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Joey Chestnut, banned from Coney Island, takes his hot dog-eating skills to Fort Bliss
Joey Chestnut did compete in a July 4th hot dog-eating competition after all, but not in the Coney Island contest that made him famous. Chestnut, the 16-time winner of Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, was officially banned from the annual event by Major League Eating in mid-June. Their beef? He had signed an endorsement deal with Impossible Foods, which makes plant-based proteins.
Man walks up Transmountain carrying American flag in honor of Independence Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A man was seen walking up the Transmountain trek with an American flag Wednesday. His mission: to spread awareness about Independence Day. Henry Lopez was spotted by many cars driving on Transmountain earlier Wednesday. He says he started from Artcraft Road. Lopez is a veteran,...
Former Navy Sailor from St. Louis Tragically Found Dead in Texas
The St. Louis community was shaken by the tragic news of a former Navy sailor found deceased in Texas. Identified as John Doe, his death has left many searching for answers. The heart of St. Louis aches for one of its own. Crackdowns on illegal maritime activities often take a heavy toll on those serving. Recently, two Navy SEALs were lost at sea while intercepting a vessel off Yemen.
Abilene’s Awesome Fireworks Show: Followed by the Fire Scare
Fireworks in Abilene have been a tradition for at least half a century. However, this year felt a little different, with the Fourth of July celebrated on Wednesday, July 3rd. Nonetheless, the display was beautiful and incredible, leaving me to say, "Wow! This is happening in our city, how awesome is this?"
Kid Seen Dangling from Ride at Six Flags Over Texas is Hoax
A very scary moment captured on video at Six Flags Over Texas. The video that was posted to many social platforms including X, shows a child dangling from the Superman ride. The ride is an impressive 325 feet in the air. The question then becomes, it this a real incident? WFAA reached out to Six Flags Over Texas and received the following statement.
Watch Bus Transporting Prisoners in Texas Catches Fire
Texas Drama: Prisoner Transport Bus Catches Fire on I-45 The video at the bottom of this article looks like it comes from a prison escape movie. Imagine driving down I-45 in Texas and running across a prisoner transfer bus on fire. Evacuate. The bus, loaded with inmates, was heading to...
West Texas High School Football Preview: 12 defensive backs to watch before 2024 season
Please consider a subscription. Much of the 2024-25 season coverage will be exclusive to subscribers. Texas high school football is only weeks away from fall practice, and excitement grows as fans, players and coaches with high aspirations anticipate the return of Friday night lights in West Texas. Despite the turnover...
An Apparent Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Texas Stores
There is a massive change underway in the U.S., and it has to do with brick-and-mortar stores being unable to compete with their online counterparts. As more and more people take to shopping online, something that got a massive boost in '20 thanks to a worldwide pandemic, physical stores continue taking big hits.
Texas leads in hot car child deaths compared to other states, group advises on child protection tips
HOUSTON, Texas — The sun was still shining at about 6:30 Wednesday evening when police responded to a distress call at an apartment complex on Hollister Road in northwest Houston. They found a four-year-old girl unresponsive in a pickup truck. “That female was taken to the hospital and, unfortunately,...
'I'm proud to be an American' | Central Texans celebrate 4th of July
BRUCEVILLE-EDDY, Texas — Central Texas families are preparing to have some fun this 4th of July! With no burn ban in place in most counties, dozens are buying last-minute fireworks at local firework shops. That's why shops like Night Light Fireworks are seeing a big boom in sales, and...
People experiencing homelessness looking for safe places to sleep amid public camping bans, Open Door offers solutions
The Supreme Court made a ruling last week that allows cities to ban people experiencing homelessness from sleeping outside in public places. This ban has already been in place in Lubbock for a while, however, it raises questions about the options for people without homes, who need a place to sleep at night. Wendy Williams […]
Abilene’s Awesome Fireworks Show: Followed by the Fire Scare
Fireworks in Abilene have been a tradition for at least half a century. However, this year felt a little different, with the Fourth of July celebrated on Wednesday, July 3rd. Nonetheless, the display was beautiful and incredible, leaving me to say, "Wow! This is happening in our city, how awesome is this?"
These Are The Nine Items Raising Your Electric Bill In Texas
The state of Texas is in the midst of a very hot summer. With temperatures hitting nearly 100 degrees most days, many people are attempting to stay cool. This is in turn strains the state's power grid and causes one thing we hate the most. That item we don't like is none other than power bill price increases.
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