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Louisiana nonprofit helping kids in moments of crisis comes to East Texas
KILGORE, Texas — A program to help kids going through moments of crisis in Louisiana is moving into East Texas. In 2013, KC Kilpatrick started Geaux 4 Kids as an independent, grassroots effort after becoming a foster parent. She learned how stressful the initial 24 to 48 hours of receiving children into foster care were and how impossible it was to adequately prepare. The organization makes bags with items ready to go when law enforcement officials come upon a child in need.
Twin 3-year-old girls drown in North Texas apartment pool
SHERMAN – Twin 3-year-old girls tragically drowned Wednesday in an apartment complex swimming pool, authorities said.Police responded to a 911 call just before noon in the 1800 block of West Washington. The caller reported finding two children unconscious in the Ridgeview Apartments pool. A maintenance worker had discovered them and performed CPR, according to police. The twins were transported to a local hospital, where they were pronounced dead.A criminal investigation is ongoing.It's unfortunately one of several drownings in North Texas this summer.Some of the other drownings include:A 21-year-old man died while attempting to rescue a teenage girl in distress at Lake Waxahachie.A 28-year-old Serbian athlete died while competing in the CrossFit Games in Fort Worth.A middle-aged man died after jumping into the Trinity River to save a child.A 6-year-old boy tragically died after being rescued from a pool in a northwest Tarrant County neighborhood.Health officials in North Texas have warned parents and caregivers about summertime safety amid the rise in drownings.
The Longest Direct Flight Out of Texas Is 4th Longest in The World
Everything is bigger in Texas, including, in this case, direct flights. While it's not the longest direct flight in the world, we Texans can rest easy knowing that it is Top 5. Beginning in October, we can fly from The Lone Star State on a 17-hour flight Down Under. That's...
CHRISTUS Health Awards More Than $3.3 million to Non-Profit Organizations
Four Northeast Texas groups from the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances ministry received funds totaling $300,000 for community health initiatives (TYLER, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health is proud to announce the distribution of more than $3.3 million to 47 non-profit organizations across Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico through the CHRISTUS Community Impact Fund. Four groups in …
Scattered showers and thunderstorms expected for North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — We maintain a weather alert through Labor Day weekend for scattered showers and thunderstorms. Widespread severe weather is not expected; however, a few thunderstorms could be on the stronger side, with brief heavy rain, CG lightning, and gusty winds to ~40-50mph. Although it's not a complete washout, numerous showers and thunderstorms will be possible each afternoon. The cold front is going to stall somewhere in the North Texas/Southwest Oklahoma region, according to some major models. When this happens, it'll provide an additional focus point for showers and thunderstorms. At this moment, there's still some uncertainty as to where...
WATCH: Pep Rallies In Texas Are Simply Something Else
High school sports in Texas are truly a spectacle aren't they?. Everything is bigger here in the Lone Star State, and the passion for sports here is second to none. We've all seen a packed stadium for a highly anticipated matchup of two great teams haven't we? There's even been some classic calls posted to the internet of some of the games.
A Breakdown Of Texas’ Nine HBCUs
HBCUs, an acronym for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, are a transformative educational experience. Getting to be surrounded by peers who look like you within walls that foster black excellence is a priceless gift. HBCUs exist to give Black Americans access to the education and opportunities they were once excluded from. Historical figures from Kamala Harris and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to Oprah Winfrey and Langston Hughes have each attended HBCUs. This lends to them making a major impact in culture and society.
Texas DPS Warning: Increased Patrol Looking for Top 3 Violations
My friend, DPS trooper, Sergeant Marc Couch is the Public Information Officer for the Texas Department of Public Safety here in Abilene and throughout West Texas. He just shared with me that there are three major violations they are on the look-out for this Labor Day weekend. DO NOT get...
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