Holy Cross Catholic School’s BBQ team, Knight Smokers, clinched a state title in their inaugural year and will compete in the nationals in Kansas City. SAN ANTONIO — What started with nothing but a spark — and a meat smoker — has turned into a national-bound success story on San Antonio’s West Side. Holy Cross … Read more
A boost in public school spending, school vouchers and money for water systems are other highlights of the budget, which was bolstered by a $24 billion surplus. AUSTIN, Texas — THE TEXAS TRIBUNE – Texas lawmakers signed off Saturday on a $338 billion two-year spending plan that directs billions toward hiking teacher pay, cutting property … Read more
A boost in public school spending, school vouchers and money for water systems are other highlights of the budget, which was bolstered by a $24 billion surplus. AUSTIN, Texas — THE TEXAS TRIBUNE – Texas lawmakers signed off Saturday on a $338 billion two-year spending plan that directs billions toward hiking teacher pay, cutting property … Read more
A United Airlines flight safely returned to Houston due to a reported engine issue shortly after takeoff. HOUSTON — A United Airlines flight from Houston to Frankfurt was forced to return to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Saturday following a reported engine issue shortly after takeoff. According to the Houston Fire Department, United Flight 46 … Read more
Senate Bill 12 would ban teaching gender identity and sexual orientation, while requiring parents to opt their children into sex education. AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas House and Senate voted Saturday evening to give final approval to a bill that extends the state’s ban on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives to more than 1,200 … Read more
According to officials, the girl was reported missing from an address on Preston Road. FRISCO, Texas — A 7-year-old girl who was reported missing Saturday night died after she was pulled from a retention pond near Stonebriar Centre, officials said. According to the Frisco Fire Department, the child was reported missing shortly before 9 p.m. … Read more
Senate Bill 8 would require sheriffs in most Texas counties to request 287(g) agreements with ICE, where local officers help federal agents enforce immigration law. AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate gave final approval Saturday to a bill that would require sheriff’s deputies in the state’s counties that have jails to help federal authorities with … Read more