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NHS band, Dragonettes will be in the home stands Friday; will move into new south end zone bleachers later this season
The Nacogdoches High School band and Dragonettes will sit in the north end of the home side on Friday. The new home for the band and drill team will be bleachers installed on the south end of Dragon Stadium, but netting that would be used to keep kicked balls from getting into the stands did not arrive in time to be installed before Friday’s season opener.
Brief storm prompts multiple East Texas fire responses
RUSK COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A brief storm blew through parts of East Texas Wednesday, knocking down trees and causing fires. Fire departments responded to several areas in that time. In Rusk County between Henderson and Tatum, trees came crashing down from strong winds, blocking some county roads. ”With the...
Tickets on sale for Friday’s varsity football opener
Individual tickets for Friday’s season opener against Palestine are available online by CLICKING HERE. Kickoff at Dragon Stadium is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for Thursday’s freshmen and junior varsity football games in Palestine can be purchased here. Tickets at Palestine High School can only be purchased online. Tickets...
HOOKED ON EAST TEXAS: Dolphin research taking off in East Texas
NACOGDOCHES, Texas — East Texas is a playing a key role in a first of its kind drone research project: dolphins. It may seem unlikely, considering how far Nacogdoches is from the Pacific Ocean, but a mission to save wild dolphins is taking off at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches. Here, students and professors are learning to fly drones that can get close enough to dolphins to capture some important health information.
Beloved country music legend visits East Texas crawfish restaurant
BIG SANDY, Texas — Randy Travis, a country music legend with a career that spans over four decades, made a stop in East Texas Wednesday night. The "Forever and Ever, Amen" singer visited Circle M Crawfish in Big Sandy Wednesday evening, the restaurant shared on Facebook. Travis lives in the North Texas town of Tioga.
Port Arthur council meeting gets heated after council members deny mayor's request to pay for extra training at upcoming conference
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Things got a little heated during Tuesday night's Port Arthur City Council meeting after council members didn't approve some extra training sessions the mayor wanted to attend during an upcoming conference. Mayor Thurman Bartie will be attending the National League of Cities' 2024 Centennial City...
Killeen Firefighters go to West Texas to fight wildfires
WEST TEXAS (FOX 44) – Five firefighters from the Killeen Fire Department were dispatched to assist with multiple wildfires across Texas. The team participated in a 14-day joint operation to combat the blazes and support disaster response efforts. The first responders returned home on Friday. The deployment included Battalion Chief Cory Davis, Captain Marcus Stillwell, […]
Gov. Abbott and Texas A&M Launch COAST Program for Advanced Manufacturing Skills in Corpus Christi
Amid a backdrop of economic expansion in the Lone Star State, Governor Greg Abbott joined forces with Texas A&M University to unveil the Coastal Bend Occupational Advanced Skills Training (COAST) program, an initiative set to propel Texas to the forefront of advanced manufacturing training. The announcement, made at the Port of Corpus Christi, heralds a new chapter in workforce development for the region, aiming to equip Texans with the skills essential for industries that are on the brink of explosive growth in the area.
Dallas police shooting: Officer 'executed' by 'coward' in ambush attack; 2nd officer remains critical
Dallas Police Officer Darron Burks was "executed" in an ambush shooting outside an Oak Cliff community center Thursday night. Two responding officers, Jamie Farmer and Marissa David, were also shot. David was shot in the face and remains critical. Farmer is out of the hospital. Suspect Corey Cobb-Bey was killed...
Labor Day weekend looking rainy across North Texas
NORTH TEXAS – Parts of Dallas-Fort Worth started off the Labor Day holiday weekend with cloudy to mostly cloudy skies.Clouds from the upper Texas coast trough continued to rotate into North Texas throughout the morning and more cloud cover moved in as the weak cold front slid into North Texas later in the day.Rain chances sit at 20% in the southeast to 40% closer to the front today. The weather alerts remain in place through the Labor Day holiday for the daily rain and storm chances. Simply put, the holiday weekend won't be a complete washout and there will be...
DPS Offers Safety Tips Ahead of Labor Day Holiday
AUSTIN, TX – As part of an effort to keep drivers safe this Labor Day weekend, the Texas Department of Public Safety is increasing enforcement efforts, including Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (CARE) Aug. 30 through Sept. 2, statewide. Operation CARE is a specialized campaign in which Texas Highway Patrol Troopers look for drivers who are speeding, intoxicated, not complying with Texas’ Move Over, Slow Down law or violating other laws. Learn More Here.
New Texas Laws You Need To Know By September 1st
Three new Texas laws will take effect beginning September 1st. Here's your chance to review them so you don't break one without realizing it!. Let's start with House Bill 18. This bill requires digital service providers, like social media platforms, to register a user's age before allowing them to make an account. It also says that social media companies must have permission from the parents of minors before an account can be created.
Get Ready for the 2024 East/West Rivalry Game
The date for the 2024 East/West Rivalry has been set. This years game has lost some of it's luster. Both East and West have been put in new districts this season, which means that this years contest will be a non-district matchup and will be the second game of the season. Last year's game was the season finale with playoff seeding on the line.
The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas
The priciest new listing in the Lone Star State is a $27.5 million estate in Southlake, listed by Michael Hershenberg of Real. All properties were listed within the past 30 days. 1. 1469 Sunshine Lane, Southlake. $27,500,000. Listed by Michael Hershenberg of Real. 2. 2810 Scenic Drive, Austin. $25,500,000. Listed...
Two of Texas’ Most Wanted Offenders Back in Custody
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces two Texas 10 Most Wanted offenders are back in custody. Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Dewarren Knowles on Aug. 17 and Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Antioneo Sims on Aug. 27. A Crime Stoppers reward will be paid in Sims’ arrest.
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