Tragedy struck the world of boxing as rising professional athlete Hannah Rapp lost her life in a bicycle accident near College Station, Texas. Rapp, who also held a position at Texas A&M University, was struck by a vehicle driven by Charles Eric Medina, who has since been charged with manslaughter. The incident occurred on Saturday…
John Fram’s latest novel, Killer Vibes, released last week, introduces readers to the unlikeliest of private investigators, Peter Key. Set against the backdrop of Austin’s upscale Hyde Park neighborhood, the story revolves around a laid-back amateur weed dealer residing in a dilapidated mansion. Key, characterized as a slacker, finds his carefree existence disrupted as he…
The price of gasoline in Texas is on the rise as the national average has reached $4 per gallon once again. This increase comes amid escalating tensions surrounding the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran. As reported by AAA, the average cost of unleaded gasoline in Texas has climbed to $3.57 per gallon. This…
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico has formally extended an invitation to Republican incumbent Ken Paxton to engage in three televised debates, hosted by prominent Texas media outlets. Talarico asserts that Paxton has evaded public debates for over ten years and insists on his opponent addressing critical issues related to his policies, financial dealings, and…
A tragic incident occurred on Saturday morning in Brazos County, Texas, resulting in the death of 26-year-old Hannah Rapp, a promising professional boxer and safety inspector at Texas A&M University. Rapp was riding her bicycle when she was struck by a vehicle driven by 31-year-old Charles Medina, who has since been charged with manslaughter. Authorities…
A man tragically lost his life in Kerrville after floodwaters engulfed his home early Thursday morning, as confirmed by his family. John Mark Steward was inside when the deluge struck, according to a post shared by his wife, Jennie Steward, on social media. Jennie, who was in Dallas at the time of the flooding, had…
KERR COUNTY, Texas – H-E-B has initiated a three-day disaster relief operation to assist those affected by recent flooding in Kerr County. The effort is part of the company’s Disaster Response Unit, which will be stationed at the Hill Country Youth Event Center in Kerrville. From Saturday, July 18, through Monday, July 20, the mobile…
The city of Austin has implemented a ban on all water activities on Lady Bird Lake, Lake Austin, and the Colorado River below Longhorn Dam, effective until 5 p.m. Tuesday. This prohibition encompasses both personal and commercial watercraft, including wet bikes, motorized surfboards, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and similar vessels. This decision follows the Lower Colorado…
In the wake of devastating floods that swept through the Texas Hill Country, two lives have been tragically lost, prompting an outpouring of grief from the families affected. One of the victims, 65-year-old John Mark Steward, was swept away in Kerrville, leaving behind a community in mourning. As floodwaters gradually recede, the extent of the…
The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) is set to open two floodgates at the Mansfield Dam on Saturday, marking the first such action since 2019. This decision follows substantial rainfall in the Hill Country, which has brought Lake Travis to the top of its conservation pool. The Mansfield Dam is a key component of a…
