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Here's why some Texas officials are calling for gun confiscations in domestic abuse cases
Texas elected officials and victims advocacy groups are calling on the Legislature to pass gun safety rules that protect victims of violent crimes after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling affirmed a law that bans people who are subject to a domestic violence restraining order from possessing firearms. "When our courts identify that someone is so dangerous and orders them to surrender their firearms, it saves lives," said Nikhita Ved, vice president of community services for...
Texas Is The Number One Worst State In Nation For Pests
There are many animals in the state of Texas. With so much surface area covered by the state, you're bound to see one animal you've never seen before. I mean, some of us have seen a fox run past us in Texas right?. Not all animals are friendly to humans...
Q&A: homebuilder discusses surge in multigenerational housing
Community Impact spoke with Justin Jacobs, president of Grand Endeavor Homes, a multigenerational home builder that has built several communities throughout Central Texas, about the growth in demand for a housing model bringing multiple generations under the same roof. (Courtesy Grand Endeavor Homes) With rising housing costs, some families may...
Fishing Frenzy: Opportunities rise as cooler temps & rain approach the Big Country
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — With the expected cooler temperatures and rain, now is the perfect time to grab your fishing gear and head to the lake. While temperatures have stayed persistently hot here in the Big Country, we are expecting a brief cool-down. As we go into the start of next week, we will […]
Texas Woman Paid $100 to Two Men to Steal Man’s Iphone at Gunpoint, Erase Affair Evidence: Deputies
A woman in Texas paid two guys $100 to steal a man’s iPhone at gunpoint because it had “proof of her infidelities,” according to police. The situation was brought to light on June 25. According to a news release, Cameron County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 2300 block of Magdalena Avenue in Brownsville to investigate an aggravated robbery. Brownsville is located near the US-Mexico border and the Gulf of Mexico.
YUM! National Hot Dog Day Deals You Can’t Miss!
HOT DIGGITY DOG! El Paso, Texas loves their hot dogs and we especially love when we can get a deal on hot dogs all because of a National Holiday!. July 17th is National Hot Dog Day, and whether you’re craving classic grilled dogs, pretzel-wrapped delights, or chili-smothered coneys, I’ve got the lowdown on where to score the best hot dog deals this month.
El Paso sets the pace in Texas by cutting annual water loss to 4.8 billion gallons
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — El Paso Water officials said it's reduced the amount of water it loses each year to 4.8 billion gallons. That makes El Paso the only major city in Texas that has decreased the amount of water they lose. Issues including aging infrastructure can cause...
Woman arrested in Ciudad Juarez for crimes allegedly committed in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- 39-year-old Martha Guadalupe D. D. was arrested in Ciudad, Juarez after being wanted for crimes in Texas. Authorities say she is wanted for crimes she committed 2023, and has been evading arrest since then. Guadalupe D. D. was arrested Tuesday, July 16th, in the night by Mexican authorities in collaboration The post Woman arrested in Ciudad Juarez for crimes allegedly committed in Texas appeared first on KVIA.
ABC-7 First Alert: Storm chance every day through early next week
Storms will be in the forecast every day through early next week. What storms form will have a lot of moisture to work with and be very efficient rain producers. There is a possibility that some flooding could occur along with small hail. Temperatures will be cooler as well -...
HOME breaks ground on next phase of Patriot Place affordable housing in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Housing Opportunity Enterprises, also known as HOME, the public housing authority for the City of El Paso, broke ground today on the next phase of their Patriot Place affordable housing in Northeast El Paso. Patriot Place is located at 9500 Kenworthy Dr. Patriot Place will provide affordable housing with a The post HOME breaks ground on next phase of Patriot Place affordable housing in Northeast El Paso appeared first on KVIA.
What could happen if President Biden backed out of the race
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- On Wednesday, Senate Majority leader, Chuck Schumer and House Representative, Adam Schiff expressed their concern for Biden's capability to won the presidential election. ABC News reported Schumer told Biden it would be better for the country and the Democratic Party if he ended his reelection campaign....
El Paso woman dead following single-vehicle crash in Hudspeth County
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – An 18-year-old woman is dead following a single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning, July 16 in Hudspeth County, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced in a news release. DPS said preliminary information indicates that Grace Allyn Mae Wagoner, 18, from El Paso, was traveling westbound on Interstate 10 near Mile […]
Texas Convicted Murderer Now Being Sued For $15 Million
The death of Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson was one of the most shocking and attention getting cases that Texas has seen in a while. She was murdered by Kaitlin Armstrong who is now spending the next 90 years of her life in Dr. Lane Murray Unit which is a women’s prison in Gatesville, Texas.
Texas High School Named One Of Most Expensive In America
All parents in Texas want to ensure that their children have access to the greatest education possible. Additionally, some wealthy families decide to pay for their child's education at a private institution. One Texas high school was recently listed as one of the most expensive in the US, meaning that tuition there might cost parents as much as a college education.
Trampoline Goes Airborne During Wild Texas Storm
Thanks to the miracle of modern technology, we’re all able to witness Mother Nature’s wrath from a safe distance. In some cases, the clips serve as reminders of the less obvious dangers of severe weather. This is one of those cases. If you’re looking to add a trampoline...
Texas A&M alumni considered the most attractive in Texas, survey says
When it comes to dating, it's good to be an Aggie, according to a new survey. DatingAdvice.com asked 3,000 singles to rank how attractive degrees for certain universities would be in the dating world. Texas A&M topped the list for schools in the Lone Star State and finished 34th overall.
Jam-Packed East Texas Weekend: Tattoos, Baseball, and a Princess Party
A welcomed rare summer cool front moved through East Texas Wednesday afternoon sending temperatures 'plunging' a good 10 to 15 degrees below normal. Anytime we can experience a high temperature in the 80s in July we'll take it!. This cool down from the upper 90s and 100s appears as if...
New book brings together stories illustrating what it means to be ‘Native Texan’
If you know anything at all about Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist Joe Holley, it’s probably that he’s a native Texan. After all, that’s the name of his longtime column for the Houston Chronicle. Holley’s dedicated his career to capturing the essence of the Lone Star State,...
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