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Movies and TV shows casting in El Paso
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
Laura Reyes of El Paso appears on The Tonight Show, hugs Jimmy Fallon
View this post on Instagram A post shared by FitFam El Paso (@therealfitfamelpaso) A childhood dream came true for one El Pasoan who found herself on national television beside her favorite late-night talk show host. ...
Owner of Lubbock sign company admits to stealing thousands from St. Luke’s church
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - An effort to support a small, locally owned business backfired on a Lubbock church. It is a story the KCBD Investigates Team has followed for nearly a year. Now, St. Luke’s Church in Lubbock tells us the criminal justice system did its job. Last year,...
A Fire Breaks Out at Abilene’s 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
Thousands of spectators gathered at Wylie High School's Hugh Sandifer Stadium for the highly anticipated WesTex Connect Fireworks Spectacular on July 3rd. The event, held for the first time at this venue, promised a night of dazzling fireworks, music, and community spirit. However, it took an unexpected turn when a fire broke out nearby.
West Texas Weekend, July 5-7
TEXAS, USA — You've heard people say, "There's nothing to do in town." Here is a list of events happening in San Angelo, Abilene and beyond to do with your friends and family. BIG COUNTRY. FRIDAY. 9:30 a.m. - City of Abilene Parks and Recreation Red, White, Blue Bingo...
Abilene Zoo deploys unique methods to help animals beat the heat
ABILENE, TX (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene Zoo is taking special care this summer to help their animals with the rising temperatures to ensure their safety. The summer heat can not only be hard on us, but it poses a risk for animals as well. That is why the Abilene Zoo is taking some innovative steps […]
South Abilene ready for a Spectacular night
Organizers have put the finishing touches on Wednesday evening's WesTex Connects 25th annual Fireworks Spectacular & Drone Show. For the first time, this year's fireworks show will be held at Wylie High School's Hugh Sandifer Stadium. In past years, the show has been held at the Festival Gardens near the Abilene Zoo. Not...
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.
Watch Five Texas Cops Use Force to Take Man Into Custody
Texas Officers Use Force to Arrest Man – What Really Happened?. The video at the bottom of this article was recorded on the infamous 6th Street in Austin, Texas. These five police officers are attempting to get a very large man to cooperate with them. As the cops threaten...
Pageant Scholarship Winners: Freestone County Young Ladies Do Well at Miss Teen Texas Competition
Earning a spot as one of the 13 Semi-Finalists at the Miss Texas’ Teen 2024 was Miss Freestone County’s Teen 2022 and Miss Burleson’s Teen, Kenady Morris of Teague. In addition to making it to the Semi-Finals, Kenady earned several scholarships during the week-long event. Those include The Change Maker Scholarship, The What Love Can Do Scholarship, and The Live Like Katie Joe Vaughn Scholarship; each in the amount of $250.
Proud to be an American? Yes, North Texans say
DALLAS – The fountain at Fair Park echoed with the joyful giggles of children playing in the water, while adults sought refuge from the heat. It's where CBS News Texas spoke with several people about being an American and pursuing the American dream.The Fourth of July seemed the proper time to ask Trevor, who withheld his last name, on the United States."We live in the greatest country on the planet and the opportunity to go from the lowest income class society – norm, whatever – you have the same ability to move your way up," he said. "It might take work. It...
Texas Teen Harassed at Snow Cone Stand Over Refund [VIDEO]
Pro tip, don't cuss out the teen workers when they actually help you out. Well with temperatures in the triple digits throughout the state of Texas right now, everyone is trying to find ways to cool off. Around this time of the year, the local snow cone stand is the perfect cool treat on a hot day. Unfortunately at one stand the past week, the teenage workers were called derogatory names over a simple misunderstanding.
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