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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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Texas State knocks out Stanford No. 2 in NCAA region
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-spot victory in next week’s super regionals and will face either Stanford …
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Police chief didn’t have a radio during Uvalde school shooting, Texas state senator says
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — The state agency investigating the mass shooting in a primary school in Uvalde determined that the commander criticized for the slow police response was not carrying a radio at the time of the massacre, a Texas state senator said Friday. Sen. Roland Gutierrez told The Associated Press in a brief phone …

Air Quality Tester | Bullock Texas State History Museum
Print the page The Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) was created by law in 1915 to manage the state’s forests. In 1939, the state legislature established the TFS Forest Products Laboratory to research commercial uses of trees, develop wood products, and investigate environmental impacts on forests. Notable lab accomplishments included helping to establish the first …

Texas state senator interrupts Governor Abbott’s press conference calling for special session
UVALDE, Texas (KXAN) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott said “all options are on the table” when asked if he had considered calling a special legislative session in the wake of the shooting. Tuesday in a primary school in Uvalde. A Texas state senator told the governor where he stood on the issue during Abbott’s press …
“What am I doing in Austin if I can’t get my fellow Republicans to learn from this?”
Flowers are placed on a makeshift memorial in front of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, May 25, 2022.Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images Roland Gutierrez recalled hearing parents sobbing after yesterday’s school shooting. “People elect me to solve problems. And in this space, I feel so helpless,” Gutierrez said. “What am I doing …

Texas State Bar sues AG Paxton for ‘dishonest’ challenge to 2020 election results
Less than 24 hours after Attorney General Ken Paxton snagged the Republican nomination for re-election, the Texas State Bar sued him Wednesday for his “dishonest” attempt to void the 2020 presidential election. The short four-page lawsuit, filed in hometown district court in Paxton, Collin County, contains claims identical to those of litigation filed earlier this …

Texas State baseball heads into Sun Belt Tournament
The historic 2022 campaign for the Texas State Baseball Bobcats continues with another weekend sweep to wrap up the regular season. The No. 11 Bobcats edged Georgia State 5-4 on the road Sunday to finish the regular season with a 44-11 record. Texas State has already broken the single-season winning season record and won the …

Get Ready for Summer Fun at Texas State Parks
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – With summer fast approaching, Texas state parks are a great option for beating the summer heat. When the weather heats up in Texas, it can be difficult to find places to cool off. Texas State Parks offers a variety of options for paddling, fishing and more. Texas State Parks suggests make …

Mental Health Toolkit | Bullock Texas State History Museum
Event details Check Mental health: the mind matters and participate in a mental health toolkit activity in the gallery with volunteers from NAMI Central Texas. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to wellness and recovery, each person’s “toolbox” is unique and filled with a mix of approaches. Join us to explore traditional and new approaches to …

Austin State Hospital Sign | Bullock Texas State History Museum
Print the page The State of Texas authorized the formation of a State Lunatic Asylum in 1856. Legislators decided to build the hospital in Austin, and the new facility opened in 1861. In 1925, the Texas State Lunatic Asylum was renamed Austin State Hospital. At that time, Austin State Hospital was one of 6 state-funded …
Fishing isn’t just a hobby for a Texas State baseball player
SAN MARCOS, Texas — Whether standing in a boat on the lake or standing on the mound at a baseball diamond, Matthew Nicholas is always up for the challenge of his two favorite sports. Nicholas is a relief pitcher for the Texas State baseball team, which is on the cusp of securing its first regional …

Texas State baseball is all-time winning total in a single season; obtains at least a share of the Sun Belt title
SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — With Sunday’s 11-9 win over Louisiana, the No. 13 Texas State Bobcats baseball team clinched at least a share of Sun’s regular-season title Belt. The high-scoring win also tied Texas State for the program’s single-season winning streak record with 41. It’s the third time in school history that the Bobcats …
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Central Texas Girl and Dad Win 1st Place at Texas State Bass Tournament
WACO, TX (KWTX) – A Central Texas father and his 10-year-old daughter are bass fishing champions after winning first place in the team division of the Texas State Bass Tournament on Lake Whitney in which the youngster was the only child entered . Hannah Kate Talbert, a fourth-grader at China Spring Intermediate, fished alongside her …

