Thursday morning started cloudy, with some light rain in parts of North Texas. Precipitation will taper off, with a mainly dry afternoon.The clouds and the few areas of light rain and drizzle were associated with the storm that was Hurricane Francine. As of Thursday morning, Francine has weakened to a tropical depression and will continue...
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If You Want to Win Big, These are the Texas Lottery Scratch Offs You Should Be Playing
I don’t play a whole lot but it is fun to grab a couple of Texas Lottery scratch-off tickets from time to time. Sure, I know I’m more than likely just giving my money to the State of Texas but you can’t win if you don’t play, right? There’s also that endorphin rush as you’re...
These U.S. Cities, Both Big and Small, are Being Abandoned By Its Residents
Times are tough right now for many, even in the resident friendly Texas. Inflation has caused the price of everyday items to skyrocket. Wages are staying the same or going down. Stress level of workers is at an all time high. It’s not an ideal situation for anyone in America right now. The above reasons,...
20 Harmony Public School teachers named to cohort of rising school leaders
Leaders will focus on improving Harmony systems to boost achievement and deepen student opportunities. TEXAS – Teach Plus, a national nonprofit that empowers teachers to lead student-centered improvements in educational policy and instructional practice, has selected 20 effective school leaders from seven school districts across Texas for its first Harmony Public Schools Leader Advisory Cabinet....
Texas Veterans Commission grants $215,000 to Hope For The Warriors to support Texas-based military families
AUSTIN, Texas (Sept. 11, 2024) – The Texas Veterans Commission recently awarded Hope For The Warriors a $215,000 one-year grant. The grant supports Hope For The Warriors programs’ operational costs with the overarching goal to support post 9/11 service members, veterans and their families with limited relief and critical financial needs within Texas. Original Article:...
Official Media Statement: Accidental Death of Franklin Mountains Goat
Sept. 11, 2024 – As Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff begin the process of moving historically native desert bighorn sheep back into the Franklin Mountains this October, they captured “Bob”, a domestic non-native goat, to minimize the risk of disease transmission to incoming bighorn populations. Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/ksst-radio-510010/3593482765075-official-media-statement-accidental-death-of-franklin-mountains-goat
Thursday Morning Weather Update – September 12
Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/kbtx-1982223/3593405307393-thursday-morning-weather-update-september-12
Wake-Up Weather: Texas putting on it’s best Louisiana feels
Wake-Up Weather: Texas putting on it’s best Louisiana feels Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/bigcountryhomepage-1589936/3593431178737-wake-up-weather-texas-putting-on-its-best-louisiana-feels
ACLU of Texas launches redesigned Students’ Rights Hub
Students in Texas public schools face a civil rights crisis, and the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas (ACLU of Texas) is stepping in to provide critical support. The organization launched its redesigned Students’ Rights Hub, a comprehensive online resource that empowers students, parents, and educators to fight for their rights and create safer, more...
In Texas, religion and politics are intertwined. What does it mean for the upcoming election?
In the leadup to Election Day, public radio stations across the state are exploring how Texans’ religious beliefs affect the way they’re thinking about voting in November – and the greater role of government in general. This is the first story in our ongoing, weekly series. On… Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/-/3593303625467-in-texas-religion-and-politics-are-intertwined-what-does-it-mean-for-the-upcoming-election