Published 12:20 pm PDT, Sunday, April 21, 2019 In a Wednesday, April 3, 2018 photo, seventh grade Texas history teacher Andy Hill, dressed like a World War II soldier, recites a story to his students about the Texas National Guard 36th Division soldiers that were called up to fight in Italy during WWII, at Wilson & Young Middle School in Odessa, Texas. Hill is also a Marine Corp veteran. (Mark Rogers/Odessa American via AP) less In a Wednesday, April 3, 2018 photo, seventh grade Texas history teacher Andy Hill, dressed like a World War II soldier, recites a story to his students about the Texas National Guard 36th Division soldiers ... more Photo: Mark Rogers, AP Photo: Mark Rogers, AP Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close Image 1 of 7 In a Wednesday, April 3, 2018 photo, seventh … [Read more...] about Ex-Marine, now Texas pastor, teacher shares WWII stories
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Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick opt for daylong inaugural party on Texas Capitol grounds
AUSTIN -- Amid bands, barbeque and an appearance by University of Texas mascot Bevo XV, supporters of Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will frolic on the Texas Capitol grounds for several hours Tuesday, celebrating the two GOP leaders' second inaugurations. After attending a morning prayer service at Austin's First Baptist Church, Abbott and Patrick again will take the oath of office and give speeches at an inaugural ceremony. It begins at 11 a.m. Central Time on the north side of the Texas Capitol."The governor's going to touch on school finance and property tax reform," said Abbott press secretary John Wittman. "That's the main focus of his speech."Asked if Patrick would generate any news with his speech, Patrick political adviser Allen Blakemore replied, "Stay tuned."At his 2015 inaugural ceremony and parade, Abbott showcased his alma mater, Duncanville High. This time, he hearkened back to a different chapter of his itinerate boyhood, Wittman said.Members of Abbott's old … [Read more...] about Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick opt for daylong inaugural party on Texas Capitol grounds
Texas set for huge recruiting weekend
By Nick Moyle Published 8:10 pm CDT, Thursday, September 13, 2018 LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 1: Head coach Tom Herman of the Texas Longhorns looks on against the Maryland Terrapins at FedExField on September 1, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 1: Head coach Tom Herman of the Texas Longhorns looks on against the Maryland Terrapins at FedExField on September 1, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 1: Head coach Tom Herman of the Texas Longhorns looks on against the Maryland Terrapins at FedExField on September 1, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 1: Head coach Tom Herman … [Read more...] about Texas set for huge recruiting weekend
Mexican national pleads guilty to illegal voting in Harris County
By Jeremy Wallace, Houston Chronicle Published 6:42 pm CDT, Thursday, September 13, 2018 Laura Janeth Garza Laura Janeth Garza Photo: MCSO Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announces his lawsuit against the federal government to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) at his office in downtown Austin, Tuesday, May 1, 2018. This lawsuit from the State of Texas will be joined by Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, South Carolina and West Virginia. (Stephen Spillman / for Express-News) less Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announces his lawsuit against the federal government to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) at his office in downtown Austin, Tuesday, May 1, 2018. This ... more Photo: Stephen Spillman / Stephen Spillman window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', … [Read more...] about Mexican national pleads guilty to illegal voting in Harris County
Ex-Texas WR Armanti Foreman signed to Calgary Stampeders’ practice squad
By Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle Updated 1:47 pm CDT, Thursday, September 13, 2018 Texas Longhorns wide receiver Armanti Foreman (3) makes the sign for a first down while Missouri Tigers linebacker Chance May (41) still holds onto his leg during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Houston. Texas won the game 33-16. ( Elizabeth Conley / Houston Chronicle ) less Texas Longhorns wide receiver Armanti Foreman (3) makes the sign for a first down while Missouri Tigers linebacker Chance May (41) still holds onto his leg during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG ... more Photo: Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle Texans running back D'Onta Foreman (right) with his brother Armanti. Texans running back D'Onta Foreman (right) with his brother Armanti. Photo: Aaron Wilson/Houston Chronicle … [Read more...] about Ex-Texas WR Armanti Foreman signed to Calgary Stampeders’ practice squad