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Be the First to Win Millions with These 3 New Texas Scratch Offs
July is here, and the Texas Lottery has introduced three new scratch-off games. These games went into circulation as of July 1. Each of the three games has impressive top-tier payouts. Let's take a look. $250,000 50X Crossword. This $10 scratch-off is a new version of a game with the...
Texans praise court ruling halting Biden LNG export ban, remain cautious
(The Center Square) – Texans are praising this week's ruling halting a partial liquified natural gas (LNG) ban imposed by the Biden administration. Judge James Cain Jr. of the Western District of Louisiana issued a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Energy's partial LNG export ban in a lawsuit filed by a coalition of states led by Louisiana and Texas, the Gulf states that lead the U.S. in LNG exports. ...
'AC systems get beat to death in Texas' | Here are some warning signs and tips to keep your AC system working as temperatures rise
AUSTIN, Texas — We're entering the time of the year when air conditioning units will be working overtime every day for the next few months. And for people not maintaining their AC units properly, things can get expensive. “The AC systems just get beat to death in Texas,” Joshua...
New racial profiling data analysis finds Black people, Hispanics more likely to be cited, searched by Texas police
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University's Institute for Predictive Analytics in Criminal Justice has published its annual report on racial profiling data in Texas, finding the likelihood of various races to be cited or searched by police. “This report on racial profiling data in policing offers another year of...
At half a mile a week, Gov. Greg Abbott’s border wall will take around 30 years and $20 billion to build
"At half a mile a week, Gov. Greg Abbott’s border wall will take around 30 years and $20 billion to build" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Amarillo Parks and Rec brings firework and drone show back to John Stiff Park
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo Parks and Recreation are bringing back the beloved firework and drone show to John Stiff Park with the Independence Day +1 celebration. “It’s something the community has been wanting for awhile, so I know we’ve heard nothing but, ‘Hey, are you guys going to do a Fourth of July show?’ So we know with city council’s support as well as a lot of other departments we’re able to put this together,” said Kelsey Sargent recreation and special events supervisor.
UPDATE: Market 33 In Amarillo Going Out Of Business
One thing we don't have a lot of are grocery stores here in Amarillo. When I say that, I mean different options. Many cities will have multiple chains operating within it, but here, it seems we have United and Market Street, and that's it when it comes to true grocery stores.
2 killed after box truck crashes on I-40 near Groom
CARSON COUNTY, Texas (KVII) — Two people were killed after a box truck crashed on I-40 near Groom. According to the Department of Public Safety, the wreck happened at about 8:30 a.m. about a quarter mile north of Groom. Richard Uzohu, 38, of Las Vegas, Nev., was driving a...
Texas Lottery Commission Allows Rigged Win
When a small group of Texas lottery retailers heard about a customer's ambitious plan to secure a guaranteed lottery win, they were in for an unprecedented ride. This daring move, which played out last spring, saw one individual ready to spend millions to buy nearly every possible numeric combination for the Lotto Texas draw. The result? An extraordinary jackpot of $95 million was on the line. To learn more about this incredible story, check out the original article on the Houston Chronicle.
Watch Five Texas Cops Use Force to Take Man Into Custody
Texas Officers Use Force to Arrest Man – What Really Happened?. The video at the bottom of this article was recorded on the infamous 6th Street in Austin, Texas. These five police officers are attempting to get a very large man to cooperate with them. As the cops threaten...
Pageant Scholarship Winners: Freestone County Young Ladies Do Well at Miss Teen Texas Competition
Earning a spot as one of the 13 Semi-Finalists at the Miss Texas’ Teen 2024 was Miss Freestone County’s Teen 2022 and Miss Burleson’s Teen, Kenady Morris of Teague. In addition to making it to the Semi-Finals, Kenady earned several scholarships during the week-long event. Those include The Change Maker Scholarship, The What Love Can Do Scholarship, and The Live Like Katie Joe Vaughn Scholarship; each in the amount of $250.
Proud to be an American? Yes, North Texans say
DALLAS – The fountain at Fair Park echoed with the joyful giggles of children playing in the water, while adults sought refuge from the heat. It's where CBS News Texas spoke with several people about being an American and pursuing the American dream.The Fourth of July seemed the proper time to ask Trevor, who withheld his last name, on the United States."We live in the greatest country on the planet and the opportunity to go from the lowest income class society – norm, whatever – you have the same ability to move your way up," he said. "It might take work. It...
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