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Henderson, Smith among East Texas counties approved for federal disaster relief funding
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced on Tuesday that FEMA has approved 15 additional Texas counties for federal disaster assistance following severe weather and flooding that began on April 26. TDEM said the list of counties approved for federal help has risen to 63. FEMA approved its Public […]
US Supreme Court denies Rodney Reed's request to review his claim for a new trial
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed's request to review his claim that prosecutors at his 1998 trial illegally suppressed evidence that could have exonerated him in Stacey Stites' murder. According to KVUE's media partners at the Austin American-Statesman, the Supreme Court...
Texas Rep. Doggett first sitting Democrat to publicly call for Biden to exit presidential race
Rep. Doggett's call for President Biden to withdraw from the presidential race comes less than a week after the first presidential debate between President Biden and former President Donald Trump.
Study ranks three Texas lakes among 'dirtiest' in U.S.
A new study ranks three Texas lakes in the top 10 dirtiest lakes in the U.S. The study was released by Lake.com, a vacation rental platform that used data from the National Water Quality Monitoring Council, which is part of the Environmental Protection Agency. The Texas lakes were in West Texas, North Texas and near Austin. ...
A Tragedy In Texas: Smoke Billowed in the Sky as Buc-ee’s Burned
Buc-ee's has become a must-visit in Texas. It was such a fun place to stop that it has expanded beyond the Texas borders and into other states. Of course, this Texas staple had to be shared with others because it is an experience. The first Buc-ee's was founded in Clute,...
Texas Department of License and Regulation involved in 'several license revocation cases' against Belton massage therapist since 2022
BELTON, Texas — The state agency that regulates the massage therapy program in Texas has been trying to revoke the licenses of a Bell County massage therapist since 2022, according to the Texas Department of License and Regulation (TDLR). The therapist in question is DeMarr Thomas, owner of The...
'It was my job that day' | Fort Cavazos Soldier presented with Soldier's Medal for stopping gunman in 2022
FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — In August 2022, Fort Cavazos soldier Captain Steven Drayton was getting a haircut off-post at Family Barber in Killeen, when a gunman walked in. That day, Drayton became a hero, disarming and subduing the gunman, protecting the others in the shop, including Drayton's own son.
19 Year Old In Belton, Texas Arrested For Alleged Lottery Fraud
A 19 year old individual in Belton, Texas stands accused of lottery fraud. Here's what is known at the time of writing. As reported by FOX 44, Jayleigh Marie Jackson was recently taken into custody. Per the arrest affidavit, police were alerted to a situation at a CEFCO convenience store on May 10th of this year. It was described as the theft of multiple books of lottery tickets.
Burnet County Historical Commission moves into old jail/museum
New public hours for the Old Burnet County Jail and museum were announced and money changed hands for two major projects during the regular meeting of the Burnet County Historical Commission on Tuesday, July 2. The meeting was held at The Falls on the Colorado Museum in Marble Falls rather...
Bryan police investigating hit-and-run involving pickup trucks
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The Bryan police department is investigating a hit-and-run crash that happened just after midnight on Tuesday in a residential neighborhood. It happened around 12:46 a.m. in the 300 block of Silkwood Drive between Clear Leaf and Beck Street. Video of the crash obtained by KBTX shows...
Proposed Killeen budget highlights new positions, cost of living
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – Killeen City Manager Kent Cagle presented the finalized proposed budget to City Council members and the community during Tuesday night’s meeting. Cagle highlighted Council priorities, new positions and a four percent cost of living increase in employee salaries. The city says the proposed...
Baylor announces enhancements throughout McLane Stadium
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Baylor Athletics has announced an eight-figure project to enhance elements of McLane Stadium. This project includes the installation of upgraded and additional video boards, the construction of new production control rooms and the addition of a premium hospitality structure ahead of the Baylor football season this fall. Baylor Athletics says these […]
Temple teens killed in head-on collision in Gonzales, Texas
GONZALES, Texas (KWTX) - Taylour Maddison Pechal, 18, and Krisna Soto, 18, both of Temple, were killed in a collision involving three vehicles in Gonzales, police confirmed to KWTX. The deadly collision happened on Water Street at approximately 8:35 p.m. on June 29. A police investigation revealed Pechal was driving...
Feed the Need In Your Neighborhood this summer
During the Summer months when kids are out of school, some less fortunate families struggle to put food on the table, and they rely on our neighborhood food pantries to feed their families. That’s why 25 News and 15 ABC are partnering with local food pantries to Feed the Need...
Jeff Kent’s son announces decision after entering transfer portal
Jeff Kent’s son Kaeden announced a decision about his future on Wednesday after exploring a transfer. Kaeden Kent was a standout for Texas A&M’s College World Series runner-up team this postseason. After the Aggies’ season ended and coach Jim Schlossnagle left Texas A&M to become the new head baseball coach at Texas, Kaeden explored the... The post Jeff Kent’s son announces decision after entering transfer portal appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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