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Killer Virus Now Spreading All Over Texas
As Texas is dealing with the scorching summer temperatures, but the extreme ultraviolet radiation is just the tip of the threat the outdoors brings in the Lone Star State during this time of year. We have grown accustomed to dealing with the presence of West Nile Virus over the past twenty years, but now a new viral threat is surging across Texas, and once again we have the world's most deadly animal to blame.
Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
A Texarkana, Arkansas Man Is Going To Federal Prison For A Very Long Time After Pleading Guilty To Some Heinous Acts. A former director of the Texas High School color guard plead guilty to federal charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct in a shocking story that rocked educators and parents across the area.
Richard Moore Outdoor Report: Resilient Red-Crowned Parrots
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Recent rainfall in the Rio Grande Valley has been a boon to wildlife, and the Valley’s flocks of Red-crowned parrots are voicing their enthusiastic approval. Parrots thrive amidst flowering and fruiting native plants like anacua that provide shelter and sustenance. They nestle amidst prolific white flowers on some trees, while other […]
A Close Look at a Terrifying North Texas Tornado
Storm chasers in North Texas got up close and personal with a twister. I don’t know how they do it. I watch a lot of storm chasers’ videos on social media and all I can think is that they’re going in the exact opposite direction I would if I were in that situation.
Boy completes epic journey to every Harley Davidson in Texas amid terminal illness
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas - A remarkable 9-year-old boy from New Braunfels, Gaven Quirarte, has achieved something extraordinary despite battling a terminal illness. Gaven, who has a deep love for motorcycles, has fulfilled his dream of visiting every Harley Davidson dealership in Texas, a feat made possible by the support of the biker group "Mile Monsters."
Popular Tex-Mex Restaurant Chain Bought By Huge Company
A Huge Restaurant Group Just Added Tex-Mex To Their Menu After Acquiring A Texas Based Chain. While we've been reporting that several restaurant chains including Red Lobster have been going under, others have managed to survive and thrive in the post-pandemic world. The company that actually once owned Red Lobster...
Business Spotlight: DFW-based company puts the care back in car care
AAMCO Transmissions and Total Car Care, a Plano-based repair shop for all automotive problems, has opened a new location in Carrollton. The company, established in 1938 when automatic transmissions became more common, has a long history of serving motorists' needs. Dave Przybylo, director of training at the Carrollton location, said...
Cozby Library plans end-of-summer reading celebration
The Cozby Library and Community Commons is slated to host its end-of-summer reading celebration from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 27 at 177 N. Heartz Road. The event will feature games, crafts, an outdoor picnic and a trackless train ride. Visitors can enjoy various activities marking the conclusion of the library's summer reading program.
Coppell Business Spotlight: Coppell pediatric dental practice focuses on child-friendly care
Melissa Rozas, D.D.S and Associates is a Coppell-based pediatric dental practice focused on providing care for children. The practice's website states its mission is to provide children with a dental home that will serve them through each stage of their life from infancy to adolescence. The team is committed to raising the bar and going above and beyond to serve each family.
Canine Couture Fashion Show To Benefit Lighthouse Dog Rescue
ARLINGTON (KDAF) — Pixees Paws Pet Palace and Pampered Pooch Events is hosting Canine Couture – A Fashion Affair to benefit Lighthouse Dog Rescue, the non-profit that rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes abused, abandoned and neglected dogs in Tarrant County. The event will take place on Sunday, August 18,...
Targeted Spraying Scheduled July 19-20, 2024
The Tarrant County Public Health Department has confirmed the presence of the West Nile Virus (WNV) in two mosquito samples collected in the following area(s) within the Haltom City limits:. - 5000 block of Hutchison Way. - 6200 block of Ellison Avenue. Weather permitting (depending on rain and wind), ground...
Theft of property, criminal trespass in this week's crime log
This is a crime wrap-up from July 9 to 15. On July 9, officers investigated a fire alarm pull station that had been pulled erroneously, UTA Police Capt. Mike McCord said in an email. False alarm or report at an institution of higher education is a state jail felony, punishable...
Arlington is Proving Deadly for Teen Drivers
ARLINGTON (KDAF) — A new study has revealed the cities where younger drivers aged 15 – 20 are most likely to be involved in fatal car accidents — and Arlington, Texas placed second on the list. The research, conducted by injury lawyers Bader Scott, analyzed the latest...
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