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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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

Where is Jason Landry? Search continues for missing Texas state student The clothes Jason Landry was wearing, his shoes, even his underwear, were strewn across the street. CALDWELL COUNTY, Texas – It has been over a year since Texas State student Jason Landry went missing. Authorities have now released never-before-seen police video and audio as …

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) – A Texas State University professor is studying the impact of people reporting to work when they are sick. As the omicron variant increases and after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reduced guidelines on how long someone should quarantine, she said there was growing pressure to work sick. It’s …

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A Texas state senator took to Abilene City Hall over the weekend to speak out against abortion rights and support the proposal to declare Abilene a ‘sanctuary city for children’ unborn”, which we last heard about in 2020. State Sen. Charles Perry (R-Texas 28th District) held a press conference outside Abilene …

SAN MARCOS, Texas – In the wake of the current omicron-related COVID outbreak, and citing an abundance of caution, Texas State University has made the decision to provide distance learning through the end of January 2022. What do you want to know Due to the spike in COVID, Texas State University will deliver a large …

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 …

PHARR, Texas — Victor Perez, a former paraprofessional, teacher, principal, and school board member, says teachers are “overworked, underpaid, and burnt out” and he plans to do something about it . Perez, the executive director of Pharr Economic Development Corporation, recently announced that he is running for the Hidalgo County-based open seat of the State …

MONROE, Louisiana – After 10 days off, ULM returns to the field to open Sun Belt Conference play at 6:30 p.m. Thursday against Texas State. The Warhawks closed non-conference play at 4-10 after a 73-72 overtime loss to Mississippi Valley State on Monday, Dec. 20. Thursday’s match marks the seventh game in eight home matches …

Former Sugar Land adviser Himesh Gandhi has been appointed by Gov. Greg Abbot to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, the governor’s office announced last week. The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy ensures that certificates issued as Certified Public Accountants possess the necessary qualifications and can competently practice the profession of public accountant. …

Texas State Technical College recently honored its top graduates by recognizing those who completed their college journey through school with perfect and near-perfect grade point averages. With approximately 100 graduates marching onto the Stafford Center stage on Tuesday, Dec. 14, three from the area stood out with their perfect 4.0 GPAs. These graduates include Rodrigo …

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — Laurie Clouse resigned as chief of the Texas State University Police Department in June, following an investigation that said she retaliated against a complaining employee. In her first interview since leaving, Clouse defended her tenure, refuted the findings of the investigation, and said the university retaliated against her for speaking …

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – “Wreaths Across America” ​​held its annual wreath-laying ceremony Saturday, at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene, to celebrate the Christmas holidays. Families and friends from across the Big Country came to pay their respects to veterans who were dear to them and who have since passed away. APD appoints Big …

Televangelist Kenneth Copeland is able to use a loophole in Texas state law to legally avoid paying property taxes on his $ 7 million, 18,000 square foot mansion near Forth Worth, a t -on revealed Wednesday. This despite the fact that Copeland is said to be the richest pastor in the United States, with an …

Jesse Gilbert was unanimously elected by the Aquarium’s Executive Committee as the new President and CEO following the departure of Tom Schmid. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Texas State Aquarium has a new president and CEO effective Thursday. Jesse Gilbert was unanimously elected by the Aquarium’s Executive Committee as the new President and CEO following …

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — As Texas State University students head into winter vacation, dozens still don’t have the homes they signed up for. The View on the Square, a new student apartment complex under construction, has promised a move-in date for their “current lease term” before classes start in August. A spokesperson told KXAN …

Crimewatch: 1 Year Since Texas State Student Jason Landry Disappeared It’s been a year since Jason Landry, 21, disappeared on his way home from school. Her car crashed on a dirt road in Luling, her clothes, phone and wallet were all left behind. FOX 7 Austin’s Shannon Ryan reviews the case. LULING, TX – It …

Anyone with information about Landry’s disappearance is asked to contact Captain Jeff Ferry of the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office at 512-956-6727. CALDWELL COUNTY, Texas – On December 13, 2020, Jason Landry, a Texas State University student, disappeared in Caldwell County en route to Houston. Landry’s family lives in Missouri City. A year after his disappearance, …

