Honoring Black History Month: Waco Native is First African-American Elected as Tulsa, OK Mayor
Monroe Nichols, a Waco native, started dreaming of civic leadership in Central Texas. Now, his dreams have resulted in Monroe being a civic pioneer in Oklahoma, with Mr. Nichols being elected as the first African-American mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The New Longest Direct Flight Out Of Texas Is 4th Longest In The World
Everything is bigger in Texas, except direct flights. While the new route out of Dallas, TX is not the longest in the world, we can rest easy knowing that it's Top 5. As of last October, Texans can now take a direct flight, 17 hours, Down Under, from Dallas to Brisbane on American Airlines. It marked the first time...
The Best Texas Town To Retire Now Is Amazing
Texas checks just about every box that retirees and soon to be retired folks are looking for to enjoy the golden years and live their best life for the future. With incentives like property tax relief for retired homeowners, and snowbird friendly rates on many of life's essentials like utilities and groceries.
13 Men Indicted for Robbery, Drug Trafficking, and Murder
Thirteen Texas men have been charged for their alleged roles in a criminal organization involved in robbery, drug trafficking, obstruction of justice, and murder, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas announced today.
New Bill In Texas Aims To Establish Statewide Dangerous Dog Registry
Texas lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would require dog owners to report information on a "dangerous dog registry". Introduced by State Representative Liz Campos, the law would require pet owners to register their animals if they were determined to be dangerous. The Texas Department of Public Safety and...
HUD Awards Nearly $2.5 Million to Texas, Carolinas Hurricane Victims
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has given nearly $2.5 million in Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) funds to the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, as well as to the city of Houston to “assist Americans impacted by recent hurricanes and severe storms.”. HUD Sec....
Magnitude 4.8 earthquake rattles West Texas
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake shook part of West Texas on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Beloved Texas Destination Named ‘Most Boring Tourist Trap’ In The State
Would you plan a trip to the 'most boring tourist trap' in Texas?
As egg prices jump, some people are considering investing in backyard chickens
Egg prices jumped more than 15% in January from a year ago, with a carton of eggs costing Americans on average about $4.95. A quick scan at the H-E-B closest to the Texas Standard studio in Austin shows a dozen eggs ranging in price from about $6 to over $10.
Autopsy report blames drugs for death of man arrested on I-35
A medical examiner rules the death of Dennis Thornton was accidental. San Marcos, Hays County officials say the investigation is now closed.
