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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...
Judge rules in favor of Catholic Charities RGV in State of Texas’ investigation
A state judge on Wednesday ruled in favor of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley which pushed back against an investigation being brought by the State of Texas against the nonprofit organization that helps migrants on the South Texas border.
Texas Woman Who Stole Over $100 Million From U.S. Army Receives Sentence
A Texas woman who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing nearly $109 million from a youth development program for children of military families has received her punishment. In a story that rocked a Texas military base, a civilian worker for the U.S. Army allegedly stole hundreds of millions of dollars that were meant for military families and spent the money to fund her extravagant lifestyle earning her the nickname the "Gucci Goddess".
Big price cut ordered for phone and video calls for Texas jail inmates in 2024
Fees Texas inmates pay to make calls will be slashed under new federal regulations approved this month. High rates that had averaged 23 cents a minute for Texas jail inmates have long been a target of prisoners, their families, and advocates.The Federal Communications Commission voted last Thursday to approve regulations, to take effect next year, that cap the price of inmate phone and video calls at prices as low as 5 cents per minute.The prices and caps differ throughout the state, and depend on prison size as well as differences between state and local rules. While Texas had lowered the...
Greg Abbott Compares Hamas Attacks to Texas Border Crossings at Sheriffs’ Conference
The governor’s comments followed a screening of raw October 7 footage for Texas lawmen. In a speech Tuesday to attendees at the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas’ 146th annual training conference and expo in Fort Worth, Governor Greg Abbott compared attacks on Israel by Hamas—the militant group that killed around 1,200 Israelis on October 7—to crime and immigration in Texas.
Texas Veterans Land Board wants public to attend burial of USMC veteran with no next-of-kin
ABILENE, Texas — A Marine Corps veteran with no known next-of-kin has died and the Texas Veterans Land Board wants to make sure he is not laid to rest alone in the Big Country. Bob Gilbert Wood was born Oct. 2, 1941. He served as a USMC Private First...
Disaster declared: 5.1-magnitude earthquake shakes West Texas, damage reported
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Scurry County Judge Dan Hicks has declared a disaster and is requesting assistance from the state after one of the strongest earthquakes in Texas history caused damage across the area Friday morning. According to the USGS, a 5.1-magnitude quake occurred east of Snyder, northeast of Hermleigh....
TTUHSC School of Pharmacy Wins Award
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy has been honored with the 2024 Lawrence C. Weaver Transformative Community Service Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). The school received the award at the AACP annual meeting on Sunday, July 21.
Local nonprofit focused on equine-assisted therapy seeks volunteers
LUBBOCK, Texas (PRESS RELEASE) - Refuge Services, a Christian nonprofit organization specializing in equine-assisted therapy, is calling for compassionate and dedicated volunteers to join our team. We provide transformative therapy programs that harness the healing power of horses to support individuals facing a range of physical, emotional, and mental health challenges.
1 person arrested in connection to Wednesday's game room shooting in Lubbock County
One person has been arrested in connection to Wednesday's shooting at a game room in Lubbock County, according to the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office. Through LCSO's investigation, a person entered the Donna Pac N Sac game room in the 6300 block of U.S. Highway 84 early Wednesday morning with a gun and shot a worker. The reason as to why the individual shot the worker was not made immediately clear. ...
41 Inmates Charged With Murder Remain in Lubbock County Detention Center
Although homicides decreased in Lubbock in 2023, there are still quite a few people booked into the Lubbock County Detention Center on murder or manslaughter charges. Some have been sentenced and are awaiting transportation to prison. Others are stuck in a lengthy legal limbo with the case against them. Murder...
Hector Limon credits parents for success that's led to Lubbock ISD Hall of Honor
In the late 1970s and early '80s, the Lubbock Christian University baseball team played a handful of games on Estacado High School's home field. Hector Limon made a point of attending each one. Growing up, Limon's father was a devoted Chaparrals fan, which rubbed off on him. His dad had a relationship with LCU coach Larry Hays, which made the prospect of playing for the Chaps all the more enticing. ...
Slaton Bakery hosts second Texas Banana Pudding Festival
LUBBOCK, Texas — Slaton Bakery will host the second annual Texas Banana Pudding Festival on Saturday, August 31 at 8:00 a.m. The bakery will offer four different puddings available to enjoy. A social media event said the flavors were Church Lady Banana Pudding, Fireball Boozy Banana Pudding, The King, inspired by Elvis and Cherry Delight.
LIVE! Daily News | First Hand Account of the Attempted Trump Assassination
On today's LIVE! Daily News, 4-year-old Maverick Davis kicked cancer's butt, San Angelo ISD decided not to take action on a property purchase near Fort Concho Elementary, and the couple who were arrested for the death of a 3-year-old was indicted for several crimes. Also, Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller swung by the LIVE! studio to give a first-hand account of the events that happened during the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump, as well as other issues facing Texans today. Learn More Here.
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