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Hatcher heads to Texas State Former Arkansas State University and Pulaski Academy quarterback Layne Hatcher announced Sunday morning that he was transferring to Texas State. Hatcher has spent the past three seasons at ASU after spending his freshman year redshirted at Alabama. “I will always love the state of Arkansas and the fans …

Late game situations have often signaled trouble for the Lamar University women’s basketball team this season. On Friday night, the Cardinals changed that trend, using a decisive fourth quarter to claim a 63-59 win over Texas State at Montagne Center in Beaumont. Trailing by a field goal early in the final period, Lamar’s balanced offense …

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 Friday that abortion clinics can move forward with a challenge to Texas’s ban on most abortions, a move that puts state law in jeopardy although the judges allowed it to remain in force for the time being. In a divided opinion, the court said the head of the …

Abortion rights supporters and anti-abortion protesters rallied outside the United States Supreme Court last month in Washington, D.C. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Abortion rights supporters and anti-abortion protesters rallied outside the United States Supreme Court last month in Washington, D.C. Drew Angerer/Getty Images Saying the Supreme Court “let us …

OPINION AND COMMENT Editorials and other Opinion content provide perspectives on issues important to our community and are independent of the work of our newsroom journalists. READ MORE The “Metroplex’s Playground”: Palo Pinto Mountains State Park Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, west of Fort Worth, is slated to open to the public in 2023. Expand …

Some lucky Texans are lucky enough to hunt in unspoilt parts of the state! SPRING BRANCH, Texas – If you’ve ever been to a Texas state park, you’ve probably seen a gorgeous buck and thought, “Man, I’d like to shoot him!” Once a year, some people have this chance. Each year, the Texas Department of …

register here for the daily 74’s newsletter. Donate here to support independent journalism of the 74. When Lori Edwards told her transgender teenage daughter that Texas House Bill 25 had been adopted, the 14-year-old turned away and started flipping through her phone. “Oh, that sucks,” Emily said, and she fell silent. During the Texas regular …

San Marcos Police are investigating a homicide at an apartment complex near Texas State University on Sunday afternoon, according to San Marcos Police. The incident happened around 2:20 p.m. at The Cottages in San Marcos located in the 1400 block of Craddock Avenue. Police said Lavonte Craig Benford, 19, was found with gunshot wounds. He …

“He brightened up the room every time you saw him,” head football coach James Keller said. SAN MARCOS, Texas — Two people have been charged with murder in connection with the death of 19-year-old Lavonte Craig Benford, which occurred in San Marcos on Sunday, November 28. On Wednesday, Dec. 8, the city of San Marcos …

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 …

If fa-la-la-ing in the forest and singing around a campfire sounds much better than fighting the crowds in a mall or dealing with “out of stock” icons online, you have to. maybe treat yourself to an outdoor getaway. Texas State Parks filled the holiday season with special events – specifically, 80 events at 47 parks …

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR / KCIT) – Ascension Academy athletic director and former FBI agent Tim Reid has announced his candidacy for District 31 of the Texas State Senate, a seat to be left open by State Senator Kel Seliger in 2022. Beto O’Rourke announces bid for Texas governor: what is he facing? “As an FBI …

With over 21 years of experience, Mr. Gilbert shows great promise in the next aquarium transitions. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The Texas State Aquarium board of directors has appointed Jesse Gilbert, the current senior vice president and chief operating officer of the Aquarium, as interim CEO. Mr. Gilbert succeeds longtime President and CEO Tom Schmid. …

Texas State University has purchased a residence for the new president northwest of the campus. (Joe Warner / Community Impact Journal) Texas State University has purchased a $ 2.9 million residence at 103 W. Laurel Lane in San Marcos, near the university’s San Marcos campus, to house the university’s next president, who is expected to …

History links Next game: vs. Ball State 11/26/2021 | 4:00 p.m. LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas First Year Tech Student Khadija Faye scored a career-high 22 points in a 9-on-9 shooting performance, to help the Lady Raiders claim an 83-57 non-conference victory over Texas State on Monday at United Supermarkets Arena. Tech (4-0) closed a four-game …

LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lady Raider basketball program wraps up its four-game homestand against the State of Texas on Monday night inside the United Super Markets Arena. Last time All american Viviane Gray made her season debut Friday night against Lamar as she dropped 16 points off the bench, including the tying layup to send …

