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Texas State continues to break records
While the Texas State volleyball team broke records or came close to records over the past weekend, apparently the Bobcats weren’t done. Texas State made Sun Belt history by becoming the first team to sweep the conference’s weekly volleyball awards as Janell Fitzgerald won Offensive Player of the Week, Jacqueline Lee won Defensive Player of …
Texas law prohibits water disconnection in extremely cold weather
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, Texas passed a rule that prohibits non-municipal water and sewer utilities from disconnecting customers during extremely cold weather emergencies. This means that these utilities cannot issue late fees for unpaid bills due during such emergencies, including bills that were previously due. NOAA Winter Forecast: What to Expect in Central Texas …
Commission recommends massive overhaul of Texas community college funding system
Texas community colleges should be funded based on student performance, according to a commission made up of state lawmakers, community college leaders and business leaders. At its last meeting on October 18, the Texas Commission on Community College Finance unanimously endorsed its recommendation to overhaul the state’s complex allocation system and focus primarily on measurable …
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Texas State Representative. seeks to improve partnerships between community colleges, the workforce
TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) – Discussions are underway in Texarkana to improve the workforce in smaller communities across the state of Texas. Some say the answer lies in partnerships between community colleges and high schools. “If they graduate from high school with a diploma, they’re ahead of other students,” Texas State Rep. Gary VanDeaver said. Some …
Prosperity Bank to Acquire Two Texas Community Banks for $570 Million
Diving brief: Houston-based Prosperity Bank will acquire two smaller Texas community banks in separate deals worth about $570 million, the bank announced Tuesday. The acquisitions of FirstCapital Bank of Texas, headquartered in Midland, and Lone Star State Bank of West Texas, headquartered in Lubbock, are both expected to close in the first quarter of 2023. …
This Texas State House candidate wants to rock his district blue — and he’s only 21
a cut-out photo of Graeson Lynskey on a card In 2022, we are seeing the first wave of Gen Z candidates vying for Congress. But we’re also seeing the first wave of Zoomers showing up at state and local offices to effect change in their own backyards. Chegg Life sat down with a series of …
What Texas State Fair Foods to Avoid and Enjoy, From a Doctor
The Texas State Fair offers many unique dishes to experience. But when it comes to your health, doctors recommend everything in moderation. AUSTIN, Texas – With the Texas State Fair comes over 100 years of history, including community, music and above all, food! With a variety of different types of food to try at the …
Game Day Preview: Application Status at Texas State
Soccer 07/10/2022 01:20:00 History links By Bret Strelow | Application Status Athletics SAN MARCOS, TX— In early September, after playing to a sold-out home crowd, App State traveled to Texas A&M. It’s early October and after playing …
Texas Law Review’s first black editor reflects on milestone, looks ahead – The Daily Texan
Jason Onyediri’s phone rings after a long day of interviews. When he answers the call of the editorial board of the Texas Law Review, Onyediri takes a personal step and makes history as the publication’s first black editor in its 100-year history. “(That) is a long time coming,” Onyediri said. “I’m happy to break through …
Governor Abbott Reappoints Monroe as Texas State Historian | Oficina del Gobernador de Texas
October 5, 2022 | Austin, TX | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Monte L. Monroe, Ph.D. as Texas State Historian for a term that expires October 5, 2024. Monroe is responsible for increasing public knowledge of history rich and diverse state, encourage the teaching of Texas history in public schools, consult with state leaders to …
Governor Abbott Reappoints Monroe as Texas State Historian | Texas Governor’s Office
October 5, 2022 | Austin, TX | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Monte L. Monroe, Ph.D. as Texas State Historian for a term that expires October 5, 2024. Monroe is responsible for increasing public knowledge of history rich and diverse state, encourage the teaching of Texas history in public schools, consult with state leaders to …
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Governor Abbott Reappoints Southwest Collection Archivist to Texas State Historian
Provided by Texas Governor’s Office Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Monte L. Monroe, Ph.D. as Texas State Historian for a term that expires October 5, 2024. Monroe is responsible for increasing public knowledge of history rich and diverse state, encourage the teaching of Texas history in public schools, consult with state leaders to promote Texas history, …
East Texas State Fair breaks records despite rising inflation
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The East Texas State Fair finished on Sunday after a 10-day run. Fair chairman John Sykes said that despite the impact of inflation on families, the attractions were still busier than ever. 5 arrested after high-speed chase ends near East Texas State Fair “Our entries this year for all of our …
Texas State University Receives Prestigious Excelencia Certification
Texas State University is the latest institution to be nationally recognized for its services to Latino students. Excelencia in Education, the nation’s leading authority on accelerating higher education success for Latino students, announced Friday that Texas State University has been certified with the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2022 for demonstrating through data, evidence-based practices, …
New Texas Law program funds summer community service – The Daily Texan
Texas law students gained experience in public service this summer with the help of the new Public Service Summer Programwhich gave 167 students stipends to work in unpaid government and nonprofit scholarships. “Funding this summer is critical for law students who have their eyes set on community service,” Coby Cowan, a third-year law student, said …