Dumas Designated as a Film Friendly Texas Community | KAMR
AUSTIN, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials from the office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday that the town of Dumas was recently designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission. According to previous reports from MyHighPlains.com, Dumas joins more than 160 Film Friendly Texas communities across the state, including Fritch, Amarillo, …
5th Circuit Argues Texas Law Allowing Blocking Competing Transit Owners From Building New Lines Violates Commerce Clause | Troutman pepper
On August 30, 2022, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued an order in NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc. vs. Lake, a case raising dormant Commerce Clause challenges to a 2019 Texas law that prohibits new entrants from building transmission lines that are part of a multi-state power grid. The majority …
Texas law enforcement opens investigation into DeSantis stunt
On the face of it, Governor Ron DeSantis’ scheme is a moral and political outrage. The Florida Republican and his team are accused of using false promises to lure desperate migrants onto planes in Texas, then dumping them on a small New England island ill-equipped for their unexpected arrival. It all appears to have been …
JMU announces sold-out sale for Oct. 1 family weekend game against Texas State
Soccer 09/19/2022 09:15:00 History links James Madison Athletics announced Monday that all tickets for its Oct. 1 football game against Texas State have been sold out. In addition, all student tickets have been claimed. The Family Weekend game represents the first Sun Belt Conference …
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Court rules in favor of Texas social media regulation law
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Friday in favor of a Texas law targeting big social media companies like Facebook and Twitter in a victory for Republicans who accuse the platforms of censoring the conservative discourse. But the ruling from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans likely won’t …
5th Circuit Upholds Texas Law Banning Social Media ‘Censorship’ – Again
The law, HB 20, had previously been prevented from taking effect by a May 5-4 Supreme Court ruling, which granted an emergency request from technology trade groups NetChoice and the Computer and Communications Industry Association, which represent Facebook, Twitter and Google. Business groups have alleged that the Texas law violates the First Amendment rights of …
Governor Abbott highlights support for Texas law enforcement
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, in campaign appearances with representatives of local law enforcement organizations for two days this week, stepped up his attacks on rival Beto O’Rourke, saying the El Paso Democrat is “a crook” that would destroy the Texas energy industry. and pursue policies that compromise public safety. Abbott, seeking a third term in …
The Space X Starbase shapes the Texas community around it
The Verge discovered how Starbasse shapes a rural Texas community. Photo: Jim Watson/AFP (Getty Images) Since 2019, Elon Musk launches his Space X rockets from a remote point near the Texas-Mexico border. As with many of Musk’s endeavors, the launches have drawn many of his die-hard supporters to the state, but the company’s expansion has …
All things to eat and drink at the Texas State Fair in 2022
State Fair aficionados already know that the winners of this year’s Big Tex Choice Awards are Fried Charcuterie Board, Peanut Butter Cup and Fried Chocolate Peanut Butter Blast, and Horchata Milkshake. And they planned to consume them accordingly. New concession stands and food Many new dealers are also coming to the show this year. Here’s …
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‘It will always be the gospel train’: Central Texas community mourns loss of Sunday morning radio show host
WACO, Texas (KWTX) – The broadcaster of Central Texas Sunday radio show “The Gospel Train” died on Tuesday, but his legacy of spreading hope in the community lives on as he passed his show on to his son. Joe Montgomery started his Sunday show in 1963. His show ran for six hours filled with scripture, …
Texas law enforcement announces fentanyl overdose initiatives
HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – Federal agents are teaming up with local law enforcement to combat recent fentanyl overdoses in Hays County. On Thursday, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Kyle Police Department and Hays County Sheriff’s Office held a joint press conference outlining their new initiatives. RELATED COVERAGE: Autopsy determines death of 4th CISD Hays …
Uvalde Texas Community Begins School Year With Heavy But Hopeful Emotions – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Uvalde students returned to school Tuesday for the first time since the Robb Elementary School shooting that left 21 dead and 19 injured. There was a mix of emotions as parents dropped off their children at Uvalde Elementary, one of the schools where students from now-closed Robb Elementary have been reassigned. “I’m a little worried …
Lucille chef Chris Williams serving his Texas community
