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MPEC and Kay Yeager Coliseum play host to Texas Ranch Roundup
The Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall and Kay Yeager Coliseum played host to the annual Texas Ranch Roundup events over the weekend. The festival and tradeshow were held both days inside the Multi-Purpose Events Center from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. with numerous vendors offering everything western from saddles, to boots, clothing, artwork and food.
Manufacturing startup turns trash into podiums and seating for Paris Olympics: 'It was an incredible opportunity'
"We're making something beautiful out of old trash that is cluttering the planet." The Olympic Games are notoriously wasteful, creating thousands of tons of trash and using tens of thousands of gigawatts of mostly nonrenewable electricity, for example. But with the upcoming Paris Games set to be the "greenest in...
Missing teen from Murphy found safe
MURPHY, Texas — A missing teen from Murphy was found safely, police said Monday morning. The teen had been last seen around 2:45 p.m. Sunday. Police reported that he was found safe Monday morning. WFAA has removed the teen's name from this story, as he is still a juvenile.
Rain chances, mild temperatures in store for North Texas this week
A slow-moving cold front will produce scattered showers and storms on Monday isolated storms Tuesday through Friday. More scattered storms are possible this weekend and below-average temperatures will continue over the next seven days.
Weather Service – Texas at Risk for Excessive Rainfall Monday
When you think of the Texas landscape you probably picture the beautiful wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country. Or maybe you're more of a mind to think of far west Texas and a more unforgiving landscape. Or perhaps your mind's eye sees the Piney Woods when you think of Texas.
A federal utility assistance program favors cold-weather states, giving less money to hot places like Texas
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Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Stole Funds For Rap Career
Houston based, Surrogacy Escrow Account Management(SEAM) is a company designed to give intended parents an account in which to store money for their surrogate's payments and medical bills. WFAA reports that SEAM owner Dominique Side allegedly stole the money and used it to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a...
2 Major Texas Grocery Store Companies Set To Merge, Prices Could Lower
It appears that two major chain grocery stores will be merging, and it might even have a positive impact on the cost of your grocery bill moving forward. A while back it was announced that Albertsons and Kroger would soon be merging, well it looks like that will certainly be the case. We've got everything you should know about the merger and what it could mean for your grocery bill moving forward...
La Linea Cartel Leader’s Capture Unveils Hidden Texas Mass Grave
In August 2023, Border Patrol agents caught sight of a lone Hispanic male shuffling along the shoulder of FM 170, near the city of Presidio, Texas. Assuming he was a Mexican national from across the border, they approached with a request for identification, which was provided. Upon inspection, it was determined that the man was a U.S. citizen who had illegally re-entered the States by crossing the river, rather than the port-of-entry.
Wow, Here’s 5 of the Biggest Drug Busts in Texas History
Texas has seen its share of drug busts, and some of them are so huge, they almost sound like something straight out of a Hollywood movie. Operations like these not only show the sheer scale of drug trafficking but also highlight the tireless efforts of law enforcement to keep dangerous substances off the streets.
A Tragedy in Texas: Buc-ee’s Burns as Smoke Billows into the Sky
Texas residents and visitors alike have come to love Buc-ee’s as a must-visit destination. Its popularity has even led to expansion beyond state borders, with locations now found in other states. It’s not surprising that this Texas staple has become a beloved experience that people want to share with others.
A Century of History Eradicated: Texas Megachurch Destroyed in Fire
The red brick walls of First Baptist Dallas Church's historic sanctuary are soot-singed and intact, but only devastation and ashes are found within. At 6:05 pm, the Dallas Fire-Rescue received a call for 1717 San Jacinto street in the heart of downtown Dallas. A second alarm was requested at 6:20 pm. The fire was contained until 7:35 pm when the roof partially collapsed and a third alarm was called. Finally, a fourth alarm was called at 8:14 pm, according to CBS5 News.
Goodwill Stores In Texas Are Saying NO To These Items!
Today is the ideal time to thoroughly clean your home and open the windows. Look for those items that haven't been touched in a long time. I adore organizing my belongings and giving away items I don't need. It's liberating in a way to get rid of "junk," because as they say, what's rubbish for one person is treasure for another.
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