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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...
Running rainfall totals across South Central Texas as rain chances continue this week
Multiple rounds of rain and scattered downpours have already proven to be beneficial this last full week of July. These recent rains have already helped the Edwards Aquifer, increased river streamflow, and dropped multi-inch totals over the most drought-stricken parts of our area. Rainfall Totals. Here’s a look at running...
Texas Legal Legend Rusty Hardin Awarded Texas Bar Foundation’s 2024 Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024-- Rusty Hardin & Associates is pleased to announce that founding partner Rusty Hardin has been awarded the Texas Bar Foundation’s 2024 Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer award. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240724826375/en/ Rusty Hardin, the Texas Bar Foundation’s 2024 Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer award winner, is congratulated by Patrick Keel, Texas Bar Foundation’s Past Fellows Chair. (Photo: Business Wire)
Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Stole Funds For Rap Career
Houston based, Surrogacy Escrow Account Management(SEAM) is a company designed to give intended parents an account in which to store money for their surrogate's payments and medical bills. WFAA reports that SEAM owner Dominique Side allegedly stole the money and used it to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a...
Judge rules in favor of Catholic Charities RGV in State of Texas’ investigation
A state judge on Wednesday ruled in favor of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley which pushed back against an investigation being brought by the State of Texas against the nonprofit organization that helps migrants on the South Texas border.
4.9 Magnitude Earthquake in West Texas Felt in DFW/Austin
Earthquakes in Texas are more common than you think! At approximately 10:39 PM CDT on Monday, July 22, 2024, an earthquake occurred between Snyder and Roby Texas. This was a magnitude 4.9 and is tied for the 8th strongest earthquake recorded in Texas. An aftershock was reported at 10:46 with a magnitude of 4.4 struck in roughly the same location. Effects from the aftershocks were felt in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and were also felt as far north as Amarillo and as far south as Austin.
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