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Texas A&M commit Landon Rink ranked as the top defensive tackle prospect in Texas
Not all recruiting rankings are the same, and that’s good. No matter what many of us see with our own eyes when watching high school prospects, 247sports, Rivals, and On3 have their own opinions when ranking each prospect at every position. In the 2025 recruiting class, the defensive line cycle is borderline elite, in my humble opinion. The prospect that constantly sticks out is a 4-star defensive lineman and Texas A&M commit, Landon Rink, who is heading into his senior season at Cy-Fair HS in Cypress (TX). Within 247Sports’ 2025 DL rankings, Rink is currently the 30th-ranked defensive line prospect in the...
Two Gentlemen Settle Disagreement with Hands in Texas Traffic
Texas Showdown: Road Rage Turns into Fisticuffs on Trinity Mills Blvd. For reasons still unclear, two motorists found themselves in a heated dispute. You can watch the altercation in its entirety in the video below. Circling it Up. Passersby watched in disbelief as the scene unfolded. The sun beat down,...
'It's fishy' | Alarming email makes its rounds in Central Texas claiming to be from TxDOT
BELTON, Texas — A suspicious email is swarming inboxes across Central Texas. People are reaching out to 6 News saying the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) emailed them urging them to validate their information for a REAL ID. A REAL ID is a driver's license, learner's permit or non-driver...
Texas GOP lawmakers denounce Kamala Harris' likely nomination over her handling of immigration
As it becomes clearer that Vice President Kamala Harris will step up to be the Democratic nominee at the 2024 general elections, Texas Republican lawmakers are strengthening their attacks, particularly over her handling of immigration. One of those voicing the message is Texan Sen. Ted Cruz, who said that on...
Flood watch issued for Houston and all of SE Texas as heavy rain may threaten a soggy afternoon again today
The heavy rain has tapered off for now and we’ll see some scattered downpours later this afternoon. If you’re heading out, check out the current radar to see what is popping in your area. Wednesday’s Forecast:. A flash flood watch is currently in effect through Wednesday night....
San Angelo READS event offering free school supplies, backpacks, more
San Angelo READS! back-to-school event is happening on Aug. 2, offering games, free school supplies, coupons and more. The free, family-friendly event is held by the San Angelo ISD at the Foster Communications Coliseum from 11 a.m-1 p.m. Aug. 2. This back-to-school event will be similar to the district's North Pole Pop-Up and Summer...
Concho Valley Law Enforcement Holds Annual 'Tip a Cop' Event
SAN ANGELO, TX — Law Enforcement around the Concho Valley took time to give back this week for the annual "Tip a Cop" benefit that raises money for Special Olympics Texas. The San Angelo Police Department and Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office recently made announcements about the event on their respective social media pages. “Texas Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) police officers will be working hard to serve you and collect donations for Special Olympics Texas,” the SAPD’s post stated. “SAPD will be participating in 'Tip a Cop' this Thursday, July 25th, from 5-9 p.m!" Learn More Here.
Moldy peppers, rodents and contamination risks: Abilene's weekly restaurant inspections
The city of Abilene Environmental Health Division regularly monitors restaurants and food establishments for compliance with state food safety requirements. Frequent inspections are essential in preventing the spread of foodborne illnesses through contamination and improper handling, storage and sanitation. ...
FBI warns El Pasoans about toll road text scams
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A new type of scam is targeting El Pasoans via text. El Paso's FBI office shared an example on x.com (formerly Twitter) of a message from "Texas Toll Services" threatening a $150 charge if the balance was not paid. https://twitter.com/FBIElPaso/status/1815741705754186047. Since March 2024, the FBI...
Career Resource Center to host job fair in Lubbock on Friday
LUBBOCK, Texas— On Friday, the Career Resource Center Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas will host a job fair in Lubbock at 6520 University from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. According to a press release, employers joining will be Aramark, ATDS Truck Driving School, City of Lubbock, Express Employment, Lubbock County, McLane High Plains, Texas Tech […]
Lamesa man bit by rattlesnake recovers at Lubbock hospital
LUBBOCK, Texas— It was a routine evening for Dustin McElwee at his Veterinary clinic, Brock Veterinary in Lamesa. Dustin said he had been showing students around the facility. Dustin went into a building currently under construction and as he pulled open a garage door, he came face to face with a visitor. “[I] reached down […]
Junction Experiences Heavy Flooding That Shuts Down Highway
JUNCTION, TX — The Hill Country town of Junction has experienced significant flooding after heavy rain in the area Tuesday, July 23, 2024. No deaths or injuries have been reported. The Kimble County Sheriff's Office reported it was assisting with evacuations for people living in the Johnson Fork Creek area, which had risen to nearly 30 feet according to a Lower Colorado River Authority gauge. Learn More Here.
Flooding makes some Kimble County roads impassable Tuesday
KIMBLE COUNTY, Texas — As heavy rainfall continued Tuesday morning in the Hill Country, flash flooding of low-lying areas in Kimble County. At around 10 a.m. Tuesday, the Kimble County Sheriff’s’ Office said Johnson Fork Creek was flooding is way out of its banks to a level of 29.27 feet on the Lower Colorado River Authority gauge. A house on Farm-to-Market Road 2169 near Segovia was under water with the KCSO saying it believed Johnson Fork Creek was still rising at the time and asking residents to move to higher ground in the area.
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