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Call KENS: Local ER cancels bill of over $1,200 for man's 20-minute procedure
SPRING BRANCH, Texas — Pat Moncus was cutting weeds in his yard with a weed wacker when he got too close to a cedar tree. A splinter the length of a thumb nail went into his wrist and broke off inside. He couldn't get it out. "I dug around...
South Limestone Hospital: From Concept to Reality
, , The South Limestone Hospital held its first open house on Sunday, July 15, 1973. This event marked the end of five years of effort, though the project was first mentioned in the Journal on April 17, 1969.With the establishment of the Medicare program in the 1960s, the requirements for hospitals to qualify for the program became stricter. Dr. Cox’s Hospital had served the area for forty years, but in 1968, Dr. Stanley Cox realized he could not meet the new standards despite significant investments in improvements. Consequently, the City Council of Groesbeck created the Groesbeck Hospital Authority by...
Texas opponents in the SEC can use the Horns Down gesture with 1 exception
SEC coordinator of football officials John McDaid shed some very important light on the fate of the “Horns Down” celebration with Texas entering the conference this fall. The “Horns Down” has become the most famous way opponents celebrate against Texas. Of course, Texas fans abhor it and want it flagged in any instance. The Big 12 went so far as to designate the act an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. But Texas isn’t in the Big 12 anymore. McDaid said at this week’s SEC Media Days that context is key when calling any potential “Horns Down” penalty. He pretty clearly hinted that it would...
LIST: Back-to-school supply drives and giveaways in Central Texas
TEMPLE, Texas — KCEN 6 News is hosting our 2nd Annual Fill-the-Car Supply Drive! We're taking care of teachers ahead of the school year and you can help make sure Central Texas teachers have what they need for their classrooms this year!. Greg May Honda 1601 W. Loop 340...
Illinois news in brief: I-55 reopens after tornado damage; John Deere reverses course on 'cultural' issues; Texas plans to continue sending migrants to Chicago
I-55 reopens after tornado damage A 7-mile section of Interstate 55 near Channahon that had been closed since a tornado touched down Monday night has reopened. ComEd crews worked to remove and repair transmission lines and the 200-foot towers that were toppled by the winds that exceeded 100 mph. In the most recent update, ComEd said there are still nearly 1,300 outages, affecting more than 22,000 homes and businesses. John...
El Paso leads Texas cities in cutting annual water loss to 4.8 billion gallons
EL PASO, Texas (CBS4) — El Paso Water officials said it's reduced the amount of water it loses each year to 4.8 billion gallons. That makes El Paso the only major city in Texas that has decreased the amount of water they lose. Issues including aging infrastructure can cause...
LIVE RADAR: Storms moving through Houston area, bringing cold front to much of SE Texas
HOUSTON – Heavy storm activity is moving into and through the Houston area this morning. DOWNLOAD TODAY: Introducing Houston’s new Storm Tracker 2 weather app from KPRC: Because Mother Nature doesn’t send invitations. KPRC 2 Meteorologist Justin Stapleton says Thursday will start stormy as we also track...
VIDEO GOING VIRAL: Amish Woman doing Cowboys Cheerleader Routine behind a Barn
The Dallas Cowboys are a solid football team, but their cheerleaders are some of the best. They have been all over social medias with the release of their new docuseries on Netflix. They have gotten so big, that even Amish woman are doing routines on camera. Yes, you cannot make...
Dallas Builder Aarieanna Ware Trades Hard Hat for Tiara as Reigning Miss Texas
Three years after completing her first million-dollar, new construction build in Dallas’ prestigious M Streets, sustainable home builder and interior designer Aarieanna Ware scored another big win — an uncommon victory among local construction bosses. She was named Miss Texas. The 26-year-old grew up as a self-professed military...
The Dallas Cowboys Will Trade Dak Prescott to the Los Angeles Rams
With the NFL offseason comes predictions and bold takes. That specifically happens with trades that could happen before the season or the deadline. With that in mind, Dak Prescott becomes an intriguing trade option, and if he is traded, it will be to the Los Angeles Rams. With a contract...
Caitlin Clark Fans Turn Heads With Powerful Message on Signs at Fever-Wings Game
The Indiana Fever face the Dallas Wings in their final matchup before the Olympic and All-Star break. The "Caitlin Clark effect" remained strong on the road, with the Fever helping draw a sold-out crowd at the College Park Center on July 17. The Fever didn't get off to hot start against the ...
Execution date set for North Texas man who killed pastor, badly assaulted assistant
DALLAS — An execution date has been set for a North Texas man convicted in a pastor's murder in 2012. Steven Nelson's execution has been scheduled for Feb. 5, 2025, according to Texas Department of Criminal Justice records. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported that Judge Steven Jumes on June...
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