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Texas-Based Conn's HomePlus Faces Potential Bankruptcy, Houston and Nationwide Store Closures Loom
Conn's HomePlus, the Texas-based furniture and appliance retailer, is reportedly on the brink of filing for bankruptcy and may close as many as 100 stores across the nation. The Woodlands-based company has been grappling with declining sales in the recent years, which has culminated in a significant drop in share value, now hovering around 50 cents from a previous high, according to recent reports from Bloomberg obtained by the Houston Chronicle.
UTA, Arlington ISD collaboration looks to help solve teacher shortage
Texas needs high-quality teachers. It’s a statement echoed by headlines, school districts and education groups across the state in the wake of high workforce turnover lingering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts trace the struggles to a lack of proper teacher training and accessible certification programs — two factors Arlington...
Woman shot while sitting outside San Antonio bar identified as coach from Jasper ISD
SAN ANTONIO – A 28-year-old woman was fatally shot while sitting outside at a patio bar downtown overnight, according to San Antonio police. Police have not released her identity, but she was named in a Facebook post from Jasper ISD, the district where she worked, as Ayden Burt. Burt...
Food festival at SeaWorld San Antonio offers 5 different kinds of barbecue from across the country
SAN ANTONIO – Barbecue food enthusiasts can sample a variety of flavors from around the United States during SeaWorld San Antonio’s new festival, which begins this August. The “Red, White and BBQ: Tastes of America Festival” is taking place from Aug. 9 through Sept. 2. Guests of the park can enjoy five different barbecue styles from Kansas City, the Carolinas, Texas, Memphis and Hawaii, all while enjoying the rides and animal attractions.
Woman sentenced to 15 years in prison for stealing $108 million from government
SAN ANTONIO — Janet Yamanaka Mello was sentenced to 15 years in prison Tuesday for stealing more than $1008million from the government. Mello was charged with five counts for mail fraud, four counts for filing a false tax return, and one count for aggravated identity theft. Mello performed a...
San Antonio Botanical Gardens offers free admission this weekend, pets included
SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Botanical Gardens is offering a free admission day this weekend and invites you to bring your four-legged friends at no cost. On Saturday, July 27 admission is free for all visitors and their furry friends can get in free from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. as part of "Dog Daze," now through August 31.
NBA Trade Rumor: San Antonio Spurs potential offer for Lauri Markkanen
Lauri Markkanen trade rumors have been rampant all summer. The San Antonio Spurs have been rumored to have been interested in the Finnish Utah Jazz star forward, but there has not been a reported offer until today. According to Brett Siegel, the Spurs would be willing to trade Keldon Johnson and multiple first-round picks for Lauri Markkanen.
San Antonio church leaders train to serve as mental health counselors
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. After months of classes on counseling, Veron Blue got her chance to put what she has learned all year, to work. Across from her, was fellow trainee...
Homeless artist captures San Antonio's skyline, sells paintings to survive
SAN ANTONIO - A local homeless man, Blake Gilliam, captures the heart of the city on canvas - painting the skyline of Downtown San Antonio. I've seen downtown from every angle of the city but I had never noticed this one I guess. I looked over there and I saw it and I said, man that's a perfect view of downtown, I can try to paint that," says Gilliam.
Call KENS: SA doctor refused to sign death certificate for weeks
SAN ANTONIO — It's hard to imagine waking up one morning and your partner of 34 years is no longer there. Even harder to imagine you're not allowed to lay them to rest. That's what Tony Conte has been dealing with. His wife Debra passed away May 25 at...
Texas is once more flirting with expanding passenger rail
"Texas is once more flirting with expanding passenger rail" 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.
Was there an earthquake in Texas on Monday night?
TEXAS (KFDX/KJTL) — Thousands of Texans were left with an uneasy feeling late Monday night after feeling their houses shake, leaving many to wonder what exactly they had just experienced. At around 10:40 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024, several members of communities across the Lone Star State took to social media, posting statuses in […]
Texas Is The Number One Worst State For Weather Related Power Outages
The Texas power grid is something that all residents worry about. When the power goes out, many things are lost. Lights are unable to be turned on, and depending on the the time of day, individuals may not be able to see for an extended period of time. Many reasons can be the cause for the power to disappear.
Driver’s License Offices In Texas Still Facing Issues After Major Network Problem
The state of Texas is still affected by the CrowdStrike outage that took place last week. Some Driver's License officers remain closed due to the issue. Here's what is known. Some Driver's License Offices In Texas Closed Until Further Notice. Per MySanAntonio, certain offices in the state are unable to...
Excessive Rainfall Alert Now Includes Lufkin and Nacogdoches
Lufkin, Nacogdoches, and a good chunk of Deep East Texas are shaded yellow in the latest Excessive Rainfall Outlook from the Weather Prediction Center. This map represents the forecast for Tuesday, July 23. What Exactly Does This Mean?. In simple terms, it means that anyone living in the yellow-shaded area...
Mark Mayfield: An affordable housing authority for almost 40 years
Mark Mayfield stepped down as the chief executive officer of the Texas Housing Foundation on June 20 after 37 years of working on affordable housing issues in Texas. “It’s the only job I’ve ever had,” he said of his commitment to housing needs. It was the Marble...
Texas Drivers (Again) Asked Not To Drive Their Cars
It's partly due to the summer heat but the possibility of Texas drivers being asked to leave their cars parked again will continue into winter. Warmer temperatures and certain weather conditions can lead to an increase in ozone levels which can be harmful. To ease these levels, millions of Texans are being asked ... for the 2nd time this month ... to leave their cars at home.
Tremors in Texas: 3 Deadly Earthquakes That Made Their Mark
When people think of earthquakes, Texas isn't the first place that comes to mind. However, the Lone Star State has had its share of seismic events that have left an impact. Texas is not known for frequent or intense earthquakes like the West Coast, but they do happen. Volcano Discovery...
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