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Texas expands razor wire along river banks in Eagle Pass and El Paso
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas National Guard troops are installing more razor wire along the Rio Grande in South and West Texas, at a time when some environmentalists say they're actually seeing a draw down in activity.
2024 election: Exploring claim Texas is ‘sleeper battleground state’
Texas Democrats have long claimed the state is within reach of flipping, yet no Democrat has won statewide here in 30 years. However, a late shakeup on the top of the ticket is raising hopes this year, and one familiar leader went viral this week for arguing Texas could be more competitive than ever.
Animal organization calls on local shelter to better care for strays
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Visitors to the Ector County Library might see a display on the first floor. It highlights Odessa Deserves Better, an initiative put on by the Best Friends Animal Society (BFAS). While the BFAS is a national organization, it is focusing its efforts on saving animals in the Permian Basin. “The idea […]
Historic Fort Davis Hotel with 1950s Charm Listed for $1.45M, Offers Potential for Restaurant and Retail Revamp
A rare opportunity to own a piece of Fort Davis history has emerged with the listing of a historic boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown. Priced at $1,450,000, this property offers a prime location near major attractions and is rich in character, making it a unique investment in one of Texas’s most storied towns.
Craftsman-Built Rainbow Adobe Home in Limpia Crossing Listed for $1.25M
A unique opportunity has arisen to own a custom-built Rainbow Adobe home at 107 Hidden Valley Dr, Fort Davis, Texas, now listed for $1,250,000. This 2,709 sq. ft. residence is thoughtfully situated on 17.62 acres within Limpia Crossing, an area renowned for its stunning natural beauty and its designation as part of the International Dark Sky Reserve.
Recruiting during a nationwide officer shortage for Odessa PD
ODESSA, Texas — When people hear there’s an officer shortage in their city, they usually assume that their city’s police department is stretched thin or can’t keep up with calls. According to the Odessa Police Department, in Odessa, that isn’t the case. “Our department is...
New restaurant coming to Abilene
A longtime fan of Capriotti's Sandwich Shop will open his own location in Abilene, according to a media release. Local entrepreneur Matt Farler is slated to open a new Capriotti's Aug. 27 at 3655 Catclaw Drive. Farler frequented the sandwich shop while attending the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. ...
VA to break ground for new health care center at Fort Bliss
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A groundbreaking ceremony for a new Veterans Affairs health care center will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at Fort Bliss, 18549 Heavy Medics. Last December, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded a $617,499,000 contract to Clark Construction […]
Judge strikes down El Paso's environmental services franchise fee
The city’s environmental services franchise fee charged on garbage collection bills is “unconstitutional and should be discontinued,” District Court Judge Patrick Garcia ruled Tuesday. The $6 monthly franchise fee, which appears in water bills, was at the center of a lawsuit filed by former state Rep. Joe Pickett in March 2021. ...
‘A separate issue has been created’: Lubbock's City Council doesn’t reinstate full art trail funding
On Tuesday, Lubbock’s City Council upheld its decision to cut funding from the First Friday Art Trail, after weeks of backlash and calls for reconsideration from some who believe the cut signals a lack of support for the queer and art communities. On July 23, District 3’s city council...
Brownsville school board member opposes voucher plans at Austin hearing
Aug. 16—Brownsville ISD Trustee Daniella Lopez Valdez expressed dismay over what she encountered at a hearing of the Texas House Committee on Public Education concerning so-called Education Savings Accounts, also known as school vouchers. The hearing in Austin was on Monday, the first day of school for the Brownsville Independent School District and many other public school districts across ...
$15,000 Offered For Info Regarding Destroyed Bald Eagle Nest Near Dallas
Texas state and federal authorities are looking for information regarding the destruction of an active bald eagle nest last year near Dallas, and they are mean business. The Center for Biological Diversity has offered a $15,000 reward to whoever can lead them to the person responsible. Ring any bells?. A...
Professional slap fighting events can soon happen in Texas
The seven members appointed by the governor to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation agreed unanimously at their July 23 meeting to officially recognize and license slap fighting in the state. This comes after similar moves in Nevada, Florida and California and despite some doctors raising alarm bells about athletes potentially suffering serious injuries.
State Rep. Charles ‘Doc’ Anderson to retire early
AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 44) — State Representative Charles “Doc” Anderson announced he has informed Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Secretary of State Jane Nelson and Speaker of the House Dade Phelan that he is retiring early from the District 56 Texas House seat he has held since 2005. According to the Office of “Doc” Anderson, he […]
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