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SCOREBOARD | Week 1 — Texas High School Football
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The first week of Texas high school football is slated to begin Thursday. ValleyCentral will be here throughout the season to provide live updates. Last year’s season was headlined by the Brownsville Veterans Memorial Chargers reaching the 5A Division I semi-finals. Now in 6A, the Chargers will open the […]
First-ever Texas cases of mosquito-borne illness found in East Texas horses
HOUSTON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) confirmed on Monday that the first-ever cases of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in Texas were found in two Houston County horses. According to a release, the TAHC recommends horse owners consider vaccinating their horses from EEE, western equine encephalitis (WEE), Venezuelan equine encephalitis (VEE) […]
'All they care about is the money': Grieving Texas family says it was billed over $15,000 for breaking deceased mom's lease
While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page also provide us earnings. A Texas family says it was sent a bill of over $15,000 for breaking a dead mother’s lease at a San Antonio apartment complex. Sandra Bonilla died in late June at the age of...
Highest Priced Texas High Schools Cost Way More Than Colleges
The cost of a college education has been going up significantly Texas and across the country while many are starting to argue the value of the degree has been going down. Now, imagine attending a high school that costs more in a single year than dozens of colleges and universities in the Lone Star State cost in 4, 5, or maybe as many as 20 years for those really super duper seniors that are stuck being a cross between being Peter Pan and Van Wilder.
Texas official flood plan revealed
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas now has its first-ever statewide flood plan. The comprehensive statewide assessment analyzes flood risks and solutions in the Lone Star State. The Texas Water Development Board approved the plan earlier in mid-August. The $54.4 billion plan looks at how the state and local entities can...
TxDOT and Texas Governor announced investment to Panhandle roads
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a record $148 billion investment in the state's transportation infrastructure, of which $1.24 billion will be allocated for the Amarillo district.
BUSTED: Most Commonly Stolen Items From Texas Wal-Mart Stores
And a lot of people getting busted for it. Here in Texas, even misdemeanor theft can result in jail time and hefty fines. Walmart is the largest retailer in the U.S. and has 517 locations throughout Texas. Walmart constantly has to deal with "shrink" which is retail lingo for theft, from both consumers and "inside jobs."
Hurricane Beryl exposes gaps in storm preparation laws for Texas seniors
Barbara Baltazar was one of thousands of Houstonians who expected their elderly loved ones to have power through Hurricane Beryl. Her 76-year-old mom lives in Sharpview Residence and Rehabilitation Center in west Houston. "I just absolutely with all my heart, I would have bet you money my mom would have...
Unveiling the Largest Lawsuit Payouts in Texas History
It seems like we like is a sue happy world nowadays, and that includes here in the state of Texas. But there are some lawsuits that are justified and there need to be consequences for mistakes made by big companies. When big companies make mistakes, it normally leads to a large lawsuit, so I wanted to find out about some of the largest lawsuit payouts in Texas history.
Texas Government Appoints Amarillo Business Owner Bobby Lee to Texas Commission on the Arts
In a move that confirms Texas' commitment to engendering a vibrant cultural atmosphere, Governor Greg Abbott has made a notable addition to the Texas Commission on the Arts. Robert "Bobby" Lee, an Amarillo business co-owner renowned for his stake in The Big Texan Steak Ranch, has been appointed to a five-year term on the Commission. His tenure is set to stretch until the end of August 2029, an end date reflecting the long-term expectations the State has in its appointees.
Strong Mourning and White-Winged Populations Forecast for Dove Season
AUSTIN, TX — A rainy spring and early summer led to a good nesting season through most of the state and near record high populations of mourning and white-wing doves across large portions of Texas, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
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