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Stuff the Bus & Help Central Texas Kids
Don't look now, but it's almost time for Central Texas students to be back in the classroom soaking up all the knowledge. But, before getting into the classroom, we want to help make sure every kid returning to school in Killeen, Belton, and Temple this fall has all the supplies they need to be successful.
FOX 44 News headed out to West!
WEST, Texas (FOX 44) – FOX 44 News was live in West as part of our Summer Celebration Tour!. West is the third of four Central Texas cities we’re stopping at with our brand new Mobile Control Room! We were at The History of West Museum, located at 112 E. Oak Street.
Driver’s License Offices In Texas Still Facing Issues After Major Network Problem
The state of Texas is still affected by the CrowdStrike outage that took place last week. Some Driver's License officers remain closed due to the issue. Here's what is known. Some Driver's License Offices In Texas Closed Until Further Notice. Per MySanAntonio, certain offices in the state are unable to...
Devastating Fire Destroys Historic Texas Sanctuary
A four-alarm fire on Friday has destroyed the historic chapel at First Baptist Church in Dallas. The chapel served as the main sanctuary for the church until 2013 when a new sanctuary was built. The historic secondary chapel held services for nearly a century. Firefighters were called to the scene...
Texas Drivers (Again) Asked Not To Drive Their Cars
It's partly due to the summer heat but the possibility of Texas drivers being asked to leave their cars parked again will continue into winter. Warmer temperatures and certain weather conditions can lead to an increase in ozone levels which can be harmful. To ease these levels, millions of Texans are being asked ... for the 2nd time this month ... to leave their cars at home.
Texas Is The Number One Worst State For Weather Related Power Outages
The Texas power grid is something that all residents worry about. When the power goes out, many things are lost. Lights are unable to be turned on, and depending on the the time of day, individuals may not be able to see for an extended period of time. Many reasons can be the cause for the power to disappear.
Warning Issued for Texas Most Wanted Fugitive and a $4,000 Reward
AUSTIN – Jorge Hernandez Dionicio, a criminal illegal immigrant, is one of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted. This month, he is the Featured Fugitive, and authorities are urging the public to be vigilant. Details:. Name: Jorge Hernandez Dionicio. Aliases: Jorge Hernandez-Dionicio, Noe Vega. Age: 33. Height: 5 feet 3...
Tremors in Texas: 3 Deadly Earthquakes That Made Their Mark
When people think of earthquakes, Texas isn't the first place that comes to mind. However, the Lone Star State has had its share of seismic events that have left an impact. Texas is not known for frequent or intense earthquakes like the West Coast, but they do happen. Volcano Discovery...
Kodiak's first driverless semi trucks are rolling in Texas
Kodiak Robotics will supply autonomous driving technology to Atlas Energy Solutions, a key player in the fracking business, it announced Tuesday. Atlas plans to take delivery of its first two Kodiak-equipped trucks by the end of the year. Driving the news: The companies said they've already completed a fully driverless...
Vote for the top QB in West Texas ahead of the 2024 Texas high school football season
Please consider a subscription. Much of the 2024-25 season coverage will be exclusive to subscribers. The high school football season is almost here. The eight-month wait for high school football ends with...
Highlights from the Texas State Optical Shareholder Meeting at the Annual Family Reunion Conference
(PRESS RELEASE) DALLAS, TX — Texas State Optical (TSO) successfully hosted its annual Family Reunion Conference at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. This esteemed event brings together members of the TSO network, including shareholders, staff, and vendor-sponsors, for several days of collaboration, education, and networking. A highlight of the conference is the annual shareholders meeting, which took place during the event.
‘Best convention in the country,’ Aggies coach Mike Elko speaks to media at THSCA meetings
Unlike his predecessor Jimbo Fisher, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko made it a priority to attend the Texas High School Coaches Association convention this week. “This is a really cool event. We’ve talked a lot about how important the Texas High School Coaches Association is, how important our relationship is with that group. But also how we are as servants to the high school coaches in this state and the role that we play in kinda helping young coaches develop and aspiring coaches get better,” Elko explained Monday. “It’s an awesome opportunity to come out here, it’s one of the...
Rain Expected Across Southern West Central Texas
SAN ANGELO, TX – The National Weather Service in San Angelo has forecasted scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms today, primarily affecting areas south of a Mertzon to San Angelo to Brownwood line. Localized heavy rainfall is anticipated.
UT Southwestern pharmacologist named Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator
DALLAS – July 23, 2024 – James J. Collins III, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Pharmacology at UT Southwestern Medical Center who leads groundbreaking research into the parasitic disease schistosomiasis, has been named a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Investigator. Dr. Collins was among 26 distinguished scientists nationwide named...
Texas real estate broker: 'I think we are 100% in a buyer's market'
DALLAS — It’s time to check on inventory!. We have houses for sale back on the shelf again in Texas. We base this on state data. We will use May 2024 numbers since that is the most current month of data available for all the large metro areas in Texas. Many of them already have numbers from June that further support this, but the Houston area figures typically lag a bit, so we will use May.
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