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Gone Cold | The 1990 disappearance of Deanna Merryfield
KILLEEN, Texas — This week marks 34 years since 13-year-old Deanna Merryfield disappeared in the middle of the night in Killeen in 1990. For her family, that's 34 years of living with unanswered questions. "It's been really hard not having answers... just not knowing," Melissa Twardowski, Deanna's youngest sister,...
China Spring introduces new basketball staff
CHINA SPRING, Texas — It's a new era for China Spring. From the ground up, our Cougars have a new coaching staff for boys and girls basketball. "I'm still learning as I go right now," said China Spring boys basketball head coach, Robert Garcia. He continued, "But I mean as far as things go, things have been really good. The people I've met look like they're really hard workers and stuff. And so I'm really looking forward to the year."
My husband & I are raising his late ex-wife’s baby – they were long divorced but I didn’t want him to be in foster care
A WOMAN is raising her husband's ex-wife's baby after she died five days after giving birth. Christie Werts, 49, and husband, Wesley, 46, got a phone call in August 2021, which informed them that his ex-wife was in hospital with Covid and was pregnant. Wesley was warned his ex-wife was...
Tesla grows footprint in Texas with 183k-sq-ft building in Taylor: report
It appears that Tesla is growing its footprint in Austin, Texas even further, with the electric vehicle maker reportedly leasing a 183,000-square-foot rail-served building in the RCR Taylor Logistics Park in Taylor, Texas. As per the Austin Business Journal, the addition of the Taylor building will result in Tesla having...
Bryan-College Station EMS team receives award for saving rural Grimes County man’s life
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - A team of emergency medical personnel were honored Friday after saving a man’s life at a College Station hospital. St. Joseph Health’s 9-1-1 dispatcher Noah Miles, and paramedics Aaron Clark and Robert Burroughs received awards for saving the life of Grimes County man, Eddie Eppler at the St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital three months ago. Eppler awarded each of the team members their own life saving award.
Georgetown boy returns home after near death experience during NYC birthday trip
GEORGETOWN, Texas - The Stippick family's world came to a sudden halt when 10-year-old Riker collapsed in pain while visiting NYC for his birthday in February. "We went from the day he got the injury, you know, four days later, ‘Hey, he may not make it.’" said David Stippik, Riker’s dad. "'You need to have family come to see him.'"
David Pollack Names CFB Powerhouse That Has 'No Chance' To Contend This Season
The Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns have one of the greatest rivalries in all of college sports. The Longhorns hold a 63-51-5 advantage all time, but the Sooners have dominated the rivalry since 2000, winning 17 out of 25 games. Both schools will face a new challenge as they join the SEC this ...
Lt. Georg Cleverly named Interim Police Chief
The City of Gatesville recently appointed Lieutenant Georgiana “Georg” Cleverley to the position of Interim Police Chief of the Gatesville Police Department, according to Interim City Manager Brad Hunt. Hunt said he appointed Cleverley to the position on July 18. As of known history, Cleverley is the first...
BEWARE: The Most DANGEROUS Woman In Texas Still On The Run And ARMED
The most dangerous person in Texas is not someone you would think it would be. When you think of some being DANGEROUS you think maybe some big guy with a mean demeanor. But no, the most dangerous person in Texas is a vibrant, lucky woman named Margaret Smith. WHAT MAKES...
ALERT: This Predator’s Population Is Growing In The State Of Texas
There are many animals in the state of Texas. Not all of them however are friendly towards humans. Here's what is known about one dangerous animal that has shown massive growth in Texas waters. One Animal In Texas Showing Big Growth. As revealed by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Professor Philip...
Texas National Guard Engineers Reinforce Border Barrier
EL PASO, Texas — Texas National Guard Engineers have installed and reinforced an anti-climb barrier to prevent illegal border crossings. The operation, known as Operation Lone Star, aims to enhance border security and curb illegal immigration. The Texas Military Department stated that the barrier is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the state's border defenses.
State Of Texas Lands At Number Two In Nation For Reckless Driving
We've all seen bad driving in the state of Texas right?. It caused all of us to probably say a few choice words and wonder if the person is even paying attention while on the roadway. We mean, who forgets to drive in between the lines painted on the the pavement? Simply put, it's very frustrating.
Millions of Texans Have Been Asked to Stop Driving Their Cars
Our personal health is a concern for us and many others in Texas. To help improve our health, we'll exercise, we'll eat the right foods, some may even wear a mask when outside (don't laugh at those who do, they have their reasons). One reason some may wear a mask outside has nothing to do protecting themselves from an invisible virus but has everything to do with the quality of the air they breathe. That's why millions of Texans have been asked to stop driving their cars unnecessarily.
The ‘Best Tamale Maker in Texas’ Has Been Raided by the Feds
Uh-oh! Looks like trouble bubbles for Deila, the self-proclaimed 'best tamale maker in the world' was raided by federal agents in south Texas on Wednesday. If you have no idea who Delia is or why she's got the G-Men barging in uninvited and rifling through everything, buckle up. This is a hot tamale of a story.
Unexpected Impact! Multiple Lawsuits Target CenterPoint for Recent Power Outages
CenterPoint Energy is facing several legal actions due to power outages in southeast Texas following Hurricane Beryl. Three new lawsuits have been brought against the company this week. It took 12 days to restore power to customers in the area affected by the hurricane. The Governor, Greg Abbott, insisted that...
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