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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.
Hundreds of Central Texas pool owners sue over 'concrete cancer' defect
Just five months after completing his pool, Patel noticed spider-like cracks oozing with white gel spreading along the outside wall. (Kameryn Griesser/Community Impact) Leander resident Sachin Patel always dreamed of affording a backyard pool for his children, but shortly after building one in 2019, his dream began to crumble. In...
Kamauryn Morgan's latest recruiting buzz as Top247 EDGE's commitment between Baylor, SMU, Texas A&M nears
Another Top247 defender is set to come off the board this weekend as Kamauryn Morgan nears his commitment date of July 7. The four-star EDGE from Dallas South Oak Cliff will decide between Baylor, SMU and Texas A&M. At 6-foot-4, 230 pounds, Morgan is ranked as the No. 12 EDGE...
US Supreme Court denies Rodney Reed's request to review his claim for a new trial
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed's request to review his claim that prosecutors at his 1998 trial illegally suppressed evidence that could have exonerated him in Stacey Stites' murder. According to KVUE's media partners at the Austin American-Statesman, the Supreme Court...
Euless, Texas Sets Sights on Long-Term Economic Growth Through Retail Expansion in Glade Parks
Euless, Texas, is doing more than just laying pavement and zoning lands; it's executing a strategic plan for sustainable economic growth through retail sales. According to a recent article from the City of Euless, the local Planning and Economic Development Department has its eyes set firmly on bolstering long-term revenue streams. This means drawing in businesses that not only keep cash registers ringing but also keep locals employed and served with a plethora of shopping and dining venues.
Study ranks three Texas lakes among 'dirtiest' in U.S.
A new study ranks three Texas lakes in the top 10 dirtiest lakes in the U.S. The study was released by Lake.com, a vacation rental platform that used data from the National Water Quality Monitoring Council, which is part of the Environmental Protection Agency. The Texas lakes were in West Texas, North Texas and near Austin. ...
Man gives ‘full confession' after woman fatally stabbed in Irving parking lot, police say
The Irving Police Department said it's arrested a man who gave a full confession after a woman was found stabbed to death in a parking lot. Police said that on Monday, July 1, at about 6:15 a.m., they responded to an "unknown" call in the 3100 block of Walnut Hill Lane.
A Tragedy In Texas: Smoke Billowed in the Sky as Buc-ee’s Burned
Buc-ee's has become a must-visit in Texas. It was such a fun place to stop that it has expanded beyond the Texas borders and into other states. Of course, this Texas staple had to be shared with others because it is an experience. The first Buc-ee's was founded in Clute,...
2024 Spring Scholar-Athletes of the Year Announced
IRVING, Texas - The Big 12 Conference has announced its 2024 Spring Scholar-Athletes of the Year. The following student-athletes have been selected as award winners for their respective sports based on the votes of each sport’s respective head coaches. Big 12 Baseball Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Zach Ehrhard, Oklahoma...
Peaceful Resolution: Suspect in Stolen Vehicle Surrenders to Irving Police After Standoff
A tense standoff in Irving ended peacefully after police negotiated the surrender of a person who had barricaded themselves in a stolen vehicle, officials confirmed. According to the Irving Police Department, the incident began near W Rochelle Rd and MacArthur Blvd and prompted a warning for residents to avoid the vicinity as the situation unfolded.
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