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1 arrested following chase in alleged stolen vehicle in Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Police Department reports that one man was arrested following a chase with police in an alleged stolen vehicle that ended in a wreck that seriously injured another person. According to police, on Friday morning, APD officers were called to the 2500 block of Britain on stolen vehicle that the […]
Amarillo animal agencies offering discounted adoption fees
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Two Amarillo animal agencies are offering discounted adoption fees for dogs and cats. The Amarillo SPCA says it will be offering discounted rates from Aug. 27 through Aug. 31. The fee to adopt a fully-vetted dog or cat will be $85. The nonprofit is open from...
City of Amarillo’s Vision 2045 among Texas Planning Award Recipients
The American Planning Association Texas Chapter announced today the state’s best planning projects, advocates, and communities for 2024 including the City of Amarillo's Vision 2045 comprehensive plan.
Expert Warns of Rodent Surge in Texas
Texas appears to be primed for a spike in rodent infestations. Nothing makes me cringe like the thought of rodents living in my home. Having a single rat find its way into my home is enough to make me want to pack up and leave. But an infestation? Yeah, it’s time to scorch the earth at that point.
What to Know About Texas Corporal Punishment Laws
Illinois just banned corporal punishment in all schools and it became just the fifth state to do so. It's 2024 and only five states in the country have banned corporal punishment- and Texas is not one of them. Corporal punishment refers to the use of physical force with the intention...
TxDOT launches "Drive Sober. No Regrets" drunk driving prevention campaign
TEXAS, USA — The Texas Department of Transportation announced the launch of its "Drive Sober. No Regrets" campaign. With Labor Day weekend happening next week, TxDOT is encouraging Texans not to drink and drive by launching its statewide "Drive Sober. No Regrets" drunk driving prevention campaign. They're reminding Texans not to drink and drive, and to always choose a sober ride, such as a designated driver or taking advantage of rideshare and taxi services, public transportation or staying in one location until they're sober enough to drive.
Texas Lottery Confirms Big Money Winner in Mega Millions Drawing on Friday
Someone in Texas is waking up one million dollars richer, as Texas Lottery officials confirmed one of the big winners of the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, August 23, 2024, came from a ticket bought in Abilene. The jackpot winner won a cool million for correctly matching five of the...
Harris Co. Fugitive Added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Immigrants List
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to Zelaya-Ponce’s arrest. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.
Parents Are Furious After Texas School Allegedly Misplaces Child
It is the second week of school for the Killeen Independent School District. Unfortunately, there have already been some disturbing moments with a child who attends Reese’s Creek Elementary. A concerned parent reached out to me and explained a horrifying episode. The mother (Kristina Case) of the six-year-old girl stated that the Killeen Independence School District allegedly mishandled transportation for her daughter. This Texas mother said she couldn’t find her daughter for at least 15 minutes and not only did this put her into a complete panic but how she felt Reese Creek Elementary handled it was completely coldhearted and careless. .
Texas Woman In Jail After Leaving Her Child In Hot Car, Leading To Death
A woman in Texas is currently in jail after her child was found dead in a hot car. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Corpus Christi, Texas Woman In Jail Due To Death Of Child In Hot Car. Per The Corpus Christi Caller Times, Hilda Ann Adame...
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.
Changes Coming To Texas Lottery After Review Reveals Major Issue
The Texas Lottery has found itself changing procedure after it was revealed an organization in the state had been taking advantage of a loophole some may have not realized existed. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Texas Lottery Undergoing Changes After An Examination From The Houston Chronicle.
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