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State of Texas Receives More Than $21 Million Through Congressional Appropriations Bill: Newsroom: Texas State University
Melinda Villagran, Director of the Center for Community Health and Economic Resilience Research Melinda Villagran, director of the Center for Community Health and Economic Resilience Research, received $2 million to improve mental health training and technology through the State of Texas Community Mental Health Surveillance Collaborative. Doggett also facilitated this grant. “The pandemic has left …
Texas law restricting drone use struck down as unconstitutional
A federal court has ruled unconstitutional a Texas law that severely restricts the use of drones, specifically sections restricting images collected by journalists using drones in their reporting. In his ruling, District Judge Robert Pitman of the Western District of Texas in Austin said elements of the challenged law violated constitutional rights, particularly those covered …
Organizations host ‘die in’ at Texas State Capitol to protest Abbott’s transgender directive
For LGBTQ mental health support, call the Trevor Project 24/7 toll-free helpline at (866) 488-7386. You can also reach a crisis counselor through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling (800) 273-8255 or texting 741741. AUSTIN (KXAN) — Around the world, Thursday marked Transgender Visibility Day, and organizations took to the Texas State Capitol to …
Chancellor of Arkansas State University Sole Runner Up for President of Texas State University
JONESBORO, Ark. –The chancellor of Arkansas State University announced Thursday that he is stepping down after being named the only finalist to become president of Texas State University. The State of Arkansas has declared Chancellor Kelly Damphousse’s resignation effective June 30. Damphousse is the only finalist to replace Denise Trauth as Texas State President in …
Sole named finalist in Texas State University President’s Search
SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — One person is in the running to be the next president of Texas State University. Texas State University System Chancellor Brian McCall announced Thursday that Kelly R. Damphousse was the only finalist for the university’s top job following a national search. Texas State University president announces retirement Damphousse, who holds …
Texas State University chooses Arkansas State University chancellor to become its next president
Subscribe to La Brèveour daily newsletter that keeps readers informed of the most essential news from Texas. Texas State University has named Arkansas State University Chancellor Kelly R. Damphousse as the sole finalist in its search for its next college president. Damphousse was named after a six-month nationwide search. Damphousse announced his resignation from Arkansas …
2-Story Homes Abandoned in New North Texas Community Due to Lumber ‘Problems’ – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Lumber prices drive up the price of new homes, adding about $19,000 more to the cost of the home, according to the Dallas Builders Association. The price of wood is a problem. Getting it is another. “Builders today need to work with the material they have, not the material they want,” said Phil Crone, executive …
Coastal Baseball drops Sunday’s rubber game at No. 9 Texas State
History links Next game: at Wake Forest 03/30/2022 | 4 p.m. ET ACC network Hank 105.5 FM March 30 (Wednesday) / 4 p.m. ET to WakeForest Story SAN MARCOS, TX – The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers scored three runs in the first inning and …
VanScoter shines as CCU retains No. 9 Texas State
History links Next game: at the State of Texas 03/27/2022 | 2 p.m. ET WRNN Hot Talk 99.5 FM March 27 (Sunday) / 2 p.m. ET at state of texas Story SAN MARCOS, TX – Coastal Carolina Starter Pitcher Reid Van Scoter batted …
New search begins for missing Texas State University student in Caldwell County
A new search is underway for Jason Landry, a student at Texas State University, after he disappeared in December 2020. A search party is currently in Caldwell County after being called to assist the sheriff’s office, according to a report from KSAT’s sister station, KPRC. Landry, 21, was heading to Missouri City and left her …
Willie Nelson struggled to vote in primaries under new Texas law
Nearly 23,000 ballots went uncounted in 187 counties across the state, mostly due to new voter ID requirements. March 25, 2022Updated: March 25, 2022 3:35 p.m. Singer, songwriter and guitarist Willie Nelson performs onstage at Luck Reunion on March 17, 2022 in Luck, Texas. Jim Bennett/WireImage Even country music legend Willie Nelson ran into trouble …
We can help you navigate South Texas State Fair Traffic
Police are asking travelers to plan ahead for traffic issues near the South Texas State Fair this week at the Ford Park Entertainment Complex. The fair kicked off Thursday and features multiple entertainment options including live music, a rodeo, quilt and cattle shows, a beer garden, petting zoo and exhibit hall attractions. The fair will …
Softball set to host Texas State for weekend series