Oprah Daily partners with Talenti Gelato on a new series, Cooks for a Cause: Making the World a Better Place One Meal at a Time, to feature chefs who have been part of their business to positively impact their hometowns . Houston’s Christopher Williams is one of those culinary creators who sets the bar high …
Texas community declares ‘invasion’ of undocumented immigrants | New
By Sally Sexton CNHI News Service WEATHERFORD, Texas – A disaster declaration authorized by commissioners in a north central Texas county has prompted a visit from a national organization and condemnation from several local groups. Parker County’s state of disaster declaration, signed July 25 after approval by the county judge and four commissioners, states that …
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Central Texas community colleges see surge in fall enrollment
TEMPLE, Texas (KWTX) – President Biden’s loan forgiveness plan cancels $10,000 in federal student loans. But for some students this is not enough and they are now looking for more affordable options. McLennan Community College, Central Texas College, and Temple College are cheaper options around $1,200 to $1,400 per semester for full-time students or those …
Texas law banning new transmission companies could violate US Constitution
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ordered a lower court to allow previously rejected testimony in a lawsuit against the Public Utility Commission. AUSTIN, Texas — A 2019 Texas law regulating power transmission projects could violate the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution, according to a federal ruling. NextEra Energy sued …
John M. Crisp: This Texas Law Is Bad for Church and State | Voice
TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE — The Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 797 more than a year ago, but school districts and citizens were concerned about the pandemic. No one paid much attention to SB 797’s requirement that all public schools in Texas—from freshman through college—display our national motto: In God We Trust. But as students return …
Season prediction, breakdown, key games, players
2022 Texas State Bobcats preview: Texas State season preview, forecast and prediction with what you need to know and season keys. – Contact/Follow @ColFootballNews & @PeteFiutak Texas State Bobcats PreviewHead Coach: Jake Spavital, 3rd year at Texas State, 9-27Preview 2021: Overall: 4-8, Conference: 3-5Attack, defense distribution | Keys of the seasonPrediction of the season, what …
Hidden Dinosaur Tracks Emerge in Texas State Park During Drought
Severe drought in the western United States is largely terrible news, but Texas saw an interesting side effect when hidden dinosaur tracks appeared in Dinosaur Valley State Park southwest of Dallas. The paleontological treasure was discovered in a dry river bed. “Due to excessively dry conditions this past summer, the river has completely dried up …
John M. Crisp: This Texas Law Is Bad for Church and State | Nation
The Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 797 more than a year ago, but school districts and citizens were concerned about the pandemic. No one paid much attention to SB 797’s requirement that all public schools in Texas—from freshman through college—display our national motto: In God We Trust. But as students return to classroom learning this …
Palestine Receives Danny Palmer East Texas Community Service Award | Sports
The Palestine Wildcats received the Danny Palmer East Texas Community Service Award on Wednesday for their outstanding community service last summer. A spontaneous gesture from the summer turned into a heartwarming accomplishment for the Wildcats. Palestine Athletic Trainer Bethany Coyne lost her husband, Michael Coyne, in May in a fatal car accident – who was …
Excessive drought reveals 113 million year old dinosaur tracks in Texas state park
GLEN ROSE, TX – New dinosaur tracks were discovered in a Texas state park last week after a year of excessive drought. The tracks, which date back 113 million years, were discovered at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, southwest of Dallas. “Most of the tracks that have been recently discovered and discovered at …
Texas State Schools Bond Guarantee Program Approaches Capacity
A blue-chip Texas program that guarantees public school bonds is near capacity amid a large wave of voter-approved debt to fix aging facilities and accommodate a growing student population. The Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF) program, which is capped at $117.32 billion under federal law and assigns triple-A ratings to school bonds, reducing their interest …
Texas community raises awareness against fentanyl – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
National Fentanyl Awareness Day is Sunday, August 21. Across the country, communities have come together to shed light on an issue that plagues countless families. At Flower Mound, teenagers and their parents came together to better understand the deadly drug and the tools to hopefully avert tragedy. It was the pain of her own loss …
New Texas law promotes ‘In God We Trust’ signs in schools
As the new school year begins, “In God We Trust” signs are appearing in Texas schools under a new state law that requires schools to post them if donated. The law was known as Senate Bill 797 and it was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott last year. It …
