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One Teen Dead, Two Injured in Brownwood Single-Vehicle Crash
BROWNWOOD, TX – A single-vehicle crash on County Road 225, five miles south of Brownwood, resulted in the death of one juvenile and injuries to two others, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
New water restrictions hit the city of Abilene
Thursday's City Council meeting brought new restrictions to water usage in the city of Abilene. Rodney Taylor, director of water utilities, led the cause to implement a new two-day-a-week watering schedule for all city residents in light of water reserves likely falling below 50% in the coming weeks. The agenda item passed unanimously. ...
Border Patrol warns relatives of migrants to not send them funds to make the journey as deaths soar
Border Patrol authorities in El Paso, Texas, are resorting to pleading with the family members of potential migrants to convince them not to try to cross the U.S. southern border, as the amounts of deaths amid scorching temperatures continues to soar. Concretely, the sector stretching from Hudspeth County to the...
El Paso newscaster Fidel Moreno-Meza leaving Channel 4-KDBC, Channel 14-KFOX in August
A newscaster announced his departure amid reported production changes happening Aug. 5 at channels Channel 4-KDBC and Channel 14-KFOX. Fidel Moreno-Meza, morning anchor for CBS4 Mornings and CBS4 at Noon, is taking on a new role in Las Vegas. His last day on air for El Paso will be Friday, Aug. 2, he said in a Facebook post on Wednesday, July 24. ...
El Paso seeks volunteers and performers for Glow in the Park at Teentober Fest
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The city is looking for school mascots, performers, and volunteers to participate in their Glow in the Park at Teentober Fest. The event is being hosted by the City of El Paso Public Libraries and Live Active El Paso. There will be informational, interactive...
2 El Paso TV Stations Drop News Operations
El Paso is in danger of becoming a “news desert”, according to the chair of the communications department at UTEP. This follows the announcement that two local television stations, CBS4 (KDBC) and KFOX14, will shut down most, if not ALL of its. news operations. The two stations are...
Archeologists unearth unexpected wonders in a cave near Marfa
“The journey is the goal.” It may be a cliché, but it rings true in many human endeavors, including science. Researchers pursuing a specific aim often make unexpected discoveries along the way. That’s the case at the San Esteban Rockshelter, south of Marfa. Archeologists began digging the cave...
Gerry Glasco gives state of the roster update
LUBBOCK, Texas – Since his hiring on June 20, head coach Gerry Glasco has been going nonstop to put together one of the more impressive rosters in the country, adding nine transfers and seven freshmen to go along with three returning starters. The highlight of this offseason was the...
Odessa teen qualifies for billiards world championship
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A 16-year-old athlete is making moves not with a traditional sports ball, but with a pool cue. Robert Orta, born and raised in locally, has been mastering the art of billiards since he was old enough to see over a pool table. His dedication and passion have now led him to represent the U.S. internationally.
Who owns rig that’s spilling natural gas condensate into Gulf of Mexico near Galveston?
GALVESTON, Texas – For at least two weeks, natural gas condensate has been spilling into the Gulf of Mexico just off the coast of Galveston. There’s no end in sight. Word of the spill started spreading on social media after local fisherman spotted the oil sheen in the water, roughly 12 miles directly out from Crystal Beach on Bolivar Peninsula.
Heavy Rains Flood Houston and Southeast Texas, Forcing Road Closures and Water Rescues
As relentless rains hammer Southeast Texas, Houston and surrounding areas are buckling under floodwaters. Unrelenting precipitation has compromised the transit harmony of the greater Houston area, and commuters are advised to brace for further inconveniences. According to the Houston Chronicle, with several roads at risk of flooding, Friday travelers should expect significant delays.
Goliad FFA member named state vice president
The Texas FFA Association has announced that Goliad FFA member, Kasadi Neel, has been selected to join an elite team of 12 to lead the state for the 2024-25 academic school year as a state vice president. She will represent area X. Neel and the other area representatives, who graduated...
Dozens of McKinney Residents Speak Against 'Eyesore' Mosque Moving in Next Door
More than 60 McKinney residents flooded the chambers of a city Planning and Zoning Commission meeting earlier this month, the majority of whom spoke against a proposed mosque that would sit adjacent to their neighborhood. A rezoning application submitted by the McKinney Islamic Association would allow for the construction of...
Wylie ISD implements ‘No Cell from Bell to Bell’ policy: phones prohibited in the classroom.
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — For the new school year, Wylie ISD has implemented a new policy prohibiting students from using their cell phones during instructional hours. They’re calling it ‘No Cell from Bell to Bell,’ meaning that no student is allowed to use their cell phones from the time the first bell rings to start […]
5.1 magnitude earthquake, 5th strongest in state history, shakes West Texas Friday morning
West Texas experienced a series of earthquakes, including a 5.1 magnitude tremor, just days after another quake had hit the region. Scurry County was rocked Friday morning, July 26, by a reported 5.1-magnitude earthquake, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake was initially reported with a 5.0 magnitude. The area...
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