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East Texans react to Biden withdrawal from presidential election
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — President Joe Biden announced on social media on Sunday that he will not be accepting his presidential nomination. KETK spoke with voters in Tyler on Monday afternoon to hear what they think about his decision. “I think they did the American people a favor by dropping down,” Debbie Attaway, a Pickton […]
THSCA wishes NCAA would leave Friday night football to the high schools
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (BCH Sports) – Texas high school coaches are gathered in San Antonio this week for the Texas High School Coaches Association convention. It’s also known as Coaching School. THSCA Executive Director Joe Martin spoke on several subjects in his media conference. One of those subjects...
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
GOP lawmaker says he recreated Trump shooting to show security failure
A Texas Republican said he recreated the shooting at former President Trump’s rally with an AR-15 over the weekend to show the security failure of the incident. Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas) said during Monday’s House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing that he used his AR-15 on Saturday to “recreate the events” of the attempted assassination…
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.
Texas doubles investment in energy fund to keep up with growing demand
SAN MARCOS, Texas — Cities like San Marcos were once considered small towns. Now, in most communities along the I-35 corridor, the growth is undeniable. “I’ve seen the community grow and also just love living in this area,” said Andrea Villalobos, the assistant director of planning and development services for the City of San Marcos.
Next In Line To Die: Arthur Burton’s Victim Forgave Him, But Texas Does Not
Do you know about God? I forgive you. Just leave. Why are you doing it? You don't have to do it, you are a handsome man. Those were Nancy Adleman's last words, as paraphrased from the testimony of her killer, Arthur Burton. Imagine being kind to your killer as you beg for your life, as he ties your shoestring around your neck.
Man allegedly recorded himself threatening to kill neighbor in East Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — A man was arrested in East Austin after allegedly recording himself while threatening to kill a neighbor. Austin police were called out to a neighborhood on Craigwood Drive on July 17 after two people said they were being threatened with a gun. Officers arrived and found...
BRENHAM CITY COUNCIL HOLDS BUDGET MEETING
The Brenham City Council met in an unusual meeting Monday morning. The meeting opened with an executive session that lasted 30 minutes with the Council conferring with the City Attorney about Roger Chambers request to have 24 acres released from the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. They also consulted with the city attorney about an Attorney General’s open records ruling.
COMMUNITY CORNER TO DISCUSS WASHINGTON CO. FAIR VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION NIGHT, ‘HOT NIGHTS, COLD BREWS’
The Washington County Fair and an event hosted by the Zythological Society of North America will be this week’s topics on the KWHI Community Corner. Michael Bentke and Beth Ann Schramm of the Washington County Fair Association will talk about the fair’s Volunteer Appreciation Night on Saturday, August 3rd at Silver Wings Ballroom.
Austin’s New Chief of Police will Be One of Two Finalists
With Interim Chief of Police Henderson choosing to retire, that means the search for Austin Police Department’s next Chief of Police continues (though being the interim Chief doesn’t automatically guarantee the permanent appointment). After recently being elected himself, Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax made it one of his top priorities to appoint Austin’s new chief.
FORGERY, CRIMINAL TRESPASS AMONG CHARGES LISTED IN THREE WEEKEND ARRESTS FOR BRENHAM PD
Three people face various charges after their arrest this weekend by Brenham police. At 10:30 p.m. Friday, Officer Garrett Downs was dispatched to the 1800 block of Longwood Drive in reference to a crash. Investigation determined a vehicle occupied by three men struck another vehicle from behind, and all three men fled from the scene. One of them was located and identified as 34-year-old Javier Garcia of Honduras. He was taken into custody and transported to the Washington County Jail for Public Intoxication, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, and two counts of Forgery of a Government or National Instrument, Money or Security.
San Antonio man donates half of his liver and his kidney to his cousins
SAN ANTONIO — Millions of people in need of organ transplants hope they find someone in time before their health conditions continue to worsen. Two young men in need of transplants have the privilege of knowing their donor. Behind the four walls of a home sitting off of 5400...
Texas Rattled By 3 Earthquakes In Rapid Succession Near Hermleigh
Texans were rocked with three earthquakes within an hour and a half Monday night. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the three earthquakes were reported at 10:38 pm, 10:46 pm, and 11:56 pm all within the area of Hermleigh, Texas. The first one registered at a magnitude of 4.9 on the Richter Scale with the second registering at 4.4 and the third at 3.1.
3 earthquakes, including a 4.9, rattle Texas late Monday night
HERMLEIGH, Texas — Three earthquakes hit West Texas late Monday night, according to officials. The earthquakes were registered near the town of Hermleigh, about 56 miles northwest of Abilene, at 10:38 p.m., 10:46 p.m. and 11:56 p.m., according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The first earthquake registered...
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