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Texas lawmaker floats starting school year later to reduce ‘wasteful stress’ on power grid
A Texas lawmaker said he may introduce legislation next year aimed at pushing back the start of the school year as a way to reduce "awfully wasteful stress on our power grid," according to a social media post this weekend.
Radiology group paying $8.8M over False Claims Act violations
National Interventional Radiology Partners, based out of Houston, and its founder and CEO have agreed to pay $8.8 million to resolve Federal False Claims Act (FCA) and Anti-Kickback Statute violation allegations, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Southern District of Texas. The settlement claims NIRP and Dr. Andrew...
New Technology Results With Mother Arrested In Texas Cold Case
A 23 year old Texas cold case finally got the break it needed because of new technology developed in the field of DNA, and thanks almost entirely to private donations, charges were finally brought against the mother of a day old baby that was abandoned in 2001, and buried with the name Angel Baby Doe.
Theatre News: Riverside Center for the Performing Arts Announces Transition to Non-Profit and More Exciting Initiatives
At an exclusive media briefing on July 11, 2024, Riverside Center for the Performing Arts announced exciting and significant changes, featuring Patrick A’Hearn, Riverside Center CEO & Artistic Director, and nationally acclaimed actress Sally Struthers. They announced the recent transition of Riverside Center for the Performing Arts to a nonprofit organization, and shared the Center’s ambitious goals for the future. This significant milestone marks a new chapter in Riverside’s commitment to the arts and the community as well as the motivations behind the decision to become a nonprofit, the strategic objectives, and the exciting initiatives planned to enhance accessibility and community engagement with the performing arts.
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...
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.
Mercedes’ annual Texas Street Festival ready to celebrate community spirit
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The city of Mercedes is ready to kick off its 16th annual Texas Street Festival this Saturday. The festival will feature a lineup of live music as well as various entertainment attractions and activities. Ranging from Tejano to Norteño to country music, artists and...
Man captured in Houston days after being added to Texas’ Most Wanted List
A Harris County fugitive who was recently added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Immigrants List has been captured, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced. Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce, a 20-year-old from Honduras, had been wanted by authorities since July of 2024 for aggravated sexual assault of a child under the age of 14.
Amarillo Residents Beware; Recent Rise in Scammer Activity
All summer long, we've watched as scammers have stepped up their game. They've been targeting Amarillo and Texas panhandle residents via email, text messages, phone calls, and even old-school snail mail. In a recent alert issued by Randall County Sheriff's Office, they say they're a large increase in the number of calls they're getting regarding scams.
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas awards $42 million to Houston-area research centers
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas awarded Houston-area cancer research centers over $42 million in grants. (Courtesy Pexels) The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas awarded $60.6 million in grants to institutions across Texas, including roughly $42 million to Houston-area cancer research projects, according to an Aug. 21 news release from CPRIT.
San Antonio mourns the loss of Mary Rose Brown, key founder of Haven for Hope
SAN ANTONIO - Mary Rose Brown, a prominent figure in the San Antonio community, renowned for her instrumental role in founding Haven for Hope, passed away on Friday. Under her leadership, Haven for Hope has become a national model for addressing homelessness, providing comprehensive services that include shelter, healthcare, education, and job training.
Texas State Univ. begins fall semester with largest freshman class in its history
SAN MARCOS, Texas — On Monday, August 26, Texas State University in San Marcos begins its 2024 Fall Semester welcoming approximately 8,300 freshmen students, its biggest freshman class ever. Many of the new freshmen arriving on campus are also the first in their family to go to college. Texas...
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