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Texas Senate Hispanic Caucus wants an investigation into Fort Hood. At least nine soldiers stationed there have been found dead this year.
The Texas Senate Hispanic Caucus reupped its request on Friday for a congressional investigation into Fort Hood, the Killeen military base.
Remote learning was chosen by 27.7% in BISD
The Bandera Independent School District began what it expects will be another successful school year on Aug. 17, with an enrollment of 2,221, down by 49 students from the prior school year, district officials said.
29-year-old Kerrville man gets prison for breaking baby’s bones
A Kerrville man has been sentenced to prison for fracturing the forearm and wrist of a 15-month-old boy under his care last year.
Nearly 600,000 Texans will lose access to a program that prevented electricity shut-offs during the pandemic on Oct. 1
Once the program ends, customers could be on the hook for partial back payments.
Time to Save Texan Wineries and Distilleries
By The Gilmer Mirror Staff, August 26, 2020 FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS—Texas wineries and distilleries are facing a crisis. As Texas continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, tasting rooms at hundreds of wineries and distilleries remain closed, limiting consumer access, negatively affecting sales, impacting jobs, and reducing much-needed tax revenue for local and state governments. Gov. Greg […]
Hurricane Laura in Texas: Evacuation orders lifted in some parts of Texas, Abbott to survey damage
By Texas Tribune Staff, August 27, 2020 Thursday’s biggest developments: Hurricane Laura downgraded to Category 2 Evacuation orders lifted, Abbott plans visit to storm-affected areas Evacuation orders in some parts of Texas will be lifted Thursday morning after officials there said residents can expect to make their way back home sooner than expected. Jefferson County’s […]
As Hurricane Laura heads for southeast Texas, officials scramble to evacuate and shelter people
The storm is expected to be a Category 4 hurricane whose dangerous winds and storm surge could cause damage along a large swath of the Gulf Coast and southeast Texas.
Texas Parents Opting for At-Home Learning Over the Classroom
By Isobella Harkrider at Reform Austin News, August 25, 2020 Virtual learning has begun for some school districts in Texas, so RA News asked readers in a poll about whether they were sending their kids back to the classroom or keeping them home. Out of 161 votes on Facebook, 107 said their students are staying home, and […]
San Antonio company that breeds exotic wildlife sued by ex-exec
By Patrick Danner at San Antonio Express-News, August 26, 2020 San Antonio-based WildLife Partners LLC described itself in court papers last year as the “largest buyer and seller of high valued exotic wildlife in the United States.” WildLife Partners operates two ranches — in Mountain Home in Kerr County and Pettus in Bee County — […]
In Texas, the lowest-income workers don’t qualify for additional unemployment aid
Nearly 350,000 Texans don't qualify for the extra payment because they either earned too little from the work they lost or didn't indicate on paperwork that they lost their jobs due to the pandemic.
Ex-Kerrville firefighter accused of killing young girl apologizes and raises money for the family
Isaac Rodriguez Barboza Jr., charged with driving drunk into a little girl’s bedroom, says he’s remorseful and trying to give back to the family of Arianna Lopez.
Watch Out for Card Skimmers at Texas Gas Stations
By Isobella Harkrider at Reform Austin, August 25, 2020 The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is warning Texans of possible credit card fraud perpetrated as they buy gasoline at the pump. Card skimmers have been found this week in Waco and in Friendswood, which is south of Houston. The agency says to pay attention. Look to see […]
