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Henderson, Smith among East Texas counties approved for federal disaster relief funding
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced on Tuesday that FEMA has approved 15 additional Texas counties for federal disaster assistance following severe weather and flooding that began on April 26. TDEM said the list of counties approved for federal help has risen to 63. FEMA approved its Public […]
US Supreme Court denies Rodney Reed's request to review his claim for a new trial
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed's request to review his claim that prosecutors at his 1998 trial illegally suppressed evidence that could have exonerated him in Stacey Stites' murder. According to KVUE's media partners at the Austin American-Statesman, the Supreme Court...
Texas Rep. Doggett first sitting Democrat to publicly call for Biden to exit presidential race
Rep. Doggett's call for President Biden to withdraw from the presidential race comes less than a week after the first presidential debate between President Biden and former President Donald Trump.
Study ranks three Texas lakes among 'dirtiest' in U.S.
A new study ranks three Texas lakes in the top 10 dirtiest lakes in the U.S. The study was released by Lake.com, a vacation rental platform that used data from the National Water Quality Monitoring Council, which is part of the Environmental Protection Agency. The Texas lakes were in West Texas, North Texas and near Austin. ...
New owners are rebuilding Rising Star's only grocery store after devastating flood
Rising Star, Texas — Months after a flood in Rising Star new owners are moving their lives to town to bring the local grocery store back. Reliving the moments of when Star Grocery was flooded is still something that employees remember. "When I came in and I saw everything...
Meet Kiso: Comanche PD’s K-9 unit first days on the job
COMANCHE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Comanche Police Department has someone new patrolling the streets. The crew has welcomed a new K-9 to the department, a two-year-old German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois mix named Kiso. K-9 handler officer Dorthy Cole said Kiso is just like any other dog, having fun chasing his tail and hanging out […]
Dr. Joan Otten named lone finalist for Early ISD superintendent
EARLY, Texas — Early ISD has named Dr. Joan Otten as the lone finalist for superintendent. The district said Dr. Otten has over two decades of education experience in small and large school districts. She has served in multiple capacities such as Associate Principal, teaching English, and English and...
Hot Dog! You Actually CAN Watch Joey Chestnut Compete In A Hot Dog Eating Competition Today
Who’s hungry? The delicious beef between Joey Chestnut and Nathan’s Famous continues to cook as the World’s No. 1 Eater will compete in a different hot dog eating contest on the Fourth of July. The 16-time champion will take on four soldiers in a five-minute hot dog-eating competition at the “Pop Goes the Fort” celebration at Fort Bliss, Texas. Dubbed the “Meat and Greet,” the event will raise money for military families, and Chestnut’s new sponsor, Impossible Foods, will reportedly be on hand to help feed the hungry crowd. ‘Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest’ 2024 Live Stream: Start Time, Where To Watch...
City of Lamesa implements Drought Contingency Plan - Stage 2
LAMESA, Texas — The City of Lamesa has issued Drought Contingency Plan—Stage 2 that was posted on their Facebook page. The document entailed that water use restrictions for demand reduction will be in place on even number days (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday) for customers with an address ending in even number.
200 Missing Kids From Across The USA Found In Arizona
200 missing kids from across the United States, many victims of human trafficking, were found. Several in multiple Arizona cities. The US Marshals Office just completed Operation: We Will Find You 2, rescuing missing children from all over the country. Many were found in Phoenix, Glendale, Goodyear and Tucson, Arizona.
Audit finds El Paso mismanaged millions in taxpayer's money in business incentives program
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — An audit reveals the City of El Paso's Economic and International Development Department misused millions of taxpayer dollars when paying business incentives. The audit was on the City of El Paso's Chapter 380 Economic Development Program at the request of the Financial Oversight and...
For their service: Concho Valley Homeless Coalition looking for homeless veterans to house
Lisa Martinez comes from a family of veterans — her mom, dad, mother-in-law and stepdaughter— all of whom have served. "I believe that veterans selflessly give a part of themselves to protect and support us without expecting anything in return," Martinez, who works for the Housing Authority of San Angelo, said. "In turn, we owe it to them to ensure they don’t face housing instability. No veteran should worry about where they’ll sleep or where their next...
U.S. Attorney's Office in Southern District of Texas Hosts Historic Reentry Simulation in Houston to Foster Empathy for Formerly Incarcerated
In a novel effort to foster empathy and challenge perceptions, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas (SDTX) rolled out a unique simulation exercise aimed at mimicking the daunting challenges faced by individuals reentering society post-incarceration. Held at the United Way of Greater Houston, this was the first time the SDTX orchestrated such an initiative, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani, in a news release issued by the Department of Justice.
Heat Advisory in Effect for North and Central Texas, Dallas Braces for Elevated Heat Index and Potential Storms
Residents of North and Central Texas are being advised to take precautions as a heat advisory remains in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening, the National Weather Service in Fort Worth reports. According to the Heat Advisory, "heat index values up to 109" can be expected, raising the risk for heat-related illnesses, especially for those engaged in outdoor activities or without access to air conditioning.
VIDEO: Drivers In Houston, Texas Discover Naked Person In Tree
Driving in Texas can sometimes be an experience. We've all seen at least one individual while out on the Texas roadways do something silly while driving right? Somebody going way over the speed limit, an individual not using a turn signal, or perhaps they're blasting music at an insane volume.
South Abilene ready for a Spectacular night
Organizers have put the finishing touches on Wednesday evening's WesTex Connects 25th annual Fireworks Spectacular & Drone Show. For the first time, this year's fireworks show will be held at Wylie High School's Hugh Sandifer Stadium. In past years, the show has been held at the Festival Gardens near the Abilene Zoo. Not...
Abilene Zoo deploys unique methods to help animals beat the heat
ABILENE, TX (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene Zoo is taking special care this summer to help their animals with the rising temperatures to ensure their safety. The summer heat can not only be hard on us, but it poses a risk for animals as well. That is why the Abilene Zoo is taking some innovative steps […]
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