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STAR Transit Celebrates Rider Appreciation Week July 27 – August 1
STAR Transit will hold Rider Appreciation Week from July 27 through August 1 as part of a customer-focused event.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut is slated for July 23, 2026 as a commuter-focused segment.
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●●○○○ | Jul 23, 5:45 PM |
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Gender ideology has no place in foster care policy
An opinion piece argues a Biden-era HHS rule on fostering LGBTQ+ placement for children with gender dysphoria should be rejected.
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●○○○○ | Jul 23, 6:00 PM |
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Busted Mugshots Austin Texas: Understanding Public Records And Digital Privacy In Travis County
A Travis County-focused piece discusses how mugshot sharing, public records, and third-party aggregators affect digital privacy and perceptions of arrests.
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●○○○○ | Jul 23, 8:15 PM |
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Guest commentary: Here's why downtown Galveston matters to us all
A guest commentary argues Galveston’s downtown economy depends on addressing public restrooms, parking, safety, and infrastructure improvements.
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●●○○○ | Jul 23, 8:45 PM |
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The Strange And True Story Of Lajitas, Texas And Its Goat Mayors
Lajitas, Texas is profiled for its quirky history, including goat mayors and colorful local lore.
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●○○○○ | Jul 23, 9:30 PM |
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Kudos... | Opinion | herald-zeitung.com
New Braunfels residents are praised for community events, including a World Environment Day celebration and recognition of a longtime restaurant employee.
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●○○○○ | Jul 23, 10:15 PM |
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Jack and Jill honors leaders at 47th convention | AFRO American Newspapers
Jack and Jill of America held its 47th National Convention in Baltimore, honoring community leaders in education, investment, digital equity and health.
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●●○○○ | Jul 23, 11:45 PM |
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2026 Farm To Table Tour (Fulton/Montgomery County)
Farmers in Fulton and Montgomery Counties will host the free self-guided Farm To Table Tour on July 26, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Galveston Bay Estuary Program announces new initiatives and celebrates community achievements
The Galveston Bay Estuary Program announced new stewardship initiatives, a Habitat Project Database, and accepted FY2028 project proposals through July 24.
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●●○○○ | Jul 24, 3:15 AM |
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Gov. Greg Abbott announced $114 million in Texas housing tax credits to fund 70 affordable rental property developments.
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Governor Abbott announces $114 million in housing tax credits
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Abbott: $114M+ housing tax credits to fund 70 rentals, adding 4,400 units statewide
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Abbott: $114M+ housing tax credits to fund 70 rentals, adding 4,400 units statewide
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Abbott: $114M+ housing tax credits to fund 70 rentals, adding 4,400 units statewide
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Abbott: $114M+ housing tax credits to fund 70 rentals, adding 4,400 units statewide
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●●●○○ | Jul 24, 7:45 AM |
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The NRP Group Breaks Ground on 336-Unit Catalina Affordable Housing Community in Growing Austin
NRP Group broke ground on Catalina, a 336-unit affordable housing project in Travis County near Austin, in partnership with the Housing Authority of Travis County.
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The 37th annual Texas Black Invitational Rodeo pays tribute to founder Cleo Hearn
The 37th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo runs this Saturday to honor founder Cleo Hearn and feature events like bull riding and steer wrestling.
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●●○○○ | Jul 24, 9:30 AM |
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Grupo Frontera Elevates Tejano Music at Toyota Center
Grupo Frontera performed at Houston’s Toyota Center with special guest performances by La Mafia and Christian Nodal for a crowd of over 15,000.
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Austin’s Texas State Surplus Store sells items confiscated or lost at airports, including knives, electronics, and office equipment.
