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Big Boy, the world’s largest steam locomotive, will travel through Oklahoma this fall


Big Boy, the world’s largest steam locomotive, will travel through Oklahoma this fall

The world’s largest steam locomotive will travel through Oklahoma in the next few months. Big Boy No. 4014’s 2024 tour begins on Wednesday, August 28 in Cheyenne, Wyoming and will travel through nine states. Built by the Union Pacific Railroad in the 1940s, locomotive 4014 was one of the 600-ton “Big Boys” locomotives and was […]

Trade between the US and Mexico reaches record high of $415 billion in the first half of the year


Trade between the US and Mexico reaches record high of 5 billion in the first half of the year

Mexico’s trade with the United States totaled $415.4 billion from January to June, the highest amount ever recorded for that period, according to the latest data from the Census Bureau. Canada’s trade with the United States totaled $382.6 billion in the first six months of the year, while U.S. trade with China totaled $269.2 billion. […]

Letters to the Editor – Most people just want good, well-funded public schools for their children


Letters to the Editor – Most people just want good, well-funded public schools for their children

Below average performance due to concept Subject: “Poll: Texas minorities want school vouchers – We should listen to black and Hispanic parents who want better for their children,” editorial, August 2. Your editorial highlights the popularity of education vouchers among Texans. It’s understandable that parents are looking for solutions to improve their children’s educational opportunities. […]

The world’s largest 3D-printed residential district with 100 houses is nearing completion


The world’s largest 3D-printed residential district with 100 houses is nearing completion

ICON’s Vulcan printer is currently completing the world’s largest 3D printed neighborhood, completing 100 homes in Georgetown, Texas. The printer, which is over 14 meters wide and weighs 4.75 tons, is completing the final houses, building them layer by layer, like a desktop 3D printer but on a much larger scale. According to Conner Jenkins, […]

Travis County’s Child Care Initiative is an investment for all families


Travis County’s Child Care Initiative is an investment for all families

Judge Andy Brown and Commissioner Jeff Travillion of Travis County | Austin American statesman A million more mothers would work full-time if they had better childcare A report from the National Bureau of Economic Research shows that a proposed law could bring more mothers back into the workforce. Elizabeth Keatinge of Veuer reports in more […]

TEXAS A&M POSITION PREVIEW: Cornerbacks


TEXAS A&M POSITION PREVIEW: Cornerbacks

Our position preview continues, and today we’re diving into one of the more interesting groups on Texas A&M’s roster: cornerbacks. The Aggie secondary struggled in key games last season, but by returning several key players and bringing in a TON of new talent through the portal and high school ranks, this could be the most […]

Naked teacher with gun saves 15-year-old girl from sexual abuse


Naked teacher with gun saves 15-year-old girl from sexual abuse

Warning: This article contains a discussion of sexual assault that some readers may find disturbing. A naked teacher ran out of his house to save a 15-year-old girl from sexual abuse. David Garza was relaxing at home last Sunday (July 28) when he heard a cry for help outside his house in Houston, Texas, just […]

Texas has a higher average temperature than Arizona in 2024. See list


Texas has a higher average temperature than Arizona in 2024. See list

Heatwave in the USA continues to break national heat records The U.S. heat wave continues to break national heat records, with June marking the 13th consecutive month of unprecedented temperatures on Earth. without brand – newsworthy School may be starting in Texas, but August is going to be even hotter! As a heat dome gathers […]

Letters to the editor — Doctors in Texas, Tim Walz, life sentences, IT problems in prison


Letters to the editor — Doctors in Texas, Tim Walz, life sentences, IT problems in prison

No thanks, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, nice try, but with all due respect, no thanks. Their clever advertising campaign to attract Texas doctors and medical personnel to New Mexico was a creative move, but it misses some key points. Texas physicians know there are many reasons why so many doctors flock to practice […]

More than half of Texas teachers considered quitting


More than half of Texas teachers considered quitting

AUSTIN, Texas – A survey of educators conducted by the Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA) found that 65% of members considered quitting their jobs after school ended last spring. What you need to know The study is conducted every two years, and although this year’s percentage was lower than the record 70% set two years […]