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Texas Parks and Wildlife warning boaters to look out for invasive species
AUSTIN, Texas — Many people will be out on the water for the Fourth of July holiday, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWDS) wants boaters to be aware of certain invasive species. TPWD Senior Scientist for Aquatic Invasive Species Monica McGarrity said zebra mussels and hydrilla are...
Texas mother charged with manslaughter in 23-year-old cold case
A woman in Texas has been charged with manslaughter in a 23-year-old cold case involving a baby who was found dead on the side of a road. Shelby Stotts was arrested after DNA evidence matched her as the baby's mother, according to statements from the Texas Attorney General’s Office and Johnson County Sheriff’s Office.
116 Texas Stores Now At Risk For Massive Closure
Another massive nationwide retailer that has a huge footprint in Texas could be the next to start shuttering stores as they have already declared that a Chapter 11 bankruptcy could be announced very soon. Many of the stores that have been recently closing and going belly up across the Lone...
Firefighters share ways to stay safe while enjoying fireworks this holiday
BEAUMONT, Texas — Southeast Texans are gearing up for 4th of July celebrations, but as you enjoy the festivities, it's important to be safe especially if you're setting off fireworks. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, teens were the group who were treated for the most firework related...
Texas Lottery Confirms Texas Mega Millionaire in Tuesday Drawings
Our friends at the Texas Lottery home office in Austin, Texas are going to need to give the "check writer" some "comp time" after all the big winner checks the Texas Lottery has been asked to write in recent days. The past two Powerball drawings have created multiple financial windfalls for lottery players in the state. And, Tuesday's Mega Millions lottery drawing just gave Texas a brand new millionaire.
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 heat poses deadly risk: Reminder to never leave children unattended in vehicles
WACO, Texas — As summer brings in the notorious Texas heat, Waco Police Department officials are reminding residents about the severe dangers of leaving children unattended in hot vehicles. This year, five children nationwide have already lost their lives due to being left in hot vehicles. Pediatric vehicular heatstroke...
Woman Moves Into Texas Home-What 98-Year-Old Neighbor Does Has Her in Tears
A Texas woman has told Newsweek how she was reduced to tears after her new 98-year-old neighbor paid her a visit. Last month, Kelly McDuff and her fiance bought their first home, in the city of Richardson. She said she was "a little nervous" about the move to a new town, but a visit from her new neighbor helped ease some of those worries.
Texas Nurse Adopts Late Patient’s Dog After Searching for Days
Earlier this year, a nurse went above and beyond to look for a dog who belonged to a late patient, later adopting the rescue pup. He was rescued from a hoarding case last year and found a loving home with his previous owner. Unfortunately, the owner passed away after being discovered unconscious in their car. […] The post Texas Nurse Adopts Late Patient’s Dog After Searching for Days appeared first on DogTime.
I-20 closures scheduled after holiday weekend
VAN ZANDT COUNTY — TxDOT has scheduled a closure on I-20 in Van Zandt County for Monday that will affect the FM 859 bridge north of Canton from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. TxDOT announced that during the time of road work, the main lanes of I-20 will be closed in both directions while crews work on the bridge. The FM 859 bridge will also be closed while crews are working.
Hopkins County Chamber Connection 07.03
Every year, our family looks forward to the Saturday before Thanksgiving, when we gather for dinner, turn on KSST and get our phones ready for the annual Sulphur Springs Symphony League auction. It is a hoot and a can’t-miss event! They always have a great range of items, from tens...
The Marsh Lane Plaza Rebuild Brings New Choices To Northwest Dallas
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – In October 2019 an Ef-3 tornado touched down near Dallas Love Field and tore through North Dallas causing well over a billion dollars worth of damage. It was the most expensive tornado in the states history. One of the many areas badly damaged was...
Comofest 2024 features new structure, focus on celebrating the community safely
The annual Comofest celebration returned to West Fort Worth on Wednesday for the fourth year. This year’s celebration came one year after a nearby mass shooting in the hours after Comofest left three people dead and eight others injured. In the wake of that violence, Fort Worth police and...
Latest Cowboys rumors indicate Jerry Jones forced Mike Zimmer on Mike McCarthy
It felt like a foregone conclusion that the 2023 season would be Dan Quinn's last as the Dallas Cowboys' defensive coordinator. Quinn was shockingly snubbed by the Seahawks, Panthers and Titans in this hiring cycle. If not for the Commanders, Quinn might still be the Cowboys' defensive leader. With Quinn...
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