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Lubbock crews handle multiple fires related to fireworks over Fourth of July weekend
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Remember, if you’re continuing your Fourth of July celebration on your own this weekend, Lubbock Police and the Fire Marshal’s office are still patrolling, looking for illegal fireworks. Lubbock Police answered more than 400 calls for service related to fireworks on the Fourth. The...
Second Week of July Starting Rainy and Cool
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Meteorologist Leah Rodriguez has your Saturday evening weather update for Saturday, July 6, 2024. Tonight: Mostly Clear. Low of 70°. Winds S→SW 10 MPH. Tomorrow: Mostly Clear. 20% chance isolated storms in evening. High of 99°. Winds SW→E 10-15 MPH.
These Are The Nine Items Raising Your Electric Bill In Texas
The state of Texas is in the midst of a very hot summer. With temperatures hitting nearly 100 degrees most days, many people are attempting to stay cool. This is in turn strains the state's power grid and causes one thing we hate the most. That item we don't like is none other than power bill price increases.
FEMA disaster recovery centers to close on Monday for Beryl
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Centers will be closed across Texas on Monday as Hurricane Beryl makes landfall, FEMA Region 6 announced. FEMA centers like the one at the Hub in Smith County were initially set up to help people recover from severe weather that hit East Texas in April. The centers will […]
The Texas Woman Who Was Executed For Killing Three of Her Five Husbands
Have you heard to story of Betty Lou Beets? She was no doubt plagues with a harder life than most. At the age of three she lost her hearing after contracting measles. When she was 12 her mother was institutionalized and after that she was forced to take care of her siblings and her sexually abusive father.
Surprising Reason Head Lice Outbreaks In Texas Are Rising
Head lice outbreaks in Texas are rising and the culprit is a simple and common activity that is very popular, especially among teenagers. Head lice are an annoying, gross fact of life all over the world. Even in the USA, head lice outbreaks are pretty common and the little bastards spread like wildfire.
Red Cross seeks disaster shelter volunteers ahead of Beryl's landfall
AUSTIN, Texas (KEYE) — Texans along the gulf coast are making their final preparations as Beryl is expected to make landfall Monday as a hurricane. The Red Cross is putting together an army of volunteers to help the storm victims bounce back. Based on what they've seen Beryl do...
Shark Spotted Near Texas Beach Leads to Injuries and Safety Concerns
In a rare and alarming incident, a shark was spotted swimming near South Padre Island on July 4th. According to Texas officials, two individuals sustained bites when a group of four encountered the shark while taking to the waters. Shark encounters of this nature are not a common occurrence in...
Local churches prepare to head out as Beryl inches closer to Texas
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas — As Beryl inches closer to Texas, some churches across the state are preparing to head out and help when the storm hits. First Baptist Church of Pflugerville is part of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Disaster Relief, (SBTC Disaster Relief), which consists of recovery teams with a purpose to provide resources for those in need.
Kid Seen Dangling from Ride at Six Flags Over Texas is Hoax
A very scary moment captured on video at Six Flags Over Texas. The video that was posted to many social platforms including X, shows a child dangling from the Superman ride. The ride is an impressive 325 feet in the air. The question then becomes, it this a real incident? WFAA reached out to Six Flags Over Texas and received the following statement.
Severe storms & heavy rain expected in northern counties of Big Country Sunday
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Widespread storms could be possible for most of our northern counties Sunday evening into overnight hours. The Storm Prediction Center has already issued both a marginal (level 1 out of 5) and slight (level 2 out of 5) for the chance of severe weather. The main threats from these storms […]
Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Stores in Louisiana, Texas
There have been growing concerns in recent months about mass closures of various chains across Louisiana, Texas, and the rest of the country. From restaurants to grocery stores and in between, there have been a lot of closures that have hit close to home. As we've pointed out before, we've...
An Endangered Texas Species is Fighting Its Way From the Edge of Extinction
An endangered species is slowly working its way back from the edge of extinction in the woods of Central Texas. Four families of red cockaded woodpeckers have laid successful broods in the W.D. Jones State Forest in Conroe, Texas. The chicks are a sign of success for the endangered species and are being fed and cared for by all adult members of the breeding community.
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