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An Apparent Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Texas Stores
There is a massive change underway in the U.S., and it has to do with brick-and-mortar stores being unable to compete with their online counterparts. As more and more people take to shopping online, something that got a massive boost in '20 thanks to a worldwide pandemic, physical stores continue taking big hits.
Thursday Night Forecast: Clear for fireworks, storms return Friday
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy skies with a few storms to the north after midnight. Chance of rain: 20%. Low: 79. Winds: S 5-10 MPH. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy skies with some scattered showers and thunderstorms around. A front moving in from the NW will be the trigger point of these storms. Chance of rain: 40%. High: 93. […]
Texas County Named Number One In Nation For Flooding Threat
Hurricane season is major worry for some in Texas. We've seen how major storms affect the state, and when a major hurricane is forecasted to hit our area, preparations begin. Attempts to limit the damage are made, and warnings are sent out to alert Texans when the storm will arrive. One of the biggest scares during the storms is none other than flooding.
This Texas City Has The Longest Running Fourth of July Celebration in Texas
One of the longest running Independence Day celebrations in America can be found right here in Texas. In fact, the celebration has been going on for so many years that it's known as the longest running Fourth of July celebration west of the Mississippi. It's also led to Round Top, Texas being known as the Fourth of July Capitol of Texas.
Texas Pastor Makes Emotional Plea For Return Of Son Who's Been Missing For Four Years
A Texas pastor is still looking for answers after his son went missing in 2020. He's made an emotional plea hoping the case might finally be solved. In 2020, Jason Landry, a Texas State University freshman, went missing. Authorities located his wrecked car, but they didn't find Jason anywhere. What makes things even more mysterious is the car was in the opposite direction of where he was supposed to be heading.
Support Folds Of Honor Campaign With Anheuser Busch And ‘The Weekend Buzz’
The Weekend Buzz is back for another round of shameless taste-testing. This time, we'll crack open an American favorite for the Fourth of July weekend and hang out with Jay Stearns from Jay's BBQ Shack in Abilene. That's right, there is nothing more American than beer and BBQ. What Is...
Mini Camp: Men's Basketball
ABILENE – Men's basketball concluded their two summer camp sessions last week. This marked two weeks of skill development and unforgettable experiences for young basketball enthusiasts. The most recent camp, held from June 24 to 27 at the ACU campus, drew over 100 young participants that were engaged to learn the ACU way around the court.
Texas Lottery Commission Allows Rigged Win
When a small group of Texas lottery retailers heard about a customer's ambitious plan to secure a guaranteed lottery win, they were in for an unprecedented ride. This daring move, which played out last spring, saw one individual ready to spend millions to buy nearly every possible numeric combination for the Lotto Texas draw. The result? An extraordinary jackpot of $95 million was on the line. To learn more about this incredible story, check out the original article on the Houston Chronicle.
Old pipes cause Texas cities to lose tens of billions of gallons of water each year
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Texas’ most populous cities lost roughly 88 billion gallons of water last year because of aging water infrastructure and extreme heat, costing them millions of dollars and straining the state’s water supply, according to self-reported water loss audits.
South Texas surfers ride out waves caused by tropical storms and hurricanes
With their eyes on Hurricane Beryl’s trajectory through the Gulf of Mexico this Fourth of July weekend, South Texans are monitoring the storm and wondering what the direct impact will be on the southwest Gulf of Mexico. Beryl made landfall on July 1 in Grenada, strengthening at times to...
Oregon beats out several elite programs for 5-star WR out of Texas
Oregon continues to make waves in the class of 2025. On Thursday night, 5-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore announced his commitment to Dan Lanning and the Ducks. Moore, a Texas native, is one of the highest-rated WR prospects in the country for this cycle. He had offers from some of...
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