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Favored Bobcats? Texas State picked to win Sun Belt Conference West Division
Now comes expectations that the program has not seen since their move to FBS football. The Sun Belt Conference released the preseason coaches poll Monday afternoon and the Bobcats are atop the West Division.
'It's impossible' | Some Texas State students worry about ability to protest after university changes free speech policy
SAN MARCOS, Texas — For Texas State University student Zachariyah Al-Natoor, standing up for Palestinian liberation is a calling. "It's disgusting to see my home get destroyed," Al-Natoor said. "It brings me to tears every time – the amount of people, spending their day, their time out, speaking out against the cause. And it's very empowering."
Rep. Doggett on Democratic enthusiasm for Harris: 'Now we have a fighting chance'
With Democratic support for Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee seems to be solidifying, some in the party still want to see an open convention. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas was the first Democratic lawmaker to call on President Biden to abandon his bid. Now he's calling for an open convention. Amna Nawaz spoke with Rep. Doggett about his thoughts.
Chinese national indicted in largest fentanyl precursor seizure in Southern Texas
HOUSTON, Texas — A 48-year-old Chinese national has been indicted for his role in a conspiracy involving the importation of what is believed to be the largest amount of fentanyl precursors found in the Southern District of Texas and one of the largest in the country, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
UIL leaders address recently released changes to playoff realignment – July 22, 2024
"This is a monumental announcement in trying to maintain competitive equity and the fairest playoff bracket that we can... This is as big of an announcement as the UIL has had in quite some time."
Hispanic civil rights group hopeful Harris can reform immigration policies
Members of a Hispanic civil rights political organization in South Texas say they're excited that President Joe Biden isn't running for another term and are hopeful that if Kamala Harris gets the Democratic nomination, and is elected, that she will reform immigration policies.
Thrice as nice: Texas Two Step jackpot claimed by multiple winners
TEXAS, USA — Several lucky Texans will take home some serious cash following a recent Texas Two Step drawing. According to the Texas Lottery, three winners across the Lone Star State won the $1.2 million drawing on Thursday, July 18. The unclaimed prize winners picked 12-14-16-22 and 13 as...
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.
Woman charged with arson after fire at Ascension Seton causes damages, injures employee
AUSTIN, Texas — A 44-year-old woman has been charged with arson in connection with a fire at the Ascension Seton Shoal Creek Medical Center on Sunday that injured one employee and damaged the facility. The Austin Fire Department (AFD) received a call about a fire at a midrise at...
Advocacy group calls out proposed APD budget, calls for increase in addressing homelessness
AUSTIN, Texas — On Wednesday, Austin City Council members will meet to work on the budget. On Tuesday, a group of activists met to call on leaders to make some changes. Organizers with VOCAL-TX say they don't support the city giving the Austin Police Department $18 million in new funding. They want the city to roll back that increase and prioritize addressing homelessness instead.
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