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You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
Wow, Here’s 5 of the Biggest Drug Busts in Texas History
Texas has seen its share of drug busts, and some of them are so huge, they almost sound like something straight out of a Hollywood movie. Operations like these not only show the sheer scale of drug trafficking but also highlight the tireless efforts of law enforcement to keep dangerous substances off the streets.
'Gloves off' | Expert weighs in on Texas House investigative panel after closed-door talks
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas House committee that investigates alleged wrongdoing by state lawmakers and agencies met for the first time in a year on Wednesday. The House General Investigating Committee was the group that kickstarted Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment proceedings in May 2023. On Wednesday morning, the...
At Least 90 Texas School Districts Have Moved to a 4-Day-Week
As we close in on another school year, the topic of 4-day school weeks start to trending again. More school districts in Texas moving to four-day-school weeks. KXAN, reports that at least 90 school districts across Texas have now switched to four-day school weeks. This is the state of Texas' effort to prevent teacher turnover!
Parking lot in Northgate District behind Dixie Chicken available for possible redevelopment
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - The City of College Station’s parking lot near the Dixie Chicken may soon be a thing of the past. The 108 spots and the bathrooms on 301 Patricia St. are available for a developer to buy and redevelop through a sealed bid. The City...
Supreme Court wills Confederate monument protesters to jail despite appeal
WASHINGTON (CN) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday said three Texas protesters can't delay serving a seven-day jail sentence stemming from a 2020 protest of a Confederate monument despite an ongoing appeal. For nearly four years, Amara Ridge, Torrey Henderson and Justin Thompson have been allowed to remain free...
Woman says sister 'didn't have to die that way' after Beryl left them without power for days
Officials from multiple counties confirm with ABC13 that at least 20 people across our region have died from Hurricane Beryl, and the list continues to grow.Officials say some of the deaths are from fallen trees, others from drownings. However, the death toll continues to rise as more people across our communities are certified by medical examiners' offices in multiple counties to have died from the heat because of the power outages.A family in Spring is speaking for the first time to ABC13 after the medical examiner's office in Harris County confirmed their 64-year-old loved one was one of the people...
ICE agents in Central Texas capture six undocumented immigrants wanted on federal warrants, criminal charges
BOSQUE COUNTY, Texas (KWTX) - The Bosque County Sheriff’s Office wrote in a Facebook post that its deputies helped federal agents arrest a group of six undocumented immigrants found at a motel following an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) investigation. On July 16, Deputy Tyler Shaw conducted a traffic...
NARC presents Regional Leadership and Achievement Awards
Shiro, Texas, June 6, 2024 – Tenaska Frontier Partners, Ltd., owner of the Tenaska Frontier Generating Station near Shiro, has awarded a total of $12,500 in scholarships to five graduating high school seniors in Grimes County. Each student received a $2,500 scholarship as a part of the Tenaska Scholarship Program. ...
GC Elite wins World Series
Grimes County Elite fought their way through the loser’s bracket to earn the 2024 Perfect Game Gulf Coast 9U World Series in Destin, Florida. After going 2–2 in bracket play, the sluggers from Grimes County lost their opening round bracket game to Vendetta 2023 9U, 3–2. GC Elite responded with four consecutive ...
Texas gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.11 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.03 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 13 cents since last month. According...
GlobalWafers Awarded Up to $400M in CHIPS Funding for Silicon Wafer Plants in North Texas and Missouri
Taiwan-based GlobalWafers—which is building a $5 billion silicon wafer manufacturing plant in Sherman through its local subsidiary GlobiTech—will get up to $400 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce to build and expand facilities in Sherman as well as in St. Peters, Missouri. The funding is...
Texas Woman Charged in Prescott-Area Fraud Case Involving $40,000 Loss for Arizona Resident
A Texas woman has found herself in a legal bind after allegedly perpetrating a fraud scheme that cost an Arizona resident over $40,000. According to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, the investigation began when they were alerted to a suspicious email hack leading to a hefty wire transfer from a victim's bank account. The trail of digital breadcrumbs led to 64-year-old Maria Rivera of Carrollton, Texas.
Texas Department of Transportation launches ‘Be Safe. Drive Smart.’ speed campaign
The Texas Department of Transportation is partnering with law enforcement to launch its summer "Be Safe. Drive Smart." Campaign to encourage motorists to slow down.
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
Headliners Announced for Texas State Fair “Saddle Up” Fundraising Event
DALLAS (KDAF) — The State Fair of Texas has announced the first State Fair Saddle Up fundraising event benefitting Texas students. This year’s event is hosted by the Big Tex Champion Club and chaired by Robert and Stephani Walne, along with Honorary Chairs Kyle and Courtney Noonan. Funds raised will support the Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction and Scholarship Program.
Trampoline Goes Airborne During Wild Texas Storm
Thanks to the miracle of modern technology, we’re all able to witness Mother Nature’s wrath from a safe distance. In some cases, the clips serve as reminders of the less obvious dangers of severe weather. This is one of those cases. If you’re looking to add a trampoline...
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