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H-E-B sending care packages to military service members, seeking nominations
AUSTIN, Texas — In honor of Independence Day, H-E-B is sending 1,000 care packages to military service members who are away from home. Nominations are officially open online and anyone can nominate an active-duty service member. “H-E-B proudly supports our nation’s military, and as we commemorate Independence Day, we...
More children die in hot cars in Texas than any other state, group says; tips to protect your child
HOUSTON, Texas — The sun was still out around 6:30 Wednesday night when police were called to an apartment complex on Hollister Road in northwest Houston regarding an unresponsive four-year-old in a pickup truck. "That female was transported to the hospital and is, unfortunately, deceased at the hospital,” HPD...
Part 2 with Miss Texas: Autism Advocate and Former Caregiver
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)-The 87th Miss Texas was selected in Richardson, Texas on Saturday, June 29h. Annette Addo-Yobo was crowned the new Miss Texas and will spend her year serving and traveling as an ambassador of the Lonestar state and Miss America program. “I have always been an advocate, since I was 6 years old” said […]
Family said Texas Marine veteran released nearly one week after ICE detention
The family of a Texas Marine veteran said he’s headed home after nearly a week in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. Maria Renteria Torres said immigration officials detained her husband, Julio Torres, at DFW International Airport while returning home from a trip to Mexico late last week. Just...
Texas, Your Decorations MIGHT Be A Flag Code Violation
Independence Day is nearly here, and if you’re in Texas, you’re probably gearing up with all things red, white, and blue. But before you stock up on those American flag-themed paper plates and T-shirts, you might want to pause. You could be stepping into a Flag Code violation!
Nine area girls compete at Miss Texas Teen
, Nine area girls competed in the Miss Texas Teen competition this past week, June 23-29, at the Eisemann Performance Center in Richardson and brought back multiple honors. In addition to those nine, there were 16 youngsters who attended as Texas Lone Star Princesses. The girls stayed at the Renaissance Hotel in Richardson all week. The nine contestants competed in private interview, health and fitness, talent, evening gown, and onstage conversation. “As a small-town girl that has watched the Miss Texas competition her entire life as well as attending the past seven years, you could never have convinced me that I would one day...
Texas inmates in uncooled prisons plead for relief in another hot summer
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As the summer heats up, some of the Texas’ nearly 90,000 inmates living in uncooled prisons are begging for relief. Reports of dehydration, heat rash, and desperate attempts to cool down with toilet water accentuate years-long demands to air-condition the state’s prison system. “I will never forget the inmate who was drinking […]
Legal ‘Magic’ Mushrooms Sold In Texas Recalled After Hospitalizations
Prophet Premium Blends has ceased production of its Diamond Shruumz line and has sent out a recall notice for its various candies- cones, gummies, and chocolate bars. The candies contain a blend of various mushrooms and the hallucinogen 4-ACO-DMT, which when metabolized becomes psilocin, the same chemical that causes hallucinations when Psilocybin (a.k.a "magic") mushrooms are consumed.
Registration deadline for HPU Summer and Young Scholars programs is July 10
The registration deadline for Howard Payne University’s Summer and Young Scholars programs is Wednesday, July 10. The one-week programs are slated for July 15-19, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the HPU campus. It is designed to provide intense, fun and academically stimulating summer camp programming for children entering grades K-6.
A Fire Breaks Out at Abilene’s 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
Thousands of spectators gathered at Wylie High School's Hugh Sandifer Stadium for the highly anticipated WesTex Connect Fireworks Spectacular on July 3rd. The event, held for the first time at this venue, promised a night of dazzling fireworks, music, and community spirit. However, it took an unexpected turn when a fire broke out nearby.
Abilene residents celebrate Independence Day with neighborhood parades
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Neighborhoods around the Big Country celebrated early this morning with a Fourth of July parade. Numerous parades and events have occurred across the Big Country and the Nation. For River Oaks and Hillcrest neighborhoods, it has been a long-standing tradition to host their parades. Before noon, neighbors gathered together on decorated […]
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 […]
Much Cooler Temps and More Thunderstorms for July 4th Weekend
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Yesterday’s front has left us quite a bit cooler, though more storms could impact further Independence Day Weekend activities. Thanks to that front yesterday, we’ll see a range of upper 70s and 80s today, with Lubbock expected to land around 81 (21 degrees below yesterday’s 102!)
Taxpayer dollars: City of San Angelo's 25 highest paid employees
From the city manager to the airport director, here are the top 25 salaries from the city of San Angelo from this year. The following are the top 25 highest paid city employees by their salaries and additional pay and allowances such as loyalty pay, car allowance, bilingual pay and more in 2024. ...
Fourth of July thunderstorms leave hundreds in Lubbock, West Texas without power
A line of severe thunderstorms tore through West Texas on Thursday evening, canceling Fourth of July plans and leaving hundreds without power. For a time, the National Weather Service in Lubbock issued a severe thunderstorm warning early Thursday evening before downgrading it to a flood advisory. As of 8 p.m....
Polo Park Estates keeping it fun for their residents on the 4th of July
MIDLAND, Texas — Before the fireworks took over Midland Thursday night, Polo Park Estates, an independent senior living facility, had their own version of fireworks that got the attention of a lot of Midlanders. In the form of a car show, pie throwing contest and a dunk tank. "We're...
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