
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 …

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 …

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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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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …
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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …
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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 …

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 …

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 …
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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 …

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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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, …
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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 …

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 …

In accordance with Texas law, Hays County forms an Adult Sexual Assault Response Team
SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — Hays County has trained its Adult Sexual Assault Response Team as required by a new Texas law, county officials said Saturday morning. Senate Bill 476, passed in the 87th Texas Legislative Session, requires counties to form such teams. The Hays County team is led by Precinct Commissioner 4 Walt Smith …

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 …

Texas law firm sues Snapchat owner after teacher arrested for ‘indecency with child’
A Houston law firm’s client is trying to hold Snapchat’s owner responsible for the seduction of a minor by a high school teacher, according to a lawsuit in federal court. Derek Merman of the law firm Heard Merman is representing the boy in federal court. Snap Inc., the company controlling the social media app Snapchat, …

Texas Community Bancshares, Inc. Announces Addition of Four New Board Members
Mineola, Texas, February 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Texas Community Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”), the holding company of Mineola Community Bank, SSB (the “Bank”), today announced the recent addition of four new members to the Boards of administration of the Company and the Bank. New members bring diverse expertise and knowledge to an already experienced board …

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 …

Texas Community Bancshares, Inc. Announces Addition of Four New Board Members |
Mineola, Texas, February 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Texas Community Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”), the holding company of Mineola Community Bank, SSB (the “Bank”), today announced the recent addition of four new members to the Boards of administration of the Company and the Bank. New members bring diverse expertise and knowledge to an already experienced board …
Texas law firm agrees to review Oklahoma death penalty case
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A Texas law firm partner said Tuesday that at least 20 attorneys are ready to review the case of an Oklahoma death row inmate who has long maintained his innocence in the murder. in 1997 from a motel owner in Oklahoma City. Stan Perry, a Houston-based attorney for ReedSmith, said his …
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Central Texas rural community plans to purchase 4th ambulance
CAMERON, Texas (KWTX) – Milam County leaders are working on a plan to purchase an emergency response vehicle that will provide supplemental medical response to county residents. There are currently only three ambulances, under contract with American Medical Response Incorporated (AMR), to serve all of Milam County. “There are times when we need a fourth …
Shockers Tangle with Texas State on Thursday
History links Wichita State (0-4, 0-0 American) at Texas State (3-1, 0-0 Sun Belt)Thursday February 24 | 4:00 p.m. | San Marcos, TX (Bobcat Ballpark)Television: None | Radio: KFH 97.5FM/1240AMHPR Robert Cranz (0-0, 0.00) v RHP Trevis Sundgren (0-0, 9.00) SCENE SETTING: Wichita State continues its season-opening 12-game road momentum …

Civil rights attorney Lee Merritt is criticized for lacking a Texas law degree in his bid for attorney general
Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to date with the most essential news from Texas. Lee Merritt, a civil rights attorney who has made a name for himself nationally representing the families of victims of police brutality, is getting ahead of his race to become the top lawyer in …

WVU Golf signs Texas State Champion
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University golf coach Sean Covich has announced the signing of Westy McCabe to a national letter of intent for the 2022-23 academic year. A native of Dallas, Texas, McCabe currently attends Trinity Christian Academy, where he is a two-time Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) 6A Tag Team …

Former Texas State Senator Kirk Watson mayor Austin race for
Subscribe to La Brèveour daily newsletter that keeps readers informed of the most important news from Texas. Former State Senator Kirk Watson, who was mayor of Austin from 1997 to 2001, announced Tuesday it was launching a bid for his old job. “It’s official, I’m running to be the next mayor of Austin!” said Watson …

El Paso Electric solicits proposals to expand Texas community solar generation with 10 MW facility
Posted on February 08, 2022 by Chris Galford © Shutterstock A new Request for Proposals (RFP) for a 10 MW utility-scale solar generation facility with an optional 3 MW battery energy storage system was issued by El Paso Electric (EPE) last week to expand EPE’s Texas Community Solar Program. While preferring Texas, proposals may be …

App State WBB wins big over Texas State, 73-55 | USS Sports
BOONE — Led by a career-high 25 points from Janay Sanders, App State clinched a third-place Sun Belt matchup on Saturday, Feb. 19 with a 73-55 win over Texas State. The Mountaineers (13-10, 7-3 SBC) improved on their best start to the league since joining the Sun Belt Conference in 2014, and they did so …

