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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...
VIDEO: City Church responds to spraying homeless with repellent spray
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Just before 12:30 Thursday afternoon, the Guyon Saunders resource center received word from their clients and staff that a powerful repellent spray had been used by a member of City Church on a group of homeless individuals who were seeking shade from the intense heat.
BC Wildfire states numerous crews are actioning Princeton area fires
The Calcite Creek wildfire, which was discovered Thursday, July 18, remains out of control and has grown to 194 hectares. The blaze is located 41 kilometres south of Princeton. According to a BC Wildfire spokesperson, as of Saturday, July 20, the fire was being actioned by a unit crew, a...
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.
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...
Minor league update for 7/20/24
Down East starter Brayan Mendoza went three innings, striking out six and allowing two runs. Paul Bonzagni struck out three and walked one in a scoreless inning. Eduardo Mejia was 2 for 3. Echedry Vargas was 2 for 3. Down East box score: https://www.milb.com/gameday/wood-ducks-vs-shorebirds/2024/07/19/754098/final/box. D.J. McCarty started for Hickory, allowing...
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