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Bizarre Encounters: Unusual Things That Fell From the Texas Skies
Believe it or not, Texas has seen some wild & insane things falling out of the sky. From creatures to celestial stuff from outer space, we've seen it happen and we STILL can't believe this happened... It once rained fish in far East Texas. In late 2021, Texas once experienced...
Is this summer cooler than last?
(KTAB/KRBC) – If you think about last summer, you remember those hot blistering days that felt never-ending. It was one of the hottest summers since 2011, with 66 days being over 100 degrees, and 33 of those days being 105 degrees or higher, but as we flash forward to this summer, conditions have been a […]
Back Taxes on Vacant Properties: Texas Central is 'Burdening' Counties, Locals Complain
Texas Central Railroad owes delinquent property taxes in several counties along the proposed high-speed rail route from Dallas to Houston. According to a press statement released by Texans Against High Speed Rail (TAHSR), the company owes over $950,000 in taxes, interest, penalties, and attorney’s fees for tax year 2023.
Texas Target Stores Confirm Special Discounts – One Week Only
If you're a fan of the Target Store brand across the Lone Star State you will be quite pleased to hear what the giant retailer has planned for patrons in Beaumont, Baytown, College Station, and Galveston, and one hundred forty-seven other locations around the state. We all know back-to-school shopping is in full force right now and to assist Texas families in a two-fold way Target stores in the state and across the company's footprint are offering a special discount.
Someone in Texas Just Won $5 Million On This Scratch Off Game
If you're traveling Interstate 45 between Dallas and Houston, and take Exit 189 near Teague, you'll have a choice of a few convenience stores. One of those is the Exxon Jet Travel Plaza. This store is a licensed seller of Texas Lottery Scratch-Off tickets. On Tuesday, July 29, somebody decided...
Yikes – You Won’t Believe How Much Texas Teachers Spend on School Supplies!
Ah, back-to-school season is here in El Paso and all across Texas. While some parents are celebrating the return of their kids' structure (personally, I’m happy I won't have to be cooking a meal every hour for my teenage son) teachers in Texas are bracing themselves for a financial hit.
Texas firefighters unite in competition at 2024 Texas Firefighter Games
Last week, Lewisville took its fifth turn to play host to the Texas Firefighter Games. Professional firefighters from across the country competed in events including archery, basketball, bowling, cornhole, clay shooting, darts, disc golf, dodgeball, fishing, golf, horseshoes, pickleball, ping pong, power lifting, soccer, softball, Texas Hold 'Em, volleyball and washers.
Texas man pleads guilty to armed carjacking
MINNEAPOLIS— A Texas man has pleaded guilty to an armed carjacking, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to his plea agreement and court documents, on June 30, 2023, Sean Ryan Kincaid, 29, approached an individual who was waiting in their vehicle in a parking lot near River Road in Dakota County.
Ted Cruz's chances of keeping his Texas Senate seat against Democrat challenger Colin Allred
Texas Senator Ted Cruz seems to be on the way to retain his seat in the November elections, as the latest polls show him with a relevant lead over his contender, Rep. Collin Allred. However, it is far from a done deal. FiveThirtyEight's survey aggregator shows that, in the latest...
Hutto Man Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Round Rock on Child Indecency Charges
On Thursday afternoon, U.S. Marshals made a decisive move in Williamson County, apprehending 35-year-old Jackie Selby Jr. of Hutto on charges relating to indecency with a child. Operating as part of the U.S. Marshals-led Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, the arrest followed an incident that reportedly took place back in February 2023 where Selby Jr. was accused of inappropriate conduct in the presence of minors.
Toxic, Hammerhead Flatworms To Invade Texas
The great Hammerhead is set to invade portions of Texas very soon. No, I'm not talking about the shark. Instead, I'm talking about a the Hammerhead Flatworm. And for those Texans who have seen a lot of rain lately, the hammerhead is about to be unearthed. Houston along with portions...
Anthropologists' quest to save an Alamo cannon
The Alamo, a symbol of Texas' rich history, is home to many artifacts from its storied past. Among these is a unique battle cannon that recently became the focus of an intense preservation effort led by experts from the Department of Anthropology at Texas A&M University. The initiative, recently highlighted...
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