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Costco Confirms Major Shake Up for Texas Shoppers
Do you remember the day the Costco store opened its doors in Texas? Actually, there were two Costco stores that opened about the same time back in 2000. Those locations were in Ft. Worth, Texas, and East Plano, Texas. Since that time Costco has opened stores in Austin, Arlington, Cypress, Cedar Park, Houston, San Antonio, El Paso, and a number of other Texas cities. All in all there are 38 Costco locations in the Lone Star State.
Vance: ‘I’m not passing judgment’ on restrictive state abortion bans
Asked if he’s comfortable with restrictive abortion bans like the one in Texas, Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance tells CNN’s Dana Bash “I’m not comfortable with anything… because I’m not passing judgment on what these laws should be.”
Storms possible around New Mexico with high temperatures likely
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Thunderstorms will be the most likely across the region for the next couple of days as some rain is still lingering this morning, but temperatures are still above normal. Along with plenty of clouds blanketing the northwestern two-thirds of the region, isolated strong thunderstorms are moving east-northeast around Clayton, Santa Fe, The […]
Classification changes in New Mexico prep football have unique history
FARMINGTON – As fans and teams approach the start of the upcoming high school football season, it seems as good a time as any to look back at some of the history of the sport in the state of New Mexico. With the assistance of New Mexico high school...
Goodwill Will Tell You ‘No’ to These Donations in Texas
While you stay inside to avoid this Texas heat, you may take the time to do some cleaning around the house. You probably ran across some stuff you don't need anymore or just want to get rid of to free up some space. You may just have a garage sale to get rid of that stuff but you may also feel the need to donate those items to a charity. There are a plethora of places in East Texas to donate used items and all of them are perfect options to do so. One such organization is Goodwill which can be found in Longview, Texas and other East Texas cities. While they accept a long list of items, there are some items they will not take.
ALERT: Baby Formula In Texas Recalled Due To Ingredient Issue
Recently, a very important part of a baby's growth has been taken off store shelves in the state of Texas. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Per the US Food And Drug Administration, Perrigo Company plc made the decision to pull the product out of stores. After discussion with the FDA, the company decided to do so. The product in question is revealed to, by the FDA, Premium Infant Formula with Iron Milk-Based Powder.
Mexico mega-chain Oxxo enters US market, to take over DK stores in Texas, New Mexico
The owner of Mexico's Oxxo convenience stores is crossing the border and expanding to parts of West Texas and New Mexico. Fomento Económico Mexicano, or FEMSA, based in Monterrey, Mexico, has agreed to buy the 249 DK convenience stores from Tennessee-based oil refiner Delek US Holdings for $385 million in cash. About 90%...
California family files lawsuit against NMSU
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The family of Brandon Travis is filing a lawsuit alleging that NMSU and its former basketball coaches, Greg Heiar and Dominique Taylor, need to be held accountable for their son's death. "They're suing New Mexico State saying, 'You created this atmosphere that led to this death.'...
Dangerous heat returns to North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — DFW will remain dry; however, an isolated shower or storm is possible along the Red River Sunday. It will feel up to 104 degrees with the humidity, so stay hydrated. Lots of kids heading off to the bus stop on Monday morning! Expect mostly clear skies and temperatures near 80.Heading home there will be full sunshine and temperatures near 100.The humidity will make it feel like 101-106 across the area.Heat advisories will likely be issued this week after a string of triple-digit days with feels-like temperatures of 105+.A weak cold front late week may bring a few showers along with partly cloudy skies and a slight dip in temperatures.
Majority of Texans say housing costs are too much, poll shows
SEATTLE - Nine out of ten Texans say the state has a housing affordability crisis, according to a poll released on Aug. 8 conducted by the University of Houston and Texas Southern University. Ninety percent of the participants told pollsters that housing affordability is a problem, and more than half of them said they face some amount of financial strain resulting from high housing costs.
Here’s When The Farmer’s Almanac Predicts The First 2024 Frost For Texas
All of us in Texas are pretty much tired of the heat aren't we?. It's been a long summer in the Lone Star State, and most of us are simply waiting for relief. So are our air conditioners, which have to have broken down at least once during these triple digit days. So fall temperatures are set to be welcomed with open arms.
In July, 8 Families Reported Their Teen Boy, Ages 14 to 17, Had Vanished in Texas
It's never easy writing about the subject of kids that have gone missing in Texas. A lot of the time, we have no idea of the circumstances around their disappearance. They could have run away, they could have been kidnapped or they could have been taken by the other parent during a visitation. No matter the circumstance, in July, eight families reported their teen boys missing in Texas.
ALT's 'Drowning Girls,' ongoing exhibits among this week's entertainment
ALT presents 'The Drowning Girls' starting Aug. 15 Amarillo Little Theatre will host its latest production, "The Drowning Girls," Aug. 15-25 at the ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle. "The Drowning Girls" brings true crime to the stage where the playwrights have beautifully balanced the dark content of the story with a strong sense...
Office building lease, ECU additions among this week's business news
Coldwell Banker Commercial First Equity finalizes lease transaction for nearly 52,000 square feet of office space Coldwell Banker Commercial First Equity recently announced the signing of a lease for 51,848 square feet of Class A office space at 701 S. Taylor Suites, in the heart of downtown Amarillo. The office building is easily...
APD celebrates 7 new graduates from 102nd police academy class
The Amarillo Police Department held its 102nd Academy graduation last week, welcoming six new officers to serve the city and one other to the Potter County Sheriff's Office. These seven new officers, who just completed the Amarillo Police Academy, were sworn in Friday. Cadets and staff were honored for their exceptional work during the academy training. ...
Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storms Expected Near Rio Albuquerque, NM Monday
New Mexico – Severe thunderstorms are forecast to hit Albuquerque and surrounding areas Monday afternoon, bringing with them the potential for damaging winds, hail, and heavy rainfall. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a warning for strong storms across northern and western New Mexico early this week.
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