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LCRA opens floodgates at Wirtz and Starcke dams
The Lower Colorado River Authority opened two floodgates at Wirtz Dam and three at Max Starcke Dam “to release storm runoff flowing into Lake LBJ from the Llano River,” it announced on Wednesday, July 24. “The runoff is flowing from Lake LBJ into Lake Marble Falls through Wirtz...
Heavy rains cause flooding in Junction
JUNCTION, Texas — Chip Johnson has lived in Junction his entire life. He said the rain brought some needed relief during a dry season for the area. Kimble County Judge Hal Rose lives near the Johnson Fork. The creek overflowed Tuesday.
FBI warns El Pasoans about toll road text scams
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A new type of scam is targeting El Pasoans via text. El Paso's FBI office shared an example on x.com (formerly Twitter) of a message from "Texas Toll Services" threatening a $150 charge if the balance was not paid. https://twitter.com/FBIElPaso/status/1815741705754186047. Since March 2024, the FBI...
San Angelo READS event offering free school supplies, backpacks, more
San Angelo READS! back-to-school event is happening on Aug. 2, offering games, free school supplies, coupons and more. The free, family-friendly event is held by the San Angelo ISD at the Foster Communications Coliseum from 11 a.m-1 p.m. Aug. 2. This back-to-school event will be similar to the district's North Pole Pop-Up and Summer...
Career Resource Center to host job fair in Lubbock on Friday
LUBBOCK, Texas— On Friday, the Career Resource Center Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas will host a job fair in Lubbock at 6520 University from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. According to a press release, employers joining will be Aramark, ATDS Truck Driving School, City of Lubbock, Express Employment, Lubbock County, McLane High Plains, Texas Tech […]
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial set at Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene
Jul. 24—ABILENE — At 11 a.m. sharp on July 29, the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Private First Class (PFC) Bob Gilbert Wood. Born on Oct. 2, 1941, Wood served from June 1960 to January 1965. Wood received the Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal for his service to our country. PFC Wood is not expected to have any ...
Lamesa man bit by rattlesnake recovers at Lubbock hospital
LUBBOCK, Texas— It was a routine evening for Dustin McElwee at his Veterinary clinic, Brock Veterinary in Lamesa. Dustin said he had been showing students around the facility. Dustin went into a building currently under construction and as he pulled open a garage door, he came face to face with a visitor. “[I] reached down […]
Moldy peppers, rodents and contamination risks: Abilene's weekly restaurant inspections
The city of Abilene Environmental Health Division regularly monitors restaurants and food establishments for compliance with state food safety requirements. Frequent inspections are essential in preventing the spread of foodborne illnesses through contamination and improper handling, storage and sanitation. ...
El Paso residents struggle with soaring summer electric bills, seek relief options
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Pasoans are complaining of increased summer electric bills, causing them to feel a financial strain. Brenda Rivera is a west El Paso resident who has lived in the Sun City for 63 years. She is retired and is just one of many residents...
Memorial to mass shooting to be unveiled
Jul. 23—With the fifth anniversary of the Aug. 31, 2019, mass shooting the public memorial will take on a new look. University of Texas Permian Basin Chief of Staff/VP of Marketing and Communications Tatum Hubbard said the event will start about 8 p.m. Aug. 29 at The Bright Star Memorial outdoor plaza off of Loop 338. The dedication will take place on the site. Those attending are asked to ...
‘Sounded like a herd of animals’ Snyder, Hermleigh residents react to 4.9 magnitude earthquake
LUBBOCK, Texas — Residents around Snyder and Hermleigh continued to react to the 4.9 magnitude earthquake that hit near their homes on Monday, July 23. At approximately 10:39 PM CDT Monday, July 22, 2024, an earthquake occurred between Snyder and Roby Texas, just north of Highway 180 at 10:38 p.m. CDT. At 10:46 p.m. CDT, an aftershock with a magnitude of 4.4 struck in roughly the same location.
UPDATE: Most residents allowed to return as oilfield fire remains under investigation
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- UPDATE: The City of Odessa announced the lifting of the evacuation for all residents in the area except 800 and 802 West 81st Street. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. We will continue to provide updates as we learn more. UPDATE: Odessa Fire Rescue said residents east of Erron Avenue […]
City Finance Department receives budget presentation designation
For the eighth year in a row, the City of Fredericksburg’s finance department has received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The department and its director, Krista Wareham, received an honorary plaque during the City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 16. This award is given...
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