I Am Texas: Modern Day Tejanas
There is a scene in the biopic Selena where Edward James Olmos’ character Abraham Quintanilla discusses how exhausting it is to be a Mexican-American. He comments that we have to be twice as perfect for Anglo-Mexican cultures to be accepted. Yet, beyond the Anglo-Mexican culture, there is a culture that has survived for over 300 …

Does Texas law make voting more difficult or stressful for people with disabilities?
Almost 62% of Americans with disabilities voted in 2020, largely due to pandemic-driven reforms to improve safety and accessibility, but disability advocates fear those turnout gains will be lost in 2022. A major cause for concern is that state rules on when and how disabled Texans can be assisted at the polls are still unclear. …
Houston falls to Texas State on Sunday
Next game: Northern Colorado 02/25/2022 | 3:30 p.m. February 25 (Friday) / 3:30 p.m. Northern Colorado Story HOUSTON− The Houston softball team lost to Texas State 8-2 in the final day and final game of the Houston Classic on Sunday afternoon. Right-handed pitcher Kenna Wilkey pitched 4.0 innings and recorded …

Youth Art Month 2022 | Bullock Texas State History Museum
Print the page The Bullock Museum is pleased to once again welcome artworks created by some of Texas’ most promising visual arts students. March is Youth Art Month, a nationally recognized program that emphasizes the value of arts education for all children, encourages support for quality school art programs, and promotes the importance of appreciating …

Texas community rallies after Special Olympics bikes stolen
LAKEWAY, Texas (KXAN) – Lakeway and Lake Travis ISD police are investigating the theft of a trailer full of bicycles used for the Special Olympics at Lake Travis Elementary School the day before the competition. Surveillance video shows a truck pulling up to the trailer full of bikes at Lake Travis Elementary School around 11:15 …

Cowgirls fall to Texas State, No. 1 Oklahoma at Houston Classic
Next game: Sam Houston 02/24/2022 | 6 p.m. 24 Feb. (Thu) / 6 p.m. Sam Houston Story HOUSTON — McNeese Softball closed play in the Houston Classic on Saturday afternoon, losing a 5-3 decision to Texas State, followed by an 11-0 loss to No. 1-ranked Oklahoma “If we are a …

Cowgirls take on No. 1 Oklahoma, Houston and Texas State at Houston Classic
History links Tournament details: Houston Classic Dated: February 18-19 Location: Cougar Softball Stadium Friday February 18 12 p.m. vs. #1 Oklahoma look | Live statistics 6 p.m. vs. Houston look | Live statistics Saturday February 19 10 a.m. vs. Texas State look 12:20 #1 Oklahoma look | Live statistics LAKE …

Will Paxton lose his Texas law degree?
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton may have crossed an ethical line after he urged members of the public to pressure the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to rule in his favor. Micheal Shirk, a retired Austin attorney, caught wind of what Paxton was doing and filed a lawsuit with the Texas State Bar. Paxton’s action …

Teaching Christ through the Black Experience
Print the page Reverend Dr. Marvin Griffin’s civil rights activism was grounded in the Christian gospel. As pastor of New Hope Baptist Church of Waco (1951-1969) and Ebenezer Baptist Church of Austin (1969-2011), he preached the importance of social justice and fought for racial and economic equality. The black churches’ deep connection to the community …

The State of Texas to Develop New Data Science Degree Program
Texas State University will develop and deliver a new data science degree program in partnership with Sam Houston State University. The State of Texas recently announced that it had received $1.5 million from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Council to expand the program. The university said many industries in Texas and across the country are …
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The Central Texas community mourns the loss of historic journalist Roscoe Harrison Jr.
KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) – Roscoe Harrison Jr., who died Sunday, Feb. 6, is being hailed for leaving a historic legacy in his central Texas community. Harrison was born in 1944 in Belton where he eventually attended Harris High School, an all-black high school. After graduating, he attended Prairie View A&M and the University of Mary …

Federal judge blocks Texas law barring election officials from promoting mail-in voting
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Nexstar) — A provision of Texas Election Law that penalizes and prohibits election officials and workers from encouraging voters to request mail-in voting was temporarily blocked by a federal judge Friday night. A U.S. District Court judge in San Antonio heard challenges to that provision of Senate Bill 1 on Friday morning. …

