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Waller County conservancy launches ‘green burials’

After four years of planning and efforts, the Coastal Prairie Conservancy has opened Texas' first certified conservation cemetery. FOX 26's Tom Zizka spoke with the burial program's director and a family of the woman who was the first burial at the conservancy.
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Fort Bend ISD Board Approves big tax increase

FORT BEND ISD (Covering Katy News) – Fort Bend ISD’s Board of Trustees approved a 7-cent property tax increase using what is called "disaster pennies" at Monday night’s meeting to support the district’s $901.6 million operating budget for the 2025-26 school year. The school district is...
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Former Fort Bend ISD trustee Addie Heyliger returns to board to fill abrupt vacancy

After months of debate and a failed effort to fill the seat this summer, the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees voted this week to appoint former trustee Addie Heyliger to Position 5. FORT BEND ISD: Data shows older schools fail in TEA ratings while newer schools flourish. Heyliger, who...
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Tricolor Auto bankruptcy sparks confusion for Texas car owners; BBB offers advice on next...

HOUSTON — A day after KHOU 11 first reported on Tricolor Auto’s bankruptcy, more customers are coming forward with concerns about the Texas-based auto lender’s sudden collapse. Just last year, George Goodluck financed a 2022 Nissan Altima through Tricolor. He said the dealership charged well above market...
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Salad and Go to close 41 stores, including some in Texas and Oklahoma

The fast-growing salad chain, previously under scrutiny for food safety concerns, will shut down dozens of locations but plans to stay in North Texas.
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Jacked-Up Truck Attempts Dangerous Shoulder Pass in Texas

In Texas, a monster truck's frustration with slow traffic leads to a mess and a bit of smoke. You won't want to miss the details.
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Ralph D. and Melissa D. Marsh sell 5431 Caspian Falls Lane, Fulshear

The home at 5431 Caspian Falls Lane, Fulshear was sold on Sept. 16 by Ralph D. and Melissa D. Marsh for $588,747. The buyers were Ralph D. Marsh and Dion Marsh Melissa (living trust). The property tax paid for this property in 2020 was $13,066. This is 2.2% of the...
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Lamar CISD launches ‘Bring Your Own Laptop’ program for students in advanced coursework

While the district currently has a laptop ratio that is close to 1:1 currently for grades 3-12, an additional 2,000 to 2,500 laptops are needed annually to keep up with enrollment, Executive Director of Technology Chad Jones said at the June 16 board meeting. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Lamar CISD launched...
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BakerRipley seeks help amid growing hunger crisis for seniors

HOUSTON (KIAH) — Food insecurity, unreliable access to enough food, is becoming a major problem in Houston, and BakerRipley, one of Houston’s largest nonprofit organizations, said it is seeing more older residents than ever before coming through its doors for daily meals. “We’ve seen an increase in two sides. Seniors...
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8 BBQ Joints In Texas That Keep The Summer Spirit Alive All September Long

In Texas, barbecue isn’t just summer food—it’s a way of life. When September rolls around and the air starts to cool, pitmasters across the Lone Star State keep their smokers burning, filling the skies with the scent of oak and mesquite. From historic family-run joints to innovative...

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