Texas community mourns loss of coach killed in Little League game
Lancaster community mourns loss of coach killed in Little League game Lancaster community mourns loss of coach killed in Little League game 01:50 Lancaster, Texas – People are mourning the loss of Mike Hickmon, a Little League coach many have called a pillar of the Lancaster community. “They took on a great person, a great …
‘Still a lot of pain’: Four years after mass shooting, Texas community grapples with fallout
Renuka Rayasam If you or someone you know is in crisis, dial “988” for the 988 Suicide & Crisis lifeline or text HOME to the crisis text line on 741741. (The old phone number, 800-273-8255, will continue to operate indefinitely. ) SANTA FE, Texas — In May 2018, after a high school shooting killed 10 …
This 2003 Texas law could prevent Alex Jones from paying most of the $50 million libel judgment
A Texas jury has returned a nearly $50 million judgment in a libel lawsuit against extremist talk show host Alex Jones for claiming the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax. He was being sued by the parents of a 6-year-old boy killed in the drama. At issue is whether the Texas law …
Texas State Police can keep Uvalde’s records secret for now, judge says
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, was one of the most vocal lawmakers in the Department of Public Safety’s handling of the Robb Elementary School massacre. Credit: Evan L’Roy for The Texas Tribune Subscribe to La Brèveour daily newsletter that keeps readers informed of Texas’ most essential news. A state district judge ruled Wednesday that …
Texas law could prevent Alex Jones from paying vast majority of $50 million case
“This 2003 Texas law could prevent Alex Jones from paying the vast majority of the $50 million libel judgment,” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — on public policy, politics, governmental and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, our daily …
The Wild Big Tex Choice Award Finalists at the 2022 Texas State Fair
It all started with 51 entries represented by 36 dealers. The Texas State Fair has now narrowed down the Big Tex Choice Award finalists to a coveted 10, judged on uniqueness, creativity, presentation and taste. These final 10 dishes will be tested by a panel of celebrity judges on August 28. This elite panel will …
Texas Community Bancshares (NASDAQ:TCBS) vs Bogota Financial (NASDAQ:BSBK) Head to Head Contrast
Bogota Financial (NASDAQ:BSBK – Get Rating) and Texas Community Bancshares (NASDAQ:TCBS – Get Rating) are both small cap finance companies, but which is the best investment? We will compare the two companies based on institutional ownership strength, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and profitability. Valuation and benefits This table compares the revenue, earnings per …
This 1995 Texas law could prevent Alex Jones from paying the vast majority of the $50 million defamation judgment
Correction, August 12, 2022: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that a 2003 Texas law passed by Republicans established the current cap on punitive damages. It was a 1995 law passed by a Democratic-controlled legislature that set the cap. The 2003 law, passed by Republicans, required that they be decided by a unanimous …
Trio of goals leads UTSA to exhibition win over Texas State
History links SAN ANTONIO – Goals of Kendall Kloza (3′), Abby Kassal (20′) and Sarina Russ (’72) paced UTSA, as the football program fell Texas State 3-2 in Saturday’s exhibition contest. UTSA struck early, as in the third minute Kloza scored a goal after a Lexi Bolton cross from the corner. Later …
Texas State Board of Education plans to scrap BC, AD calendar dating system
Texas State Board of Education plans to scrap BC, AD calendar dating system In the draft, BC and AD would be replaced with more religiously neutral language in Texas social studies classes. TEXAS – A proposed new social studies curriculum in Texas removes the commonly used BC and AD calendar dating system. The terms meaning …
Running in the Houston area is key to the Texas State Board of Education’s right turn
Highlighting Texas lawmakers To the right on education issues in recent years, the candidate likely to replace a moderate Republican on the State Board of Education in a district outside of Houston is a right-wing activist who took part in protests at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. After winning the primary in March, …
BJ Novak’s ‘Revenge’ Explores a Texas Mindset
Boyd Holbrook as Ty Shaw and BJ Novak as Ben Manalowitz in “Vengeance,” written and directed by BJ Novak. Photo: Patti Perret/Focus Features/Courtesy Patti Perret/Focus F What’s up with Whataburger? This is one of the big questions posed by Ben Manalowitz, the New York podcaster played by BJ Novak in his new black comedy “Vengeance” …
Texas law professor breaks down $7 billion Spectrum lawsuit
“The duty of care in a case like this is greater than the normal duty of care because the employees come into the house,” said UNT Dallas professor Michael Maslanka. DALLAS — A recent North Texas jury verdict involving a national cable company has stood out as a seminal example of the kind of extreme …
Texas law restricting abortion will go into effect August 25, attorney general says
