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Texas Heat Kills: Signs of Heat Stroke and How to Avoid Permanent Damage
West Texas has been feeling the heat with triple digits over the past week. No matter how many times you experience the brutal temperatures that August brings, you always seem to forget just how bad it is as the next year comes around. As someone that grew up in Arizona...
5 Bizarre Laws in Texas That Will Have You Scratching Your Head
Texas is known for doing everything big, we Texans live by the motto: go big or go home. But does that philosophy extend to our laws? It seems like some of the rules in the Lone Star State might just take things a bit too far. I’ve picked out a few laws that feel more suited to the cowboy days of the 1800s. Today, these laws have become modern-day head-scratchers, and here are five that leave me, and many fellow Texans, wondering how they’re still on the books.
Texas Inmate Used CashApp in Jailhouse Drug Ring; $30,000 Seized From Commissary Account
Where there is a will, there is a way. Just ask officials with Harris County Jail. Attorneys with Harris County District Attorney's Office recently announced that they had filed charges against three people for their part in a complex drug operation that brought narcotics into Harris County Jail. Joshua Sinclair...
The Best Texas City For Working Parents to Live
Being a parent is a tough job, especially when you've got another job. If you're wondering which Texas city is best suited for working parents? One stands out among the rest. So many factors are involved in raising a family, and every parent is striving for that elusive perfect work/life balance. According to the latest metrics, Plano is the best city in Texas for parents and Top 15 in the country.
Cruise Line Offers ‘R-Rated Warning’ to Some Texas Passengers
If you have booked passage on one of the many cruise ships and cruise lines that serve guests from the Port of Galveston in the coming weeks. Here's to hoping you'll have smooth sailing. The months of August, September, and early October can be wonderful for cruises to the islands of the Caribbean and other ports of call in and around the Gulf of Mexico.
Big in Texas: Tracking the Net Worth of 5 Texan Celebrities
Texas, the second-largest state in the U.S., isn't just known for its bluebonnets and barbeque; it's also the home of some celebrities who've made their mark on the world. KXAN TV's story on Texas' wealthiest people caught my attention. I wanted to take things one step further by finding native Texans, not just those making their fortune by living in the Lone Star State.
Texas Man Walks Into Police Station with Disturbing Confession
A disturbing murder case has emerged in northwest Houston, where 27-year-old Ivan Bautista Cazarez has been charged with killing the mother of his child. On Saturday, August 10, Cazarez walked into a police station and confessed to the crime, revealing that he had killed the woman and abandoned her body in a vehicle at an Academy store off US-290 at 34th Street.
Chicken Nuggets/Tenders Recalled – What Texans Should Know
The Food Safety Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture has a word of caution for Texas shoppers in Beaumont, Orange, Port Arthur, Jasper, Tyler, and Lufkin. In fact, any place in the state where ready-to-eat chicken nuggets and chicken tenders are sold frozen and ready to heat and eat should pay attention to this recall notice.
Texas Proudly Welcomes the Arrival of USS Kingsville
The Coastal Bend community celebrated a historic moment on Sunday afternoon as the USS Kingsville arrived, marking the first combat ship named after a South Texas city. Kingsville Chamber of Commerce President Manny Salazar, who played a key role in bringing this honor to his hometown, expressed his pride in the achievement.
Houston Man Tries Hurting Partner, Instead Kills Innocent Man
A tragic incident unfolded early Sunday morning in Houston's Midtown when a man, trying to run over a woman he was with, accidentally hit and killed an innocent bystander. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. near the Gulf Freeway in Houston, Texas. HOUSTON POLICE ARRIVE TO LATE NIGHT DISPATCH. Houston...
Beloved Blue Bell Treats Make a Sweet Comeback in 2025!
Ice cream in Texas is more than a treat, it's a necessity. The days and summers are so hot in Texas that we'll take an opportunity to cool down. Anything from a glass of cold sweet tea to a dip in the pool is welcome, but there's nothing like sitting down to a bowl of ice cream. Since this is Texas we're talking about, that ice cream is always going to be Blue Bell.
Texas UPS Driver Crashes Truck After Passing Out at Wheel
A North Texas UPS driver is lucky to be alive after he crashed the delivery truck he was driving. According to various reports, the driver of the truck passed out while at the wheel due to heat exhaustion. The scary incident was all caught on camera by another driver as...
Is There Really a Roller Coaster in This Popular Texas Mall?
The Galleria Mall in Houston has long been well-known for its shopping experience, high-end stores, and the famous ice skating rink that attracts visitors year-round. But a viral video on social media has recently sparked a new rumor: is there really a roller coaster inside the Galleria?. The video, which...
Can Cousins Really Marry In Texas? How About Kids?
Jokes about southerners marrying their cousins have been around forever. Texas gets joked about too ... unless there's an actual Texan nearby ... but, legally, can you?. "Kissin' cousins", "Uncle Daddy", the nicknames and jokes go on and on but, can you really marry a cousin. Anywhere ... not just Texas or in the south?
Gift or Grief? Scammers Are Hacking Texans Through the Mail
We are all accustomed to getting random calls from bots, emails with sketchy links, and even text messages that are all geared towards trying to scam you out of your money or hack into your devices. When you are used to seeing scams like these, they are pretty easy to...
Can You Be ‘Too Old’ to Drive in Louisiana?
You're more likely to encounter them in small town Louisiana that you will in larger cities such as New Orleans or Baton Rouge. They creep through the downtown areas of communities like Kaplan, Washington, and Breaux Bridge. They usually wave out the window at someone they know. They are Louisiana's senior drivers.
Disturbing Animal Trafficking in Texas: Baby Monkeys Found in Terrible Conditions
Drugs are not the only thing being smuggled over the Texas border. The illegal pet trade is also booming as baby Mexican Spider Monkeys are taken from their natural habitat and smuggled into the Lone Star State. The South Texas Zoo is dealing with the consequences of other’s actions as...
The Debate: Is It Acceptable To Fly A Texas Flag In New Mexico?
If you live in Texas, it’s extremely unlikely that anyone would get on your case if you decide to waive the state flag outside your house. The same goes for New Mexico, more than likely no one would get mad at you if you wanted to have a New Mexico flag flying outside your house.
The Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Louisiana’s First Frost of 2024
As we endure the relentless heat wave of summer, it's only natural to start longing for the cooler, crisper fall days. With the start of football season on the horizon, that's how we all know Fall is just around the corner. Which hopefully will call for MUCH cooler temperatures than what we've seen here in the South over the last week weeks.
How A Fort Worth, Texas Man Allegedly Scammed His Way To Over $1 Million
In Fort Worth, Texas, there's a situation developing that sounds like an absolute nightmare. Eight people are accusing a man of scamming them out of thousands upon thousands of dollars. In total, he's allegedly scammed his victims out of more than $1 million. How Does A Person Allegedly Make Off...
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