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Dr. Joan Otten named sole finalist for Early ISD Superintendent
EARLY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Early Independent School District has announced Dr. Joan Otten as the sole finalist for the superintendent of the Early ISD. Otten attended the University of Texas at Tyler, earning her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. She then attained her Doctorate at Abilene Christian University. She has served students in education for more […]
Texans praise court ruling halting Biden LNG export ban, remain cautious
(The Center Square) – Texans are praising this week's ruling halting a partial liquified natural gas (LNG) ban imposed by the Biden administration. Judge James Cain Jr. of the Western District of Louisiana issued a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Energy's partial LNG export ban in a lawsuit filed by a coalition of states led by Louisiana and Texas, the Gulf states that lead the U.S. in LNG exports. ...
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 […]
'AC systems get beat to death in Texas' | Here are some warning signs and tips to keep your AC system working as temperatures rise
AUSTIN, Texas — We're entering the time of the year when air conditioning units will be working overtime every day for the next few months. And for people not maintaining their AC units properly, things can get expensive. “The AC systems just get beat to death in Texas,” Joshua...
Merle Norman is Chamber's July Business of the Month
The Coleman County Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture and Tourism has announced that Merle Norman Cosmetics is the July Business of the month. Merle Norman Cosmetics is located at 306 S Commercial in Coleman, Texas. Owner is Joan Jones and is assisted by Jeanene Pricer and Juliann Page. Call 325-625-2381 to get more information. Congratulations to Merle Norman!
New racial profiling data analysis finds Black people, Hispanics more likely to be cited, searched by Texas police
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University's Institute for Predictive Analytics in Criminal Justice has published its annual report on racial profiling data in Texas, finding the likelihood of various races to be cited or searched by police. “This report on racial profiling data in policing offers another year of...
At half a mile a week, Gov. Greg Abbott’s border wall will take around 30 years and $20 billion to build
"At half a mile a week, Gov. Greg Abbott’s border wall will take around 30 years and $20 billion to build" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
This Texas City Has The Longest Running Fourth of July Celebration in Texas
One of the longest running Independence Day celebrations in America can be found right here in Texas. In fact, the celebration has been going on for so many years that it's known as the longest running Fourth of July celebration west of the Mississippi. It's also led to Round Top, Texas being known as the Fourth of July Capitol of Texas.
Texas Pastor Makes Emotional Plea For Return Of Son Who's Been Missing For Four Years
A Texas pastor is still looking for answers after his son went missing in 2020. He's made an emotional plea hoping the case might finally be solved. In 2020, Jason Landry, a Texas State University freshman, went missing. Authorities located his wrecked car, but they didn't find Jason anywhere. What makes things even more mysterious is the car was in the opposite direction of where he was supposed to be heading.
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.
Crime Reports: 71-year-old reported for Indecent Assault
Editor’s Note: The following arrest and incident reports were supplied by the Abilene Police Department. All information below comes from reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered not guilty unless determined otherwise in a court of law. Incidents 2700 block of North 18th Street – Criminal MischiefA victim reported that an unknown suspect […]
Spectator describes scene at Abilene fireworks/drone show when grass fire starts
ABILENE, Texas — Droves of people flocked to the area of Abilene's Hugh Sandifer Stadium Wednesday to celebrate Independence Day at the WesTex Connect Fireworks Spectacular. As the show went on, many people, including Jason Swink, saw a glow near the stadium and knew it was not part of the festivities. A grass fire ignited near the stadium, according to the Abilene Fire Department.
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...
What's Driving You Crazy: Car businesses vehicles blocking sidewalks
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — Car businesses block sidewalks by displaying vehicles! That’s what’s driving one viewer crazy this week. Car dealers that park cars on sidewalks for display don't think about or care about pedestrians in the area, because they do this daily. I've even seen a person in a wheelchair riding on the street at Alameda and Delta next to the store at the corner. The cars parked on sidewalks are inches away from the street, sometimes over the curb.
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