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This Year's USA Mullet Championship Winners Have Been Crowned — Take a Look
The Winners From the 2024 USA Mullet ChampionshipAccording to historians, the mullet has been around since Ancient Greece — but we think this year's USA Mullet Championship winners have really perfected the look.Each year, the competition is held to award the best mullet-wearers from all over the country and every age group, from kids to teens to adults. The grand prize winners in both the kids and adults category walk away with a cash prize of $5,000 and a brand new GoPro camera, and the winner of the teen category takes home a $1,000 cash prize and a new GoPro.Take...
Drake Buys a $15 Million Mansion in Texas
The location of acclaimed Canadian culture vulture Drake’s newest Texas property has been revealed: It's a $15 million former resort outside of Brenham in the Houston area. He's just the latest in a long line of irritating rich people moving to Texas, and Drake’s mansion, formerly known as “The Inn at Dos Brisas,” has several casitas and haciendas as well as a greenhouse, a 7,000-bottle wine cellar and an equestrian center. It’s unclear whether Drake intends to reopen the property as a resort or use it as a private residence.
Toyota's multi-billion dollar impact on San Antonio's economy
This segment is sponsored by Toyota Motor North America. So let's look at the numbers - billions invested, thousand of high paying jobs, millions to local charities, and families in the Alamo City are enjoying prosperity - we asked Sonia Azad to look into what is the driving force behind all of this.
'It's bittersweet': Two San Antonio non-profits closing their thrift shops
SAN ANTONIO — Two San Antonio non-profits are closing their thrift stores. After 41 years, Roy Maas Youth Alternatives will close its landmark location off West Avenue at the end of September. Kym's Kloset, a newer shop that survived the pandemic, will open one last time Sunday. "We see...
Option to nearly triple EMS units in Bastrop area heads to Nov. 5 election
The Emergency Services District No. 3 proposition election will be on most Bastrop city and county ballots in November. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Two years after noticing Bastrop County and its municipalities have outgrown the current setup for emergency medical services, three medics have proposed a solution that most residents will see on the ballot Nov. 5.
ACC gets $1.5 million grant to train tech students for thousands of upcoming jobs
AUSTIN, Texas — Semiconductor manufacturers across Central Texas are putting out help wanted signs and on Thursday ACC was given more resources to be able to respond. A $1.5 million federal grant was given to Austin Community College to buy the latest, most advanced teaching equipment. “I am here...
Bloomberg News replaces iconic SA radio station that played oldies with local flavor for 97 years
SAN ANTONIO — It's the end of an era for a San Antonio AM radio station that had been on the air for 97 years. In its nearly century-long existence, KONO AM 860 was the only radio station that showcased San Antonio flavor. Now, those classic tunes are off the airwaves.
Prairie dogs find new home at Fort Worth Nature Center following ‘rescue mission’
A new group of furry residents are calling the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge home. Nature center leaders announced the arrival of 90 black-tailed prairie dogs earlier this week. Jared Wood, the acting manager for the nature center, said the colony was originally located in Canyon, where their home south of Amarillo was set to become a new housing development. The construction would have destroyed the prairie dogs’ habitat.
McKinney ISD officials form committee to address, maximize district facility needs
McKinney ISD officials approved creating a committee that will plan how to utilize MISD’s facilities to maximize their potential. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) McKinney ISD is forming a committee to address current and future district facility needs. The district’s board of trustees approved a resolution to create the Long Range...
Scooter's Coffee brewing final cups in Grapevine
Customers wait in line to order from Scooter's Coffee in Grapevine on April 30, 2023. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Scooter’s Coffee is closing on Sept. 1 after 16 months in Grapevine. A sign on the location announced the permanent closing and said the "decision to close was not made lightly."
Off-duty Dallas Fire-Rescue driver-engineer dies, department confirms
DALLAS — The Dallas Fire-Rescue community is mourning the loss of one of their own. Friday morning, DFR announced the off-duty passing of Driver-Engineer Jimmy Small on the department's Facebook page. The department said Officer Small served at the Dallas City Hall for seven years and "will be missed...
Dallas Cowboys Star Defender Receives Brutal Take
The Dallas Cowboys have a lot of star players on their roster. It is going to get difficult to keep them all, especially with how much a few of the players on the roster are already being paid. The Cowboys were able to end some contract drama recently when they agreed to a massive four-year […] The post Dallas Cowboys Star Defender Receives Brutal Take appeared first on NFL Analysis Network.
Developer scores incentives to build housing in North Texas
DALLAS — This story was originally published by our content partners at the Dallas Business Journal. Read the original version here. A Dallas real estate development firm received an incentive package to complete the multifamily portion of its 12-acre development in southern Dallas. The Dallas City Council approved a...
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