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Tom Westerberg enters retirement after legendary coaching career
SALADO, Texas (FOX 44) — The offseason for legendary Texas high school head football coach Tom Westerberg looks a little different this year. Westerberg enters virtually uncharted territory after trading in the upcoming two-a-days of the high school football season for two extra days on the golf course with his retirement from coaching last January.
Friday Night Forecast: Storms return this weekend
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and mild. Low: 69. Winds: NE 5 MPH. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy skies with a slight chance of a shower or two late (Especially in Deep East Texas). Chance of rain: 20%. High: 92. Winds: E 5 MPH. SUNDAY: Partly cloudy skies with some scattered showers and thunderstorms around. Chance of rain: 30%. […]
Museums in Central and North Texas Announce Recent Acquisitions
Texas museums, including the San Antonio Museum of Art, the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, the Kimbell Art Museum, the Dallas Museum of Art, and the Stark Museum of Art, have announced recently acquired works. This spring, the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) acquired Carlos Rosales-Silva’s Biblioteca no....
BANNED FOR LIFE: Buc-ee’s Bans A Service Duck And Its Owner From Stores
A Wild Story Involving A Service Duck, Its Owner And The Famous "Beaver" Has Social Media Talking. As we sit here in Texas, its been fun watching Buc-ee's expand all across the country and seeing the reaction from folks who make their first trip to the popular travel center. But...
Beacon opens new locations in Georgia and Texas
Beacon announced that it has opened new locations in Athens, GA and in Midlothian, TX. The new branch in Athens serves the area’s residential and commercial markets including the University of Georgia. “Our complete product catalog, including the TRI-BUILT line, is now available for customers in Athens. We are also pleased to give roofing contractors in the area access to our Beacon PRO+® app to run their businesses more efficiently,” explained Lynn France, Regional Vice President, Southeast.
Dog with bowl stuck over her head rescued in Texas
July 18 (UPI) -- Police in Texas said a dog seen wandering with a plastic bowl stuck over its head has been captured and freed from her predicament. The Manvel Police Department revealed earlier this week on social media that a yellow lab mix had been seen wandering the community with what appeared to be a clear plastic bowl stuck over her face.
The Hidden Horrors of Texas’ Deadliest County Jail
Since 2017, there have been 65 in-custody inmate deaths at the Tarrant County Jail. There have been seven deaths in the year 2024 to date. The most recent death was reported on just last Friday, July 12. These deaths have come from suicides, overdoses, and fatal encounters with jail staff....
Duncanville's FY 2024-2025 Fiscal Plans: Steady Sales Tax, Rising Property Tax, and Strategic Community Investments
Duncanville's financial blueprint for the fiscal year 2024-2025 was laid out, revealing no anticipated increase in sales tax revenue. Sales tax, a critical revenue stream for the General Fund and second in magnitude only to property taxes, stays static in the proposed budget, reflecting a decline in the contributions from retail trade segments like grocery stores; a sign of our times as the digital marketplace solidifies its grasp, usurping the once-dominant brick and mortar establishments. On the flip side, property taxes are looking up, with preliminary taxable values climbing to a substantial 14.22% over the preliminary 2023 figures, according to the City of Duncanville.
Arlington's Housing Growth Showcased in Latest Development Report with Over 1,100 New Residential Permits Issued
The housing landscape in Arlington is gaining new contours, as the latest second-quarter figures from the city indicate. According to the Quarterly Development Profile released by the City of Arlington, Texas, over 1,100 permits for residential housing have been issued, pacing the American Dream City's growth. Drilling down into the...
DCC’s Brayden “Gunnar” Fox Gets Once-in-a-Lifetime Opporunity at MLB Home Run Derby, All-Star Game
ARLINGTON, Texas – If only he had known that Gunnar would be the first name of one of the bright young stars in baseball, Brayden Fox might be known as Gunnar Fox. Fox, a soon-to-be senior at DuBois Central Catholic who is one of the best players in District 9, had a chance to be known by his middle name, Gunnar, but chose to go by his first name instead.
Canaries Crushed in Cleburne, at Sioux City Tonight
(Cleburne, TX) — The Sioux Falls Canaries hope to snap a three-game losing streak tonight when they open a weekend series in Sioux City. The Birds were swept in their three-game series at Cleburne, losing the finale 8-0 yesterday. The Railroaders pounded Sioux Falls pitching in the series, outscoring the Canaries 25-3. First pitch tonight against the Explorers is set for 7:05.
WATCH: Best of 2024 SEC Media Days
DALLAS, Texas (KBTX) - The 2024 SEC Football Media Days gave a first look at the new 16-team conference. At the Dallas Omni Hotel, 64 student-athletes and coaches spoke with reporters over the past week. KBTX went through hours of footage to bring the best of SEC Media Days.
Man found dead in parked vehicle in Dallas
DALLAS, Texas — A man was found dead inside a parked vehicle on Fernwood Avenue, Dallas police say. On July 18, 2024, at approximately 2:35 PM, Dallas police responded to a call regarding a vehicle parked in the 2300 block of Fernwood Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim deceased inside the vehicle, according to a press release from the Dallas Police Department.
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