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New book recalls Bass Reeves, Della Rose, The Texas Pig War, and other Texas tales
In his new book, “Native Texan” Joe Holley shares more stories from deep in the heart. Since 2013, Joe Holley has written the Native Texan column in the Houston Chronicle. In that time, he's introduced readers to hundreds of Texans, past and present, from all over the Lone Star State, who have one thing in common: they make for interesting stories.
When do Texas college students return to campus? Move-in, start dates for 12 universities
As July comes to an end, Texas students are turning their attention to the upcoming school year. And it's not just kids — college students are preparing to move to campuses and begin the 2024 fall semester. Hundreds of thousands of students will soon occupy now-quiet college campuses as they either return for...
Missing 12-year-old Texas girl’s credit card used in BR, family says
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - An Amber Alert has been issued for a 12-year-old Texas girl who is believed to be with a 26-year-old Louisiana man. The girl’s family says her credit card was recently used at a motel in Baton Rouge, Houston television station KPRC-TV reported. The girl,...
Two Texas Teens Accused of Stealing Over $1 Million From Walmart
Two 18-year-old boys from San Angelo were arrested last Sunday after being accused of stealing more than $1 million from Walmart over a year while employed by the superstore. Ryan Munoz and Carmelo Amigleo currently have a bond set for $350,000 and the two remain in jail while they wait to face the music.
With $21.2 billion projected surplus, state preparing fiscal biennium budget
(The Center Square) – With the Texas legislature again expected to see another multi-billion-dollar surplus next year, state agencies were issued instructions to prepare their budgets requests. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is already suggesting trouble is on the horizon over the issue of school choice. Last October, Comptroller Glenn Hegar projected the state would have a surplus of $18.29 billion for its two-year budget cycle. “Despite sharply higher interest rates, household budgets stressed by inflation and adverse economic conditions among major trading partners … the...
Texas teen discovered in Oklahoma tied to tree
Editor's note: This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Visit www.examiner-enterprise.com for updates. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a child abuse case on Sunday morning near Vera, Oklahoman. ...
Congressman who first called for Biden’s ouster welcomes president to Texas
President Joe Biden appeared to put personal grievances aside to shake hands with the first member of Congress to implore him to step down as the presumptive 2024 Democratic nominee. Biden appeared friendly toward Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), who represents Austin, Texas, in Congress, when Doggett greeted Biden in his hometown Monday before the president’s address at […]
Abbott challenges Harris to endorse immigration legislation during border visit
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) challenged Vice President Kamala Harris to endorse an illegal immigration bill during her visit to Texas this week, arguing she has “a chance of redemption.” The bill, titled the Justice for Jocelyn Act, was introduced earlier this month by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) and would require […]
Local nonprofit TreeFolks burglarized twice, hoping to restore tools before tree-planting season
AUSTIN, Texas — The Travis County Sheriff's Office is investigating after longtime nonprofit TreeFolks said it's had two burglaries recently. "Someone had stolen our truck, wrecked it and left it on the side of the road," said TreeFolks Executive Director Andrew Smiley. Smiley said that was two weeks ago....
Over a dozen Texas lawmakers demand more transparency, accountability from Houston ISD
HOUSTON – More than a dozen state lawmakers demanded more transparency and accountability from Houston ISD Tuesday. The lawmakers held an Ad Hoc House Committee Hearing on the state’s takeover of HISD at the Hilton University of Houston. The hearing was held to address community concerns and gather...
Longhorn Confidential: What questions must Texas answer during its first football practices?
For the first Longhorn Confidential of the 2024 football season, the American-Statesman's Danny Davis and Thomas Jones discuss what Texas coordinators Kyle Flood, Pete Kwiatkowski and Jeff Banks told the media on Tuesday. Then it's time to preview the Longhorns' first few practices. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Longhorn Confidential: What questions must Texas answer during its first football practices?
Dell Seton Medical Center doubles neurocritical care unit for most critical brain injuries
Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas celebrated the expansion of its neurocritical care unit last week. The unit, which takes care of people with any neurological disorder, including strokes, opened in May 2023 with 15 beds and a staff of specialists such as neurointensivists, neurosurgeons, neurovascular specialists, stroke experts...
AWDA Awards 6 Scholarships to Leadership Program
The Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA), a community of the Auto Care Association, pledged support to continuing industry education by donating six scholarships for industry professionals to participate in the upcoming University of the Aftermarket Leadership 2.0 program. 2024 marks the continuation of a years-long contribution to the Leadership 2.0 program, which is attended by all different segments of the aftermarket industry from manufacturers to distributors, technicians, as well as agencies and any other aftermarket professional.
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