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Watch: People Seek Shelter From Tornado in Texas Target
When fleeing from a tornado, you have to do whatever it takes to get to shelter. Ideally, it would be an actual tornado shelter, but a big box store is better than nothing. No, they’re not immune from being destroyed by a twister, but it’s 1,000 times better than trying to ride out or run from a storm in your vehicle. Many have lost their lives doing that.
Texas Mandates Allergy Awareness Posters in Restaurants Following Tragic Death of McAllen Resident
Diners out in the Lone Star State can now expect a side of allergen info with their meals, as Texas restaurants ramp up their food safety protocols. According to KXAN, from September 1 onwards, eateries across the state are mandated to display posters that detail major food allergies, the symptoms to watch out for, and the appropriate responses to allergic reactions. This move isn't just about checking a legal box. it's a measure steeped in tragedy and prompted by the loss of Sergio Alexander Lopez, a McAllen resident who died after consuming peanut-contaminated food at a restaurant that assured him otherwise.
Underage Drinkers in Texas Have More Rights Than You Think
Football season has hit Texas like a blustery "blue norther" sweeping in from the panhandle. The High School Season got underway with games in Dallas, Houston, Beaumont, Austin, and just about every other community in the state last weekend. Do you need some scores? Here you go. Then, we start...
Eden Supportive Living opening in late October in Georgetown
Eden Supportive Living is set to open its Georgetown location in late October. (Rendering courtesy Eden Supportive Living) Eden Supportive Living is set to open in late October off Scenic Drive in Georgetown. The living center is designed for adults with disabilities who are age 22 and older. Eden Supportive...
Cedar Park teen sets personal best while competing for Team USA in Paralympics
AUSTIN, Texas — A Central Texas teen representing Team USA at the 2024 Paralympics is settling in nicely. On Thursday, 15-year-old Jordan White scored 10 points four times in the second half of his first match en route to scoring a personal best 580 points. White, who is from...
Rattlers look to start off strong against Hutto
San Marcos opens 2024 on the road as the Rattlers battle the Hutto Hippos with the hope of starting the season off strong. Despite the Hippos losing seven offensive starters from last year’s team, including now Texas Tech quarterback Will Hammond, Head Coach John Walsh doesn’t see any change in the Hutto offense. “They look really similar,” Walsh said. “They have a couple of quarterbacks who can really spin it and they have some good athletes out there. Like last year, their quarterbacks can run, which poses a problem.” The key for the Rattlers is not only stopping the quarterbacks from scrambling but...
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.
Restaurant Report Card for Central Texas: 8.29.24
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Here’s this week’s Restaurant Report Card for Central Texas:. Los Cucos Mexican Cafe at 2805 West Loop 340 in Waco failed a renewal inspection with a 76. (24-demerits) According to the food safety worker, the sliced and diced tomatoes, scallops, crab meat, sea bass,...
Belton comes up short in season opener against Pflugerville Hendrickson
BELTON, TX (FOX 44) — The Belton Football team opened its 2024 campaign on Thursday night with a defeat to Pflugerville Hendrickson, as the Tigers fell 14-0. Next up for the Tigers is a matchup against Georgetown, as they will host the Eagles on Friday, September 6th at 7:00 pm.
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