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Quick Hits: Banning this from streets, suing TX Attorney General and the plague on tourism
SAN ANTONIO — One step closer to banning this from downtown streets in SA. A public survey was sent out to San Antonians about horse drawn carriages downtown and most everyone who answered said they want the longtime attraction to go away. A plan to do away with these...
Longtime Texas A&M System Chief Auditor Is Retiring
One of the longest serving executives with the Texas A&M system is retiring. The decision from the system’s chief auditor, Charlie Hrncir became public through an open meeting notice from a board of regents committee. The audit committee decided last Friday (August 16) to seek proposals to hire a...
Texas power demand breaks record during heat wave, grid operator says
(Reuters) -Demand for power in Texas hit a record high on Tuesday as homes and businesses cranked up air conditioners to escape a heat wave across the state. Texas' surging population growth in recent years and its status as a hub for some of the most energy-intensive industries, including data centers and cryptocurrency mining, have ramped up power demand and increased stress on its vulnerable electrical grid.
Texas Woman’s Attempt To Purchase Baby Stuns Walmart Shoppers
There are hundreds of Walmart stores all over Texas & you'll find everything you expect to find at a store: groceries, camping gear, babies, clothing...wait what? Yes, someone actually decided that they wanted to go into a Walmart to buy a BABY; as you would expect, it did NOT go well.
Major Grocery Chain in Louisiana and Texas Under Fire for Pricing, Privacy Concerns
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - A grocery chain with stores across Texas and Louisiana is facing scrutiny in the Senate over new electronic shelf tags, which critics say will lead to unfair pricing. Also of concern to those critics? Privacy issues stemming from small cameras including in some of the...
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Major Snowstorm For Texas This Winter
It is still very hot all around the State of Texas. While summer may be over for the school kids, summer's grip on the Lone Star State and the hot temperatures aren't going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, just looking ahead the next 10 days show plenty of triple digit high temperatures around the state.
In a North Texas House race, two Asian candidates campaign on their version of the American Dream
"In a North Texas House race, two Asian candidates campaign on their version of the American Dream" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
USDA updates nutrition guidelines for Texas school meals that include less sodium and added sugar
Nearly 30 million children eat meals at school every day. In Texas, that number sits at just over three million. For more than half of those kids, it's their most nutritious meal of the day.Over the next few years, nutrition standards for school meals will be gradually updated to include less sodium and added sugar. The changes build on progress made over the last 10 years and also include more flexibility with menu planning.Cindy Long, a deputy undersecretary for USDA's Food Nutrition and Consumer Services, spoke with ABC13 to explain what school meals will look like for your children this...
Southeast Texas Faces Intense Heat: Excessive Heat Warnings in Effect as Temperatures Soar
The National Weather Service - Houston/Galveston has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for most of the Southeast Texas region, with temperatures expected to soar today and continue through tomorrow. Residents are strongly urged to stay safe and take precautions. As the region slips into the grips of the hottest days...
Harris County fugitive added to Texas' 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List
Aug. 20—AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to Zelaya-Ponce's arrest. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous. According to a DPS news release, Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce, 20, a criminal ...
Texas Megachurch Pastor's Jaw-Dropping Six-Home Compound Hits the Market for $15 Million
Everything is bigger in Texas—and we're not just talking about monster-size hail or those 10-gallon hats. This time, it's a massive compound made up of six separate houses and spread over 24 acres in the Houston suburb of Spring. And with that huge chunk of property comes a very hefty price tag: $15 million.
WATCH: Rep. Crockett recalls how Harris, ‘the most powerful woman in the world,’ wiped her tears in DNC speech
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, touted Vice President Kamala Harris’ prosecutorial resume as she spoke Monday at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Crockett, a former public defender and defense attorney, painted a portrait of Harris as a caring public servant, one who stood in stark contrast to former president Donald Trump, her rival in the 2024 race.
A Trio of PVAM Volleyball Stars Recognized in Preseason All-SWAC
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – Prairie View A&M volleyball is fresh off one of its winningest seasons in several years. On Monday the SWAC announced season rankings. After a dynamic 2023 campaign that saw the purple and gold post its most regular-season wins (19) and SWAC (13) since 2006 (the last time the program won the conference crown). The Lady Panthers racked up 183 points overall with two first-place votes. Last season, the Lady Panthers rolled off an impressive 13-3 mark in the league boasting the best conference record in over a decade. PVAMU will now look to build on back-to-back…
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