passed state prohibition in 1919, the same year the 18th Amendment was ratified, prohibiting alcohol sales at both the state and federal levels. It wasn’t until Feb. 20, 1933, that a proposal was made to end federal prohibition due to inconsistent enforcement and the need for tax revenue during the Great Depression. Texas voted in favor of ending prohibition...
Citizens Comment Against Possible Fairgrounds Change; Commissioners Finalize Budget Preparations
, , , In addition to their regular business on Tuesday, Aug. 27, Limestone County commissioners heard from several citizens who had heard of a possible change in management at the County Fairgrounds.More than 20 people came to the usually sparsely populated Commissioners Court meeting, and four used the public comments portion of the meeting to express frustration about the possible loss of Arena Director Tara Hill and maintenance supervisor Kevin Straten in the shift of control from the county to the Fair Association Board.Longtime supporters of the county fairgrounds Penny and Arnold Gray both spoke about concerns about the...
TxDOT, local law enforcement warn against drinking & driving this Labor Day weekend
Many people will be celebrating this Labor Day weekend… but TxDot and local law enforcement are warning people not to drink and drive. TxDot and local police are stepping up enforcement across Texas over the holiday.
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.
Police Warn Texans to Be Vigilant Against Phone-Spoofing Scam
Police in San Antonio, Texas are warning residents of a rise in phone scams where scammers are pretending to be local police calling. Authorities at the Schertz police department says that scammers are not only identifying themselves as police but they are phone-spoofing to manipulate the Caller ID so it comes up as the police calling you.
Get Ready for the 2024 East/West Rivalry Game
The date for the 2024 East/West Rivalry has been set. This years game has lost some of it's luster. Both East and West have been put in new districts this season, which means that this years contest will be a non-district matchup and will be the second game of the season. Last year's game was the season finale with playoff seeding on the line.
Urgent: 13 Young Girls Missing In Texas This August
Another month has come and (almost) gone in Texas. As August ends, the unfortunate truth is that numerous kids, the majority of young girls, have gone missing in the state. The issue of children going missing is not only confined to Texas, this is something seen nationally. But no matter where kids are going missing, it is tragic. It's impossible to understand what these children and their loved ones are thinking and feeling at this moment. But I can predict feelings of loss, fear, and panic.
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