Mental health: reception from members of Mind Matters
Event details Join the conversation with immersive experiences, interactive multimedia and an informative space to learn more about mental health. Explore the exhibit at this members-only event. Enjoy remarks from Kate Hix, Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Central Texas, Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr., Executive Director of the Hogg Foundation …

Texas State Baseball eyes a strong end to the season
SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — Coming off a 21-36 record in 2021, the Texas State baseball team is 38-11 so far this spring. The Bobcats hold first place in the Sun Belt Conference and are up to No. 15 in D1baseball.com’s national poll. “We’ve been pretty consistent all year, obviously after a week where we …

Hawkins Student Wins First Place in Texas State Fish Art Contest
ATHENS, Texas (KETK) – The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center has announced the Texas Division of Wildlife Forever Fish Art Contest winners for 2022 and a Hawkins native took first place in the K-3 category. The Fish Art Contest is part of an international conservation education program designed to inspire young people’s interest in fish, fishing …

No. 15 Texas State scores three in ninth to beat ULM, 5-4
Next game: state of texas 07/05/2022 | 2 p.m. KMLB 105.7FM/540AM May. 07 (Sat) / 2 p.m. state of texas MONROE, Louisiana – The No. 15 Texas State scored three runs in the top of the ninth inning to regroup from a two-run deficit, then held on for a 5-4 …

World Refugee Day | Bullock Texas State History Museum
Event details Join Austin Refugee Roundtable and the Bullock Museum for a free celebration of world refugee day. Commemorate UN World Refugee Day at the Bullock Museum with a naturalization ceremony, free samples of world cuisine, live music and activities for families with children of all ages. Master of Ceremonies Greg Ciotti represents KOOP Radios …

Texas State Bass Tournament returns to Lake Whitney, where it began in 1956 | Local News
TODD NAFE Special for the Tribune-Herald Legendary Tribune-Herald editor Earl Golding probably had no idea that the bass tournament he held at Lake Whitney in 1955 to settle the debate over who was the best angler in the state would always be just as strong all these years later. At the time, Whitney was a …

Major Vehicle Collision Reported Near Texas State Campus
SAN MARCOS, Texas — Multiple agencies are responding to a collision near the Texas State University campus on Friday. The university police department first reported the crash around 4:45 p.m. at Aquarena Springs and Charles Austin Drives, calling it a “major vehicle collision.” Vanessa Buentello, editor with The college star on campus, tweeted a video …

ACC and Texas State Partner Launch New Program for Transfer Students
AUSTIN, TX – Austin Community College has partnered with Texas State University to participate in a new pilot program aimed at helping more students transfer successfully. The ACC says national data shows that students from communities disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic are struggling to persist through to a four-year college after graduating from a …

Governor Abbott and Texas State Leadership Announce $435 Million COVID-19 Relief Donation to TRS-ActiveCare | KAMR
AUSTIN, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – Officials from the office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday that Texas state leaders will donate $435 million in COVID-19 relief to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). “Texas teachers play one of the most vital roles for our children and should not have to bear the burden of …

Texas State names Arkansas State Chancellor as new university president
For the first time in two decades, Texas State University at San Marcos has a new president. The Texas State University System Board of Trustees unanimously approved the hiring of Kelly R. Damphousse, PhD., as the 10th President of the State of Texas. He will succeed Dr Denise Truth, who is retiring on July 1. …

Roadrunners beat No. 7 Texas State to claim ninth straight home win
History links Score Box (.pdf) Season statistics (.pdf) Next game: in central Tennessee 04/29/2022 | 6 p.m. CUSA TV April 29 (Friday) / 6 p.m. at Middle Tennessee Story SAN ANTONIO- Leyton Barry had three hits …

Texas State research explores first responders’ use of force, reaction times, safety and stress: Newsroom: Texas State University
Stress impacts male and female first responders differently in active shooter incidents Law enforcement officers are often exposed to a variety of high stress scenarios such as encounters with civilians which can induce a significant amount of physiological or psychological stress. Exposure to these scenarios results in significant increases in various stress markers such as …
Politics require Texas state troopers to trim their waistlines
AUSTIN, Texas — A career in law enforcement is quite demanding considering their sworn duty to protect the community. The physical aspects of the job are a lot of what you can expect when you’re in the field. Now, more than 200 Texas state troopers will have to be more mindful of their figure with …