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday issued new guidance on the state’s “trigger law” that bans most abortions, saying the measure will go into effect Aug. 25. The US Supreme Court’s decision last month to overturn the 1973 decision Roe vs. Wade The decision paved the way for the legislation, Texas House Bill 1280, …
Man Found by NYPD Doesn’t Miss Texas State Student Jason Landry
UPDATE: The man who was found in New York last week has been identified and is not Jason Landry, the Texas State student who has been missing since 2020. The New York Police Department tweeted Wednesday that he had been identified as a Yonkers man, dismissing speculation that he could have been Landry. Police have …
New Texas law increasing penalties for abortion providers goes into effect August 25
Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to date with the most essential news from Texas. The United States Supreme Court has issued its formal judgment in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, paving the way for Texas’s “trigger law” banning nearly all abortions to come into effect on August …
Stranded and Emaciated Endangered Sea Turtles Admitted to Texas State Aquarium
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KXAN) — While many Texans flock to the state’s beaches during the summer months, some sea turtles have also made their way to the Texas coast — and a growing number of them run aground. Endangered sea turtles ‘stunned by the cold’ released into the wild after Texas freeze The Amos Rehabilitation …
Review of Bogota Financial (NASDAQ:BSBK) and Texas Community Bancshares (NASDAQ:TCBS)
Bogota Financial (NASDAQ:BSBK – Get Rating) and Texas Community Bancshares (NASDAQ:TCBS – Get Rating) are both small cap financial companies, but which stock is superior? We’ll compare the two companies based on their risk strength, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability. Profitability This table compares the net margins, return on equity, and …
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Horses find forever homes at Texas State 4-H Horse Show
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) — Activities for the 60th annual Texas State 4-H Horse Show kicked off Sunday. A popular event was the Homes For Horses showcase. The Texas 4-H Homes For Horses program is designed to connect young men and women with horses requiring special training and attention. In the fall of 2021, the youngsters …
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Over 350 BCS youth and families for the 60th Texas State 4-H Horse Show
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – More than 350 young people and their families from across Texas are in the Brazos Valley for the 60th Annual Texas State 4-H Horse Show. This week-long event beginning July 24 is held at the Brazos County Expo. This is known as the pinnacle of 4-H horseback riding program, which provides …
New Texas law helps Houston neighbors remove language of racist acts
A group of neighbors in Oak Forest, in northwest Houston, spent more than two years and 100 hours of pro bono attorneys trying to remove a line from their neighborhood rules that many of them found offensive. Their act restrictions, dating back to 1946, said, “None of the lots… shall be used, owned or occupied …
Texas law prohibiting banks from ‘discriminating’ against gun companies costs the state more than $300 million
A 2021 Texas law banning municipalities from working with banks that “discriminate” against the gun trade has so far cost the state more than $300 million, according to a new study. Last year, upset that some major financial institutions pulled out of relationships with the gun industry, Texas lawmakers passed SB 19, which requires banks …
Texas state changes housing for some students weeks before move-in day
SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — With less than a month to move in, hundreds of Texas State University students, like Stacy Bricker’s daughter, have received an email notifying them of the housing changes. “To accommodate all of our new Bobcats, we are adjusting several rooms in Blanco Hall and other residence halls from double occupancy …
Texas law enforcement regulatory agency says it has no authority to hold Uvalde officers accountable
“The findings of the House Investigative Committee report are outside the jurisdiction of our agency,” the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, or TCOLE, said in a statement. The licensing agency “generally has the authority to take disciplinary action on a peace officer’s license for violations of our administrative rules or for criminal convictions,” the statement …
Texas Law Enforcement Regulatory Agency Says It Has No Power To Hold Uvalde Officers Accountable | Nation & World
The Texas commission that regulates the state’s licensed law enforcement officers says it has no authority to act on the findings of the Texas House Investigative Committee’s report into the massacre of the school of Uvalde, which describes a series of failures of several agencies. “The findings of the House Investigative Committee report are outside …
Texas law enforcement makes multiple drug busts, seize cocaine and methamphetamine worth over $4 million
