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Call KENS: Local ER cancels bill of over $1,200 for man's 20-minute procedure
SPRING BRANCH, Texas — Pat Moncus was cutting weeds in his yard with a weed wacker when he got too close to a cedar tree. A splinter the length of a thumb nail went into his wrist and broke off inside. He couldn't get it out. "I dug around...
Texas opponents in the SEC can use the Horns Down gesture with 1 exception
SEC coordinator of football officials John McDaid shed some very important light on the fate of the “Horns Down” celebration with Texas entering the conference this fall. The “Horns Down” has become the most famous way opponents celebrate against Texas. Of course, Texas fans abhor it and want it flagged in any instance. The Big 12 went so far as to designate the act an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. But Texas isn’t in the Big 12 anymore. McDaid said at this week’s SEC Media Days that context is key when calling any potential “Horns Down” penalty. He pretty clearly hinted that it would...
Vote for top WR in Corpus Christi area entering 2024 Texas high school football season
Who is the Coastal Bend's top receiver entering the 2024 Texas high school football season? The Caller-Times released a list of five receivers to watch this week and now it is your turn to vote. Make your selection of the Corpus Christi area's best receiver and be sure to read...
Uvalde CISD Principals Sandra Gonzalez, Hector Lopez and Patricia Merlos to attend Harvard University’s prestigious training program
Harvard University’s prestigious training through the Raising School Leaders program. – Cohort includes 30 school leaders from across Texas – AUSTIN, TX (July 16, 2024) – The Charles Butt Foundation, a non-profit pursuing a more equitable and prosperous future for all Texans through education and community partnerships, has selected Sandra Gonzales of Batesville School, Hector Lopez of Crossroads Academy High School, and Patricia Merlos of Morales Junior High School as one of 30 principals from traditional and charter school districts across Texas to attend a weeklong summer institute at the Principals’ Center at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Forney Council Approves 380 Agreement With Costco
FORNEY - The Forney City Council approved a Chapter 380 Economic Development agreement with Costco Wholesale Corp. Forney Mayor Jason Roberson told inForney.com that this development, along with others, is strategically placed and keeps sales tax revenue local. "I'm grateful for current and past members of the City Council, Economic...
Fundraiser, insurance claims pushing resolutions following Lacy Lakeview house fire
LACY LAKEVIEW, Texas (KXXV) — At 11 a.m. this Saturday, a fund-raising event with auctions, food, and family fun will be held for the May family at Lakeview Baptist Church in Lacy Lakeview. An African safari hunting trip and a local fishing trip are some of the bigger prizes...
Dozens of cars at Benbrook apartment broken into 2 nights in a row
BENBROOK, Texas - Police in the Fort Worth suburb of Benbrook are looking for the people responsible for breaking into dozens of vehicles at the same apartment complex two nights in a row. Some of the victims only had their car windows broken, but others had electronics and even firearms...
AAA Texas: State average down despite gas price fluctuations
Drivers in Texas saw a decrease in gas prices this week with an average of $3.12/gallon for regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, which is a 6-cent decrease compared to last week and five cents less compared to this day last year, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch.
$20 Texas Scratch-Off is Worth $1 Million for One Lucky Texan
We have another millionaire in Texas! A Temple resident claimed a top prize winning ticket worth $1 million in the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game VIP Millions. The ticket was purchased at EZ Stop, located at 401 E. Adams Ave., in Temple. As always, The claimant elected to remain anonymous.
Illegal crossing arrests continue throughout Big Bend region
TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ)- As discussions heat up about border policies and illegal immigration as part of the Republican National Convention, law enforcement agents closer to home have continued to see an influx of people entering and traveling through the country illegally. On July 17, a Brewster County Sheriff’s Office Deputy conducted a traffic stop in Study […]
Inside a Texas utility’s smart metering journey
Smart metering is all but an electric utility industry certainty. Advanced metering infrastructure already accounts for more than 80% of installed electric meters in North America, according to industry analysts. AMI is a building block for the smart grid, granting utilities enhanced data into customer behavior and grid stability. It...
Johnson Named to Top 10 Triple Leaders in Texas
2024 Bluecat and CHS graduate Kaden Johnson was named to the Top 10 overall 3B leaders in Texas (all classifications) on the Texas High School Baseball website. Kaden had a great high school career at Coleman High School as a pitcher and shortstop for the Bluecats. Big Country Preps wrote this, "Johnson was a monster at the plate in his final high school season, posting a .458/.549/.904 slash line with 12 doubles, eight triples, three home runs, 32 RBIs, 37 runs and 20 stolen bases. And when he wasn’t hitting or playing shortstop, the first-team all-district pick was helping the Bluecats on the mound, pitching to a 5-0 record with a 4.24 ERA in 30 innings of work." Check out the TexasHSBaseball Facebook page.
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