History links CONWAY, South Carolina – The Coastal Carolina softball team is looking to get back into the win column as the Chanticleers are set to host Texas State at St. John’s Stadium for a three-game Sun Belt Conference series, March 25-27. The first game is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. …
Central Texas community comes together to help tornado victims; opening of a resource center in Round Rock
Central Texas community comes together to help tornado victims; opening of a resource center in Round Rock ADRN is partnering with the Red Cross and Central Texas Catholic Charities for a multi-agency resource center. ROUND ROCK, Texas – Directly across from the Kalahari Resort, which was damaged by Monday’s tornado, the Dell Diamond is intact. …
Government of Idaho signs abortion ban modeled on Texas law
By Keith Ridler | Associated Press BOISE, Idaho — Idaho on Wednesday became the first state to enact legislation modeled after a Texas law banning abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy and allowing enforcement through lawsuits to avoid court challenges constitutional. Republican Gov. Brad Little signed into law the measure that allows people who …
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Idaho governor signs abortion ban modeled on Texas law
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho on Wednesday became the first state to enact legislation modeled after a Texas law banning abortion after about six weeks of pregnancy and allowing its enforcement through lawsuits to prevent disputes before the Constitutional Court. Republican Gov. Brad Little signed into law the measure that allows people who would have …
Abortion ban builds on advances in Texas law in Tennessee | Abortion
The Tennessee State House is considering a ‘Texas-style’ abortion ban that would allow parents, friends, neighbors and the spouse of a rapist to sue anyone who provides or helps provide abortion services to his victim. The bill, which would ban abortion entirely without exception for rape or incest, cleared a hurdle last week when a …
Pacific Sands Funds Buys Central Texas Community – Multifamily Real Estate News
The Richland Springs Apartments Pacific Sands Fund acquired The Richland Springs Apartments, a 152-unit community in Waco, Texas. Capital of Terrydale secured an $11.2 million loan at a 3.55% fixed rate for 12 months, without recourse, for the acquisition, according to the company’s LinkedIn profile. The acquisition is part of the company’s investment plan in …
Food vendors prepare for YMBL South Texas State Fair
One of the best things about attending the YMBL South Texas State Fair is of course the food. For the past twenty years, the owners of Rudy’s Kabob have looked forward to participating in the YMBL South Texas State Fair of Southeast Texas. “Oh, you know what excites us every year, you know, we do …
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Arkansas State Baseball to Host No. 15 Texas State in Sun Belt Opener Series
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Arkansas State is looking to end a six-game losing streak, hosting nationally ranked Texas State in a three-game series to open Conference play. Sunbelt. The game is set to air live on ESPN+, while the radio broadcast can be heard on The Ticket Radio Network (95.3/96.9/104.1/970 AM). He’s the highest-ranked conference …
Spring Break at Bullock 2022
Event details Learn about valuable species that call Texas home with unique hands-on activities showcasing a different endangered species each day, March 16-18. Texas Artist, Juliet Whitsetwill host activities daily at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Juliet has raised awareness of endangered, threatened and species in greatest need of conservation with her conservation art series …
Viral Scam SMS Reaches East Texas Community
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — A viral scam message has reached the East Texas community. It’s a photo with a text that says “Thank you 4 for waking me up yesterday!” I hope it was worth missing this. Smith County Sheriff’s Office identifies suspected shooter who injured 2 at dental clinic The Tyler Police Department recommends …
Idaho copies extreme Texas law and bans abortion after six weeks | Idaho
Idaho has become the first US state to pass an abortion ban inspired by a controversial Texas law that bans abortions after about six weeks or when a heartbeat is detected. The news comes with abortion rights under attack across the US – despite clear majority support for those rights. The conservative-dominated US Supreme Court …
Ex-Texas law enforcement officer found guilty of sending threatening text to Biden campaign
A former law enforcement officer was convicted on Monday of sending an interstate text threatening members of Joe Biden’s campaign, two days before the then-presidential candidate was to visit San Antonio in late 2019 . According to testimony at the day-long trial, William Oliver Towery, 55, of New Braunfels, responded to a mass text on …
Diamond J Properties announces a land sale event for the Texas community, The Preserve At Hidden Trails, on March 26, 2022.
