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Texas Senate passes $16.5 billion package to lower property taxes
Texas senators on Wednesday unanimously approved Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s agenda on property tax cuts this legislative session, which would pump billions of state dollars into public schools and give bigger tax breaks for homeowners and business owners. “This is off-the-charts, incredible property tax relief for millions of Texas homeowners,” said state Sen. Paul Bettencourt,
Bulverde Police Department shares video of wild spring break car chase
Kids enjoy spring break by going on road trips, catching up with friends and family, and going outside. However, one Texas Hill Country police department was hard at work and has the video to prove it. The Bulverde Police Department shared a video to social media on Tuesday, March 21, highlighting a pursuit that happened
Large hail, damaging winds expected in Hill Country heading into weekend
San Antonio and parts of the Texas Hill Country have not seen the last of the rain as the threat of storms continue to loom over the area. The National Weather Service has forecasted a chance for severe storms, affecting the southern Edwards Plateau and will extend into the Hill Country for Thursday, March 23.
West Texas A&M University president cancels student drag show, saying it degrades women
West Texas A&M University President Walter Wendler is drawing ire for canceling a student drag show, arguing that such performances degrade women and are “derisive, divisive and demoralizing misogyny.” Students and First Amendment lawyers reject those assertions, calling his comments a mischaracterization of the art form. They also argue that the cancellation violates student’s constitutional
More thunderstorms in forecast for San Antonio area, Texas Hill Country
San Antonio faces potential heavy rainfall, severe storms this week Joey Kotfica/Getty Images Just when San Antonio and Texas Hill Country residents thought they had seen the last of the rain and thunderstorms, another wave of possible strong storms is eyeing the region for Thursday, March 23. Before storms can reach the area, residents are
‘Terrifying’ appeals court ruling says alleged domestic abusers have a constitutional right to keep their guns
In an opinion that sent shock waves through gun control and domestic violence advocacy circles, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that the Second Amendment allows people under protective orders for committing domestic violence to keep their guns. In the span of a month during the winter of 2020, Zackey Rahimi
First Black high school principal in Texas town ousted over allegations he pushed critical race theory
by: Steven Santana Nov. 10, 2021 The first Black principal of Colleyville Heritage High School resigned months after taking the job. Principal James Whitfield submitted his resignation to the school board during a closed session meeting on Monday, November 8, after members voted in September to not renew his contract, MSNBC reports. He was named
Texas A&M Forest Service provides tips to help prevent wildfires in hunting season
Texas A&M Forest Service encourages Texans to protect our lands and all that we love this hunting season by being mindful of activities that may cause a wildfire. Lucas Ninno/Getty Images Texas A&M Forest Service is asking folks to protect Texas lands this hunting season by being mindful of activities that may cause a wildfire. From
