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Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Texas Stores Closing Soon
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Webster, Austin, Lewisville, Texarkana, and the Greater Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio areas might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
North Texas Commission Forms Committee To Explore Casino Gambling Legalization
As the momentum for casino legalization builds in Texas, the North Texas Commission (NTC) is taking proactive steps. The Dallas Business Journal reports that it has formed a committee of business and community leaders to scrutinize the implications of destination resorts and casino gambling. This move comes ahead of the...
Concerns Growing Over Cocaine Sharks Appearing In Texas Waters
New data has revealed sharks near the coast of Brazil has been found to have cocaine in their systems. Some in Texas are now concerned that cocaine sharks could appear in the state. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Cocaine Sharks Possible In The State Of Texas?
Texas Powerball – Texas Lottery Confirms ‘Life-Changing’ Win
Our sources at the Texas Lottery have confirmed that Wednesday's Powerball drawing has produced what can be described as a "life-changing" win in last night's game. Texas Lottery players have really been exercising their luck here lately with big wins not only in the multi-state Powerball lottery game. But, Texas tickets have also earned major prizes in Mega Millions and the Texas Lottery's Lotto Texas with Extra!
Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Address Recent Surge of Army Aviation Class A Mishaps to Prevent Further Loss of Life
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) led a bipartisan coalition of Texas legislators in sending a bicameral letter to Secretary of the Army Wormuth expressing concern about the high number of recent Army Aviation accidents. One of the deadliest of those accidents occurred in Rio Grande City, Texas where a UH-72 Lakota helicopter crash killed two National Guard Soldiers, one U.S. Border Patrol agent, and critically injured another Guardsman. Congressional oversight is crucial to ensuring the safety and accountability of Army aviation operations and decreasing the current trend of accidents to prevent further loss of life.
Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada & Sinaloa cartel ally ‘arrested in Texas after surrendering to authorities
TWO top leaders of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most dominant criminal groups in Mexico, have surrendered to American law enforcement and are in custody in the United States. Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, the notorious Mexican drug kingpin and co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, along with Joaquín Guzmán...
Texas woman’s lawsuit after being jailed on murder charge over abortion can proceed, judge rules
A Texas woman who was jailed and charged with murder after self-managing an abortion in 2022 can move forward with her lawsuit against the local sheriff and prosecutors over the case that drew national outrage before the charges were quickly dropped, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
El Paso has a unique water recycling system. Other Texas cities might be able to learn from their example.
Texas is getting hotter and drier in the coming decades, and more of the state could come to be described as arid like far West Texas. El Paso gets just nine inches of annual rainfall, compared with the statewide average of 27 inches. So how does the city manage its water supply and usage, and what could the rest of us learn from their system?
Sewell Family breaks ground on new Midland dealership
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Sewell Family of Companies held a groundbreaking on Thursday and will be operating a new dealership out of Midland soon. The new dealership will house three different showrooms, offering BMW, Cadillac, Buick, and GMC vehicles. The new location will also have a Press Cafe and E.F. Outfitters. “We’ve been in […]
Woman hospitalized following rollover crash
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Odessa Fire Rescue responded to a rollover crash Thursday morning at South Westcliff and the Interstate 20 Service Road. Upon arrival, crews found an SUV with heavy damage and cut off the driver’s side door to access the female individual. She was transported to the hospital. No further information has yet […]
City of Midland assisting property owners with unoccupied, dilapidated buildings
MIDLAND, Texas — When someone sees an unoccupied, dilapidated building or home in their community, it might not seem like that big of a deal at first glance. However, according to the City of Midland, those buildings have the potential to pose as a safety risk. The city said...
Fort Worth man arrested for leaving three children in RV in Wink, assaulting girlfriend in Odessa
WINK, Texas — 38-year-old Mike Mares of Fort Worth was arrested on Saturday by the Winkler County Sheriff's Office after allegedly leaving three children unattended in a RV in Wink, assaulting his girlfriend in Odessa and more. According to WCSO, around 5:15 a.m., deputies responded to the Royal RV...
Odessa teen qualifies for billiards world championship
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A 16-year-old athlete is making moves not with a traditional sports ball, but with a pool cue. Robert Orta, born and raised in locally, has been mastering the art of billiards since he was old enough to see over a pool table. His dedication and passion have now led him to represent the U.S. internationally.
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