Keiona Houser, CCU digital team 21 Texas St. TXS 3-8, 2-5 35 Coastal Carolina CCU 9-2, 5-2 Score by quarters Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F TXS Texas St. 0 14 seven 0 21 CCU Coastal Carolina seven seven 14 seven 35 Match Recap: Football | 20/11/2021 18:15:00 Chants recognized by 28 student-athletes on Seniors’ …

History links CONWAY, South Carolina – Coastal Carolina Football Team (8-2, 4-2 Sun Belt) to host Texas State Bobcats (3-7, 2-4 Sun Belt) in final home game of the season on the Surf Turf on Saturday , Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN +. Here’s everything fans attending Saturday afternoon’s game need to …

Other editors have been criticized for the way they cover content such as abortion, masturbation, and LGBTQ + topics. AUSTIN, Texas – On Friday, the Texas State Board of Education voted to adopt new health textbooks from a single publisher after critics opposed content taught in schools on topics related to the sex education. Earlier …

Natalia Cox, 21, was murdered in March by a man who, according to investigators, threatened her in her apartment a week earlier. AUSTIN, Texas – The parents of a 21-year-old student in Austin are fighting for change after their daughter, Natalia Cox, was murdered by a man investigators say she only met 10 days before. …

History links SAN ANTONIO – The UTSA women’s basketball team returns home this Thursday to face Texas State at the Convocation Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. and will air on CUSA TV. The Roadrunners (0-2) opened the year with a pair of clashes against opponents from the Southland Conference, falling in the season …

Long-time South Texas state representative Ryan Guillen changes parties and kicks off his Republican re-election campaign on Monday after serving nearly two decades in the state House of Representatives as a Democrat . The change of party is another victory for the Texas GOP in South Texas, where heavily Hispanic counties that have long voted …

Mehdi Larijani wins Classic Physique at Texas State Pro-Am 2021! The 2021 Texas State Pro-Am took place on Saturday where Mehdi Larijani was able to win the award in the Classic Physics division. This is the event that brought the show to the fore in Austin, TX. Three divisions came together to qualify for the …

Longtime South Texas state Rep. Ryan Guillen is switching parties and kicking off his re-election campaign Monday as a Republican after serving nearly two decades in the state House of Representatives as a democrat. The party switch is another victory for the Texas GOP in South Texas, where heavily Hispanic counties that have long voted …

TOPEKA, Kan. – The covid-19 pandemic and Texas’ virtual abortion ban have increased interest in getting abortion drugs by mail, but the legality of doing so is in doubt in several states. The case takes on new urgency with the Supreme Court due to hear arguments next month in Mississippi’s attempt to erode the Roe …

AUSTIN, TX – An 18-year-old Texas State University student has been arrested and charged with arson for a fire at an Austin synagogue, officials said. Franklin Barrett Sechriest was held on $100,000 bond for the October 31 fire at Congregation Beth Israel, KVIEW in Austin reported. The State of Texas has confirmed KXAN in Austin …

Angelina Hall and San Gabriel Hall were renamed First Five Freedom Hall and Elena Zamora O’Shea Hall respectively. SAN MARCOS, TX— Texas State University renamed two residence halls on its San Marcos campus in honor of pioneering women of color in the school’s history. Angelina Hall is now First Five Freedom Hall in honor of …

I write this with great respect because I traveled nearly two hours northwest of San Antonio to the Lost Maples State Natural Area with high hopes for awesome views of orange trees and leaves and red. Yes, there were places with colorful fall hues, but the trees weren’t quite turned yet on Friday, November 5th. …

Soccer 08/11/2021 12:05:00 Chanticleers to host Texas State in final home game of the season History links Buy tickets for a single game Purchase Parking NEW ORLEANS – The nationally ranked 21/22 Chanticleers will host the Texas State Bobcats on Saturday, November 20 at 1 p.m. ET in the final home game of the regular …

HOUSTON (KXAN) — Hours after the Astroworld festival concert, a Texas State student who traveled to the festival discovered that her hometown friend was one of eight deceased victims. Jonali Reyes said she was friends with 20-year-old Rudy Peña. They’re both from Laredo. She told KXAN that she will see him once in a while …

