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Annette Addo-Yobo becomes the first immigrant-born Miss Texas
ODESSA, Texas – The Miss Texas Organization continues to make history with its titleholders. Annette Addo-Yobo was crowned Miss Texas on Saturday, June 29th in the city of Richardson, Texas, making history as the first immigrant-born representative to hold the title. A U.S. Immigrant or foreign-born, is classified as anyone who was not a U.S. […]
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...
BEWARE: Federal Agency Issues Warning After Dog and Cat Food Recall In Texas
Texas pet owners are told to be very careful when purchasing food for their dogs or cats. News Week released a statement on how there has been a recall by online food, and pet food subscription site Viva Raw for several products due to a risk of bacteria contamination. PLEASE...
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.
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...
This county in Texas ranks No. 1 in top 10 most at risk for flooding in 2024. See list
With hurricane season in effect, Texans should know what mishaps these storms can bring. Flooding is expected, and many Texas counties are at risk of flooding. A study from LawnStarter compared over 940 counties in the U.S. with a relatively moderate to very high flood risk, according to FEMA. Texas appeared in the study several times.
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...
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...
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,...
Forney pilot who died lived a life of service, family says
FORNEY, Texas — Benjamin Lewis says his father had been flying for more than four decades, and flying wasn't just a passion — it was his purpose. He tells us the plane was an instrument his dad used to help others. Michael Lewis was known for his service in the community in and around Forney.
Arlington Constables Arrest Suspect Wanted for Human Smuggling, Recover Stolen Motorcycle
Source: Facebook/Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4. Constables in Arlington have made an arrest in connection to a case of human smuggling, along with recovering a stolen motorcycle. The arrest occurred after officers tracked a reported stolen motorcycle to a residence on the 6700 block of Lynngate Drive, initiating a swift response by law enforcement.
Dallas Animal Services offering microchips, collars and tags for pets for $4 donation
DALLAS — Fireworks can be scary for pets. Some pet owners may be concerned about their pets getting spooked and potentially going missing ahead of the Fourth of July. For that reason, Dallas Animal Services is offering microchips, collars and ID tags for a suggested $4 donation to Friends of Dallas Animal Services today.
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