Texas law enforcement has made multiple drug seizures over the past week, seizing a combined total of approximately $4.4 million worth of cocaine and methamphetamine. On Sunday, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers working at the Gateway International Bridge seized more than $3.6 million worth of methamphetamine. CBP said a 61-year-old man from Texas …
Texas State Police launch internal review of Uvalde school shooting response
Texas DPS said in a statement that the review would “determine whether violations of policy, law or doctrine occurred” during the response to the attack that killed 19 children and two teachers in a classroom. fourth year. He said the review was launched last week. Texas DPS Director Steve McCraw previously called law enforcement’s response …
Texas State Police launch internal review of Uvalde’s response
By JAKE BLEIBERG and PAUL J. WEBER UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Two months after the Uvalde school massacre, Texas State Police on Monday announced an internal review into the actions of dozens of soldiers who were at Robb Elementary for 73 minutes. baffling inaction by law enforcement as a gunman massacred 19 children and two …
The Houston family visits all 89 state parks in Texas over a 6-year period
On Mother’s Day in 2016, Sarah Strauss and her family decided to celebrate the holiday a little differently than usual, with a day trip to Huntsville State Park. Along the way, Strauss downloaded the Texas Parks and Wildlife app and discovered a map of Texas’ 89 state parks. Realizing there were giant parts of Texas …
Community Bank of Texas Launches Oil and Gas Finance Unit
As the Biden administration pushes for a radical transition away from fossil fuels and major banks reduce their exposure to the sector, near-term demand for oil and gas is growing, creating opportunities for lenders such as SouthWest Bank to Odessa, Texas. The $645 million asset bank has hired commercial lenders Richard Davis Browning II and …
Uvalde’s video footage paints a grim picture for Texas law enforcement
Uvalde and the state of Texas deserve better than a governor whose initial statement in the face of the deadliest school shooting in Texas history was, “It could have been worse.” 19 children were killed in the shooting. The Uvalde massacre was plagued by one incompetent decision after another, from ‘missing keys’ to police officers …
Leaked video shows Texas law enforcement’s long wait to confront Uvalde school shooter
Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers informed about Texas’ most essential news UVALDE — On the same day that a Texas House committee investigating the Uvalde school shooting announced plans to release footage of law enforcement’s response to the incident, a video showing police waiting more than an hour in …
Leaked Video Shows Texas Law Enforcement’s Long Wait To Confront Uvalde School Shooter | KETK.com
UVALDE (The Texas Tribune) – On the same day a Texas House committee investigating the Uvalde school shooting announced plans to release footage of law enforcement’s response to the incident , a video showing police waiting more than an hour in the hallway of the school before confronting the shooter was released by Austin American-Statesman …
Austin police arrest Texas state hospital escapee
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man who escaped from North Texas State Hospital is in custody after a two-week manhunt. The Vernon Police Department said the Austin Police Department made the arrest around 6:30 p.m. Sunday of 29-year-old Alexander Scott Ervin, according to a social media post. Ervin escaped from North Texas State Hospital in Vernon, …
East Texas community with brown water, 3 month boil water advisory asking for answers
NOTE: This story is about the Stryker Lake water supply, not Striker Lake or the New Concord water system. Stryker Lake’s water supply water is pumped from deep wells, not the lake, and they only supply water to the west side of the lake. CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – An east Texas community just outside …
Texas law firm touting abortion aid backs governors asking for bans
Texas’ largest law firm Vinson & Elkins pledges to cover travel costs for its employees for reproductive health care after contributing to two Republican governors’ campaigns pushing for tough restrictions on abortion . The Houston-based company’s political action committee gave Texas Governor Greg Abbott $65,000 over the past two years, according to state filings. The …
Texas State pitcher honors his late father on the diamond
For Texas State pitcher Austin Smith, his 2022 season has been incredible. Getting to pitch in multiple NCAA regional games against storied programs was a dream come true, but the journey hasn’t been smooth. Originally from Abilene, Smith was a baseball and football star growing up. Even in noisy environments, his biggest supporter made his …
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East Texas community works together to fight 100-acre grass fire
HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) – A community in East Texas has come together to put out a grass fire that has scorched nearly 100 acres. The fire started Wednesday evening in the area of Farm to Market Road 2709 in Henderson County. Much of the fire was in the woodline and had to be fought …
I Am Texas: Li’l Tex Brought Me Home!
