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Consecutive hot car deaths highlight need for first responder mental health care
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Two children younger than two years old died in hot cars last week on two consecutive days. The traumatic scenes were a reminder that first responders can be emotionally affected by what they see. In Corpus Christi, a mother left her 22-month-old daughter in her...
Meet the Doctor Revolutionizing Healthcare with a Vegan Restaurant Promoting Holistic Health
Dr. Dona Cooper-Dockery, MD, a distinguished African American physician and health advocate based in McAllen, Texas, is advancing her mission of transforming healthcare through her two initiatives: Cooper Wellness & Disease Prevention Center and FoodAMed Vegan Restaurant. These ventures are central to her goal of empowering individuals to achieve optimal...
Abilene experiences moderate drought as drought reaches largest extent in Texas since December 2023
ABILENE, Texas. (KTAB/KRBC) – According to the Texas Water Development Board, Abilene is experiencing moderate drought conditions. Drought in Texas reached its largest extent since December 2023, and an additional 20 percent is vulnerable to drought in the coming weeks. August has been hotter and drier than normal for Texas, triggering recent drought expansion. The […]
Houston area athletes make up half of Texas’ Paris 2024 Paralympians
Of the 225 U.S. athletes who will begin competing this week in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, 10 are from Texas, with five from Houston or the surrounding area. In competitions ranging from wheelchair basketball to air rifle shooting, several Houstonian athletes, or those with ties to the area, are hoping to bring home a medal from this year's Paralympic Games.
Children told to get off school bus at wrong stop because it was the ‘end of the route’
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – In the first week of school for New Braunfels ISD, at least two families have had issues with their child’s bus driver. A 3-year-old pre-K student was left on a bus, and the school did not know until the child’s parent called to notify them that her child did not make it home.
Third annual Buddy Hall memorial shoot to be held Sept. 13
In association with the 2024 Lonesome Dove Fest and Texas Parks and Wildlife, the third annual Buddy Hall Memorial Shoot will take place Friday, Sept. 13, at the Karnes County Show Grounds from 4-7:30 p.m. A.E. “Buddy” Hall Jr., who passed away in 2016 after battling cancer, advocated for youth...
Over 1.1 million removed from Texas voter rolls
(The Center Square) – Since a new law was enacted in 2021, the Texas Secretary of State’s Office has removed more than 1.1 million people from the state’s voter rolls. The removal process is ongoing, Gov. Greg Abbott said when announcing the updated removal numbers. Those removed include noncitizens illegally registered to vote, those who moved out of state, the deceased, those with a felony conviction, among others. ...
KRLD North Texas traffic alerts: August 26 - September 1
TRAVEL ADVISORY - FORT WORTH - EB N. Loop 820 between Beach Street and Rufe Snow Drive ALL LANES WILL BE CLOSED nightly from 7:30 pm - 5:30 am through Wednesday, 8/28, traffic will be diverted to the TEXpress lanes at no additional cost.
Landslides to nail-biters: A history of presidential elections in Texas
Texans have voted in 38 presidential elections since the state was readmitted to the Union in 1870, following the Civil War. Since 1872, the state has been landslide victories and nail-bitingly close races.
Unclaimed $1M Mega Millions ticket expires Sept. 15
AUSTIN, Texas — A winning Mega Millions® ticket worth $1,000,002 from the drawing held on March 19 is approaching its expiration date. The ticket matching all five of the white ball numbers drawn (24-46-49-62-66), but not the gold Mega Ball number (7), was purchased at All-Season Food, located at 3411 Antoine Drive in Houston. The winning ticket, containing a second-tier $1 million prize and a $2 prize, will expire on Sunday, Sept. 15, if not validated by the deadline.
Texas Woman In Jail After Leaving Her Child In Hot Car, Leading To Death
A woman in Texas is currently in jail after her child was found dead in a hot car. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Corpus Christi, Texas Woman In Jail Due To Death Of Child In Hot Car. Per The Corpus Christi Caller Times, Hilda Ann Adame...
Texas A&M commit stats: Several Aggie pledges have strong showings in season-opening wins
Four Texas A&M commits kicked off their season seniors this past weekend as high school football gets underway across the country. The rest of the A&M class is set to kick off their senior campaigns later this week as Texas High School Football gets underway while Jamar Beal Goines and Marco Jones will also be in action. It was a good first week for Aggie pledges as Noah Mikhail and Adonyss Currie both contributed on both sides of the ball in season-opening wins while TK Norman reeled in a long touchdown catch.
The Oldest Elementary School In Texas Also Has A Cemetery on Campus
It's back to school season and while some Texas students will be attending classrooms built in brand new schools, other students will be learning in buildings that are older. Texas has some very old, historic schools. Some of the oldest schools in Texas date back to the 1870's and they have character and history. Of course, all elementary schools have classrooms, playgrounds, and a cafeteria. But one Texas elementary school has something much different in addition to those rooms.
Changes Coming To Texas Lottery After Review Reveals Major Issue
The Texas Lottery has found itself changing procedure after it was revealed an organization in the state had been taking advantage of a loophole some may have not realized existed. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Texas Lottery Undergoing Changes After An Examination From The Houston Chronicle.
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