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40 Texas high school football teams in Preseason HSFA 300
Texas has the second most teams in the Preseason High School Football America 300 national rankings, powered by NFL Play Football. Florida leads the way with 46 teams in our national rankings that are created with our proprietary algorithm. Florida – 46 Texas – 40 Georgia – 32...
Two Gentlemen Settle Disagreement with Hands in Texas Traffic
Texas Showdown: Road Rage Turns into Fisticuffs on Trinity Mills Blvd. For reasons still unclear, two motorists found themselves in a heated dispute. You can watch the altercation in its entirety in the video below. Circling it Up. Passersby watched in disbelief as the scene unfolded. The sun beat down,...
Texas DPS to dedicate new marine unit in honor of fallen Trooper Matthew Myrick
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Texas Department of Public Safety is holding a special ceremony Friday morning at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial Center. In honor of fallen Trooper Matthew Myrick, a tactical marine unit will be dedicated in his name. The dedication will be at 10 a.m. and...
Texas Water Development Board approves $16,000,000 to the Bistone Municipal Water Supply District for a water supply project
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of $16,000,000 in multi-year financing from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT)* program to the Bistone Municipal Water Supply District (Limestone County). The District will use the assistance for the planning, acquisition, design, and construction of a water supply project. The District could save approximately $1,300,000 during the first year of the multi-year financing by using the SWIFT program. With the assistance approved today, the District will acquire and develop a new well field in the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer by drilling and completing up to 10...
New Lawsuit Alleges Chris Brown Ordered Backstage Assault After Show In Texas
Chris Brown delighted crowds this weekend in Ft. Worth but a new lawsuit filed against him alleges a BRAWL took place backstage on Saturday night at Dickies Arena. The 11:11 Tour stopped through Fort Worth over the weekend for 2 nights and Breezy's performance received rave reviews from the thousands who attended the shows. But its what allegedly happened after the show that's getting all the attention.
Devastating Fire Destroys Historic Texas Sanctuary
A four-alarm fire on Friday has destroyed the historic chapel at First Baptist Church in Dallas. The chapel served as the main sanctuary for the church until 2013 when a new sanctuary was built. The historic secondary chapel held services for nearly a century. Firefighters were called to the scene...
God’s Pit Crew Continuing to Assist Texas Residents After Hurricane Beryl
Only mere weeks have passed since record-breaking Hurricane Beryl made its landfall along the coastline of Texas. The storm that left damage in its wake throughout the Caribbean before unleashing chaos on the Gulf Coast broke multiple records as one of the earliest forming hurricanes as it continued to rapidly grow and strengthen due to unusually warm waters this season.
Body of missing Texas man, 29, discovered by authorities
CLAY COUNTY, Texas (KFDX/KJTL) — The search for a missing Nocona, Texas man ends tragically after his body was discovered by authorities on Tuesday morning. Bryce Dingler, 29, of Nocona, was first reported missing by the Clay County, Texas, Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Officials said...
Open Registration – EMT Classes On Texas College Campuses
With an ever-growing population in Texas, paramedics are critical and are often the initial protectors of public safety during emergencies. They have the training and expertise to handle the effects of disasters and crises, provide medical care, and often prevent further harm or death. This is why Emergency Medical Technician...
H-E-B Sets Opening Date For Second Frisco Store
H-E-B recently announced Frisco’s second store is set to open at 6 a.m. on Aug. 7, 2024, marking the 15th location in North Texas. The first Frisco location at 4800 Main Street opened in September 2022. The store, which will be located at HWY 380 and FM 423 at 899 University Drive, will serve residents in Collin County and eastern Denton County. A grand opening event will be held bright and early on Aug. 7, and will feature company executives, city officials, community leaders and area nonprofits. “This new store builds on the company’s longstanding presence in the area and reinforces its...
Denton County proposes $418M budget with slight dip in tax rate, contingency funds for jail overtime
Denton County commissioners were presented with a proposed $418 million budget for the 2025 fiscal year during Tuesday morning’s meeting. The proposed budget will fund public safety but may not include overtime costs. It also budgets for opening the county’s new district court, and it has a proposed tax rate that is a fraction of a cent lower than the current rate.
Sanger resident diagnosed with severe form of West Nile virus, county reports
Denton County has identified its first human case of West Nile virus this year, according to a news release. A Sanger resident has been diagnosed with the neuroinvasive form of the disease. To protect patient confidentiality, no further personal information will be released to the public, the release states.
North Texas police department launches big-screen recruitment amid shortage
NORTH TEXAS – Amid a nationwide police officer shortage, one North Texas police department is getting creative to bring in recruits.The Colony is using the box office to reach potential officers. The department hired a production company to make a recruitment video worthy of playing on the big screen. Galaxy Theatres in Grandscape will air it as a trailer before movie showings."We want people to look into law enforcement as a career," said Matthew Winnett, assistant chief of The Colony Police Department. "And then secondly, we want people to choose The Colony, too, when they do decide to get into law enforcement."What...
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