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CenterPoint Energy Has Fully Restored Power in Southeast Texas
(WBAP/KLIF) – Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Beryl made landfall, Center Point Energy has finally restored power to customers in Southeast Texas. On Saturday afternoon, the company stated that the only people left without power are those with too much damage for their homes to be repaired. Initially, more...
Fellow member of Congress remembers late Sheila Jackson Lee
HOUSTON – Better known as “The Congresswoman,” Sheila Jackson Lee has passed away after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 74. Lee lived a life of service for the Houston community. First as a City of Houston Councilwoman and then for 29 years as a Congresswoman representing the Texas 18th Congressional District.
Students Face High-Risk Issues Due to RRISD Budget Deficit
Due to Round Rock ISD (RRISD)’s $31 million projected budget deficit — a continuation of a pattern of money shortages across Central Texas school districts — the district was pushed to cut some classes, affecting students’ four-year course plans. To address the issue, the RRISD Board of Trustees approved a $466 million general fund budget, which overcame the deficit but called attention to issues with allocation of funds within the district.
SAPD seeks tips after woman’s remains found in Northeast Side greenbelt
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are requesting help from the public to identify a suspect connected with the murder of a 30-year-old woman. Daniella Chavez was reported missing on March 30, 2016, from her home in the 2600 block of Northeast Loop 410. On September...
Newly Elected Mayor Johnny Rodriguez Poised to Revitalize Balcones Heights' Cultural Scene
Johnny Rodriguez, who’s previously done the mayoral dance from 2000 to 2002, has sashayed back into the spotlight. The small city, a dot on the map with just 3,000 residents, has a rich cultural thread running through it notably the Balcones Heights Jazz Festival, a summer staple that's both a local tradition and a tourist magnet, according to a recent article by the San Antonio Report.
Lockhart grandmother uses retirement money and help from community to hand out thousands of free backpacks
LOCKHART, Texas — For the sixth year, Connie S. Amaya, a grandmother from Lockhart, has been using her own retirement money to buy backpacks for those in the community who need them. Every year, Amaya fills her entire house up with boxes of backpacks and school supplies to pass...
Vote for top OL in Corpus Christi area entering 2024 Texas high school football season
Who is the Coastal Bend's top offensive lineman entering the 2024 Texas high school football season? The Caller-Times released a list of five linemen to watch this week and now it is your turn to vote. Make your selection of the Corpus Christi area's best lineman and be sure to...
Sinton Junior softball wins Texas East state title
Before this season, the Sinton Junior Softball All Stars had not made a run to the state tournament in nearly a decade. But that’s all changed now, as the team raced through the Texas East State Tournament for a spot in the regional tournament. The Sinton Junior Girls raced...
Carlson Law Firm Hosts School Supply Giveaway
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Hundreds gathered at the fourth annual Backpack and School Supply Giveaway hosted by Carlson Law Firm. The event, aptly titled “Party with a Purpose,” aimed not only to distribute much-needed school essentials but also to foster a stronger bond between the firm and the community it serves.
Two Gentlemen Settle Disagreement with Hands in Texas Traffic
Texas Showdown: Road Rage Turns into Fisticuffs on Trinity Mills Blvd. For reasons still unclear, two motorists found themselves in a heated dispute. You can watch the altercation in its entirety in the video below. Circling it Up. Passersby watched in disbelief as the scene unfolded. The sun beat down,...
Texas Road Melts in Scorching Heat
Texas Road Melts in Scorching Heat: The Bizarre Reality of Summer in the Lone Star State. The video at the bottom of this article shows a road in Dallas, Texas literally melting onto the tire of the car driving in front of the camera person last summer. You have to watch it in motion to get the full effect.
State Of Texas Lands At Number Two In Nation For Reckless Driving
We've all seen bad driving in the state of Texas right?. It caused all of us to probably say a few choice words and wonder if the person is even paying attention while on the roadway. We mean, who forgets to drive in between the lines painted on the the pavement? Simply put, it's very frustrating.
Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Embezzles $10 Million Dollars to Fund Rap Career
Planning to start a family is supposed to be one of the most exciting times in your life. However, countless Texas families were cheated out of experiencing that joy. The owner of Surrogacy Escrow Account Management stole millions of dollars from her own company. These funds were intended to fund future parents' dreams of starting a family, but instead, they were allegedly used to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a racy rap and R&B singer and music producer."
Give ‘Em the Business | 7-22 Texas Employment Rate Increase And UT Secures Grant
Tune in to the latest episode of the “Give Em The Businesses Podcast” hosted by the incredible Todd Jeffries! 🎧💼. 🔹 UT Austin Secures Massive Grant for Semiconductor Manufacturing!. 🔹 Texas Smashes Employment Record in June! 📈💥. 🔹 Beloved Tex-Mex Spot Under New Ownership...
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