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Another Texas Megachurch Pastor Is Stepping Down, Cites Moral Failings
There's been a peculiar series of megachurch controversies occurring over the last few months. First, Tony Evans. Then, Robert Morris. Now, it's Tony Cammarota, who's stepping down as pastor of Texas' Stonebriar Community Church. Per NBC, the church terminated Cammarota after he "confessed to church leadership of a moral failure. He is deeply remorseful but his sin disqualifies him from serving on our staff as a pastor." The full letter detailing Cammarota's exit reads as follows.
Second Safe Haven baby box in Texas opens in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas — A new Safe Haven baby box officially opened in Lubbock at Fire Station 9 which made it the second baby box in Texas. The first baby box was in Abilene and this new one made it number 247 in the nation. Baby boxes have given parents...
Six years after he was acquitted of murder, Daniel Villegas is back behind bars after domestic dispute
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Daniel Villegas was back behind bars this week after El Paso police arrested him in connection with a domestic dispute. Villegas was found not guilty in October 2018 of murdering two people. In 1993, Villegas admitted to shooting and killing Armando “Mando” Lazo and Robert...
HOME breaks ground on next phase of Patriot Place affordable housing in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Housing Opportunity Enterprises, also known as HOME, the public housing authority for the City of El Paso, broke ground today on the next phase of their Patriot Place affordable housing in Northeast El Paso. Patriot Place is located at 9500 Kenworthy Dr. Patriot Place will provide affordable housing with a The post HOME breaks ground on next phase of Patriot Place affordable housing in Northeast El Paso appeared first on KVIA.
Abilene mother outraged after salesman takes daughter with Down Syndrome to dealership to buy car
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC)- Abilene resident Angie Martin is a working mother of 7. She came home Tuesday night to a disturbing scene, her third youngest, 27-year-old Hope Martin nowhere to be found. Hope is diagnosed with Down Syndrome, and her mother has full legal guardianship over her, so when she was notified that a sales […]
68 Odessa Wranglers to NJCAA All-Academic Team
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (KMID/KPEJ) – The NJCAA has announced the 2023-2024 All-Academic Teams, which recognizes student-athletes for their abilities in the classroom. Of those student-athletes, 68 come from the Odessa College Wranglers’ seven athletic programs. 30 student-athletes made first-team, 18 were named second-team, and 20 on the third-team. The sport with the most students selected […]
El Paso Symphony to perform 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' at Plaza Theatre
The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to the Plaza Theatre with the second film in the series, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," in concert. The El Paso Symphony Orchestra, conducted by James Welsch, will perform John Williams' score live while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen on Saturday, Nov. 9.
El Paso middle school bans all-black outfits, sweatshirts with hoods
EL PASO, Texas — Students at Charles Middle School in El Paso will head back to school soon, but they won’t be back in black. According to a letter to parents from Nick DeSantis, the school has adopted a new dress code based on policy feedback from families, faculty, staff and community stakeholders.
La Nube memberships start at $112, cheaper than other Texas children's museums
Memberships for La Nube, the El Paso children’s museum and science center, are now available and start at $112 for an annual pass. Architecturally shaped like a cloud, the Downtown building will open on Saturday, August 10. La Nube was funded by the city's 2012 quality of life bond and is a public-private partnership...
Texas Expands Wildlife Conservation with New Bat Boxes Along I-35 in Austin Amid Construction Projects
Tourists flocking to Texas for the summer are set for a flighty surprise, thanks to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Beyond preparing for peak travel season, TxDOT is expanding its wildlife conservation efforts by adding 18 new bat boxes at the Walnut Creek Bridge along I-35 in Austin. This move aims to provide replacement roosts for the displaced Brazilian free-tailed bats, which faced habitat disruption due to ongoing construction work, according to a report by TxDOT.
Two North Texas moms were robbed, kidnapped at gunpoint before a jog along Trinity Park, police say
FORT WORTH, Texas — Two Fort Worth moms are still reeling from trauma after police say they were robbed and kidnapped at gunpoint over the weekend. On Sunday, at around 5:30 a.m., the two sisters-in-law who asked not to be identified out of concern for their safety, met at Trinity Park for their weekly run. The women, who drove separately, were preparing to stretch before their run when suddenly a white Cadillac parked directly behind one of their vehicles.
Father disappears driving back to Austin after visiting children in North Texas
SOUTHLAKE, Texas - A father has been missing for seven months after visiting his children in North Texas. Perry McCauley Jr., 35, was last seen in Christmas 2023 in Southlake, Texas. The father of three was there to visit his children before heading back to Austin, where he lives. "I...
NFC Execs Say What Everyone Is Thinking About Cowboys’ Dak Prescott
Few would argue that Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott’s numbers reflect those of a top-10 NFL quarterback, especially after his MVP runner-up season last year. But two anonymous NFL executives recently admitted what many around the league likely believe in private but won’t say out loud: ...
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