HOUSTON, March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Diamond J Properties Announces Land Sale Event for Texas community, The Preserve at Hidden Trails, on March 26and2022. This private community includes properties from 3 to 20 acres with prices from $59,900. All properties are exempt from farming for low taxes, feature streams and ponds, mature hardwoods, road frontage …
Portrait of Ima Hogg | Bullock Texas State History Museum
Print the page When the Tyndall-Wyoming Oil Company found oil on land leased from the Hogg family in Brazoria County in the late 1910s, it made Ima Hogg (1882–1975) and her three brothers incredibly wealthy. The family has used their wealth to support philanthropic projects related to the arts, education, historic preservation and mental health. …
Roadrunners take on Texas State on Tuesday in San Marcos
History links SAN ANTONIO –The UTSA softball team is scheduled to face Texas State on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in San Marcos. UTSA Scouting The Roadrunners enter the contest 7-14 overall and 2-1 in conference after opening the C-USA roster with a 2-1 series win at UTEP. The Miners won Game 1 …
Texas State acquires the music archives of guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan
SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — The Wittliff Collections at Texas State University has acquired a large archive of the late blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan, who died in a helicopter crash in 1990 at the age of 35. Stevie Ray Vaughan (SRV) records were obtained from a private collector. It is an important addition to …
Texas State Bar lawsuit progresses against AG Ken Paxton for attempted annulment of 2020 election
A Texas State Bar complaint against Attorney General Ken Paxton is progressing and will be heard by either a district court judge or an administrative panel, the plaintiffs said Tuesday. The lawsuit was filed in July 2021 by the nonprofit Lawyers Defending American Democracy and 16 Texas attorneys, including four former presidents of the state …
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Marshall to Introduce Legislation Restricting Abortion Before the First Heartbeat, Contradicting Texas Law
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – A U.S. senator from Kansas has announced he will introduce legislation requiring audible heartbeats before a pregnant woman can give legal consent to an abortion, as Texas law banning abortions after the first heartbeat remains intact. To research. U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) says on Thursday, March 10, he will introduce …
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Aggies beat Texas State, 4-1
STATION COLLEGE, Texas – The Texas A&M softball team (15-5) capitalized on their speed and capitalized on mistakes by Texas State (11-7) Wednesday night to claim a 4-1 win over the Bobcats at Davis Diamond. Leadoff hitter Koko Wooley led the team to the flat, while left-handed pitcher Emiley Kennedy allowed just three hits while …
Most women who were denied abortions by Texas law got them some other way
At Hope Medical in Shreveport, Louisiana, two-thirds of patients now come from Texas, up from one-fifth before the Texas law took effect. The clinic used to perform the majority of abortions before nine weeks, but now most patients are in their late first or early second trimester due to longer wait times for appointments. “What …
Texas Commercial Disputes and Minority Shareholder Law
The seventh anniversary of the Texas Supreme Court’s decision in Ritchie versus Rupee has come and gone, and the 2014 court ruling remains the law: Minority shareholders of private Texas corporations have no cause of action to sue for oppressive conduct against majority shareholders of the corporation. Although a bill surfaced in the Texas Legislature …
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Texas law enforcement dogs participate in an event hosted by K9s4COPs
HOUSTON, Texas (KBTX) – The 2022 K9s4COPs Hard Dog Fast Dog competition was held Monday night at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The event is a battle of police dogs for the best combination of fast chase and fierce takedowns. This year, participating law enforcement agencies included Harris County Constable Precinct 1, Montgomery County …
How teaching city kids to farm paid off for this Texas community
Share Tweeter Share Share E-mail An Austin nonprofit with farms on two plots of land working with young people to grow fruits and vegetables increased production by 40% during the height of COVID with an “all hands on deck” approach. Urban Roots is part of a growing movement teaching agricultural skills to adults and young …
Texas History Tuesdays: Spanish Missions in Texas
Event details A museum educator, primary sources and engaging content is a winning educational combination. These programs are typically taught to the elementary and middle school public, but we invite anyone looking for a rewarding and fun experience to connect with us. 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Why did the …
Texas State Board of Education to include six new members after 2022 election
Austin, TX, There are 3 minutes — When it meets in November, the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) will have a radically different range. Between voluntary departures, redistributions and punitive primaries for certain candidates, the SBOE will have six new members after the November elections. For context, the board had four freshmen as of …
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Central Texas community rallies around robbed donut store
WACO, TX (KWTX) – A Central Texas town is rallying around a donut shop owner after his business was targeted by thieves early Wednesday morning. Snowflake Donuts in Marlin was robbed by two suspects who smashed the front door glass just after midnight. “First they tried to get through the back door, but they couldn’t …
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West Texas community rallies around Permian student after car crash
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) – On February 19, 2022, a tragic accident in Big Spring left Permian senior Jacob Paredes seriously injured. As he continues his long road to recovery, the West Texas community has rallied behind Paredes and his family. Last month, Becky Paredes answered the call that all mothers dread. Her 18-year-old son, Jacob, …
New Texas law says schools must provide curriculum – if parents allow – The 74
register here for The 74’s daily newsletter. Donate here to support The 74’s independent journalism. OWhen Erin Castro began dating the young man who would ultimately murder her, the teen’s family failed to recognize the signs that she was in an abusive relationship. “Erin became anxious; she was always worried about getting to the phone …
Sanctions put Texas law firms with Russian clients and offices in difficult positions
As sanctions against Russian companies and those doing business with Russian entities grow daily, the role of lawyers is increasingly in the spotlight, including pressure to drop their Russian clients. And the fate of American lawyers practicing in Moscow is even more problematic. Fourteen major business law firms operating in Texas also have more than …
Texas State Department tasked with investigating health care of transgender youth sued by employee
The Texas Department of Family Protective Services, tasked by Governor Greg Abbott to investigate the health care of transgender youth, is being sued by one of its own employees. The family, identified by pseudonyms, and Houston-based clinical psychologist Dr. Megan Mooney, filed the lawsuit Tuesday against TDFPS, its commissioner Jamie Masters and Abbott in Travis …
Parents of trans teen investigated under new Texas law, lawsuit says
The parents of a transgender teenager in Texas said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the state is investigating them after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott ordered officials to review reports of care confirming the children’s gender as abuse. The 16-year-old girl’s parents are asking a judge to block the Texas Department of Family and Protective …