After growing up in Michigan, I lived with my older brother in Fort Hood, Texas, where I served as an Army adviser for a few months until he resigned his commission and the family moves back to Michigan. Then, in the 1970s, I bought my first house…in Michigan, where I expected to live my life, …
Texas State Parks offers tips for staying safe outdoors | KAMR
AUSTIN (KAMR/KCIT) – The Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife wants to offer safety tips for those visiting state parks and hiking trails during the summer months. LIST: The most mispronounced places across the High Plains For park visitors and hikers, the TPWD wanted to offer this guidance as temperatures hit triple digits in parts …
High Noon Talk: Last Gangster in Austin
Event details In his new and extraordinary true crime story, Last mobster in Austin, Jesse Sublett takes us back to Austin in the 1970s in a stranger and wilder city than it is today. Join Jesse for a fascinating discussion about Dixie Mafia gangster Frank Hughey Smith and Ronnie Earl, the young prosecutor charged with …
Texas State Parks shares six tips for staying safe on the trails | New
AUSTIN—As we enter the summer months, Texans are heading to Texas state parks to enjoy the weather outdoors. Last year, 43 state parks reported 102 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets. Since January 1, 54 heat-related incidents have been reported, compared to 34 reported at this time last year. With temperatures hitting triple digits, the …
Texas State slips into list of top 10 college values in Texas
To some extent, earning a degree from Texas State University is one of the smartest decisions in the Lone Star State. In its eighth edition ranking of colleges and universities that give students the best return on their educational investment, personal finance website SmartAsset ranks TSU at No. 10 in Texas. Rice University of Houston …
Texas State Parks shares six tips for staying safe on the trails
Austin, Texas – As we enter the summer months, Texans are heading to Texas state parks to enjoy the weather outdoors. Last year, 43 state parks reported 102 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets. Since January 1, 54 heat-related incidents have already been reported, compared to 34 reported at this time last year. With temperatures …
Commentary: Texas State Parks share six tips for staying safe on the trails | Sports
After the Texas winter storm of 2021, I promised myself I would never complain about summer temperatures. Going five days without heating will do this to a person. I’m still convinced that blackouts were a myth. My joints are still feeling the effects. Yet, as we enter the hottest days of summer, we must take …
How Texas ‘Law of the Parties’ Capital Murder Charges Work
FORT WORTH In Texas, prosecutors can pursue capital murder charges and the death penalty against someone who did not physically kill anyone. The June 27 trial and conviction of Timothy Huff was the latest example of how Texas capital murder laws work. Huff will serve life in prison for the death of Fort Worth police …
Possible rabies exposure in North Texas community pool
Officials say a bat was seen in the pool that may have rabies due to its behavior. CELINA, Texas — Collin County health officials are warning residents of possible exposure to rabies at a community swimming pool on Friday. Collin County Health Services said the possible exposure occurred at the Heritage Celina Homeowner’s Association community …
State health officials say 12 cases have been discovered
AUSTIN (KXAN) — After testing, state health officials said at least 12 cases of monkeypox have been discovered in Texas so far. Some of these patients have not traveled out of state recently. The Texas Department of State Health Services said Thursday while the first cases were patients who traveled abroad, at least three patients …
Remembering Texas State’s 2022 Baseball Season | Sports
Texas State Baseball celebrates after winning the series against Utah Valley, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won the series 3-1. vanessa buentello The sports team of University star will take only fond and proud memories of reporting on the 2022 Bobcat baseball season. In our time at The star and at …
Texas State Parks Share Six Tips for Staying Safe on the Trails – Alice Echo News Journal
By [email protected] AUSTIN—As we enter the summer months, Texans are heading to Texas state parks to enjoy the weather outdoors. Last year, 43 state parks reported 102 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets. Since January 1, 54 heat-related incidents have already been reported, compared to 34 reported at this time last year. With temperatures hitting …
Supreme Court victory for former Texas state trooper
WASHINGTON – Ret. Captain Le Roy Torres considered his longtime job as a Texas State Trooper a dream come true. But after being deployed to Iraq with army reserves in 2007, he suffered lung and brain damage from exposure to toxic combustion sources. When Torres returned, he said he could no longer work as a …
