Reviving UT vs. Texas A&M Rivalry: A New Tradition Begins
After a 13-year break, the University of Texas Longhorns are reviving their rivalry with the Texas A&M Aggies in the Lone Star Showdown. This new tradition, called the “Ruck Across the Brazos,” began in...
Georgetown Nonprofit Scammed: $95K Lost in Fake Donation Scheme
A nonprofit organization in Georgetown, Texas called Motorcycle Missions recently fell victim to a scam where they lost $95,000 in what they believed to be a generous donation. The organization, founded by Krystal Hess...
Enhancing Crime Fighting with Burnet Police’s New Drones and Drug Detectors
The Burnet Police Department in Texas has recently acquired new range equipment, drones, and drug detection devices to enhance their crime-fighting capabilities. Police Chief Brian Lee emphasized that this new technology is crucial for...
Record Number of Meal Requests Received by Organization This Thanksgiving
Operation Turkey, an organization that has been providing Thanksgiving meals to low-income individuals since 2000, experienced an overwhelming demand this year. Executive Director Brian Tolbert shared that while they typically distribute 10,000 meals in...
Texas Standard: Thanksgiving Celebration in Texas
Today on Texas Standard, we have a variety of stories to share with you. Black farmers in Texas are receiving support from a nonprofit organization to increase their numbers, as they currently make up...
Allergy Seasons in Central Texas: Earlier, Longer, and More Intense
As participants crossed the finish line at the 34th annual Turkey Trot in Austin, some of them were not just running the race, but also dealing with runny noses due to allergies.One young runner,...
Court rules Texas can keep razor wire near Eagle Pass: Federal government unable to...
A federal appeals court recently made a ruling that Texas can keep the razor wire along the U.S.-Mexico border near Eagle Pass. The federal government was attempting to remove the wire, but the court...
Preventing Porch Pirates: Texas Man’s Solution to Package Theft
Package theft is a common problem during the holiday season, and one man from San Antonio, Bob Safstrom, has come up with a solution to prevent porch pirates from ruining Christmas for families. He...
Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Deadly March 2021 Shooting
A man named Jose Negrete was found guilty of murder for a shooting that occurred in north Austin in March 2021. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 20 years in prison on October...
Tesla Gigafactory in Texas Fined $7K for Federal Violations
Tesla's Gigafactory in Texas, located in Travis County, has recently been slapped with a fine of nearly $7,000 for federal violations. The fines were issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) due...