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LIVE UPDATES: AAC football media day coverage
College football season is almost upon us, which means it's time for the American Athletic Conference to hold its annual kickoff event. The AAC media days officially got underway with the arrival of all 14 teams' players and coaches on Monday in Arlington in Texas, but the television coverage side of thing gets going on Tuesday, when the majority of the action happens.
Mesquite police officer under investigation by Wylie Police Department
MESQUITE, Texas — The Mesquite Police Department has confirmed that one of its officers is under investigation by the Wylie Police Department. The Mesquite Police Department is fully cooperating with the investigation, and the officer in question has been placed on administrative leave, according to a press release from the department.
The U.S. Military Launched Chaff Over DFW & It Was Picked Up on Radar
A few months ago, a weird "rain cloud" was captured on radar over the Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex but it wasn't raining. So what was it?. This didn't stop the conspiracy theorists from jumping into the comment section. Covering up a UFO flyover was very popular. Others believed it was some kind of weather control experiment. I still find that baffling that our weather is being controlled artificially. That's very bad sci-fi movie stuff there. There were others who wondered if it would interfere with airport radar to the point they would lose aircraft positions in the air.
Ground fogging for mosquitoes scheduled in Lantana
Denton County Public Health on Monday reported that five mosquito traps in unincorporated Denton County have tested positive for West Nile Virus. Four of the traps were located in northern Denton County, but one was in the northern half of Lantana. Residents in the affected area are being informed via emergency alerts and signage, according to a DCPH news release. All five areas will be fogged three times beginning Tuesday though Monday, weather permitting. Truck-based ultra-low volume fogging will occur between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Denton County Democrats and national delegates endorse Kamala Harris for 2024 presidential race
Texas’ 273 delegates may be in unfamiliar territory after President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he would not be seeking reelection but instead supporting Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place on the November ballot. The Denton County Democratic Party, however, has offered a path forward in...
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...
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...
‘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.
Koetting, Maxfield inducted into THSCA Hall of Honor
SAN ANTONIO (KFDA) - The Texas High School Coaches Association inducted Chris Koetting and Mel Maxfield into their Hall of Honor. If you’ve heard about how dominant Canadian is in high school football, Coach Koetting is probably the reason why. Koetting is arguably the most successful high school football...
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