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Texas Woman Adds Pond to Ranch for Wildlife Relief
In the scorching Texas heat, with temperatures soaring to a sweltering 113 degrees, one woman found a way to make her ranch the coolest place in town—literally. But it wasn’t for her or her family; it was for the local wildlife. Impromptu Oasis. When the heat wave hit,...
Trinity River alligator gar harvest drawing opens soon
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The annual Trinity River alligator gar Harvest Authorization drawing application process will open to the public on Sept. 1. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the random drawing selects anglers who will get to harvest an alligator gar that’s over 48 inches long from part of the Trinity River. […]
Texas high school football scores for Thursday, Aug. 29
Anderson picked up its third consecutive win in the Taco Shack Bowl over McCallum 57-40 while Weiss outlasted McNeil 42-41 in overtime. Westlake, ranked No. 4 in the Class 6A Dave Campbell's Texas Football preseason poll, used a big second half to takeout No. 15 Prosper 35-14 in Belton.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues State Fair of Texas over new rule banning guns on premises
DALLAS — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to block a ban on firearms at the State Fair of Texas, one of the state's biggest annual celebrations. Fair organizers earlier this month announced a ban on guns after a shooting last year that left three...
DPS Announces Leadership Changes Effective Sept. 1
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) publicly announced several changes to key leadership positions across the department during the Public Safety Commission Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22. The changes are a result of personnel retiring after many dedicated years of service or new positions being created throughout various divisions of the department.
Texans Need to Start Putting These Stickers on their Mailbox
The United States Postal Service has implemented a new dog bite prevention program to protect USPS employees. Called the Paws Program, the program was rolled out in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, and the western region of New York, among other areas, in June. And now, I think that Texans need to start doing this as well!
Venomous ‘nightmare’ fireworms invade Texas beaches
Texas beachgoers are being urged to stay vigilant as venomous fireworms, described as “your worst nightmare,” have been spotted along the shores near Corpus Christi and Port Aransas. The Harte Research Institute for the Gulf of Mexico Studies, a division of Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi, issued the warning after several sightings of these unusual marine critters.
Over a dozen Texas National Guard members have died while deployed at the southern border since 2021
SEATTLE - At least 17 Texas National Guard members have died while deployed at the southern border since 2021, according to state military officials. The amount of troops that have died in connection to Gov. Abbott's Operation Lone Star was revealed during a hearing last week of the Texas House Committee on Defense and Veterans' Affairs, despite the Texas Military Department keeping a tightlipped approach about troops serving at the border.
Biden Appointee Investigated for Racial Abuse Hoax in Which He Allegedly Sent Slurs to Himself
A Texas Democrat and former Biden administration appointee is currently being investigated for impersonating a judge and a real estate agent. The post Biden Appointee Investigated for Racial Abuse Hoax in Which He Allegedly Sent Slurs to Himself first appeared on Mediaite.
What to know after Texas authorities searched the homes of Latino campaign volunteers
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A series of raids in Texas on the homes of Latino campaign volunteers has outraged civil rights groups who want federal action after officers seized electronics and documents as part of a state investigation into alleged election fraud. No charges have been filed against those...
Stephen F. Austin beats team so bad they move to 5-min quarters in 2nd half
By Jack Baer, Yahoo Sports: Stephen F. Austin beat a team badly enough to bend the fabric of time on Thursday. By the end of the first half, the Lumberjacks were up 70-0 against North American University, an NAIA school in Stafford, Texas. They had outgained the Stallions 565-33. They had posted 25 first downs to their opponent’s three.
SFA opens 2024 with an emphatic 77-0 win over North American
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) — The SFA Lumberjacks are re-entering the Southland Conference in 2024, but on Thursday night, they opened the season with a tune-up game hosting the North American Stallions. The Jacks jumped out to a 70-0 lead at the half, but would all off the dogs in the 2nd, winning 77-0. The schedule […]
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