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The Juneteenth Foundation is hosting a month-long celebration of freedom in San Marcos, Texas, marking 32 years of honoring the day enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. From fish fries to unity walks, the nonprofit is bringing the community together throughout June to remember the promise of freedom.
A major university merger in San Antonio just created a powerhouse combining education, medical research, and economic development under one roof. With 43,000 students and a new research hospital, UT San Antonio is tackling the city's biggest challenges in healthcare, jobs, and opportunity.
A startup installed vintage payphones in conservative Abilene, Texas and liberal San Francisco to spark conversations across political divides. The strangers who picked up found common ground in traffic complaints, weather chat, and surprising political nuance.
Seven schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school district just proved that excellence in education is thriving along the Texas border. Their recognition comes from measurable gains in student achievement and preparing kids for life after graduation.
Henderson Middle School student Emeriie Anastas-Weaver has been selected for a prestigious summer leadership program in Austin and San Antonio. She'll explore Texas history while building skills alongside the state's top young leaders.
A new program at UT Health San Antonio is helping amputees in South Texas regain their identity and independence after limb loss. The breakthrough initiative offers hope to families navigating the physical and emotional challenges of amputation. #
The Texas Rangers unveiled bold new uniforms celebrating North Texas' deep Mexican cultural roots. The team's "Tejas" jerseys debut April 24 as part of their commitment to honoring the Hispanic community.
When Texas forced San Antonio to remove its Pride crosswalks, the city found a creative solution that state officials can't touch. Within days of the removal, rainbow sidewalks appeared in the exact same neighborhood.
Panhandle captured the Texas Class 2A Division I state football championship with a 38-25 victory over Mason at San Antonio's Alamodome. The win marks a crowning achievement for the small Panhandle town in their championship run.
Self-driving cars just made air travel easier in Texas. Waymo's autonomous vehicles now pick up and drop off passengers at San Antonio International Airport, marking a major milestone in bringing driverless technology to everyday transportation.
Snorkeling scientists in a Texas underwater cave discovered fossils of giant tortoises and armored mammals that never lived in Central Texas before. The surprising find is rewriting what we know about Texas during the Ice Age.
A research institute born from a 25-year-old's dream on Texas ranchland has spent 85 years creating medical breakthroughs that save lives worldwide. From helping premature babies breathe to developing hepatitis vaccines, Texas Biomedical Research Institute proves that bold vision creates lasting impact.
Scientists exploring a Texas cave discovered fossils from a warm period of the last ice age that nobody knew existed in the region. The find includes a lion-sized armadillo and giant tortoise that rewrites what we thought we knew about ancient Texas.
When the July 4, 2025 flood devastated Kerr County, Texas, 123 members of the Texas A&M Bonfire Crew dropped everything to help. Their 10-day volunteer mission became one of the most powerful untold stories of the disaster.
When July floods devastated the Texas Hill Country, volunteers from Laredo drove hours north to help strangers rebuild their lives. They joined hundreds of Texans who contributed over 20,000 hours clearing debris, distributing supplies, and showing flood victims they weren't forgotten.
A scientist snorkeling through an unexplored Texas cave found something extraordinary: bones everywhere, from giant tortoises to sabretooth cats that lived 100,000 years ago. This discovery opens a completely new window into Central Texas's prehistoric past.
A 4.5-ounce rodent facing extinction is getting a second chance thanks to an innovative partnership between Texas ranchers and wildlife officials. The conservation plan actually helps both the endangered Texas kangaroo rat and the cattle industry.
While a Texas biotech firm makes headlines with bold promises, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance quietly achieved something remarkable: bringing endangered black-footed ferrets back from frozen genetic material stored for decades. It's a real conservation win that shows how biobanking actually works.
Snorkelers exploring an underwater cave in Central Texas discovered bones from lion-sized armadillos and giant tortoises that scientists didn't know lived there during the Ice Age. The find is rewriting what we know about ancient Texas.
Dozens of East Texas schools have been named "Star Schools" for outstanding student achievement and closing learning gaps. The recognition celebrates educators who are proving that every student can succeed.
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