MADD Honors East Texas Law Enforcement as DWI Heroes
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Mothers Against Drunk Driving honored police officers for removing drunk drivers from the roads at their annual Take the Wheel law enforcement recognition event they call them DWI heroes. Marshall man arrested after attack on investigator’s home On Wednesday, the group held a ceremony honoring officers for their commitment to keeping …
Texas State Parks shares 6 tips for staying safe
AUSTIN As we enter the summer months, Texans are heading to Texas state parks to enjoy the weather outdoors, a news release said. Last year, 43 state parks reported 102 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets. Since January 1, 54 heat-related incidents have already been reported, compared to 34 reported at this time last year. …
Heat-related incidents have increased in Texas state parks
June 28, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022 08:02 Authorities rescued 40 hikers at Palo Duro State Park due to heat on Saturday, June 11. Martina Birnbaum / EyeEm/Getty Images/EyeEm Authorities are warning hikers and nature lovers to stay safe and hydrated after Texas State Parks experienced an increase in heat-related incidents compared to last year. In …
Texas State Parks: How to Stay Safe on the Trails
SAN ANGELO, Texas — With Independence Day weekend fast approaching, comes summer fun, including hitting the trails. Texas State Parks has shared six tips on how to stay safe while having fun. Why is this important? Last year, 43 state parks reported 102 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets. Since January 1, 54 heat-related incidents …
Officials search for escaped inmate from North Texas State Hospital | KAMR
WILBARGER COUNTY (KFDX/KJTL) — Authorities have issued an all-points bulletin for a North Texas State Hospital inmate who escaped Monday, June 27. 1 dead, 1 injured after motorcycle accident near Vega Photo of Alexandre Ervin, by source According to sources close to the situation, a 29-year-old white man who is a patient at North Texas …
Texas State pitcher Tristan Stivors eyes big leagues after All-American season
Stivors, in his third year at San Marcos after transferring from New Mexico Junior College in 2019, is grateful for how far he’s come. SAN MARCOS, Texas — While Tristan Stivors earned his share of city of Austin venom following an emphatic “horns down” exclamation mark in the March Texas upset by State of Texas, …
Group in Luling to raise awareness of missing Texas state student
LULING, Texas (KXAN) — Supporters and concerned citizens working to locate missing Texas State student Jason Landry rented a booth at the Luling Watermelon Thump this weekend to raise awareness of his disappearance. Law enforcement officials discovered Landry’s car was wrecked on Salt Flat Road near Luling in December 2020. Monday marks one year since …
Fourth Year Project Members Preview Reception
Event details Explore the exhibit before it opens to the public at this private after-hours event with live music and free light snacks. For more than a decade, acclaimed artist Judy Gelles has interviewed and photographed over 300 fourth graders around the world. She asked them each three questions: Who do you live with? What …
Texas state senator sues DPS for information on Uvalde school massacre
McALLEN, Texas (border report) – Texas State Senator Roland Gutierrez is suing the Department of Public Safety, demanding more information about the May 24 school shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in Austin District Court just as a special Senate hearing is also underway in …
Texas state senator sues Department of Public Safety for access to Uvalde records
A state senator who represents Uvalde, Texas, filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the Texas Department of Public Safety, seeking access to the agency’s records on its thorough investigation into the police response to last month’s mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. Sen. Roland Gutierrez (D-San Antonio) accuses the DPS, the state’s top law enforcement agency, …
U.S. Representative Doggett and Texas State University leaders unveil new climate change project
The project will study the impact of climate change on Texas water and create a publicly available tool to help inform water conservation actions. SAN MARCOS, TX— U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) joined Texas State University leaders on Monday to unveil details of a new project to study climate change. According to a press release …
Embark Provides Texas Law Enforcement with Self-Driving Trucks
Embark Trucks, a developer of autonomous technology for the trucking industry, is advancing its efforts to develop an emergency vehicle interaction capability for Embark-powered autonomous trucks to identify, stop and interface with law enforcement vehicles. Embark works closely with the Texas Department of Public Safety to train Embark-powered trucks to identify law enforcement vehicles in …
