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Hip-hop artist keeps balance between Texas, Louisiana roots SHARE TEXAS — Hip-hop artist, Nilly, took his talents across the south for his “Balance” tour, making stops in Atlanta, New Orleans, Dallas, Austin and Houston. Even as a New Orleans based rapper, his stops in Texas almost felt like a mini-homecoming, due to his history in the state. “After Hurricane Katrina I moved to North Dallas, a city called Plano, Texas,” Nilly said. “I went to high school in Frisco, Texas. So Texas h...

Austin man camps outside Tesla headquarters to send message to Elon Musk By Jamil Donith Texas SHARE AUSTIN, Texas — If you’ve driven past the construction site for the Tesla headquarters in Austin the past few weeks, you might have noticed a large sign and a man sitting next to it.  What You Need To Know Victor Reed is camping outside Tesla headquarters protesting the lack of diversity at the ...

The city of Melbourne is looking to create trail space in town, allowing walkers, bicyclists and more a place for recreation.

By Savanna Tomei Madison SHARE FITCHBURG, Wis.— Wisconsin churches are investing in renewable energy. The sign says it all. Drive on busy Fish Hatchery Road, you’ll see the message: “Powered by the sun and the Son.”  All Saints Lutheran Church now has solar panels. Pastor Kristin Woelk watched them be installed from her office.  “Midwest Solar did that work, and they were fantastic,” s...

Air Force veteran from Lannon is honored with Lance Sijan award.

PUBLISHED 1:45 PM ET May. 13, 2021 PUBLISHED 1:45 PM EDT May. 13, 2021 SHARE ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Reverend Javan Leach is pastor at Mt. Lebanon AME Zion Church. He’s been preaching for 13 years. His church is located about a mile from where Andrew Brown Jr. was killed on April 21. During the city’s unrest, Leach has been focused on listening to the community. He says he has marched with protesters to listen to their message. “Mo...

About 100 protesters marched through downtown Raleigh Friday night, protesting police.

Army Spc. Abigal Jenks, 20, died last week from injuries suffered in a helicopter training exercise at Fort Bragg in North Carolina.

Meals on Wheels Central Texas in need of more than 300 volunteers By Monica Ortiz Texas SHARE TEXAS — Meals on Wheels Central Texas is in need of volunteers as the summer months draw closer. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the amount of volunteers has declined due to social distancing protocols and people working from home.  “When it first started, we lost a lot of volunteers obviously be...

Wisconsin childrens author inspires others never to give up By Marti Glaser Milwaukee SHARE WISCONSIN— The Wisconsin teens behind the Childrens book Mila and the Too Hard Hoop share their creative gifts— while reminding us that if at first, you dont succeed try, try and try again.  What You Need To Know The month of April is Autism Acceptance Month Childrens book "Mila and the Too Hard Hoop" in...