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Texas Judge Removes Old Ban In Place For 156 Years
One Texas judge just got rid of an old ban that had been in place for 156 years, it’s going to be interesting to see how this plays out. If you love making your own beer or alcohol you’re going to love this news. We got the details...
Vendors sought for Chicken and Bread Days
Heritage Market will be open for business with vendors on Oct. 5 with the celebration of the 29th annual Chicken and Bread Days Heritage Festival. Vendors and food trucks are encouraged to register early to be part of this fun downtown Bowie event. The day will include fun for all with the Piston Heads Auto Club Car Show lining the streets of Tarrant and Smythe, championship fiddler competition, live music, art exhibit at the Bowie Public Library, puppet shows, Kids Coop inflatables, youth performances and games including the traditional egg toss to pumpkin sweep and more from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Clear the Shelter day draws families for Saturday fun
The Bowie Animal Shelter has one of its biggest turnouts ever for Clear the Shelter Day this past Saturday. Families enjoyed food, a silent auction, low-cost pet vaccinations, a bake sale and of course visits with the shelter’s adoptable dogs. Friends of the Shelter report they raised about $4,000 to help fund its activities, plus four dogs and two cats were adopted. (Photos by Barbara Green)
North Texas hikers rescued by helicopter after deadly flash flooding in Grand Canyon
FORT WORTH — A bucket list trip for two North Texas hikers turned into a nightmare when flash flooding left them stranded in the Grand Canyon.Whitnye Raquel and Paige Renae were two of the more than 100 people rescued by helicopters over the weekend.The friends are now back home in Fort Worth, processing their trip to Arizona."That's where we began our 12-mile descent into the Grand Canyon," said Raquel.They had secured coveted permits to hike to Havasu Falls, which sits on the Havasupai Indian Reservation. The remote waterfalls and turquoise pools lived up to the hype."We felt like the world...
Suspect in North Texas youth pastor's murder indicted by grand jury, record shows
DALLAS — A 30-year-old Texas man was indicted on a murder charge by a grand jury last week in relation to a fatal shooting of a North Texas youth pastor in March. Joshua Andrews turned himself into Dallas police after a shooting in the 2500 block of 56th Street on March 31. Police said Andrews and 31-year-old Denzel Branch got into an argument that escalated to Andrews shooting Branch.
Woman sentenced to 50 years for intoxicated driving, drug possession in Azle
AZLE — A Fort Worth woman who had a rollover auto accident in Azle with three children in the vehicle —along with various drugs and alcohol — pleaded guilty and was sentenced by a judge to 50 years in prison in a trial that concluded Thursday, Aug. 22, in Weatherford.
CeeDee Lamb has his money, now the All-Pro receiver wants the Cowboys to re-up with QB Dak Prescott
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Now that CeeDee Lamb has a contract that could keep him with the Dallas Cowboys through 2028, the All-Pro receiver is ready for the peace of mind that quarterback Dak Prescott will be with him. Lamb went through the team’s light workout Tuesday night, a...
Dalvin Cook Issues 1-Word Message Ahead of Cowboys Workout
Dalvin Cook wanted to remind the Dallas Cowboys and the rest of the football world of his capabilities ahead of his latest opportunity. Cook is set to work out for the Cowboys on Tuesday, August 27 and hopes to stick around. The four-time Pro Bowler has not had much interest in free agency but could find a home with a Dallas team needing veteran depth in their backfield.
Highest Priced Texas High Schools Cost Way More Than Colleges
The cost of a college education has been going up significantly Texas and across the country while many are starting to argue the value of the degree has been going down. Now, imagine attending a high school that costs more in a single year than dozens of colleges and universities in the Lone Star State cost in 4, 5, or maybe as many as 20 years for those really super duper seniors that are stuck being a cross between being Peter Pan and Van Wilder.
Hurricane Beryl exposes gaps in storm preparation laws for Texas seniors
The majority of people who died due to Hurricane Beryl were seniors. Advocates say the death toll raises questions about what state and local leaders have done to protect the safety and comfort of elderly Texans. Listen. Barbara Baltazar was one of thousands of Houstonians who expected their elderly loved...
WATCH: Pep Rallies In Texas Are Simply Something Else
High school sports in Texas are truly a spectacle aren't they?. Everything is bigger here in the Lone Star State, and the passion for sports here is second to none. We've all seen a packed stadium for a highly anticipated matchup of two great teams haven't we? There's even been some classic calls posted to the internet of some of the games.
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