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Education

Texas program gearing high schoolers up for higher education

Crime

Texas top 10 most wanted fugitive from Coryell County still uncaptured one year later

Brandon Hogan escaped from custody while on a work crew in Seaton Cemetery on Sept. 26, 2022. Authorities haven't been able to locate him since.
Local News

'If your belly is hungry, you can't learn in the classroom' | How Central Texas universities are battling food insecurity

SNAP Food Benefit changes beginning Oct. 1 will help millions of Americans across the globe, but Central Texas campuses say they still need help.
Entertainment

Get your boots on, baby! It's almost time for the Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo

The 10-day event includes a parade, rodeo, livestock show and live music plus there's a big carnival with rides for all ages and plenty of yummy fair food.
People

City of Waco announces new Director of Cameron Park Zoo

Brendan Wiley, who has served at numerous other zoos across the U.S. will take over the role beginning Nov. 27.
Heartwarming

A Beyoncé fan went viral after he couldn't make it to her Seattle concert. Her fans helped him meet her in Dallas.

Jon shared on TikTok that his wheelchair was too high to get in his plane to Seattle. His story went abuzz on social media, leading him to meet her in person.
Local News

Crowds flock to Wisconsin beach (yes, Wisconsin) to feast their eyes on flamingos

The American flamingos spotted in Port Washington, about 25 miles north of Milwaukee, marked the first sighting of the species in Wisconsin state history.
HeartThreads

HeartThreads in the Zevely Zone | Playing sports and getting active

Jeff Zevely shares inspiration from athletes of all ages and skill levels. Heartwarming reminders to get active and keep on moving.
Animals

Security officer gives students a lesson on interacting with service animals

A security officer took his service animal to Harmony School of Science - Austin to show students what to do if they encounter an animal who is on the job.
Texas News

One-third of Texas foster care caseworkers left their jobs last year as the agency continued putting kids in hotels

In the 2022 fiscal year, after record staff turnover, more than 1 in 4 caseworkers had less than one year of experience.
Local News

Uber now allows teen accounts in South Texas for rides, food delivery

Teens 13-17 can be added to family accounts to take rides and order food, with supervision.
People

Tragedy strikes Belton man after bicycle-car accident

On Friday, Sept. 15 William Lynam got in an accident while riding his bike to work. He is currently in a coma and being treated for numerous injuries.