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Trampoline Goes Airborne During Wild Texas Storm
Thanks to the miracle of modern technology, we’re all able to witness Mother Nature’s wrath from a safe distance. In some cases, the clips serve as reminders of the less obvious dangers of severe weather. This is one of those cases. If you’re looking to add a trampoline...
Mosquito invasion in South Texas is annoying and dangerous
Any time we have a hurricane come through, it increases standing water, which increases mosquitoes. Mosquitoes run the gamut from annoying to dangerous. “They definitely are annoying, but they also carry disease,” explained Dr. Linda Yancey from Memorial Hermann in Katy. Dr. Yancey said at her hospital she sees...
Popular Tex-Mex Restaurant Chain Brought By Huge Company
A Huge Restaurant Group Just Added Tex-Mex To Their Menu After Acquiring A Texas Based Chain. While we've been reporting that several restaurant chains including Red Lobster have been going under, others have managed to survive and thrive in the post-pandemic world. The company that actually once owned Red Lobster...
North Texas firefighters remain on Gulf Coast amid Beryl aftermath
More than a week after Hurricane Beryl made its way through the Texas coast, firefighters from North Texas continue to provide support to the affected communities. Fire departments from Grand Prairie, Arlington, and Flower Mound have helped meet various State needs, including mutual aid, urban search and rescue, and medical.
SNAP recipients affected by Hurricane Beryl allowed to buy hot, ready-to-eat foods until Aug. 14
AUSTIN - The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has obtained federal approval for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients impacted by Hurricane Beryl to buy hot foods and ready-to-eat meals
Texas Locations of Popular Pizza Chain in Jeopardy
A popular pizza chain that has most of its locations in Texas, is facing multiple closures!. MOD Pizza, or “Made on Demand” Pizza, is a fast-casual restaurant chain selling “fully customizable” individually sized pizzas. However, rumors of a bankruptcy filing began to float around after 26 locations were closed due to "underperforming".
Become an Instant Millionaire With Any of These 27 Texas Lottery Scratch Offs
Me and a coworker were talking recently about what seven figure money number we'd be comfortable having in our bank account. My answer was $2.5 million. I could buy a house and a good car for my fiancé and me, about $500,000 for those. We could pay for our wedding and have a nice honeymoon, about $50,000 for those. That's my Lindale math working there but I think those numbers are reasonable. Everything else would sit in the bank to take care of everything else.
City leaders talk potential new water source with underground water
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — City of Corpus Christi leaders are in the early discussion process about the possibility of diversifying our water sources with underground water. Corpus Christi Water Chief Operating Officer Drew Molly said that while the decision is still in its early stages, they're keeping their options open.
Houston Grocers Kroger and H-E-B Offer Discounts to Hurricane Beryl Victims
In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, grocery chains Kroger and H-E-B are offering financial relief to Texans affected by the storm. Kroger has initiated a coupon scheme to aid customers in the Greater Houston area with restocking supplies. According to FOX 26 Houston, the grocery store is providing a digital coupon that allows for $10 off a purchase of $100 or more. This discount is available to the purchasers who are able to load it to their Kroger Plus Card using the company's app or website.
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
East Texas senator appointed to hurricane preparedness committee after ‘electric utility companies’ failure’
AUSTIN, Texas (KETK) – On Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced the creation of the Senate Special Committee on Hurricane and Tropical Storm Preparedness, Recovery and Electricity. According to a release from Patrick’s office, the committee is comprised of 13 Texas State senators, including Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville), and is dedicated to ensuring the state is […]
Austin Hunter selected to State FFA choir
The 96th Texas FFA Convention was held last week in Houston with the Texas FFA Chorus, a group of FFA members, performing each day at the event. On Wednesday evening, July 10, the chorus had the opportunity to sing the National Anthem at Minute Maid Park prior to the Houston Astros/ Miami Marlins baseball game.
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