Alexis Simmerman

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Alexis Simmerman

It's finally summer, which means your favorite dating competition show is back!"Love Island USA" has returned for Season 7 and, like Season 6, is filmed from a villa in Fiji. In true "Love Island" fashion, viewers will watch the singles form connections, break up and make up, and take on steamy challenges. As contestants compete to win $100,000, fans can cast their votes for their favorite couples from the comfort of their own homes.

2 days ago | statesman.com | Alexis Simmerman

Dallas is among the 20 top global cities in 2025, according to a recent analysis. Each year, Oxford Economics releases a ranking of the top 50 cities around the world. The Global Cities Index compares cities across 27 key measures in five categories: economics, human capital, quality of life, environment and governance. The analysis includes the 1,000 cities with the most residents. For the second consecutive year, New York topped the global list, followed by London and Paris.

3 days ago | statesman.com | Alexis Simmerman

A Texas city is among the most family-friendly in the country. But it's not Austin, or Dallas, or San Antonio. The average American moves nearly 12 times in a lifetime, according to U.S. Census data. This happens for a variety of reasons, both positive (such as getting a new job) and negative (like facing foreclosure on a home). In times of financial and/or occupational uncertainty, families are more likely to seek relocation to somewhere with a relatively low cost of living.

4 days ago | statesman.com | Alexis Simmerman

How can I watch the Texas Tech softball game today? See time, channel for WCWS semifinalAlexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman |  Hearst - Austin TransitionThe Texas Tech softball team will face off against Oklahoma in the 2025 Women's College World Series (WCWS) semifinals on Monday. The No. 12 Red Raiders are playing the No. 2 Sooners on June 2 at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. This marks Texas Tech's first appearance at the WCWS, and they remain undefeated through the first two games.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Alexis Simmerman |Beck Salgado

A few months after oil titan Chevron announced a potential 20% reduction in its global workforce, it revealed plans to lay off over 200 employees in West Texas. The Houston-based company, which is the second-largest oil producer in the U.S., shared the update with the Texas Workforce Commission.