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Citylink cuts Paratransit services amid driver shortage
ABILENE, Texas — Many people with and without disabilities rely on CityLink for transportation. In 2023, CityLink provided over 300 thousand rides. But recently CityLink has had to reduce services provided by the Paratransit vans due to staffing issues. “It’s a fact,” Lauren Stevens said. “We’re having a very...
Snyder man convicted after trying to meet undercover cop posing as 13-year-old
SNYDER, Texas (KCBD) - A 38-year-old Snyder man who attempted to meet a “kid” for sex at a local park was convicted at trial, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. Jose Luis Espinoza, Jr., 38, was indicted in February. In May, he pleaded...
TOP GAMES OF 2024: Abilene High vs. San Angelo Central and Lubbock Cooper vs. Wylie
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) – One of the oldest Texas high school football rivalries is set to be renewed in the 2024 season. The Abilene High Eagles and the San Angelo Central Bobcats meet for the 98th time. This is the first game between the two since 2021. The series started in 1910 when they […]
PLAYER TO WATCH: Hawley quarterback Keagan Ables
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) – Keagan Ables threw 44 TD’s and over 3,400 yards in his first season as Hawley’s quarterback. Now entering his senior year, every snap and every down requires more dedication. Keagan Ables said, “I would say it’s pretty surreal, cause I mean, knowing that I only have one year left. I can’t […]
‘Gray death’ creeping into border city
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Cocaine was everywhere when Mindy Portillo hit the club scene in El Paso 20 years ago. “It was straightforward (to get). I would meet people, and it would just happen – just like that,” the former drug user said. Two decades later, Mindy Portillo, once a drug user in […]
Dust dives into Houston this weekend
HOUSTON – As we get through mid-July, not only are we actively tracking the tropics, but we are also tracking the Saharan Dust plumes that come across the pond from Africa. This dust has traveled thousands of miles across the globe to our Texas skies and is forecast to impact the Texas region as early as this weekend and sticking with us through next week.
States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year
More than a dozen Republican governors gathered in Eagle Pass in February, heeding a call from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to confront what he labeled “President Joe Biden’s border crisis.” Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, other GOP governors, along with other GOP state leaders, vowed to send another round of National Guard troops from their states […] The post States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Search for Georgia girl expands to Texas, 6 other states. Have you seen Maria Gomez-Perez?
The search for a missing Georgia girl has now expanded to several states, including Texas. Here's what we know. Maria Gomez-Perez, 12, was reported missing from Gainesville, Georgia on May 30. She had been last seen in the driveway of her home the previous day. Maria stands at 5'3" and...
Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
A Texarkana, Arkansas Man Is Going To Federal Prison For A Very Long Time After Pleading Guilty To Some Heinous Acts. A former director of the Texas High School color guard plead guilty to federal charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct in a shocking story that rocked educators and parents across the area.
Fed up with California, Elon Musk says X will relocate headquarters to Texas
X will relocate from San Francisco to Austin, Elon Musk announced Tuesday on the social media platform. His rocket company, SpaceX, will also move to Texas. Musk said a new law signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday was "the final straw." "Because of this law and the many...
Need to restock your fridge? Kroger, H-E-B offering discounts to Texans recovering from Beryl
HOUSTON, Texas – Texans, grocery stores in our area are offering some relief to customers after Hurricane Beryl struck, leaving millions without power for days. With power restored to more than 90% of CenterPoint Energy customers, many people have to restock their fridges, which can be costly. Thankfully, Kroger...
The Temperature Could Hit Low 70s This Week
Following days of extreme heat, a cold front is expected to move through parts of North Texas, with storms possible. A cold front by Texas summer standards, that is. According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, a cold front arriving late Wednesday, July 17 will introduce cooler temperatures and increase rain chances through the end of the week. Storms associated with the front may bring strong winds, although the risk of severe weather is low. This unsettled weather pattern is expected to continue into early next week. Today, North Texas residents can expect a slight chance of showers before 10...
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...
Eads: Staying cool is critical now and in the future
We are a fast-growing County that works on infrastructure, roads, water issues, and energy needs with the purview Denton County knows all too well because of our response efforts and our role in monitoring these issues closely to provide the public with timely updates. With several 100-degree days so far...
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