Texas law drops abortions by 60% as people seek care in other states | Texas
Abortions performed by registered providers in Texas fell 60% in the first month after the state passed the most restrictive abortion law in the United States in decades, new figures show. Nearly 2,200 abortions were reported by Texas providers in September after a new law went into effect banning the procedure once heart activity is …

Drugs, guns and cash seized as central Texas law enforcement round up suspected gang members | Local Crime News
A two-week federal, state and local law enforcement operation resulted in 250 arrests, including 201 suspected criminals, and the seizure of weapons, drugs and cash, officials said Wednesday during a joint press conference. During the seven-agency effort known as Operation Washout 2.0, officials served 162 felony warrants, including a Falls County murder warrant, and seized …

Lamar’s football coach Steve Holeman takes job at Texas State
The Lamar University women’s soccer team will have a new coach next season after Steve Holeman resigned to take on a different role in Division I at Texas. Holeman, who has turned the Cardinals into a permanent conference championship contender, was announced as Texas State’s next head coach on Wednesday. Holeman is leaving Lamar after …
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Szeryk and Tyree head to Texas State Invitational
KYLE, Texas – Texas A&M golfers Brooke Tyree and Ellie Szeryk are scheduled to compete in the Texas State Invitational as individuals at the 6,285-yard, par-72 Plum Creek Golf Club on Feb. 7-8. Who is in competition? Tyree and Szeryk will represent the Aggies in the tournament. Tyree won the 93rd Louisiana Women’s Golf Amateur …
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East Texas community comes together to save 102-year-old theater
MINEOLA, Texas (KLTV) – An east Texas community is coming together in a bid to save a piece of its downtown’s history. In Mineola, the 102-year-old Lake Country Playhouse Historic Select Theater is in desperate need of repairs. For over 100 years, the old theater has been an exciting destination for generations. “He’s been an …

Chants Fall Late 69-64 at Texas State
History links Next game: state of georgia 02/10/2022 | 7 p.m. ET Feb. 10 (Thu) / 7 p.m. ET state of georgia SAN MARCOS, TX – Vince Cole scored 14 points, all in the second half, and rookie Josh Uduje added 12, but …

El Paso Electric seeks to expand grassroots Texas community solar program by issuing request for proposal
EL PASO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–El Paso Electric (EPE) is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for a 10-megawatt (MW) utility-scale solar power generation facility ) coupled with an optional 3 MW battery energy storage system. This RFP is for the expansion of EPE’s existing fully subscribed community solar program …

Looking Ahead: Building Music into Our Future: Hillviews Magazine: Texas State University
The School of Music’s impact extends beyond the San Marcos campus with community outreach programs that include children’s musical ensembles such as the Texas State String Project, Hill Country Youth Chorus, Mariachi Infantil and the FunKey Piano Project. Public events include the International Piano Festival, the Eddie Durham Jazz Festival and the Feria del Mariachi. …

After Texas disaster, community and industry come together to transform water infrastructure
Dell Doyle, PhD Posted 8 hours ago. About 5 minutes to read. Image: Dow Sponsored Content / This article is sponsored by Dow. Disasters such as the aftermath of the February 2021 ice storm that left millions of Texans without running water have laid bare the urgent need for updated utility infrastructure across the United …

East Texas Community Aid Centers Brace for Freezing Temperatures
Rick Gambol, administrator of the Heights of Tyler nursing home, says his staff learned a lot from last February’s freeze. TYLER, Texas – Tammy Prater, executive director of the American Red Cross serving East Texas, remembers the last frost in February. “It was very difficult to get calls from people who were cold and hungry …

Texas law again prohibits boycotts of Israel on the ropes
A state law prohibiting public contractors from boycotting Israel — previously challenged by a speech pathologist at the Pflugerville school — appears unenforceable. Driving the news: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is appealing the latest blow to the state’s efforts to root out the boycott movement, delivered by a federal judge late last week. US …

Can yoga cure your COVID stress? A new study from Texas State University tests the theory.
“The pandemic has raised my blood pressure,” she said. “It never reached an alarming level, but I could definitely feel it. It was high for me. Allen bought two blood pressure monitors and started taking measurements, while trying out different yoga breathing techniques. It turns out that the slow, expansive breathing at the heart of …

