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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 …
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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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 …
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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 …
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 …
A federal judge has asked to block Texas law limiting mail-in ballot requests
The motion is the latest step in a federal lawsuit filed Dec. 10 by the Harris County election administrator and a volunteer assistant clerk from central Texas. TEXAS, USA – The Harris County Elections Administrator and an Austin-area voter registrar have asked a federal judge to block a Texas law that prohibits election officials from …
Texas State Aquarium names new president and CEO
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 …
Temporary border fence to be erected in Starr County, South Texas, state official says
McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) – The Texas General Land Office has given the Department of Public Safety access to 3,100 acres of farmland to build temporary border fences in Rio Grande City, and officials State is actively asking ranchers in the rural Starr County area to lease additional land as part of the governor’s plan …
Texas State Aquarium sees Jesse Gilbert as interim CEO
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. …
The Lady Raiders cross the state of Texas on Monday night
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 …
Know the Enemy: State of Texas
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 …
Dogs cannot be chained outdoors under new Texas law for 2022
AUSTIN, Texas — A new Texas law will make it illegal for people to leave their dogs chained outside. Governor Greg Abbott signed the bill into law last week. He had vetoed an earlier version of the bill, which passed both legislative houses with bipartisan support. At the time, Abbott said “Texas is not a …
Texas State Aquarium begins search for CEO
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 …
Greg Abbott signs redistribution and anti-trans bills into Texas law
October 26, 2021 1:02 PM EDT Greg Abbott signs redistribution and anti-trans bills into Texas law Texas Governor Greg Abbott started the week signing several high-profile bills. Austin, Texas – Texas Governor Greg Abbott started the week signing several high-profile bills. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott put his signature on several GOP priority bills on Monday, …
Lyft and Uber will cover costs for drivers sued under Texas law
NEW YORK — Ride-sharing companies Uber and Lyft said Friday they would cover the legal costs of any driver sued under the new law banning most abortions in Texas. Texas law prohibits abortions once medical professionals can detect heart activity, usually about six weeks and often before women know they are pregnant. Rather than being …
Texas community brags about old-fashioned flour mill
WACO, Texas – Texas farmer Grady Phelan loves to plant and plow the old-fashioned way. He has just harvested a bunch of wheat by hand. “We tie it up, thresh it, and then we clean the wheat, so there’s a lot of stuff to do,” Phelan said. Phelan is part of an ecclesial community. They …
Ken Hoffman denounces major failure of CBS March Madness Texas card
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, …
Governor Abbott Announces Lubbock as a Film Friendly Texas Community | KLBK | KAMC
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 …
Why this Central Texas community is so invested in rainwater harvesting
WIMBERLEY, Texas (KXAN) – Homeowners and businesses in a community in Hays County frequently rely on rainwater and condensation collected from rooftops instead of more traditional water sources. Wimberley takes another step toward sustainability as the school district builds its brand new elementary school with a system to collect rain and air conditioning condensate to …
The historic map of the Republic of Texas returns to official hands
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 …
After 173 years, the historic map of the Republic of Texas returns to official hands
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 …
Map of the Republic of Texas returns to official hands after 173 years
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 …
Texas Community Colleges Lead the Way
Samy Vasquez | Special for the Standard-Times With 50 community college districts spanning the great state of Texas, it’s no wonder Texas community colleges offer more access to higher education than any other state. Howard College is an educational partner in our West Texas region – offering dual credit programs to 23 area high schools, …
The United States of Texas? The map shows Texas divided into 9 states
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 …