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Man wanted for St. Roch murder arrested in Dallas, New Orleans police say
A man wanted for the murder of another man in St. Roch has been arrested in Dallas, according to the New Orleans Police Department. Erick Garrison, 31, is being held in Texas as a fugitive after New Orleans police secured a second-degree murder arrest warrant against him earlier this month.
This Is Why Austin Is Now Shrinking Among Texas Boom
Austin, Texas had an incredible run of growing annually for 20 years, but as of the most recent data, the capitol of the Lone Star State has experienced its first year of outgoing population since the year that immediately following the attacks on 9/11. What is possibly the most surprising about Austin and Travis County going down in net migration is it happened during the biggest population boom in history as Texas gained about 9 million new residents between 2020 and 2022 according to this Forbes article.
Dallas Cowboys: $10M In Cap Space May Open Up In Very Near Future
The Dallas Cowboys have numerous players they want to keep in town for the foreseeable future. Unfortunately, if they want to do that they’re going to need to make them one of the highest paid at their respective positions (Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb to start). Dallas may be...
Whataburger employee retires after 54 years with fast-food chain: ‘Just been a blessing’
FORNEY, Texas (WFAA) – Many people land their first job working at a fast-food restaurant, but for one Texas woman, it became a lifelong career until Wednesday. That is when Connie Claxton retired from Whataburger after working there for 54 years. Claxton still remembers that first Whataburger. “I thought...
The 5 Cities With the Worst Drivers in Texas
Yes, there are bad drivers everyone, but some places have more than others. These are the 5 Texas cities with the worst. As much as it pains me to say it, there are a lot of bad drivers here in the Lone Star State. Whether they’re whipping through traffic, going 20 miles per hour under the speed limit in the left lane, or simply not affording other drivers the courtesy of using their turn signal, someone will frustrate me during my commute.
Warning: Not Stopping For Texas School Buses Carries Big Penalties
Let's keep our little Texans safe. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) wants us all to remember to always stop for school buses that have activated flashing red lights and have the stop arm extended. In most circumstances, you need to stop regardless of what side of the road you...
Triple digit days for now, but a few changes possible by late next week
SAN ANTONIO – Hope you’re having a great start to the weekend and are managing to stay cool!. More copy and paste weather will continue in the near-term, with another high temperature near 100° expected again Sunday. We’ll start off the morning near 80° with a few early clouds, then plenty of sunshine takes over in the afternoon. Feels-like temperatures will likely approach the 105°-107° range for a few hours with winds generally out of the southeast at 5 to 15 mph.
Texas Heatwave: Northeast Permian Basin to Hit 105°F This Weekend
Midland, TX – A significant heatwave is set to grip the Northeast Permian Basin this weekend, prompting a heat advisory for Saturday afternoon and early evening. Temperatures are forecasted to reach a blistering 105°F, with the National Weather Service (NWS) warning residents to take necessary precautions. According to...
‘A monumental achievement’: Texas Water Development Board adopts first-ever statewide flood plan
SAN ANTONIO – In what the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) chairwoman called a “monumental achievement,” officials voted Thursday to adopt the state’s first comprehensive flood plan, setting in motion years’ worth of planning. “Adopting the first-ever state flood plan is a monumental achievement for...
Central Texas school leaders react to state representative’s plan to file ‘phone free’ legislation
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A State Representative is working to file legislation to bring a “phone free movement” to every school in Texas. Killeen ISD previously said they were implementing a new “phone free” movement for the 2024-2025 school year and Temple ISD said they were already prepared to help lower students screen time while in class this school year.
USDA announces funding for clean energy access in rural Texas communities
TEMPLE, Texas - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today a new funding initiative to expand clean energy access and increase the availability of biofuels in rural Texas communities. Ham Real Estate, a Texas company, is leading efforts to enhance fuel storage and distribution infrastructure in the region.
J.C. Penney to permanently close 4 stores
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Department store retailer J.C. Penney will shutter four stores across as many states, Retail Dive has reported. According to an email provided by the company, locations in Alabama, Texas and Maine will close before Sept. 22. The J.C. Penney at the Westfield Annapolis Mall in Annapolis, Maryland, will close in 2025.
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Major Snowstorm For Texas This Winter
It is still very hot all around the State of Texas. While summer may be over for the school kids, summer's grip on the Lone Star State and the hot temperatures aren't going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, just looking ahead the next 10 days show plenty of triple digit high temperatures around the state.
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