A 2017 Texas law offers money to help children get to and from school safely. No district applied.
The year after 11-year-old Joshua Flores was stabbed to death on his way home from his Near Northside school, the Texas Legislature passed a bill to give school districts extra funding to transportation of children likely to encounter a “high risk of violence”. the way to school. Four years later, no district in the state …

Member Appreciation Month 2022 | Bullock Texas State History Museum
Event details Members will receive an additional 10% discount Museum shop purchases in addition to their 10-15% member discount starting February 1. Shop in-store or online and save on gifts for your Texas Valentine or something special for yourself.* Members will also receive free admission to the exhibition for one guest who is not already …

Texas Story Project: Black-Eyed Texas Icon
“What would you change if you had to go back and change anything and what advice would you give to those who look up to you?” asked Rosendo Ramirez, LGBTQ member of the Community Icon Education Day audience. Candy Richardz then replied, “That’s a great question, however, I wouldn’t change anything about my past because …

Federal judge rules Texas law against boycotts of Israel violates Houston entrepreneur’s First Amendment rights
A federal judge has found that a Texas law that requires most government contractors to swear they won’t boycott Israel violated a Houston company’s First Amendment rights, though the court didn’t not invalidate the law statewide. Judge Andrew Hanen of the Southern District of Texas said the law bars A&R Engineering & Testing, Inc. from …

Suspect arrested for hit and run that killed Texas state student
SAN MARCOS, TX – The suspect in a fatal hit-and-run in San Marcos earlier this month has been arrested. On January 3, a van truck collided with an 18-year-old state of texas Houston student and resident Iliana Velez’s Mazda on I-35 northbound near Wonder World Drive at around 2:15 a.m. The collision flipped Velez’s vehicle …

Texas law prohibiting state contractors from boycotting Israel violates company’s free speech, federal judge says
Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to date with the most essential news from Texas. Texas cannot ban an engineering company from boycotting Israel under its contract with Houston City Hall, a federal judge has ruled. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Andrew S. Hanen failed to completely block a …

UT Austin, Texas State University students prepare for return to in-person classes
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Some Austin-area students are preparing to resume in-person classes on Monday. This includes students from the University of Texas at Austin and Texas State University. “Multiple data points, including on-campus case counts and Proactive Community Testing (PCT) positivity rates, indicate that the situation on and around our campus is improving,” quoted a …

Red Wolves drop 75-69 decision to Texas State
Next game: at ULM 02/03/2022 | 6:30 p.m. ESPN+ 95.3 The Ticket February 03 (Thu) / 6:30 p.m. at ULM JONESBORO, Ark. (1/29/22) – Trinity Jackson recorded a monster day for the Arkansas State women’s basketball team with 18 points and 21 rebounds, but it wasn’t quite enough as the …

The Republican state senator says the Texas card violates the Voting Rights Act, along with other information about the attorney general and lieutenant governor. races
It’s time for the week that was in Texas politics with James Barraganpolitical reporter for The Texas Tribune. Several people are running to overthrow Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, but Paxton only seems to worry about one among them: Congressman Louie Gohmert. Paxton took out TV commercials to air in East Texas – Gohmert’s territory. …

Hope Remains as Search for Missing Texas State Student Continues | Characteristics
Texas State student Jason Landry has been missing since December 13, 2020. He was driving from San Marcos to Missouri City for the holiday season when his vehicle was involved in a single-car collision. Photo courtesy of the Landry family It’s been more than a year since Texas State student Jason Landry went missing after …
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Some mail-in ballots rejected due to new Texas law
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) — A new Texas law will change how the mail-in ballot application works in the upcoming primaries in March. So far, this is already forcing counties to reject claims. The law is Senate Bill 1, and it was not signed into law without controversy. Democrats left for DC to stop the bill …

Michelle Vallejo Exclusive: Meet the South Texas Community Organizer Running for Congress
January 24, 2022 9:24 a.m. EST Michelle Vallejo Exclusive: Meet the South Texas Community Organizer Running for Congress TAG24 NEWS spoke with Congressional candidate Michelle Vallejo, who is running to ensure South Texans can live lives of dignity and equal opportunity. By Kaitlyn Kennedy Alton, Texas – Michelle Vallejo is running for Congress to ensure …

