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City of Amarillo, hospitals, airport report impact of global IT disruption
After the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike experienced a global technology outage on Friday morning affecting numerous industries and government agencies, the City of Amarillo and local hospitals updated on the disruption's impact on area services - including issues accepting water bill payments.
Maverick Choir to perform at Amarillo Sod Poodles game
The Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo performers from their Performing Arts Summer Camp will be singing the Star-Spangled Banner at the Amarillo Sod Poodles baseball game on July 19 at Hodgetown Stadium.
Marathon, Texas is home to the smallest accredited library in the state, but not for long
MARATHON, Texas — The Marathon Public Library is the smallest accredited library in the state of Texas, but after 70 years, they won't be holding that distinction for much longer. "I mean, the books on the ceiling are not all the way to the ceiling because we want it,"...
From the gridiron to the game: Former local athletes excited to be in football video game
Former College Station quarterback Arrington Maiden’s film study with fellow Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan looked slightly different this week. Instead of breaking down old game tape or spring practice footage, the two reviewed the intricacies of the long-awaited and highly anticipated college football video game, “EA Sports College Football 25.”
Accused pedophile teacher cases highlights problem of school enablers
In October 2023, police officers met with Miami Public Schools officials regarding allegations that teacher/coach Kanyen Derris Cole had engaged in inappropriate conduct or relationships with female students. That investigation, which included interviews with three former student victims, resulted in charges being filed against Cole, who had moved on from...
Actor Matthew McConaughey brings attention to Ruidoso by sharing donation link
A Hollywood actor joined the effort to help residents in Ruidoso by sharing a donation link with millions of followers on social media. Matthew McConaughey posted how to help those impacted by wildfires and flooding on Facebook and Instagram on Thursday, July 18. The actor has a combined 19.8 million...
State Of Texas Lands At Number Two In Nation For Reckless Driving
We've all seen bad driving in the state of Texas right?. It caused all of us to probably say a few choice words and wonder if the person is even paying attention while on the roadway. We mean, who forgets to drive in between the lines painted on the the pavement? Simply put, it's very frustrating.
Texas Is The Number One Worst State In Nation For Pests
There are many animals in the state of Texas. With so much surface area covered by the state, you're bound to see one animal you've never seen before. I mean, some of us have seen a fox run past us in Texas right?. Not all animals are friendly to humans...
Man Loses Cool in Texas, Attacks Utility Truck Over Hurricane Beryl Power Outage
Man Attacks Texas Utility Worker Truck in the Middle of the Highway. A CenterPoint Energy utility worker in Houston, Texas, found himself on the receiving end of an angry outburst from a local resident. The incident, which can be seen in the video at the bottom of this article, shows...
Longtime US Rep Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who had pancreatic cancer, has died
Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday, has died. She was 74. Lillie Conley, her chief of staff, confirmed that Jackson Lee, who had pancreatic cancer, died in Houston Friday night...
Lawsuit: Money for surrogates disappears; businesswoman turned rapper blamed
A Texas-based escrow company entrusted with managing money meant to pay surrogates is accused of stealing millions from people who were trying to grow their families in our area and around the globe. The allegations against Surrogacy Escrow Account Management LLC (SEAM) are laid out in a civil lawsuit filed...
Tom Westerberg enters retirement after legendary coaching career
SALADO, Texas (FOX 44) — The offseason for legendary Texas high school head football coach Tom Westerberg looks a little different this year. Westerberg enters virtually uncharted territory after trading in the upcoming two-a-days of the high school football season for two extra days on the golf course with his retirement from coaching last January.
Friday Night Forecast: Storms return this weekend
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and mild. Low: 69. Winds: NE 5 MPH. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy skies with a slight chance of a shower or two late (Especially in Deep East Texas). Chance of rain: 20%. High: 92. Winds: E 5 MPH. SUNDAY: Partly cloudy skies with some scattered showers and thunderstorms around. Chance of rain: 30%. […]
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