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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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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 …

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SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) — The list of labor shortages keeps growing. Mental health services are among the latest groups to seek help. The Texoma Community Center said right now that one of its biggest concerns is North Texas State Hospital, which provides inpatient care for all ages, at least until recently. Now TCC said they …

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Denise Trauth, President of Texas State University announced Monday that all classes will be held virtually for the first two weeks of the Spring 2022 semester due to a surge of COVID-19. All classes will be temporarily moved to online/distance learning from January 18 to January 30. Texas state campuses and offices will remain open …

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JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – A 48-yard field goal attempt by Blake Grupe fell to the turf at Allison Field in the dying seconds on Saturday as the Arkansas State football team gave up a game of 24 -22 against Texas State at Centennial Bank Stadium. Quarterback Layne Hatcher led A-State (2-10, 1-7 SBC) down the …

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(Photo: Pxici) (Image: 4 Ways to Bypass Internet Filtering and Censorship) Big Tech companies are pursuing a lawsuit against the state of Texas that would violate state policy that focuses on social media censorship. The latest law signed by the governor concerns the Freedom from Censorship Act, which would protect Texans from social media guidelines …

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SAN ANTONIO – The latest set of new laws taking effect in Texas on Sept. 1 include one that toughens penalties for drivers who are deemed negligent in crashes involving pedestrians. Law Lisa Torry Smith (SB 1055) is named after a Missouri town mother who was taking her son to school when they were both …

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Texas law banning an abortion method commonly used to end second-trimester pregnancies has been upheld by a federal appeals court in New Orleans. The 2017 law in question has never been applied. It aims to ban the use of forceps to remove a fetus from the uterus without first using …

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WACO, Texas (KWTX) – Midway ISD is back in the classroom on Wednesday, and like other districts, teachers are scrambling to catch up with students after a tough year. The district is significantly expanding the tutoring it offers this year to ensure students are at grade level. While it helps, tutoring is required by Bill …

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NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) – Many people came together today to celebrate their heritage and accept their differences. The Nacogdoches Multicultural Festival has become a tradition for members of the community. The festival held at Sacred Heart Church is an event that gives people the opportunity to celebrate who they are and where they come from. …

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NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) — Texas health officials are urging communities to get people who have chosen not to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to step up for the shot in the arm. Vaccination statistics clearly show that the demand for COVID-19 vaccinations has dropped. “Anyone who wants a vaccine can get the vaccine,” said Nacogdoches Fire …

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LUBBOCK, Texas (Press Release) – Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the City of Lubbock, after completing the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Community by the Texas Film Commission, which for 50 years has helped grow local jobs and economies by promoting the Lone Star State as …

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SAN AUGUSTINE, Texas (KTRE) – Dozens of workers and crews are trying to address water issues in the city of San Augustine after last week’s storm, including a city official who is struggling even more at home. “We’re facing a water crisis right now, and I feel like I’ve been here the longest,” said San …

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HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KBTX) — Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday that the city of Huntsville has been designated a movie-friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission. The city had to go through a multi-step training and certification process to receive the title. The designation helps grow jobs and local economies by promoting Texas as “the …

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TYLER, Texas (KLTV) — Here are a few groups and organizations that might need a helping hand (or two) this week as they work to help those in need in East Texas. Volunteer Central – where volunteering through the Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA) makes a difference in the community. PATH People trying to …

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ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) – Heavy rain Monday morning didn’t stop East Texas Community Health Services administrators and supporters from celebrating the grand opening of a new facility in the county from Angelina. According to Anita Humpreys, acting CEO of East Texas Community Health Services, it took a year for the health center to open …

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SEABROOK, TX – A local couple donated a rare piece of Texas history to the state. The family had in their possession an exceptionally rare Stephen F. Austin map of Texas. Now it belongs to the Texas General Land Office. The donation was made by Thomas B. and Marsha Brown Taylor of Seabrook. They made …

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