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Whataburger facing lawsuit by employee about their retirement plan
Whataburger is trying to find a way out…after a former employee threatens to sue over their retirement plan. A San Antonio man, Manuel Esquivel, accused the chain of keeping poorly performing funds in the retirement plan.
San Antonio ranked one of the worst cities for quality of life, according to recent study
SAN ANTONIO - A recent study shows San Antonio as one of the worst cities in the country for quality of life. The study by LawnStarter ranked cities for quality of life based on 16 categories including; employment wages, life expectancy, unemployment rates, food security, workers' rights, and more. Of...
Second Safe Haven baby box in Texas opens in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas — A new Safe Haven baby box officially opened in Lubbock at Fire Station 9 which made it the second baby box in Texas. The first baby box was in Abilene and this new one made it number 247 in the nation. Baby boxes have given parents...
Two North Texas moms were robbed, kidnapped at gunpoint before a jog along Trinity Park, police say
FORT WORTH, Texas — Two Fort Worth moms are still reeling from trauma after police say they were robbed and kidnapped at gunpoint over the weekend. On Sunday, at around 5:30 a.m., the two sisters-in-law who asked not to be identified out of concern for their safety, met at Trinity Park for their weekly run. The women, who drove separately, were preparing to stretch before their run when suddenly a white Cadillac parked directly behind one of their vehicles.
Waco Sunrise Rotary Club donates $2k towards installation of little libraries in Bellmead
BELLMEAD, Texas (KWTX) - The City of Bellmead recently received a $2,000 donation from the Waco Sunrise Rotary Club towards the installation of Little Free Libraries. The new little libraries have been installed outside of the Bellmead Civic Center and installed at Memorial Park which is in front of the Municipal Court.
Corpus Christi Hosts the 31st Annual Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Texas Challenge
Corpus Christi recently served as the host for a display of regulatory finesse as the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) gathered its finest Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Troopers for the 31st annual Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Texas Challenge. In an event that hones and showcases their specialized skill set, DPS CVE Troopers from across the state tested their knowledge and abilities in a rigorous three-day competition that emphasized the critical role they play on Texas highways.
Dallas’ La La Land Kind Cafe Coffee Shop Chain Expands in Texas, California
Dallas-based coffee shop chain La La Land Kind Cafe is expanding its brand in Texas and California with the launch of four new locations this summer and said it has an aggressive expansion plan for 2025. La La Land also launched its new and improved app this week, where customers...
Caitlin Clark's Record-Setting Performance Leaves Dallas Wings Veteran In Awe Of Her
Caitlin Clark shocked the WNBA world once again on Wednesday night when she broke the single-game assist record by dishing out 19 dimes. Despite that, and the fact that she chipped in 24 points, it wasn't enough to lead the Indiana Fever to victory, as they suffered a 101-93 defeat at the hands of ...
Community members speak out against proposed mosque in west McKinney
Richard Brown, an architect and representative of the applicant, spoke about the rezoning request at the July 9 meeting. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) Over 60 community members spoke out against a proposed mosque at a July 9 meeting of the McKinney Planning and Zoning Commission. Representatives of the McKinney Islamic Association...
Things To Do Around DFW: The Beach Boys, Dallas Summer Boat Show, Safari Splash at Fort Worth Zoo & more!
If you’re looking for ideas on things to do this weekend around DFW, look no further! KRLD’s John Liddle takes you ‘Around Town’ with plenty of fun things to do on date nights, singles nights, family outings, and more for July 18 - July 21.
100 million AT&T customers fight for one-time payment and settlement after breach exposed six months of call logs
ANGRY customers are demanding compensation after news of AT&T's data breach emerged last week. A lawsuit filed against the Dallas-based telecommunications company last Friday night, July 12, alleges that AT&T was not transparent about the severity of the breach and did not safeguard important customer data. Over 100 million customers...
FEMA funding $750 to households impacted by Hurricane Beryl
HOUSTON (KIAH) – There’s still time to get assistance from FEMA if you were impacted by Hurricane Beryl. If you haven’t done so already, please take pictures of your storm damage! Those with insurance should contact their insurance company before applying for FEMA (the agency only covers damage beyond the scope of a property owner’s insurance).
Former KC Chiefs & Dallas trailblazer who still holds franchise records has died
Former Chiefs running back Abner Haynes, a symbol of the early, wide-open days of the American Football League and a model for young Black athletes of the turbulent 1960s, died Thursday in Dallas. He was 86. Though Haynes played only two seasons in Kansas City after the Texans moved from...
Coca-Cola Classic Christmas Coming To Arlington, Texas
Even though North Texas is in the middle of summer with 100-degree days upon us, it’s never too early to plan for the holiday season. Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and Enchant Christmas announced Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas, an immersive holiday light experience that will transport guests into a world of Christmas magic. Featuring larger-than-life light sculptures, falling snow, ice skating, visits with Santa and plenty of hot cocoa, Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas brings cherished holiday traditions to life during the most magical time of year. “Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas will bring Real Magic to a new family tradition during the holidays,” VP of Commercial & Digital,...
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