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This Austin, Texas Store Let's You Buy Confiscated Airport Items
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This Austin, Texas Store Let's You Buy Confiscated Airport Items
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This Austin, Texas Store Let's You Buy Confiscated Airport Items
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This Austin, Texas Store Let's You Buy Confiscated Airport Items
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This Austin, Texas Store Let's You Buy Confiscated Airport Items
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This Austin, Texas Store Let's You Buy Confiscated Airport Items
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●●○○○ | Jul 24, 12:00 PM |
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Luxurious Houston apartment tower rises above its controversial past
A Houston apartment tower faces public scrutiny tied to its controversial past as it rises over prior issues.
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●●○○○ | Jul 24, 12:30 PM |
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3 more Houston restaurant charity dining events raising money in August
Three additional Houston restaurant charity dining events are scheduled for August to raise money for local causes.
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●●○○○ | Jul 24, 12:30 PM |
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Houston will bid to be a host city for the Women's World Cup in 2031
Houston officials plan to submit a formal bid to FIFA to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup.
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Houston Arboretum's 'lawn crew' is back: Hundreds of goats set to tackle the Ravine
Houston Arboretum will host 300 to 400 goats Aug. 4–11 to graze and clear vegetation near the Ravine without chemicals or heavy equipment.
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●●○○○ | Jul 24, 1:30 PM |
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Dillas Quesadillas will give away more than $100,000 in free meals to teachers across its 11 locations starting next week.
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●●○○○ | Jul 24, 2:00 PM |
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Austin wildlife pro confirms rising animal sightings
An Austin wildlife professional says animal sightings are increasing and attributes the trend to seasonal factors and local conditions.
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●●○○○ | Jul 24, 3:00 PM |
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Ismaili Center Houston: Inside the iconic institution designed to serve the community for the next 100 years
The Ismaili Center in Houston’s Montrose opened last November and hosts free tours and community events on its 9-acre grounds.
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●●○○○ | Jul 24, 3:30 PM |
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Lubbock County's Water Drive For First Responders Needs Your Help
Lubbock County’s LEPC seeks donations for a Support Our First Responders bottled-water campaign with a deadline of July 31.
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In Parks and Under Overpasses, Birding Is Back and Better Than Ever • The Austin Chronicle
Birding activities in the Austin area are expanding through walks and events, including trips with Travis Audubon Society.
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●○○○○ | Jul 24, 4:45 PM |
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Houston Toy Museum in the Heights to close at the end of August
The Houston Toy Museum in the Heights will close at the end of August.
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Houston documentary maker helps correct biased Texas historical marker
A Houston documentary maker is helping correct a biased Texas historical marker.
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●●○○○ | Jul 24, 5:30 PM |
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Calvert Collins-Bratton named Dallas' Klyde Warren Park CEO
Calvert Collins-Bratton was named CEO of Dallas’ Klyde Warren Park.
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●●○○○ | Jul 24, 5:30 PM |
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Country concert benefit aims to raise $100K for Jarrell community library facing relocation
Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center will host a country concert Saturday to raise $100,000 for relocation to a new building.
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●●○○○ | Jul 24, 6:15 PM |
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University of Texas Medical Branch-backed Blue Zones Project names Galveston executive director
Blue Zones Project named Danica Premirelli as Galveston executive director to lead an islandwide launch planned for February.
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●●○○○ | Jul 24, 7:45 PM |
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Online backlash follows plans for a possible Islamic center in La Porte, with residents disputing the proposal and fundraising timeline.
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●●○○○ | Jul 24, 8:30 PM |
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Floating water obstacle course 'Splash Cove' opens at Stillhouse Hollow Lake
Splash Cove, a floating obstacle course at Stillhouse Hollow Lake, opened July 21 with passes available and safety supervision including lifeguards.
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●●○○○ | Jul 24, 9:00 PM |
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Children explore the 'mighty machines' helping build the Fox Cancer Center
Children at an event at the Fox Cancer Center in Austin explored construction-related “mighty machines.”
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●○○○○ | Jul 24, 10:00 PM |
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Community Leaders at Diwali Celebration at the Governor's Mansion
Community leaders in Austin held a Diwali celebration at the Texas Governor’s Mansion attended by Indian Consul General Anupam Ray and Gov. Greg Abbott.
