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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...
Lady Lions unable to find rhythm in straight-set loss to Llano
Experimenting with different lineups in the absence of starter Hannah Deen, who will miss multiple weeks after sustaining a severe ankle sprain in the finale of the Heart of Texas tournament over the weekend, the Brownwood Lady Lions struggled with establishing their chemistry on the floor as they dropped a 25-21, 25-18, 25-11 home decision to Llano Tuesday night at Warren Gym.
Sam Houston Center presents Thursday Night Lights author Michael Hurd
The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center presents an evening with author and historian Michael Hurd discussing his work, Thursday Night Lights: The Story of Black High School Football in Texas, at 7 p.m. on Sept. 19. As part of the event, Center staff will offer a special viewing...
Rolando Pablos, former Texas secretary of state, joins San Antonio's 2025 mayoral race
Rolando Pablos, a former Texas secretary of state, entered the growing San Antonio 2025 mayoral race on Tuesday. He is now the fifth person to officially announce a run for mayor and the second outside of the San Antonio City Council. The seat is open because Mayor Ron Nirenberg is termed out.
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.
San Antonio couple pleads guilty in fatal pit bull attack case
SAN ANTONIO - Christian Moreno and Abilene Schneider were back in court today, pleading guilty to their charges of Dog Attack Resulting in Death and avoiding a trial. They were arrested in February 2023 after their pit bulls mauled and killed an 81-year-old man, Ramon Najera, and seriously injured his wife. Firefighters had to use pick axes to try and get the dogs away from the victims.
Search begins for 15-year-old girl who went missing from North Side neighborhood
SAN ANTONIO - Authorities are looking for a 15-year-old girl who went missing Monday from a North Side neighborhood. The San Antonio Police Department says Yvette Sanchez, nickname Bella was last seen from the neighborhood off Possum Path. Yvette is 5 feet, 1 inch tall, weighs 90 pounds and has...
Megabus departs San Antonio and Texas because of chapter
In 2010, Morgan’s Wonderland redefined theme parks, offering an expertise that might be loved by all friends, together with these with particular wants. Now, founder Gordon Hartman is ready to do the identical for the hospitality business. In late August, the corporate introduced its foray into lodging, the “ultra-accommodating”...
Texas GOP doubles down on fraud claims as Trump, Cruz leads shrink
AUSTIN – Texas Republicans are doubling down on claims that Democrats in the state’s biggest cities are attempting to steal the 2024 election – a contest in which the GOP’s leads in the Senate and presidential races are increasingly narrowing. State GOP leaders like Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton have made the […]
Election experts cautious as Abbott touts voter roll purge
"Election experts cautious as Abbott touts voter roll purge" 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.
Texas high school football: Top 10 running backs in the Austin area
As the 2024 Texas high school football season nears kickoff Thursday, the American-Statesman takes a look at the top 10 players at every position. High school reporters Rick Cantu and Colby Gordon will take a look today at the running backs who are expected to have great seasons. OUR PLAYER RANKINGS: Top 10 WRs | Top 10...
Texas must build hundreds of thousands of homes to lower housing costs, says state comptroller
"Texas must build hundreds of thousands of homes to lower housing costs, says state comptroller" 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.
Oncor donates thousands to volunteer fire departments across West Texas
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Oncor Cares Foundation donated $650,000 to fire departments across West and Northwest Texas. The foundation said the money will be used to support critical training and equipment. Oncor chose to give to volunteer fire departments across 17 counties based on their volunteer status, community value, and land conditions, specifically, departments in areas […]
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