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Abilene Heritage Square construction update: historic building one step closer to having a new purpose
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Since 2023, Abilene Heritage Square on South First Street has been under construction. The historic buildings used to be the home of the original Abilene High and Lincoln Middle School. Now, thanks to a group of volunteers, it is undergoing changes to serve a new purpose. Laura Moore is the director […]
One airlifted from the scene of Early accident
The Early Police Department shared the following information on social media Saturday afternoon:. Early Police and Fire, along with Brown County Sheriff’s Office and AMR Ambulance all responded to a major accident in the 1500 block of Early Blvd. after a red dually pickup failed to stop for a blue half ton pickup making a right turn from the outside east bound lane. The driver of the blue pickup was flown by AirEvac helicopter from the scene. The driver of the red pickup refused medical treatment. Early Blvd. was shut down for about 30 minutes while emergency personnel extricated the patient and loaded him into the helicopter. The accident is still under investigation.
Done Setting Records for the Rest of August
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Meteorologist Leah Rodriguez has your Saturday night weather update for August 24, 2024. Tonight: P. Cloudy. Low of 74°. Winds SSE → SW 5-15 MPH. Tomorrow: M. Clear. High of 99°. Winds SE 10-15 MPH. PM isolated storm possible. Tonight:. A...
Chicano civil rights mural by El Paso's well-known artist 'Cimi' Alvarado to be unveiled
A new mural by well-known muralist Jesus 'Cimi' Alvarado depicting the Chicano civil rights struggles of the 1960s will be unveiled on Saturday, Aug. 24. The mural, which includes members of the Mexican American Youth Association active from 1966 to 1975, will be dedicated in a cultural event from 1 to 6 p.m....
Renderings released of new El Paso VA main clinic on Ft. Bliss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Veterans Administration Health Care System has released renderings of the new primary health care center for the region, set to break ground next week and open by 2028. The 492,996 square-foot facility will be built next to the new William Beaumont Army Medical Center on Ft. Bliss The post Renderings released of new El Paso VA main clinic on Ft. Bliss appeared first on KVIA.
Ector County Felony Dispositions & Indictments: August 23, 2024
Aug. 23—The following is a list of recent first and second-degree felony dispositions from the Ector County District Clerk's Office. Coby Harrison. Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Dismissed. Pleaded guilty to evading arrest with vehicle. Ten year prison sentence suspended. Three years probation. 180 hours community service. Leonardo Ramos. Pleaded guilty to burglary of a habitation. ...
Dallas City Council Confronts Legal Challenge Over State Fair of Texas Gun Ban as Attorney General Ken Paxton Sets Ultimatum
The debate around the State Fair of Texas' recent gun ban has escalated to the doors of the Dallas City Council as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issues a threat of legal action. The council convened in a closed session to deliberate on the new gun policy, which was implemented after a shooting incident at the fair last year left three people injured. According to CBS News, Paxton's ultimatum underlines the policy's conflict with state laws that permit licensed gun owners to carry firearms on government-owned properties.
Texas Lottery Officials Confirm Two New Texas Millionaires
The jackpot for Friday night's Mega Millions drawing was $535 million. That top prize will now head north to $575 million because nobody matched all six numbers in the latest drawing. However, two Mega Millions players matched all five non-Mega Ball numbers. One was from Tennessee, while the other was...
BE ALERT: 17 Year Old Texas Girl Under Arrest For Possible School Shooting Attempt
Frightening news took place when according to KXAN reported that a Texas 17-year-old girl by the name of Giana Castillo allegedly attempted to prepare a shooting at an elementary school. It was reported that the 17-year-old allegedly made online threats against an Austin elementary school. Once the FBI received the information, it was quickly identified that Giana Castillo was making concerning statements online regarding the planning of an active shooter event at Graham Elementary School.
It’s A Felony Yet It Continues to Happen in Texas
If someone in Texas decides to break this law they are facing a felony charge, but for some reason it continues to increase and it needs to stop, immediately. For most people the idea of dumping an animal somewhere is a disgusting and horrible action, but it’s a serious problem here in the state of Texas.
Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Six Inches of Snow for Texas
Is another “snowpocalypse” in store for Texas?. The Great Texas Freeze of 2021 is still fresh on the minds of Texans. I’ll never forget the fact that there was a winter storm warning for the entire state. Talk about an unprecedented weather event. Here in North Texas,...
Texas Man Caught Smuggling Drugs In Plush Toys From Buc-ee’s
Folks in Texas flock to Buc-ee's for many good reasons. But using their plush toys to hide your drugs is usually not one of them. Such was the case when a man was busted in the Lone Star State after the cops found a bunch of drugs in his toys.
Everything Costs: Would Texans Tolerate Bag Or To-Go Container Fees?
A TikTok video recently went viral of a woman complaining about a 10-cent bag fee on her Chic-fil-A order. She was outraged and threatened Chic-fil-a: "Count your days." However, it wasn't Chic-fil-a's fault she got the bag upcharge, it's local law in her town. It went into effect this past January but I suppose this is the first time she noticed.
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