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Could state House District 71 turn blue? Candidate Linda Goolsbee thinks so
Born in Abilene, Linda Goolsbee is running on the Democratic ticket Nov. 5 against the incumbent, Republican Rep. Stan Lambert, for the Texas House District 71 seat. After controversy shadowed the Republican primary, Goolsbee said she was inspired to run to ensure that newcomer Liz Case did not push school vouchers through the House if elected. ...
Mosquitos carrying West Nile Virus found in Hays County
Public health officials urge Texans to be vigilant in protecting against mosquito bites after confirming the first Texas case of West Nile virus and 10 travel- associated dengue cases this year alone. In Hays county, officials confirmed last week that several mosquito trap samples collected in the Wimberley area tested positive for West Nile Virus. The positive samples were collected from two sites in and around the city of Wimberley on July 11. There are about 20 traps in and around the Dripping Springs and Driftwood area but no mosquito samples have tested positive for the virus. These are the first reported...
5 migrants, smuggler apprehended after Texas State Trooper pursuit, crash into shed
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Border Patrol agents in Santa Teresa assisted in apprehending five migrants and a smuggler following a Texas Department of Public Safety state trooper pursuit that ended with the smuggler's truck crashing into a storage shed. US Border Patrol El Paso Sector Chief Anthony "Scott"...
Texas Court Overturns $26 Million Verdict for Paralyzed Woman In Honda Odyssey Crash
Sarah Milburn sustained severe vertebrae injuries in a 2015 Honda Odyssey crash with a pickup. The minivan’s third-row middle seat had a two-piece seatbelt, which was worn incorrectly. The victim was initially awarded $37.6 million in damages for her injuries. A woman left quadriplegic after riding in a 2011...
Biden to visit LBJ Library in Texas on Monday for 60th anniversary of 1964 Civil Rights Act
President Joe Biden will travel to Texas next week to visit the LBJ residential Library to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the White House said Tuesday.
Wildfire near FM 707 threatens homes, road closure in effect
TYE, Texas — Firefighters have been battling a wildfire on CR 646 at FM 707. The fire is located in a brushy area just north of Tye. The Taylor County Sheriff's Office received the call regarding the fire just before 2 p.m. Wednesday. As of 5 p.m. the fire is still not fully contained.
Lions coaches talk prospects of offense, defense less than two weeks before practice begins
The start of preseason football practice is less than two weeks away, and Brownwood Lions assistant coaches Dex Dennard and David Jones joined the Brownwood Lions Coach’s Show on KOXE Wednesday to discuss the offense and defense for the 2024 squad. The Lions, who are coming off a 12-2...
Highland Oaks residents have mixed feelings about annexing into Lubbock city limits
LUBBOCK, Texas — Many homeowners in the Highland Oaks Neighborhood, which is south of 146th St. and east of Frankford Ave., want to move into city limits so that they can have access to a sustainable water supply. However, some have mixed feelings about the annexation. The homeowner’s association...
El Paso residents struggle with soaring summer electric bills, seek relief options
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Pasoans are complaining of increased summer electric bills, causing them to feel a financial strain. Brenda Rivera is a west El Paso resident who has lived in the Sun City for 63 years. She is retired and is just one of many residents...
FBI warns El Pasoans about toll road text scams
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A new type of scam is targeting El Pasoans via text. El Paso's FBI office shared an example on x.com (formerly Twitter) of a message from "Texas Toll Services" threatening a $150 charge if the balance was not paid. https://twitter.com/FBIElPaso/status/1815741705754186047. Since March 2024, the FBI...
Apparent road rage incident leads to shots fired in southwest Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An apparent road rage incident has led to shots fired in a southwest Abilene neighborhood. The incident happened on the 4200 block of Bob-o-link Drive just after 10:00 a.m. A man involved in the incident told KTAB and KRBC he had just arrived home in his truck and was attempting to […]
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