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Tech groups challenge Texas law requiring parental consent for kids’ social media accounts
AUSTIN, Texas — This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune. Read the original article here. Two tech industry groups, the Computer and Communications Industry Association and NetChoice, filed a lawsuit on Tuesday to block a new Texas law that would require platforms like Instagram and Facebook to register the age of all users and get consent from a parent or guardian before minors create an account.
Bye Bye Baby: Why Are There So Many Abandoned Newborns in Texas?
The last place an unwanted newborn baby should be put is often the first place to look: the trash. With the expansion of Safe Haven locations and the promotion of the Baby Moses law, the continued discoveries of the most helpless members of society. infants, left in dangerous locations is confusing as it is disturbing.
Death Toll Soars to 36 in Texas: Hurricane Beryl's Fatal Aftermath Exacerbated by Heatwave
The catastrophic wake of Hurricane Beryl continues to devastate Texas as the death toll has now risen to 36. In Fort Bend County alone, nine new deaths have been reported, with overheating being implicated in at least half of those, according to statements made by the local medical examiner. Heat, exacerbated by power outages, has been a deadly companion to the hurricane's destruction.
Texas targets faith-based groups helping migrants along U.S.-Mexico border
El Paso, Texas — Prayer is paramount at the Annunciation House, a network of shelters in this Texas border city that has been housing and feeding destitute migrants for nearly half a century.At one of the Catholic charity's shelters, several migrants, most of them families with children, huddled for a prayer before enjoying hearty meals cooked by a group of American volunteers. The hungry migrants thanked God for the food, and prayed for those still trying to reach the U.S.Leading the prayer was Ruben Garcia, who founded the Annunciation House in 1978 and continues to run it as its director. "We...
Gail's Ryann Phillips ends Olympic journey, finishes strong
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - For Gail-native Ryann Phillips, her 2024 Olympic pursuit ended Wednesday at the Chateauroux Shooting Centre. In the second day of Women’s Trap qualification at the Paris Olympics, she started the day hitting 21 of 25 clay targets in round four. From there, she only registered one more miss in the fifth and final round, but the deficit was far too much to overcome as she ended the day in 16th position. Only six could advance to the gold medal final.
Lubbock business gives back to LHUCA in support of First Friday Art Trail
The Co-Op Public House said in a social media post that it would commit $3 from every taco plate sold to Louise Hopkins Underwood Art Center (LHUCA). This initiative follows the Lubbock City Council's decision to cut $30,000 in funding from the First Friday Art Trial.
New Lubbock Dillard’s Opening Is Right Around The Corner
It is almost time for the new Dillard's location to open in Lubbock. Back in Nov. 2022, we told you that Dillard's was going to expand in Lubbock with a new location at the South Plains Mall. This construction is a 220,000-square-foot store set to open in 2024. The new...
5 things to know about ASCs cardiology boom
Cardiology is growing in the ASC world. Here are five things to know about the industry's rise:. 1) Most cardiovascular procedures are less expensive in ASCs than in the hospital outpatient department. Patients can use the Medicare.gov procedure price lookup tool to see the difference in price between procedures in the ASC and HOPD settings. For example, catheter placement in coronary artery for coronary angiography — one of the most common procedures — costs $382 at an ASC, versus $919 at an HOPD.
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...
Rio Hondo lands three on TSWA 3A All-State Baseball Teams
RIO HONDO — Three Rio Hondo Bobcats earned statewide recognition for their play on the diamond during the 2024 season as Christopher Galvan, Joshua Laster and Ruben Castellanos were named to the Texas Sports Writers Association 3A all-state teams Tuesday. Galvan and Laster were named to the TSWA 3A...
Texas Lottery Confirms Mega Millions Million Dollar Win Tuesday
Monday night's Powerball lottery game in Texas produced two new Lone Star Millionaires. The million-dollar Powerball winners were sold in Hempstead, Texas, and Corpus Christi, Texas. Not be outdone, Mega Millions, the other multi-state lottery game available in Texas has just confirmed via the Texas Lottery that it has produced...
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