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The Last Shoeshine Woman of San AntonioIn a world where automated services and self-service options are becoming more prevalent, traditional trades like professional shoeshining are rare to come by. However, in downtown San Antonio, Cynthia Guerrero is keeping the...

Los Texmaniacs, a renowned conjunto band led by Max Baca, is set to perform at the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The band, known for their energetic performances and dedication to preserving Chicano music heritage,...

Austin Schools Implement Cellphone Ban to Enhance Academic Success and Combat BullyingIn an effort to promote academic focus and prevent bullying, Lake Travis ISD in Austin, Texas, has recently implemented a ban on cellphones, smartwatches, and earbuds during the...

Grammy-nominated Austinite SaulPaul is set to release his highly anticipated album, Speak Hope, Sing Joy: Change Maker Music for Kids, on August 30th. With a unique blend of R&B, hip-hop, Afrobeat, folk, pop, and reggae, SaulPaul's music is designed...

**Navigating Voter Registration Challenges in Texas: Strategies for Election Officials**County election departments across Texas are grappling with a surge of formal challenges that question the validity of voter registrations. These challenges, predominantly filed by conservative groups and individual activists,...

Self-watering and self-fertilizing soil may sound like something out of a science fiction novel, but thanks to a team of clean energy and microscale engineering professors at the University of Texas at Austin, this futuristic concept could soon become...

Top Things to Watch for at the Democratic National ConventionTexans make up the third-largest delegation at this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Though candidates Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are unlikely to win Texas’ electoral votes in November,...

After Hurricane Beryl tore through Texas last month, leaving a path of destruction in its wake, the state saw a surge in carbon monoxide poisonings. The aftermath of the storm revealed that despite promises of change following the deadly...

Impact of Uncertified Teachers on Student Learning: Examining Concerns and SolutionsIn 2014, Texas faced a critical shortage of teachers in public schools, prompting officials to introduce alternative teaching certification programs. These programs were intended to expedite the process of...

Record Number of Employees Leave Houston ISD After Texas State TakeoverThe Texas education landscape is undergoing significant shifts, with one of the most notable being the record number of employees leaving the Houston Independent School District (HISD) following the...