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Bidding farewell to a friend
Under the roof of the Spivey Pavilion at Lions Foundation Park was gathered a small circle of relatives and friends to pay tribute to a man who originally hailed from the other side of the world, but lived out the final years of his life in Liberty Hill. Kebede Bekele...
Arch Manning sent loud message by Texas Longhorns coach
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning probably expected to be starting this season when he signed as a five-star recruit. But as things currently stand, Manning will backup Quinn Ewers, the Longhorns’ starter for the past two seasons. However, Manning seems to be handling the backup role well. Sarkisian says...
July’s full Buck Moon rises in the South Central Texas sky this weekend 🌕
July’s full moon, known as the ‘Buck Moon’ is slated to rise in the South Central Texas sky on Sunday. While the moon won’t officially become full until 5:17 a.m. CDT on July 21, you’ll likely notice the big bright moon this weekend between a few passing clouds here and there.
Coca-Cola Classic Christmas coming to Toyota Field this holiday season
SAN ANTONIO – The holiday season is still a few months away, but Toyota Field is already giving people something to be excited about come late November with the first-ever Coca-Cola Classic Christmas. The event is an immersive light experience in collaboration with Enchant Christmas and Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages...
‘Think Science: Let’s take about addiction’ held Monday at UT Health San Antonio
Substance-use disorders, recovery and impact of the Be Well Institute among topics discussed. An enthusiastic audience of colleagues, volunteers, students and members of the public turned out Monday night for the Texas Public Radio’s “Think Science: Let’s talk about addiction” live question-and-answer event held in partnership with The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio at the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine campus Pestana Lecture Hall.
Members grieve massive fire which destroyed historic Dallas church sanctuary
DALLAS – Heartbreak and grief continue for a Dallas church congregation after a massive fire destroyed their historic sanctuary late Friday.The sight of devastation and the smell of smoke remained outside First Baptist Dallas one day after a four-alarm fire tore through the original sanctuary. Dallas Fire-Rescue continued monitoring hot spots on Saturday. No injuries were reported. The sound of fire engines and the sight of stunned onlookers filled the heart of downtown Dallas Saturday morning. Executive pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn said the building appears to be a total loss."It's hard to see," Lovvorn said.Church members were coming to terms with the...
Houston Embraces Solar Power Post-Hurricane Beryl, Texas Sees Surge in Residential Solar Projects
Hurricane Beryl, Texas residents, particularly those in the Houston area, have been increasingly turning to residential solar power as a beacon of self-reliance, as seen when Bill Swann's solar setup kept his Hilshire Village home powered amidst widespread electricity failures, according to a recent article by the Texas Tribune. Swann, a retired mechanical engineer and local solar advocate offering free workshops, embodies the growing community of Texans seeking sustainable solutions to the grid's reliability issues.
City of Mesquite Anticipates Residential Trash Collection Normalization by Early August Following Storm Cleanup Efforts
Residents hankering for a return to the norm following recent storms can tentatively mark early August on their calendars. This is when the city anticipates residential trash collection may finally stabilize. The second sweep of storm debris and bulk pickup, which kicked off last weekend, paves the way for this return to routine. As it zigzags from the north to the south sections of the city, the accumulation of debris is piling up, now topping the scales at 9,500 tons.
Former Tulane Assistant Greyson Heckman Joins TCU Swim Staff
New TCU assistant coach Greyson Heckman swam collegiately at both Cleveland State (2013-15) and the University of South Dakota (2015-18). Current photo via TCU Athletics. TCU’s combined swimming and diving program added former Tulane assistant Greyson Heckman to its coaching staff on Friday for the 2024-25 season. Heckman spent...
VIDEO: Amish Woman Has Everyone Losing Their Minds After Pulling Off The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading Routine In Very Impressive Fashion
An Amish woman quite expertly recreated one of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders’ dance moves, and is going viral online. The Cowboys’ dancers have been front and center lately since they are featured in a new Netflix series. The show has seen several cheerleaders trend online since, with the...
Healing Hens brings fine-feathered therapy to Dallas senior living home
Once a month, the Healing Hens nonprofit visits the residents at Signature Pointe Senior Living Home in Dallas. "These are silky chickens, " Healing Hens President Kris Munster told curious resident Glenda Egans. "They are so neat," Egans exclaimed. Silky chickens are a smaller breed of chicken. They have a...
American Airlines has a contract deal with flight attendants, and President Biden is happy about it
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines and the union representing its flight attendants said Friday they have reached agreement on a new contract that includes pay raises, and President Joe Biden said the deal avoids a strike that would have hurt the U.S. economy and consumers. Terms of...
Longtime North Texas sports bar closing after nearly 30 years
THE COLONY, Texas — Rix Sports Bar in The Colony, formerly known as CJ's, announced they will be closing down after nearly 30 years in business. The Facebook post said it will continue regular operating hours until July 27. Rix asked customers to comment on the post with their memories and photos, and the community delivered.
Mavericks still miles ahead of Nuggets after free agency shocker
The Dallas Mavericks have three offseason moves that management needs to be proud of. Many teams have made some interesting moves to try and improve their roster. The Mavericks had interest in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope but he eventually signed a deal with the Orlando Magic. This is significant to Dallas in...
Cowboys' 'biggest bust for 2024' is already painfully obvious
Hang in there, Dallas Cowboys fans. The home stretch of July has arrived, which mean training camp content will soon consume the Cowboys news cycle. With the entire NFL on summer break, content has been few and far between for the last month. Because of that, media outlets are in...
Union Bear’s new Denton location set to open to the public this Tuesday
Union Bear Brewing Co.’s new Denton location is expected to open to the public this Tuesday after much anticipation. While Union Bear's Denton distribution center opened in February at 221 S. Bell Ave., the restaurant portion was originally expected to open in April. Part of the 33 Restaurant Group,...
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