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Teen's art project goes viral after being turned away from State Fair of Texas competition
DALLAS — The State Fair of Texas is just weeks away and one of the most beloved traditions of the fair is the Arts and Crafts contest. Judging is already underway to select the winners of the 2024 competition; however, one teen competitor got some disappointing news before the competition even started. Sixteen-year-old Kaylee Rodgers made a dress completely out of poker cards, with plans to enter it in this year's arts and crafts competition at the fair. However, days before the competition started, the judges told her the dress was too big for the category she was competing in, and...
Gonzales City Council to consider proposed tax rate, budget
The Gonzales City Council will consider an ordinance at the 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, meeting to adopt a no-new-revenue tax rate of 29.66 cents per $100 of valuation and a proposed fiscal year 2024-25 budget that calls for more than $36.1 million in expenditures and more than $31.3 million in revenues.
Commissioners to vote on elected official salaries
County commissioners will vote during a special called meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 on a proposal to raise annual salaries for elected officials effective Oct. 1, 2024. Commissioners agreed earlier this month to give every county employee a 50-cent per hour raise, which is equivalent to $1,040 per year for full-time employees, including elected officials.
St. Helena Church to hold food pantry distribution on Wednesday
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The St. Helena Church is hosting a food pantry giveaway on Wednesday, Aug. 28 for those in need of food. Those who attend will be able to drive up to the facility and receive what they need. Organizers will hand out food until supplies are gone, which is usually between 2-2:30 p.m.
Cooling Centers Open: Hidalgo County Offers Relief from Rising Temperatures
Hidalgo County Launches Cooling Stations Amid Soaring Temperatures. As the mercury climbs, Hidalgo County has activated multiple cooling centers to help residents escape the scorching heat. These facilities provide a vital refuge during the hottest parts of the day, especially for those without air conditioning at home. What Are Cooling...
Meet the Doctor Revolutionizing Healthcare with a Vegan Restaurant Promoting Holistic Health
Dr. Dona Cooper-Dockery, MD, a distinguished African American physician and health advocate based in McAllen, Texas, is advancing her mission of transforming healthcare through her two initiatives: Cooper Wellness & Disease Prevention Center and FoodAMed Vegan Restaurant. These ventures are central to her goal of empowering individuals to achieve optimal...
Abilene experiences moderate drought as drought reaches largest extent in Texas since December 2023
ABILENE, Texas. (KTAB/KRBC) – According to the Texas Water Development Board, Abilene is experiencing moderate drought conditions. Drought in Texas reached its largest extent since December 2023, and an additional 20 percent is vulnerable to drought in the coming weeks. August has been hotter and drier than normal for Texas, triggering recent drought expansion. The […]
Houston area athletes make up half of Texas’ Paris 2024 Paralympians
Of the 225 U.S. athletes who will begin competing this week in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, 10 are from Texas, with five from Houston or the surrounding area. In competitions ranging from wheelchair basketball to air rifle shooting, several Houstonian athletes, or those with ties to the area, are hoping to bring home a medal from this year's Paralympic Games.
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