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Some ETX mechanics concerned as state car inspections set to end next year
EAST TEXAS (KTRE) - The horn, tire tread, and blinkers, are just a few things that have been required by the State of Texas to be inspected for years. They will now be the sole responsibility of the driver, thanks to house bill 3297, which was signed into law last year.
Southeast Texas teens compete in Dairy Queen Blizzard eating contest ahead of Miracle Treat Day
BEAUMONT, Texas — The Children’s Miracle Network hosted the 3rd Annual Blizzard Eating Contest at CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth to kick off Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day which will take place on Thursday, July 25. Dairy Queen is helping raise funds for the Children's Miracle Network...
Looking At One of the Biggest Prison Breaks in Texas History
Picture seven inmates conducting a daring escape right under the noses of their guards. That happened in the heart of Texas at the Connally Unit near Kenedy on December 13, 2000. According to an article on History, this event isn’t just a wild story; it's a true tale of cunningness,...
Devastating Fire Destroys Historic Texas Sanctuary
A four-alarm fire on Friday has destroyed the historic chapel at First Baptist Church in Dallas. The chapel served as the main sanctuary for the church until 2013 when a new sanctuary was built. The historic secondary chapel held services for nearly a century. Firefighters were called to the scene...
Road Closure In Killeen Texas Streets, Here Is The Locations
The city of Killeen has posted a press release stating that the Killeen Public Work Transportation Division, will be performing a road closure at the intersections of Shawn and Colorado from July 15 until August Second. Road Closures At Intersection Of Shawn And Colorado Drives. From 7 AM until 3:30...
City of Ingram Mayor signs disaster declaration to request help from the state after flash flood damage
INGRAM, Texas — Kerr county officials said the City of Ingram was the hardest hit by heavy rains on Tuesday leaving massive infrastructure ruined. The mayor of Ingram has signed a disaster declaration to request help from the state. This would help repair roads, sewage systems and over a dozen homes affected by the flash floods.
'Something needs to be done' | Lampasas community concerned about abandoned horses
LAMPASAS, Texas — Some Lampasas residents are floored at what they witnessed driving on Private Road 3221 in Lampasas County. Tosha Mcintyre was driving to work Monday, July 22 when she noticed a man tending to a few horses. "A couple of other horses had walked up to the...
Copperas Cove Medical Home temporarily closed due to "recently discovered fire hazard"
COPPERAS COVE, Texas — The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center has revealed that the Copperas Cove Medical Home is being temporarily closed due to a "recently discovered fire safety hazard." All patient care will be moving to the Russell Collier Health Clinic at Fort Cavazos as a result...
Texas gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.02 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.11 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 2 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.46 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as high as $3.45...
Texas committee suggests legislation to ban foreign land owners will return next session
State lawmakers are trying to harden Texas against threats from foreign adversaries. Securing the southern border may be top of mind for many Texans, but experts who testified on Wednesday are especially concerned about foreign threats from North Korea, Russia, Iran and China. On Wednesday morning, members of the Select...
Baby bull sharks thriving in warmer Texas waters, Texas A&M researchers say
GALVESTON, Texas — A study by Texas A&M researchers showed a dramatic increase in the baby bull shark population in several brackish Texas waterways that have a combination of freshwater and seawater. While most sharks spend their entire lives in the ocean, bull sharks are one of the few...
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