Texas Hard Money Lenders
In Texas, hard money lenders are a significant part of the state’s residential real estate industry. They give much-needed funding fast to borrowers — often “fix and flip” entrepreneurs — who will either not qualify for a standard loan or are unwilling to wait after locating an excellent investment property for the lengthy process of …
New Perspectives: Mental Health in Texas
Event details Join historian Dr. William Bush and Dr. Octavio Martinez for insight into mental health in Texas. Dr. Martinez is a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas. He is also Executive Director of the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, which has educated, …
10 Facts About the State Flag of Texas
Texas flags at the 60th Stonewall Peach JAMboree and Rodeo. Photo by Will van Overbeek Today is National Flag Day, and it’s no secret that Texans have a special affection for their national flag. Found everywhere from stately buildings to individual homes and sporting an unlimited selection of merchandise, including cowboy boots, it’s more than …
North Texas Community Turns Down Section 8 Applicants – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
A Denton County landlords association will no longer allow Section 8 tenants, under new tenancy and tenancy rules it passed earlier this month. The government-subsidized housing assistance program enables private landlords to rent apartments and houses to qualified low-income tenants. Some estimate that the new HOA rules could displace hundreds of families in the town …
Protesters gather at the Texas State Capitol for the second March for Our Lives rally
AUSTIN, TX – Thousands of people are expected to gather in Washington DC and in small local marches across the country in the second March for Our Lives on Saturday as part of a new nationwide gun control campaign. Protesters gather at the Texas State Capitol in downtown Austin as part of the national event. …
LGI Homes Opens in Established Houston, Texas Community
New homes are now available from $340 in Wedgewood Forest, a Land Tejas community The Mangosteen Plan by LGI Homes in Wedgewood Forest LGI Homes at Wedgewood Forest offers new move-in-ready homes and family-friendly amenities in Conroe, TX. CONROE, Texas, June 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGIH) today announced the opening …
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Texas law allows teachers and school staff to be armed, but are districts opting in to it?
AUSTIN, Texas (KBTX) – In the wake of the horrific mass shooting at Rob Elementary School that killed 19 children and two teachers, Texans and the rest of the country are looking for solutions to prevent something like this from happening. reproduces itself. Nine years ago, after 20 first graders and six adults were fatally …
Governor Abbott wants Texas State University to offer active shooter training to schools | app
DALLAS — Texas Governor Greg Abbott wants more active shooter response training in schools, especially for district police and school resource officers. On Monday, the governor sent a letter to Pete Blair, executive director of Texas State University’s Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training program, directing him to “begin providing ‘his organization’s training program’ to …
Here are the school safety measures that Texas law currently allows
Austin, TX, June 6, 2022 — Both the Texas House and Senate leaders announced the formation of new committees to examine possible responses to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (CISD), and school safety is one of the main topics they’ve been asked to examine. Regardless of …
Texas State and Stanford play Monday for a super regional spot
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Carter Graham hit two home runs, Drew Bowser hit a two-run shot late in the seventh inning and No. 2 seed Stanford retired for an 8-game win -4 against Texas State on Sunday. night, forcing a Monday showdown between the schools for Stanford’s regional title. Stanford (44-15) had its back against …
Texas State Baseball one win away from NCAA Super Regional
Texas State added another notch to its historic season on Saturday night, winning its second game in an NCAA region for the first time by knocking out second-seeded Stanford 5-2 at the Sunken Diamond in Stanford, Texas. California. The Bobcats moved to a one-place win in next week’s super regionals and faced the Cardinal, an …
Texas State seniors play with former coach in mind
SAN MARCOS, Texas — Dalton Shuffield and Wesley Faison have made this a memorable season for the Texas State baseball team. Shuffield, a senior shortstop, was named Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year. Faison, a senior infielder and designated hitter, was one of the team’s top homerun threats in the Bobcats’ roster. Both players …