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Talk of the Town: Back to School Bash
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - Sherman ISD is partnering with Goodwill Industries of Northeast Texas to host the annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 3. The event is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sherman High School competition gym. Free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts and more will...
Residents in flood-prone areas look to the city of Sherman for help
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - The city of Sherman received about four inches of rainfall within one hour on Tuesday evening causing dangerous flooding in parts of town. Sherman resident, Chardae Andrews lives on North Montgomery Street. “It was horrible,” Andrews said, “It was flooded up to our knees so we...
Tell Me Something Good: The Owen Foundation helps kids score a good time
If you have some good news to share with us, send us an email at goodnews@kxii.com. We want to hear about events, accomplishments, anniversaries, or even just something that made you smile!. Also, remember to tag us when you see good things going on using the hashtag #goodnews12. We love...
Texas gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.02 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.11 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 2 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.46 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as high as $3.45...
Three Texas teens arrested for alleged theft, evading officers in Louisiana
Three Texas teens were arrested in Sulphur, Louisiana, after a car chase involving a vehicle allegedly stolen from Port Arthur. A post by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office said officers were informed of a stolen vehicle from Port Arthur traveling in the Sulphur area at 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Deputies attempted to stop the car […] The post Three Texas teens arrested for alleged theft, evading officers in Louisiana appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Is It Legal To Shoot A Trespasser In Texas? What You Need To Know
Here in Texas, protecting your home and property is taken seriously, but it's not as simple as "shoot first, ask questions later" when someone trespasses. The laws about the use of force or deadly force against trespassers are specific and it's good information to know. In this day and age, you've got to be ready for anything.
Texas committee suggests legislation to ban foreign land owners will return next session
State lawmakers are trying to harden Texas against threats from foreign adversaries. Securing the southern border may be top of mind for many Texans, but experts who testified on Wednesday are especially concerned about foreign threats from North Korea, Russia, Iran and China. On Wednesday morning, members of the Select...
Running rainfall totals across South Central Texas as rain chances continue this week
Multiple rounds of rain and scattered downpours have already proven to be beneficial this last full week of July. These recent rains have already helped the Edwards Aquifer, increased river streamflow, and dropped multi-inch totals over the most drought-stricken parts of our area. Rainfall Totals. Here’s a look at running...
Baby bull sharks thriving in warmer Texas waters, Texas A&M researchers say
GALVESTON, Texas — A study by Texas A&M researchers showed a dramatic increase in the baby bull shark population in several brackish Texas waterways that have a combination of freshwater and seawater. While most sharks spend their entire lives in the ocean, bull sharks are one of the few...
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