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The Oldest Elementary School In Texas Also Has A Cemetery on Campus
It's back to school season and while some Texas students will be attending classrooms built in brand new schools, other students will be learning in buildings that are older. Texas has some very old, historic schools. Some of the oldest schools in Texas date back to the 1870's and they have character and history. Of course, all elementary schools have classrooms, playgrounds, and a cafeteria. But one Texas elementary school has something much different in addition to those rooms.
ESPN Power Index favors Texas Longhorns in all but one game on 2024 schedule
Longhorns fans are hoping for a historic 2024 season that ends in a national title. A tough schedule could be cause for concern. Playing as a member of the SEC for the first time, Texas faces top-ranked Georgia, rivals Oklahoma and Texas A&M and some tricky opponents like Florida and Arkansas. Plus, a Week 2 non-conference tilt against Michigan.
Most of Austin’s Police Oversight Investigators Are Former Law Enforcement. Advocates Fear They Can’t Be Impartial.
It’s hard to argue against the notion that Austin has one of the strongest civilian police oversight systems the city has ever seen – perhaps even one of the most robust in the nation. On paper, at least. Equity Action, the justice advocacy organization that wrote the voter-approved...
What's changed? ERCOT issued no conservation requests this summer
There are times when we all have to pick the lesser of two evils.Nyla Vela was outside reading a book near Levy Park at lunchtime this afternoon. There were air-conditioned spaces just a few steps away, so why did she sit in the oppressive heat?"It got a little cold," Vela said of her previous reading location.The heat won out in this instance, but that didn't stop her from making the following admission."It's been really hot," she laughed. "It's been rough."Things would have been even rougher with insufficient electricity this summer. ERCOT has not made any announcements this season requesting that...
More heat and humidity to end the week in North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — We added another 100+ day to the count.DFW hit 101 Thursday afternoon bringing us to 22 days so far this year and more are on the way.The Weather Alert has been extended into Friday as we will likely see the Excessive Heat Warning expanded for most of North Texas including DFW.An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for most of North Texas including DFW until 9 p.m. Friday.Feels like temperatures of 112 are possible with air temperatures of 108.The rest of North Texas is under a Heat Advisory until 9 p.m. Friday for feels like temperatures of 108.It is a scorcher of a day with feels like temperatures currently 105+ throughout the area at 5 p.m.Get ready for a repeat on Friday with it feeling a few degrees hotter as high pressure shifts more directly overhead. Our hope for slightly cooler temperatures and a few showers arrives Tuesday into Wednesday as an area of low pressure moves into South Texas.The best rain chances will remain to our south, but scattered showers may make it into the area midweek.The increase in cloud cover keeps highs in the mid/upper 90s closer to average.
Apartment Bills Family of Woman Who Died $15K for Breaking Her Lease
A Texas apartment complex has recently sent a bill to a family of a woman who has recently passed away! The bill from the apartment complex for $15,676 and a collections notice! The Texas law states that family members can cancel a lease if a loved one passes away. However, this apartment complex doesn't believe this.
No. 1 Westlake enters 2024 season as Central Texas' top football teams
No. 1 Westlake A closer look at the Westlake Chaparrals, the No. 1 team in our Central Texas preseason countdown: 2023: The Chaparrals went 14-1 overall and 10-0 in the regular season for the second straight year. They took the District 26-6A crown with a 7-0 record. They defeated Round Rock, San Antonio Reagan,...
Longhorns’ Spizzirri punches ticket to US Open with heart-pounding qualifier win
Spizzirri battled through the qualifying tournament, winning three matches including a thriller over Brazil's Joao Fonseca on Thursday to punch his ticket to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens. Spizzirri beat Fonseca 7-6 (10-8), 6-7 (5-7), 6-4 in his final match to advance to the US Open.
As students rush sororities, UTPD reports more incidents involving unhoused population
AUSTIN, Texas — More students are returning to Austin for the start of the school year at the University of Texas. But that return also means more encounters with the unhoused population in West Campus. On Wednesday, the UT Austin Police Department (UTPD) sent out an advisory saying that...
5 Texas players who made a name for themselves in fall camp
In just over a week from now, Texas football and head coach Steve Sarkisian will open up the 2024 regular season at home at DKR on Aug. 31 against Colorado State. Texas only has a handful more fall practices before the regular season kicks off. Biggest winners for Texas football...
State Rep. Doc Anderson talks 1-on-1 about retiring from Austin, his next steps
Texas State Representative Doc Anderson resigned immediately last week, and 25 News’ Lauren Adams had the chance to sit down with him for a one-on-one interview following his announcement.
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