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Groesbeck’s Switch to Dial Phones: A Leap into Modernity
, This Thursday marks the anniversary of a significant milestone for Groesbeck as the town transitioned to a modern dial telephone system. The Journal's front page on July 25, 1957, was dominated by an article titled “Monday, July 29, Groesbeck D-Day: Changeover to Dial Telephone System Draws Near,” highlighting the impending technological shift.Early that Monday morning, while most residents were still asleep, the Gulf States Telephone Company’s “mechanical force” switched the town from the old manual system to the new dial system. This change meant that residents began dialing their numbers and listening for a dial tone, instead of waiting...
GISD to Incorporate Advanced Math Program; Reviews Plans for Upcoming School Year
Groesbeck ISD School Board was short a few members for their meeting on Monday, July 22, but those present reviewed handbooks and approved a few necessary measures in preparation for the quickly approaching 2024-2025 school year. Superintendent Anthony Figueroa provided some background on why the district is implementing an advanced math program for grades 6-12.“Senate Bill 2124 came out two years ago and said that the State of Texas is now requiring that all schools allow 8th graders to take Algebra I. A lot of small school districts went ‘hold on a second.’” Figueroa said. “They kind of let us muddle our...
The Austin Chronic: The Taste of Texas Hemp Cup Wants You to Get Them High
At a boutique hemp farm in deep East Austin, I’m sitting around a conference table with Liz Grow (real name) and Geremy Greens (not real name) hitting a glass bong loaded with some freshly cured Lava Cake (real name), which is a hemp strain high in THCA. Grow, a...
Texas mental health advocates push to expand 988 crisis call services in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO — Millions of Americans have sought emotional support by dialing or texting 988 since the rebranded suicide prevention lifeline launched two years ago. Mental health advocates in Texas have been pushing for a 988 call center to be established in the Alamo City. Counselors with 988 have...
Marlin residents expected to give away more than 400 backpacks full of supplies for local students
MARLIN, Texas (KXXV) — "This is just one of giving back to the community and helping the kids as they head back to school,” said President of the Marlin Juneteenth club, Hermetta Paul. As Marlin residents prepare to head back to school in August, local businesses are banding...
Woman accused of embezzling nearly $260K from Waco landscaping company pleads guilty to lesser charge
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A former landscaping company office manager pleaded guilty Wednesday to felony theft in a plea deal that reduced her original charge and significantly cut the amount of restitution she would have owed. Dina Kirsten Plumlee, 47, who worked for Lawns Ltd., pleaded guilty to theft of...
Texas Elvis Weekend Returns In August – It’s Gonna Be Hot
So, how big an Elvis fan are you? Have you been to Graceland? Have you seen all his movies? Did you buy every Elvis album, even the gospel ones? Did you attend a concert or two back in the day? Did you see him perform at the Municipal Auditorium in Texarkana before he was Officially the King of Rock & Roll? Ok, how about this? Have you ever been to the Texas Elvis Weekend in Waco? What! You haven't? Maybe you're not as big a fan as you thought.
Ryan Prager to return to Texas A&M
COLLEGE STATION, TX (FOX 44) — Texas A&M Baseball will now enter the 2025 season with a verified ace on the roster, as Ryan Prager announced his intention to turn down an offer from the Los Angeles Angels to instead return to A&M. Last week, the Angels selected the...
‘I’ll kill you’: Waco woman pulls out knife after hotel staff asked her to leave
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Alexia Hardin, 41, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after she pulled out a large kitchen knife and threatened a hotel manager asking her to leave the property, an arrest warrant states. Police said it happened at about 1 p.m. on July 19...
Waco gang member, 17, fired gun at rival in car; ankle monitor placed him at the scene: affidavit
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The Waco street gang member accused of shooting at a rival gang member inside a car was placed at the scene because he was wearing an ankle monitor, police wrote in an affidavit. Kadarius Wormley, 17, was charged with deadly conduct, according to the affidavit. On...
Grandma-to-be Opens Gift to Discover Son and Daughter-in-law’s Rainbow Baby News After Two-Year Fertility Struggle
A grandma-to-be burst into tears of joy when she opened a gift to discover her son and daughter-in-law’s rainbow baby news hidden inside. The moment marked the end of an emotional few years for Valeria and Christopher Valenzuela, from San Antonio, Texas, as it initially took around two years for them to get pregnant. After […] The post Grandma-to-be Opens Gift to Discover Son and Daughter-in-law’s Rainbow Baby News After Two-Year Fertility Struggle appeared first on Happilynews.com.
Arrest made in Temple April 61st Street shooting
Temple, Tx (FOX 44) – A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that wounded a Temple man in April 2024. Jamarian Keondra Pace, who jail records indicated had an address in Lawrence, Mississippi, was booked into the Bell County Jail Tuesday night on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
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