By ULMWarhawks.com Online Columnist Paul Letlow Much depends on this week’s injury report at Texas State. Playing without starting quarterback Brady McBride last Saturday in a 45-0 loss, the Bobcats were shut out for the first time in 19 years. As McBride treated an ankle injury, the team struggled with replacement veteran Tyler Vitt. Although …

If you’re looking for an excuse to take a day trip to Lost Maples, Garner State Park, or even Pedernales, here’s a free and patriotic one. Recognizing the work of serving and retired military personnel, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is waiving the daily entrance fee for all day visitors on Veterans Day, Nov. …

Part of “one of the largest remaining stretches of unspoiled coastal prairie” in Texas is on its way to becoming a state park someday. Texas Parks and Wildlife announced Thursday that the remainder of the Powderhorn Ranch – 1,360 acres – in Calhoun County has been acquired by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation. Last …

After more than 30 years in office, Texas State Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr. (D-Brownsville) will not run again. Lucio announced his retirement at a press conference in Harlingen, Texas on Thursday morning. “I’m retiring, for a good reason,” Lucio told a crowd of Rio Grande Valley elected officials and reporters. “Family, and doing some of …

A Día de los Muertos altar celebrates deceased loved ones on Monday, November 1, 2021, at the Student Recreation Center. The exhibit is one of 18 altars on campus this year. Nathalie Ryan Colorful flowers, intricate papel picado, sugar skulls and photo frames take pride of place at the altars of the Texas State Campus …

Texas state was ruled out for the first time in 19 years, losing 45-0 to Louisiana on Saturday at Cajun Field in Lafayette, Louisiana. Bobcats quarterback Tyler Vitt, a MacArthur product, started for the first time this year and completed 6 of 13 passes for 42 yards with one interception. He added 94 yards on …

COO Jesse Gilbert will replace while TSA interviews potential candidates. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The Texas State Aquarium is looking for a new CEO. Tom Schmid is expected to leave the post on November 23. Chief Operating Officer Jesse Gilbert will replace him while TSA interviews potential candidates. Gilbert said the search for a new …

About a month before the 2021 Texas State Japanese Language Contest, Dr. Yuko Prefume (BA ’04, MSED ’06, EDD ’15), a Japanese lecturer at Baylor, asked Matthew Ho, then junior, if he wanted to participate. the competition. A little hesitant at first, and not knowing much of what that would entail, Ho said yes. That …

History links Next game: at UT Arlington 23/10/2021 | 7 p.m. ET ESPN+ October 23 (Saturday) / 7 p.m. ET at UT Arlington Story SAN MARCOS, TX – For the first time this season, and the first time since 2019, the Coastal Carolina …

Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to date with Texas’ most essential news. The number of students attending Texas community colleges fell below enrollment at four-year universities in the state for the first time since the 1990s, as many two-year schools continue to face strong demand. decline in registrations …

Next game: at Ragin ‘Cajuns 10/24/2021 | 3:00 p.m. ESPN + SAN MARCOS, Texas – Junior Catherine yarbrough, Senior Theoni Zerva and first year student Taylor Henri scored one goal apiece as the ULM football team claimed a key Sun Belt Conference road victory on Friday night over Texas State, 3-1, at the Bobcat Football …

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB / KRBC) – A businessman from Abilene has been appointed to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Darrin Black was one of three Texas men appointed to the board of directors by Governor Greg Abbott with a term set to expire in September 2027. The other two named are Thomas “Tommy” …

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A high-ranking Texas State Guard officer received the boot because it was deemed too heavy, according to emails — even though other members of the same physical fitness or heavier were allowed to stay, a KXAN investigation found. “I don’t understand why they expel people who have gained weight?” said Lt. Col. …

Search for Missing Texas State Student Jason Landry Continues Near Luling TEXSAR returned for the eighth time Saturday to the area near Luling where missing Texas State student Jason Landry was last seen last December. LULING, TX – It’s been nearly 10 months since Jason Landry disappeared on his way home from Texas State University …

