The Texas House advances a bill to boost property tax exemptions, raising the homestead exemption for homeowners from $100,000 to $140,000. The move is part of a broader property tax relief plan aimed at easing financial strain on Texas homeowners.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Schlitterbahn offer free admission to military personnel during Memorial Day weekend, May 23-26, in San Antonio. Enjoy rides, water attractions, and local events honoring military contributions.
Texas House to vote on a bill clarifying conditions for life-saving abortions under the state’s near-total abortion ban. The proposal intends to align legal language and provide doctors clear guidelines.
San Antonio Spurs’ Stephon Castle has been unanimously chosen for the NBA All-Rookie first team for the 2024-25 season. Castle, who is 20 years old, also received the Rookie of the Year award, averaging 14.7 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game. Zaccharie Risacher and Jaylen Wells also made the All-Rookie team.
ASVEL Basket, owned by Tony Parker, faces financial instability deemed “not viable” by a public accounting body. Despite shareholder investments and state aid, the French basketball team reported losses in three of the last five periods. Parker seeks solutions amidst the fiscal challenge.
The ICC has extended the deadline to July 1, 2025, for the disclosure of witness identities and arrest warrant materials in the case against former President Rodrigo Duterte for alleged crimes against humanity.
Manny Pacquiao returns to the boxing ring to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19 in Las Vegas, marking his first fight since retiring four years ago. Despite being an underdog, Pacquiao’s former rival, Juan Manuel Marquez, warns against underestimating the Filipino legend.
Pope Leo XIV urges the allowance of sufficient humanitarian aid into Gaza amidst critical shortages of food and medicine due to a total blockade. The Pope emphasizes the heavy toll on children, the elderly, and the sick, during his weekly audience.
A new survey from Rice University uncovers that nearly half of Houstonians have considered moving due to financial and quality of life concerns, while also recognizing the city’s strengths. The findings emphasize the need for Houston to balance growth and address socioeconomic challenges to retain its residents.
The Filipino Young Professionals of Austin, Texas (FYP-ATX) marked a milestone with the successful launch of their first-ever Leadership Summit, held in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.