Meadows Center, Wittliff Collections celebrates Viva Texas Rivers! : Newsroom: Texas State University
The Wittliff Collections at Texas State University will host a celebratory afternoon Long live the rivers of Texas! Adventures, misadventures and glimpses of nirvana along our stepped waterwaysthe new Texas literary anthology in the Southwestern Writers Collection book series on Sunday, May 8 at 3 p.m. Twenty-six contributors to the volume will speak with guests …

Texas State Troopers Launch Mandatory Weight Loss Program
Hundreds of Texas state troopers will have to shrink their waistlines by December or face discipline from the Department of Public Safety, DPS documents say obtained by the Dallas Morning News. The department wants its 4,000 officers to maintain a “command presence” by keeping waist sizes below 40 inches for men and 35 inches for …

Chubby Texas state troopers who don’t shrink their waists could be removed from law enforcement duties | app
AUSTIN, Texas — More than 200 state troopers will have to lose weight by the end of the year or face discipline under a controversial policy the Texas Department of Public Safety enforces to limit the size of the officers. According to documents obtained by The Dallas Morning News, men with waist sizes over 40 …

Little Texans: Earth Day | Bullock Texas State History Museum
Event details Come take part in this hands-on program that integrates movement, play and tactile learning into engaging experiences where young children (ages 2-5) can discover something new alongside their caregivers. Come have fun with Austin Public Library through songs, activities and stories. Celebrate Mother Earth as we wave our hands to the sun, stamp …

Express yourself! | Bullock Texas State History Museum
Event details In partnership with NAMI Central Texas (National Alliance on Mental Illness), learn about the history of mental health care in Texas, how it has evolved over the years, and inspiring action plans that will impact the future of health public, through a moderate conversation with Dr. .King Davis. As former executive director of …

Texas State Rowing Championships to be held at White Rock Lake for the first time
White Rock Lake near Winfrey Point. Photo by Renee Umsted. This year’s Texas State Rowing Championships will be held at White Rock Lake for the first time in the event’s history. The competition has been held in Austin for over 20 years, but White Rock Rowing got the opportunity to host it this time. More …

Texas State University has awarded $2 million to the director of the Center for Translational Health Research to create a central Texas mental health mapping tool
Texas State University has received $2 million for the director of the Translational Health Research Center to create a mental health map of central Texas. (Zara Flores/Community Impact Journal) Texas State University officials on March 31 announced a prize of more than $20 million under the Consolidated Appropriations Act that was passed by the House, …

Man Tried To Take Off Texas State Student’s Hijab, Organization Says
SAN MARCOS (KXAN) – The Austin Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Austin) condemns the reported assault of a Muslim student on the campus of Texas State University. CAIR-Austin said the incident happened on March 31. According to CAIR, the student was approached by a man while she was jogging. The student said the …

Family and friends set up a billboard for missing Texas state student Jason Landry
LULING, Texas (KXAN) — Several Facebook groups dedicated to the search for Texas State student Jason Landry helped erect a missing persons notice board this week, nearly a year and a half after his disappearance. Supporters set up the billboard along US Hwy. 183 at 2023 N. Magnolia Ave., north of Luling. Landry disappeared at …

Billboard goes up to help find missing Texas state student
Jason Landry: Billboard Rises to Help Find Missing Texas State Student Jason Landry, a 21-year-old Texas State student, went missing on December 13, 2020. He was returning home to Missouri City, Texas for Christmas vacation, but law enforcement said he found his car totaled on Salt Flat Road near Luling. While Landry’s personal effects were …

ULM Softball tops Texas State 10-2 in Run-Rule victory
Next game: state of texas 04/10/2022 | 12 p.m. April 10 (Sunday) / 12 p.m. state of texas MONROE, Louisiana – The ULM Softball Team dominated Texas State with a 10-2 victory in six innings Saturday afternoon at the ULM Softball Complex. The Warhawks (20-15, 6-8) tied their Sun Belt …