Women marched by the thousands on Saturday outside the Supreme Court, the Texas Capitol and cities across the United States to protest the state’s growing restrictions on abortion. (AP) Women marched by the thousands Saturday outside the Supreme Court, the Texas Capitol and cities across the United States to protest the state’s growing restrictions on …

The concept of ‘hostile workplace’ seems to be at the heart of Salesforce announces they will fund the move of any employee who finds Texas’ new law restricting abortion objectionable. Interestingly, Benioff, president of Salesforce, didn’t just apply this to female employees and that the initial version did not specify Texas but “any state”. While …

Greg and Sally Schmoll After Sally Schmoll was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2016, she learned that Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder was a cause of the disease known as “the silent killer.” Growing up without central air conditioning in the sweltering heat of St. Louis before moving to Indianapolis, she had used the powder …

The road to a Texas law that bans most abortions in the state, bypassing the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade for now, began in a town called Waskom, which has a population of 1,600. The Supreme Court’s decision last week not to interfere with the state’s strict abortion law has drawn outrage …

Jack Bux and his high school sweetheart, Diane, have been married for a few years, but the pandemic has took its toll on their relationship, and they could soon separate. At the start of the marriage, Jack had a number of real estate interests – a house with a mortgage, a retirement account and a …

CBS, the “Tiffany Network,” spent hundreds of millions of dollars to broadcast this year’s March Madness games. And then they hired third-grade Timmy to draw their graphics for the big event. And it looks like Timmy gets an “F” in geography. Recently, I was watching one of the first round games – forget which one, …

LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday that Lubbock is a Film Friendly Texas community. Lubbock is now one of 150 or more communities in Texas with the Film Friendly designation. This means Lubbock can meet industry standards and best practices to effectively host on-location filming. “Lubbock and West Texas have been ‘movie …

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 …

BASTROP COUNTY, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott announced that Bastrop County has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission after completing the multi-step training and certification process. “I congratulate Bastrop County on achieving the Film Friendly Texas designation and joining its member cities of Smithville, the first Film Friendly …

Governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that the town of Tahoka has been designated a Texas Film Friendly Community by the Texas Film Commission. The designation comes after Tahoka executives and officials complete the multi-step training and certification process, according to a press release from the governor’s office. The commission aims to help grow local jobs …

Arlington Vineyards. Image courtesy of NorthMarq A community in Arlington, Texas will soon have a facelift after being purchased by Pegasus Real Estate. The company purchased The Vineyards at Arlington Apartments from Arlington Realty Owner De LLC for an undisclosed price. Taylor Snoddy of NorthMarq, James Roberts, Philip Wiegand of the Dallas Investment Sales team …

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated throughout. Local health officials said on Wednesday they were unsure how a Houston-area man who tested positive for the novel coronavirus this week had become infected, suggesting the first signs of community spread of the virus in Texas. “This could very possibly be the first community spread,” said …

Katran Packard, a student at Austin Community College, said she hoped not to get pregnant before her expected graduation in December. “And now we’re having a baby in December,” said the business administration student and mother of two. For Packard, 28, it has been a battle to find birth control for several years. While living …

AUSTIN – After 173 years, a historical map of Texas has become official. Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that an 1844 map of the Republic of Texas, made by famous cartographer Carl Flemming, had been given to the state by a couple from Kerrville, who had purchased in the liquidation sale of a …

AUSTIN – After 173 years, a historical map of Texas has become official. Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced this week that an 1844 map of the Republic of Texas by famed cartographer Carl Flemming had been donated to the state by a couple from Kerrville, who purchased in the liquidation sale of a …

AUSTIN – After 173 years, a historical map of Texas has become official. Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced on Monday that an 1844 map of the Republic of Texas by famed cartographer Carl Flemming had been given to the state by a couple from Kerrville, who have it. purchased at a clearance sale …

To say that Texas is great would be the understatement of the century. It would take about 12 hours to drive through Texarkana state to El Paso. All over Texas you will find lush forests, rolling hills, plains, beaches, and deserts. In addition to a changing landscape, you come across small towns, sprawling towns, and …

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 …

Have you ever wondered what Texas would look like if you put it above another state or country? There is MAPfrappe for that. The online tool designed by Kelvin Thompson allows users to draw contours on a Google map and drag the contour onto anything on Earth. Use the tool to create a rough The …