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Another Texas Megachurch Pastor Is Stepping Down, Cites Moral Failings
There's been a peculiar series of megachurch controversies occurring over the last few months. First, Tony Evans. Then, Robert Morris. Now, it's Tony Cammarota, who's stepping down as pastor of Texas' Stonebriar Community Church. Per NBC, the church terminated Cammarota after he "confessed to church leadership of a moral failure. He is deeply remorseful but his sin disqualifies him from serving on our staff as a pastor." The full letter detailing Cammarota's exit reads as follows.
MT Inks Imran Daniel Abdul Hazli for 2024-25 Season
WACO, Texas – Baylor men's tennis added Imran Daniel Abdul Hazli for the upcoming 2024-25 roster, head coach Michal Woodson announced on Thursday. "We are really excited to welcome Imran to our tennis family for the upcoming season," said Woodson. "From the beginning of the recruiting process, it was clear that his vision for himself in the short and long terms aligned exactly with ours. He is fully committed to being the best he can be, on and off the court, day in and day out, and that is exactly what we want here at Baylor when we are in search of potential student-athletes. We are fortunate to get the opportunity to work with Imran over the coming years as the future is bright for him."
Body of drowning victim recovered at Lake Waco
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) – UPDATE: The body of a drowning victim has been recovered at Lake Waco. The man was found early Thursday afternoon, according to Waco Fire Department Executive Deputy Fire Chief Robby Bergerson. This comes after the search resumed Thursday morning for a man feared to...
Spurs land a sharpshooter in a no-brainer trade proposal with Blazers
After having just filled their 15-man roster, the San Antonio Spurs appear to be ready for the start of training camp. However, there is a lingering question about whether they could make one last move to shore up their chances of making the playoffs for the first time in five years.
First ammunition vending machine in the state has been installed in a Central Texas grocery store
Buying rounds of ammunition has never been easier now that a bullet vending machine is operational at a Canyon Lake grocery store. When you walk into the Lowe’s Market on Sattler Road, the ammunition vending machine sits next to the ATM. Customers must be age 21 or older to make a purchase, and they must undergo a facial recognition scan to confirm their identity.
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...
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.
Father disappears driving back to Austin after visiting children in North Texas
SOUTHLAKE, Texas - A father has been missing for seven months after visiting his children in North Texas. Perry McCauley Jr., 35, was last seen in Christmas 2023 in Southlake, Texas. The father of three was there to visit his children before heading back to Austin, where he lives. "I...
NFC Execs Say What Everyone Is Thinking About Cowboys’ Dak Prescott
Few would argue that Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott’s numbers reflect those of a top-10 NFL quarterback, especially after his MVP runner-up season last year. But two anonymous NFL executives recently admitted what many around the league likely believe in private but won’t say out loud: ...
$150M high-rise apartment living opens art deco doors in downtown Fort Worth
Deco 969, the first modern luxury high-rise apartment building in downtown Fort Worth, officially opened July 17, marking the debut of many major projects underway at the southern end of downtown. The 27-story building at 969 Commerce St. offers 567,000 square feet, with 302 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, including...
UNT community remembers football great Abner Haynes after his death at age of 86
Ken Bahnsen was standing with the North Texas freshman football team’s bus driver before a game against Navarro College in Corsicana in 1956 when the challenge two of his young stars would face that season came into focus.
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...
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 ...
Cowboys Already Linked to Shocking Mike McCarthy Replacement
Things are different when you're involved with the Dallas Cowboys. Three straight 12-win seasons just doesn't cut it if you don't have any playoff success to back it up. Mike McCarthy has learned that the hard way, and he's on the hot seat thanks largely in part to his 1-3 playoff record. He's been on the hot seat since last season, and a disappointing 2024 season would likely be the last straw.
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