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2 Helps You: 2,000 pairs of shoes part of back-to-school giveaway Saturday in Spring to students in need
North Central Church in Spring will host a free back-to-school giveaway providing about 2,000 pairs of shoes and 1,700 backpacks.
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●●○○○ | Jul 24, 10:15 PM |
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Texas Exes plan Send Off for UT students
Texas Exes plan a send-off event for University of Texas students.
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●●○○○ | Jul 24, 10:30 PM |
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Galveston County Animal Resource Center pets of the week
Galveston County Animal Resource Center highlights pets of the week for adoption and community awareness.
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●○○○○ | Jul 25, 3:30 AM |
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Oxford’s annual sponsored swim raised funds to support rainwater harvesting tanks and education projects in Nicaragua.
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●○○○○ | Jul 25, 12:30 PM |
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Serving tables, serving community at Temple 'Tip-A-Cop' raises awareness, funding
Temple’s annual Tip-A-Cop fundraiser paired police officers and Special Olympics athletes at Texas Roadhouse, raising more than last year.
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●●○○○ | Jul 25, 4:00 PM |
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Rotary District 5870 and the Killeen Fire Department collected 417 fans to be delivered to seniors to help beat summer heat.
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●●○○○ | Jul 25, 4:00 PM |
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Montgomery Catholic to host active shooter response drill
Montgomery Catholic will hold an active shooter response drill with local emergency agencies and police on July 30.
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●●○○○ | Jul 25, 5:15 PM |
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From Klein Forest teammates to NBA coaches: Childhood friends host camp to encourage Houston kids to dream big
Chris Hines and Toure' Murry host a basketball camp in Conroe to inspire Houston kids through their Vivid Dreams foundation.
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●●○○○ | Jul 25, 6:30 PM |
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Good news for endangered Kemp's Ridley sea turtle population
A new Kemp's Ridley sea turtle nest on South Padre Island adds to a record-breaking Texas Gulf Coast nesting season.
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●●○○○ | Jul 25, 7:00 PM |
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Waco police hand out free backpacks amid record-breaking back-to-school season
Waco Police hosted a Back to School Bash and distributed more than 1,500 free backpacks with school supplies at the Waco Convention Center.
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●●○○○ | Jul 25, 9:00 PM |
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American Solar Challenge makes first pit stop in French Island
The Electrek American Solar Challenge stopped at Summit Environmental Elementary School in French Island for repairs during its 1,500-mile drive to Amarillo, ending Aug. 1.
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●●○○○ | Jul 25, 9:15 PM |
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Belton ISD’s Project Heartbeat is working with community partners to provide meals to families in need during summer break.
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●●●○○ | Jul 25, 9:30 PM |
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Helping Hands Ministry in Belton offers assistance for families in need
Helping Hands Ministry in Belton is hosting activities to provide assistance to families in need during the summer.
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●●●○○ | Jul 25, 9:30 PM |
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Locals send message to Meta, 'get out of our town'
El Paso-area activists held a block-party protest against Meta’s planned data center construction, citing pollution and water concerns, and urging a moratorium.
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●●●○○ | Jul 25, 10:00 PM |
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Sippin' Social's 'Sunshine Tea' fundraiser benefits former Tom Bean student's family
Sippin' Social in Sherman held a 'Sunshine Tea' fundraiser to support the family of former Tom Bean student Makynna Tumlinson.
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●●○○○ | Jul 25, 10:15 PM |
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Healthy Kids Day equips families with free school supplies and wellness resources ahead of new school year
Armed Services YMCA held Healthy Kids Day in Harker Heights providing free school supplies and children’s health resources before the school year.
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On the Agenda
A local calendar listed Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, and other community group meetings and contact information.
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●○○○○ | Jul 26, 12:15 AM |