In Texas, a significant decline in the number of residents qualifying for SNAP benefits is putting a strain on local food banks and pantries. Recent changes to the program, implemented under the HR-1 legislation signed into law last year, have resulted in over half a million Texans losing access to these crucial benefits. The modifications…
A giraffe named Gracie, who escaped from a ranch in the Texas Hill Country nearly two weeks ago, has been located, according to the ranch manager. Gracie went missing from Cedar Hollow Ranch on June 12. On Friday morning, ranch manager Vick Jones reported that a helicopter flying in the area spotted her around 7:30…
In a significant political statement, Senator John Cornyn expressed his opposition on Friday to the push by leading Texas Republicans to close the state’s GOP primaries. He cautioned that such a move could potentially lead the party towards minority status. Texas is one of 17 states that maintain an open primary system, allowing eligible voters…
Texas personal injury law has undergone significant transformation over the last twenty years. Key reforms, including the 2003 medical malpractice changes, the 2011 Texas Supreme Court rulings concerning damage caps and pre-suit notice requirements, along with the evolving practices within the insurance sector, have collectively altered the landscape for how serious cases are tried and…
Four individuals were injured by gunfire during an altercation in Houston’s Fifth Ward on Thursday evening, as confirmed by local authorities. The incident took place near the intersection of Coke Street and Finnigan Park Place Court. Officials reported that the shooting stemmed from a dispute between two groups residing in adjacent apartments, centered around trash…
The Dallas-Fort Worth area is gearing up for a spectacular celebration this July 4th, marking America’s 250th anniversary with a variety of events across North Texas. This year’s festivities have been slightly adjusted due to a FIFA World Cup match taking place on July 3 in the region, but there is still plenty to look…
On a poignant evening, hundreds gathered at Pease Park to pay tribute to Malin, the beloved wooden troll sculpture that was tragically destroyed in a fire last month. The precise cause of the blaze remains under investigation. Attendees encircled the spot where Malin once stood, pouring water and placing vibrant flowers into her steel bowl,…
Brandon Mulder is currently a journalism fellow at the University of Texas Energy Institute. In 2022, Ty and Leslie Eggemeyer received a notice that would significantly impact the next four years of their lives. Their expansive 4,000-acre wildlife resort in Lampasas County, home to a range of animals from giraffes to wildebeests, lay in the…
The LBJ Presidential Library is marking the milestone of America’s 250th anniversary with a distinctive traveling exhibit titled “The American Experiment: Pursuing Our Promise.” This exhibition features a selection of rare documents sourced from the National Archive vault, allowing visitors a unique glimpse into pivotal moments of American history. Since its opening in May, the…
Fort Worth’s gritty and hard-rocking psyche-blues quintet, Royal Sons, is set to release their new album, titled Matador, on June 27. This date coincidentally falls just a day after the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn, a noteworthy historical event that resonates with the album’s fourth track, “Crazy Horse.” The journey to Matador…