ULM Softball Hosts Texas State for Three-Game Solar Belt Series
MONROE, Louisiana – The ULM softball team will play its first home game in 12 days with a three-game Sun Belt Conference series Friday-Sunday April 8-10 with Friday’s first pitch at 6:00 p.m. CT at the ULM softball complex . The Warhawks (18-15, 4-8) have gone five straight games on the road over the past …

Texas state senator suspends campaign in redesigned district – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Texas State Senator Beverly Powell (D-Fort Worth, District 10) is suspending his re-election campaign saying the race is unwinnable for a Democrat according to redrawn district maps approved by the Republican-led state legislature last fall. Powell, who ran unopposed in the March 2022 Democratic primary, said in a statement Wednesday that she would withdraw her …

Former Texas State Senator Leticia Van de Putte critically injured after being hit by vehicle in Florida
Former Texas lawmaker Leticia Van de Putte of San Antonio was seriously injured on Sunday when a vehicle hit her as she was crossing an intersection in Orlando, Florida. Van de Putte, 67, a well-known Democrat who served 24 years in the Legislative Assembly, was crossing the intersection when she was hit by a left-turning …

State of Texas Received Over $21 Million Through Congressional Appropriations Bill – Corridor News
Staff reports SAN MARCOS — Texas State University received more than $21 million through HR 2471, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, passed by Congress. The bill provides year-round funding through September 30 for federal government projects and activities as well as authorizations and extensions for a wide variety of government-sponsored programs and activities. The Meadows …
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Aggies returns home to host Texas State on Tuesday
STATION COLLEGE, Texas – Texas A&M kicks off the second half of the regular season on Tuesday when the Aggies host the No. 15 Texas State Bobcats in a 6:32 p.m. contest on Olsen Field in Blue Bell Park. ABOUT THE AGGIES Texas A&M (16-11) has one of the most experienced hitters in the nation …
Texas State Blocker Leads Way For Football Program
SAN MARCOS, Texas — Don’t let Haleigh Blocker’s smile fool you. The Texas State Director of Football Operations is a force in the trenches. “I’m very proud of it and I think looking back, when I was in a position to dream about this job, it means even more,” Blocker said. One of the youngest …
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Aggies Roll to 3-0 Exhibition Win at Texas State
SAN MARCOS, Texas – The Texas A&M Aggies continued their growth with a 3-0 win over the Texas State Bobcats in Saturday afternoon’s exhibition game at the Bobcat Soccer Complex. The Browns and Whites have continued their strong defensive effort this spring, now outscoring their opponents 19-1 in 390 minutes of action. In their last …

Texas State Capitol Transgender Awareness Day brings community and supporters together
Texas State Capitol Transgender Awareness Day brings community and supporters together Several hundred people showed up at the Texas Freedom Network Transgender Awareness Day rally at the Texas State Capitol on Saturday. AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Freedom Network held a Transgender Awareness Day rally at the Texas State Capitol, where several hundred people showed …

Texas Highway Patrol Motorcycle | Bullock Texas State History Museum
Print the page The Texas Highway Patrol was established in 1929 to monitor the state’s new and expanding system of public roads. At the time, local law enforcement was ill-equipped to deal with the increase in vehicle traffic, and traffic violations and deaths were increasing at an alarming rate. The Texas Legislature passed traffic rules, …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …
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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 …

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 …

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 …

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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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 …

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 …

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 …

Four Republicans vying for Texas State Senate District 31 primary | KAMR
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Four Republicans are seeking to fill the Texas State Senate District 31 seat that will be vacated by Kel Seliger. It comes after State Sen. Seliger (R-Amarillo) announced he would not run for office. Texas state senator Kel Seliger will not run again Kevin Sparks is an oil and gas businessman …

Red Wolves drop out of fierce contest in Texas state
Next game: at UT Arlington 02/26/2022 | 2:00 p.m. ESPN+ 95.3 The Ticket February 26 (Saturday) / 2:00 p.m. at UT Arlington SAN MARCOS, Texas (2/24/22) – Facing a 12-point fourth-quarter deficit on the road at Texas State, the Arkansas State women’s basketball team cut it to four, but couldn’t …