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A new FCC rule will cap phone and video calls made by inmates in the state of Texas at 5 cents a minute
SEATTLE - Texas inmates will see the fees paid to make calls slashed under a new federal regulation approved by the Federal Communications Commission, bringing down rates that averaged 23 cents a minute for Texas jail inmates to prices as low as 5 cents per minute. The FCC voted on...
Amarillo High hosting 2024 Sandie Football Camp
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Today marked the start for the 2024 Sandie Football Camp at Amarillo High School. As the high school kids get ready for their season here shortly, the Sandies made some time for the younger kids to come out and play some football as well. Head coach,...
Rain comes to an end. Next up: Saharan dust
It’s back to a typical summertime sunny and dry weather pattern with afternoon highs in the mid to upper 90s. The average high is 96°, and we should be within a few degrees of that everyday. A noticeable plume of Saharan dust will arrive overhead Wednesday morning and...
Winning Powerball lottery tickets sold in Georgia and Texas
INGLEWOOD – No tickets were sold matching all six numbers in Monday (July 29) evening’s Powerball drawing, according to Lottery officials. Three tickets was sold matching five numbers in Georgia and Texas (2) and are worth $1 million each. The numbers drawn in Monday evening’s Powerball lottery were...
Texas Man Instantly Becomes a Millionaire During Morning Giveaway
North Texas Man Becomes Millionaire Overnight in Casino Draw. A Texas man became a millionaire in a matter of seconds after a casino called his name for a giveaway. Carl Stone from Trenton, Texas was enjoying his day at Choctaw Casino & Resort, in Durant, Oklahoma when his life would forever change. Sunday morning his name was called as the second winner in the casino’s "3 Months 3 Millionaires" giveaway.
Midwest convenience store chain will add nearly 150 Texas stores in $1.1 billion deal
TEXAS, USA — Popular Midwestern retail chain Casey’s recently announced their purchase of nearly 200 CEFCO convenience stores, including nearly 150 in Texas, in a $1.145 billion deal. The deal, which also includes 50 stores in other southern states, including Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, will expand Casey’s footprint...
One Arrested for Criminal Trespass
• Joshua Hild, 34, of Pampa, was arrested by PPD for criminal trespass. • At 11:04 AM, 1 unit and 3 personnel were dispatched to the 400 block of West Buckler for a first responder. • At 7:33 PM, 5 units and 9 personnel were dispatched to the 1400 block...
90th Annual Tri-State Senior Golf Association Awards Banquet
On Wednesday, July 24, the Tri-State Senior Golf Association hosted their 90th awards and recognition banquet, bringing the best of the best golfers from all over the United States. Ben and Maxine Watson and the staff of the Pampa Country Club prepared a fantastic meal fit for the hungry players...
Bicycle Show and Safety Course at Lovett Memorial Library
On Thursday, July 25, several Pampa kiddos came out to the Lovett Memorial Library to learn Bicycle Safety 101 by Sgt. Hammond and Officer Armentrout of the Pampa Police Department. Afterwards, they had the chance to show off their skills and knowledge with an obstacle course and earned a certificate...
CenterPoint Energy Under Fire for Houston Power Outages After Hurricane Beryl, CEO Confronted by Texas Lawmakers
In the wake of the devastation left by Hurricane Beryl, CenterPoint Energy has faced pointed scrutiny over the extensive power outages that impacted the Houston area, where over 80% of customers were left in the dark, some for more than a week. According to the Houston Chronicle, the investor-owned utility company is contending with the question of its responsibility in preventing such widespread damage, and whether its tree-trimming efforts were adequate in the face of such a catastrophic storm.
ALERT: This Predator’s Population Is Growing In The State Of Texas
There are many animals in the state of Texas. Not all of them however are friendly towards humans. Here's what is known about one dangerous animal that has shown massive growth in Texas waters. One Animal In Texas Showing Big Growth. As revealed by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Professor Philip...
Texas ranks 7th worst state for health care in 2024, WalletHub study finds
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has been ranked the seventh worst state for health care in 2024, according to a new report from WalletHub. The personal-finance website compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 44 key measures of health care cost, accessibility, and outcomes. The data set ranges from the average monthly insurance premium to physicians per capita to the share of the population with health insurance.
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