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What-A-Burger #13 in N. Carolina Fires Back in Suit Versus Whataburger in Texas
Whataburger is a Texas born and bred burger chain that has gained a huge following throughout its 50 plus years. A few years ago, Whataburger decided to sell so they could have the opportunity to spread their burger goodness across the country. That prompted many in Texas to turn against the burger giant. The company now has plans to expand into the Carolinas where a similarly named burger joint exists, What-A-Burger #13. Whataburger has talked with this restaurant before and believed they breached their agreement and violated their trademark.
Active one day, wheelchair bound the next: “It could happen to anyone,” survivor says
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - Not long ago, Thomas Vaughn was an active man. He mowed the yard twice a week, he went to the gym every other day, and he worked on his three cars. All that changed on August 13, 2023. Vaughn collapsed in his bedroom, and hasn’t walked...
Texas Woman Executed For Killing 3 Out Of 5 Husbands
The only husband this Texas lady didn't kill, or at least try to kill, was the one that left her before she could. In her defense, Betty Lou Beets didn't have a very easy life. She lost her hearing at the age of 3, her "unstable" Mom was institutionalized when she was 12 leaving her to raise her siblings and she was sexually abused by her father and other men.
Texas Prepares to Execute Melissa Lucio on Daughter’s Birthday
The state of Texas is preparing to execute Melissa Lucio, found guilty of capital murder in the death of her 2-year-old daughter. Paramedics responded to Lucio's home on February 17, 2007, after Mariah was found unresponsive. Lucio's alleged confession, 'I guess I did it,' was pivotal in her conviction and...
Biblical push in schools poses major test for separation of church and state
Officials in red states are increasingly using schools to test the wall between church and state. Oklahoma joined Louisiana last week in insisting that biblical teachings have a place in the classroom, alarming civil liberties groups that say lawmakers are trying to evangelize students in taxpayer-funded schools. “The goal of all of these strategies…
OCSO Confirms Edmond Kidnapping Suspect Arrest In Texas
Oklahoma County Sheriff Office confirms that Edmond kidnapping suspect, Kadarryus Caples was arrested in the Dallas metro area Friday. Earlier this week deputies released information connecting him to the Edmond kidnapping that occurred in June, after a social media post helped connect the dots. Deputies say that on June 14,...
Pool Party At Vacant Tulsa Home Ends In Drowning
Tulsa police say a pool party at a vacant house ended with a man drowning near 71st and Sheridan. Police say the 43-year-old man and his friends knew the house was going up for sale and would be empty, so they snuck into the yard at about 1 a.m. to swim.
Employee shoots intruder at Tulsa dispensary during attempted burglary
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Tulsa Police responded to a shooting at a dispensary Friday morning at a shopping center near 61st and Memorial. One person was taken to the hospital and one of the glass doors to the Bodega Boyz was shattered, the other door was boarded up. Tulsa...
Tulsa attorney says number of abuse allegations at juvenile detention center is growing
“I would characterize it as a brothel for children where there were essentially detention officers and other staff nurses to have free reign to abuse these children, to rape these children with impunity,” Brecht said.
‘We’re preparing for the worst’: Dan Patrick warns Texans ahead of Hurricane Beryl’s landfall
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick delivered a press conference as acting governor on Friday alongside Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Chief Nim Kidd to warn Texans of Hurricane Beryl's impending landfall in South Texas.
Tulsa Trump supporter pleads guilty to misdemeanor over US Capitol breach Jan. 6, 2021
A Trump supporter from Tulsa has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for illegally going inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. Tricia Monique LaCount, 54, acknowledged in writing that she was in the Capitol for an hour and 14 minutes. She also acknowledged she later described then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's...
Bi-monthly book sale benefits Yukon library
Bookworms recently wriggled their way into the bi-monthly Friends of the Library book sale at 510 Elm to load up on a treasure trove of summertime reading materials. Some shoppers were seen hauling bags of books from the quaint red brick building, while others were spotted dreamily browsing the large selection of well-organized titles under the huge shade tree on the front lawn.
2 Central Va. Red Cross volunteers heading to Texas ahead of hurricane
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - As Hurricane Beryl churns toward Texas, two volunteers from Central Virginia are headed to the area to help. Two Red Cross volunteers will leave Saturday morning for San Antonio, Texas, taking the agency’s Emergency Response Vehicle, said Jonathan McNamara of the American Red Cross. They’ll...
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