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Texas Woman Adds Pond to Ranch for Wildlife Relief
In the scorching Texas heat, with temperatures soaring to a sweltering 113 degrees, one woman found a way to make her ranch the coolest place in town—literally. But it wasn’t for her or her family; it was for the local wildlife. Impromptu Oasis. When the heat wave hit,...
Trinity River alligator gar harvest drawing opens soon
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The annual Trinity River alligator gar Harvest Authorization drawing application process will open to the public on Sept. 1. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the random drawing selects anglers who will get to harvest an alligator gar that’s over 48 inches long from part of the Trinity River. […]
Texas high school football scores for Thursday, Aug. 29
Anderson picked up its third consecutive win in the Taco Shack Bowl over McCallum 57-40 while Weiss outlasted McNeil 42-41 in overtime. Westlake, ranked No. 4 in the Class 6A Dave Campbell's Texas Football preseason poll, used a big second half to takeout No. 15 Prosper 35-14 in Belton.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues State Fair of Texas over new rule banning guns on premises
DALLAS — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to block a ban on firearms at the State Fair of Texas, one of the state's biggest annual celebrations. Fair organizers earlier this month announced a ban on guns after a shooting last year that left three...
DPS Announces Leadership Changes Effective Sept. 1
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) publicly announced several changes to key leadership positions across the department during the Public Safety Commission Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22. The changes are a result of personnel retiring after many dedicated years of service or new positions being created throughout various divisions of the department.
Area schools receive more than 2,000 supplies from PEC employees
Pedernales Electric Cooperative is committed to helping students and teachers shine this school year. PEC employees donated more than 2,000 school supplies this month to benefit elementary schools across the Cooperative’s service territory. “PEC cares about our communities and our classrooms, so it’s our pleasure to help ensure that students and teachers have the tools they need to start the school year off right,” said Mikayla Herron, PEC community outreach specialist. “We’re grateful to our employees for their generous contributions and look forward to delivering supplies.” Donated supplies will benefit the following schools in PEC’s service territory: • Bertram Elementary School (Burnet CISD) •...
Texans Need to Start Putting These Stickers on their Mailbox
The United States Postal Service has implemented a new dog bite prevention program to protect USPS employees. Called the Paws Program, the program was rolled out in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, and the western region of New York, among other areas, in June. And now, I think that Texans need to start doing this as well!
Over a dozen Texas National Guard members have died while deployed at the southern border since 2021
SEATTLE - At least 17 Texas National Guard members have died while deployed at the southern border since 2021, according to state military officials. The amount of troops that have died in connection to Gov. Abbott's Operation Lone Star was revealed during a hearing last week of the Texas House Committee on Defense and Veterans' Affairs, despite the Texas Military Department keeping a tightlipped approach about troops serving at the border.
Biden Appointee Investigated for Racial Abuse Hoax in Which He Allegedly Sent Slurs to Himself
A Texas Democrat and former Biden administration appointee is currently being investigated for impersonating a judge and a real estate agent. The post Biden Appointee Investigated for Racial Abuse Hoax in Which He Allegedly Sent Slurs to Himself first appeared on Mediaite.
What to know after Texas authorities searched the homes of Latino campaign volunteers
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A series of raids in Texas on the homes of Latino campaign volunteers has outraged civil rights groups who want federal action after officers seized electronics and documents as part of a state investigation into alleged election fraud. No charges have been filed against those...
Killeen Firefighters go to West Texas to fight wildfires
WEST TEXAS (FOX 44) – Five firefighters from the Killeen Fire Department were dispatched to assist with multiple wildfires across Texas. The team participated in a 14-day joint operation to combat the blazes and support disaster response efforts. The first responders returned home on Friday. The deployment included Battalion Chief Cory Davis, Captain Marcus Stillwell, […]
Katz's Deli & Bar owners eye return to Austin with purchase of original restaurant
Despite its slogan, West Sixth Street staple Katz’s Deli & Bar actually did close once upon a time. The Katz family shuttered the Jewish deli known for its pastrami sandwiches, cheesecake milkshakes and loud advertising campaigns at the beginning of 2011 and turned its focus to its budding restaurant business in Houston. ...
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