ASU Men vs. Texas State
WHEN 2 p.m. WHERE First National Bank Arena, Jonesboro RECORDS ASU 12-4, 3-1 Sun Belt Conference; Texas State 12-4, 3-1 SERIES Texas State leads 10-3 TV No KFIN-FM RADIO, 107.9, at Jonesboro INTERNET ESPN-Plus LIKELY STARTING LINEUPS KNEW POS. NOM, HT, YR PPG RPG G Caleb Fields, 6-0, Jr. 8.9 4.4 G Desi Sills, 6-2, …
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Texas law adds new license plate and plate requirements for disabled veterans
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) — Beginning this year, anyone parking in a handicapped parking spot must have a license plate or handicapped person license plate that features the international symbol of access. Senate Bill 792 went into effect Jan. 1, and veterans with disabilities who want to use handicapped parking spaces in 2022 will need to …
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No. 13 Aggies Race after Houston and Texas State
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The No. 13 Texas A&M women’s tennis player improved to 4-0 on Saturday with a pair of 7-0 sweeps against the Houston Cougars and Texas State Bobcats. A&M edged their opponents by a 28-0 margin at this point in the season, scoring the most consecutive 7-0 wins in program history. The …

Texas State Library and Archives Commission digitizes and makes available nearly 80,000 Department of Transportation records – The Gilmer Mirror
Austin, TX – The State Archives, part of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, announced the digitization of 79,608 Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) right-of-way records dating from 1913 to 2017. These records are now available in the Texas Digital Archive, where they can be searched, browsed, viewed and downloaded for free by members …
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No. 13 Texas A&M hosts Houston and Texas State
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The No. 13 Texas A&M women’s tennis team returns to action Saturday at the George P. Mitchell Tennis Center as the Aggies host the Houston Cougars at noon (CT) followed by a start at 4 p.m. with Texas State. HEAD COACH MARK WEAVER SAID… “We look forward to another doubleheader this …

Supreme Court rejects abortion providers’ request to refer Texas law to U.S. judge
His dissent was joined by Justices Stephen Breyer and Elena Kagan. The Supreme Court has been divided on the Texas law since September, when the court, on a 5-4 vote, allowed it to go into effect as legal challenges continued. Patients seeking abortions after that had to travel to other states. After a hearing in …

Fort Worth Wins First North Texas Community Cleanup Challenge – Welcome to the City of Fort Worth
Posted on January 19, 2022 The North Texas Community Cleanup Challenge was a friendly competition hosted by the North Central Texas Council of Governments that encouraged communities to see who can pick up the most trash per resident. The competition ran from September to October 2021. The City of Fort Worth and Keep …

New Texas Law Means Pet Owners Can No Longer Keep Dogs Chained
A new law goes into effect across Texas on Tuesday, January 18 that will help pets who unfortunately spend their lives outdoors. Called the Safe Outdoors Dog Act, it establishes basic safeguards for outdoor dogs, as follows: Defines “adequate shelter” to protect dogs from temperature extremes, weather and standing water. Previously, there was no definition …

New Texas law restricts participation of transgender students in school sports – Houston Public Media
Protesters gather on the steps of the State Capitol to speak out against transgender-related bills pending in the Texas Senate and Texas House, Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Austin, in Texas. A new Texas law prohibits transgender student athletes from competing on school sports teams that match their gender identity. House Bill 25 is one …

Texas Artist Series: Kelly Willis
Event details With rockabilly roots and a heartache, honky-tonk voice, Kelly Willis effortlessly combines the storytelling and strings aspects of country music and the driving force of rock. Her vocal and songwriting talent pioneered both the Americana and the young Texas country scene with her debut album in 1990, and has since, over the course …

Texas state park wildfire forces homes to evacuate
BASTROP, Texas >> A wildfire erupted Tuesday in a central Texas state park, forcing the evacuation of dozens of residences in the town of Bastrop, the site of a deadly blaze a decade ago. The blaze broke out in Bastrop State Park as wind gusts of up to 20 mph (32 km/h) spread the flames. …
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Trans kids and their supporters say new Texas law will prevent them from participating in school sports
AUSTIN, Texas (TEXAS TRIBUNE) — Julia wouldn’t describe herself as the “greatest sportswoman” in the world. She’s not into basketball or football. She played soccer when she was little, but it didn’t last as she got older. What she really enjoys are sports like cross-country and track and field, which she says are on a …