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Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Stores in Louisiana, Texas
There have been growing concerns in recent months about mass closures of various chains across Louisiana, Texas, and the rest of the country. From restaurants to grocery stores and in between, there have been a lot of closures that have hit close to home. As we've pointed out before, we've...
An Endangered Texas Species is Fighting Its Way From the Edge of Extinction
An endangered species is slowly working its way back from the edge of extinction in the woods of Central Texas. Four families of red cockaded woodpeckers have laid successful broods in the W.D. Jones State Forest in Conroe, Texas. The chicks are a sign of success for the endangered species and are being fed and cared for by all adult members of the breeding community.
You Can Legally Buy Marijuana In Texas, Here’s How
Marijuana could be practically legal in Texas, according to a new Texas Monthly investigation, which found that most hemp shops in the state legally sell marijuana, not hemp. Thousands of hemp dispensaries sell highly potent cannabis strains with minimal oversight. The result is a sprawling, unregulated market. Texas Monthly tested...
Government officials push forward in high-speed rail project linking major U.S. cities: '[It] would create jobs and support the economy'
The United States' attempts to catch up with parts of the world regarding high-speed rail infrastructure have received a boost after a Texas mayor revealed their confidence that a proposed project is forthcoming. Arlington Mayor Jim Ross is not discouraged by delays from the Dallas City Council regarding the construction...
President of Abilene Republican Women addresses division within the Republican Party
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — In this week’s episode of Big Country Politics, Diana Hartman, president of the Abilene Republican Women, discussed grassroots efforts in Texas politics and addressed the division within the Republican party. Abilene Republican Women was established about two years ago as a part of the largest group of politically active women in […]
4 arrested after Lubbock police chase with stolen vehicle ends in crash
Four people were arrested following an officer-involved pursuit of a stolen vehicle that ended with a crash early Sunday in central Lubbock.The pursuit began about 1:40 a.m. Sunday after police located a stolen car in the in the 2200 block of Avenue V and attempted a traffic stop, according to a statement from Lubbock police.The driver of the car evaded officers, prompting a pursuit.Through the initial course of the investigation, it appears the car was traveling east in the 1600 block of 32nd Street when it collided at 1:44 a.m. with a SUV, driven by 21-year-old Azariah Hernandez, traveling north in the 3200 block.The car then collided with a fence at a nearby middle school.At the time of the collision, police say 17-year-old Makayla Mermella, along with two juveniles, attempted to escape on foot but were taken into custody. A K-9 officer was deployed to locate another female juvenile following the foot pursuit. A third juvenile remained at the scene and was also taken into custody.A female juvenile passenger, one of the four people inside the car, suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene by EMS.No one was injured in the SUV.Other details about the incident were not immediately released as an investigation is ongoing.
Lubbock-area wide receiver flips to Texas Tech football program
This week, the Texas Tech football program picked up a commitment from an exciting local product, Michael Dever. The Lubbock-Cooper wide receiver was originally committed to Colorado State but now he's on board with the Red Raiders. The 6-foot-2, 175-pounder had 40 catches for 672 yards and 11 touchdowns for...
Joe N. “Buzz” Thorp to Receive Ranching Heritage Association Working Cowboy Award
Joe N. “Buzz” Thorp, a cowboy who has worked on ranches from Tennessee to Montana and New Mexico to Texas, will be the sixth recipient of the Ranching Heritage Association (RHA) Working Cowboy Award presented during the annual National Golden Spur Award Honors on Saturday, October 5, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center in Lubbock, Texas.
Cold front expected to bring thunderstorms Sunday night
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A front will help fire off thunderstorms Sunday night, some of which may be severe. We’ll see warmer temps on Sunday, as dry SW winds heat us up. Highs will range from mid 90s to low 100s, with Lubbock expecting around the 100 mark. Thunderstorms...
Texas Tech student, Wolfforth farmer reveals how Google got him into agriculture
It started as a Frenship High School student's question on Google: How can I grow carrots better? Eight years later, the now Texas Tech graduate student has become fluent in the language of plants and mushrooms. Ethan Carter, owner of E3 Farms in Wolfforth, started his backyard garden after his family moved...
Lubbock crews handle multiple fires related to fireworks over Fourth of July weekend
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Remember, if you’re continuing your Fourth of July celebration on your own this weekend, Lubbock Police and the Fire Marshal’s office are still patrolling, looking for illegal fireworks. Lubbock Police answered more than 400 calls for service related to fireworks on the Fourth. The...
Hollywood Celebrities Spotted Enjoying El Paso Chihuahuas Game
El Paso, Texas has recently caught the attention of Hollywood celebrities this year; we recently saw some A-list stars film a movie in Downtown El Paso during the summer. Some celebrities stuck around however & was enjoying one of the baseball games during the 4th of July. Turns out they might be fans of the El Paso Chihuahuas baseball team.
El Paso Jazz Girls summer program makes return this week
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The 7th annual cost-free summer program where female musicians, from ages 11 to 18, learn to write and perform their own original music is back and ready to start on Monday. This year, El Paso Jazz Girls is taking place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, July 8 through […]
God deserves worship, bishop says
Jul. 6—Like all churches, the pandemic hit the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo hard and Bishop Michael Sis says that recovering from it required a special effort. The Most Rev. Sis says it has been a time to count one's blessings and trust in God. "I believe the most important reason to attend church is because it is a matter of justice," he said. "God deserves our worship. "God created and ...
Fort Worth judges appointed to new statewide business court system
A new set of statewide business courts will begin to accept case filings this September. This summer, Gov. Greg Abbott appointed two judges to the Fort Worth court: Jerry Bullard, of Colleyville, and Brian Stagner, of Fort Worth. Both are business attorneys with decades of litigation experience. Development of these...
Allegations claim Tulia pound not adequate for keeping dogs
TULIA, Texas — A local non-profit rescue claims the Tulia pound does not have adequate supplies or shelter for the dogs in their care. Casey Minier from Gracie's Project says "The outside kennels I guess are the oldest kennels out there, they're not in the best shape out there at all there's enough maybe for some shade and shelter but they're all concrete cinderblock kennels."
Dog dies after swimming in Lake Travis | Why officials urge keeping pets out of the lake
AUSTIN, Texas — Officials are urging people to keep their pets out of Lake Travis after reports of a dog dying. The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) reports that a dog died after swimming in Lake Travis near Point Venture. Officials with the LCRA say they took samples from...
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