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Yellow House River Fire in Lubbock contained Wednesday night, says Lubbock Fire Rescue
Lubbock Fire Rescue, along with other Lubbock County fire departments, were responding to a large brush fire sparked by a transformer in sweltering conditions late Wednesday afternoon in east Lubbock. According to LRF, the fire was contained as of 9:30 p.m. Wednesday night. CORRECTION - Address is E 50th Street and E Loop 289...
All About El Paso’s New City Manager Dionne Mack
El Paso City Council has made its decision. The new City Manager for El Paso is a familiar face, Deputy City Manager Dionne Mack. The list of finalists for the job was narrowed down to four. If you’re worried that you missed out on the vote, don’t. It’s not a decision that was made not by the citizens but by City Council and Mayor Oscar Leeser. After a drawn-out and arduous selection process, the Council voted to give the job to Mack by a vote of 6 to 2.
Abilene resident makes solar oven to cook with triple-digit temps
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – One innovative Abilene resident is using the suns heat to cook her food outdoors. When thinking of fun antics to show how high these summer temperatures are, some have been seen cracking an egg onto a sidewalk and watching it sizzle in the heat. One Abilene resident has taken that concept […]
See flames in southwest Abilene? It’s probably Atmos flaring gas
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – If you see flames in southwest Abilene, don’t be alarmed! It’s probably just Atmos Energy flaring natural gas. The flaring will take place at an Atmos property on the 1600 block of Corsicana Avenue from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. August 20 through August 26. Atmos does flaring as part of […]
Lady Chargers finish 3rd at Abilene volleyball tourney
The Champion volleyball team had a strong showing at the Abilene Bev Ball Classic. They finished third in the field of 30 teams. Champion went 6-1 at the tourney and Ella Coleman was named to the All-Tournament team. On the first day, the Chargers beat Abilene 27-25, 21-25, 25-16, and then defeated Brownwood, 25-13, 25-21.
Texas makes 2024 Little League World Series US title game: When, who Boerne plays next
For the second year in a row, a team from Texas will play for the Little League Baseball World Series titles Texas advanced to the 2024 Little League World Series U.S. title game, defeating Nevada 5-2 on Wednesday behind consistent offense and a defense that committed no errors. ...
Soccer Hosts Lamar on Thursday
ABILENE - The ACU Women's Soccer team returns to Elmer Gray Stadium this Thursday, eager to build on their home-field advantage as they host Lamar University at 7 p.m. The Wildcats are coming off a hard-fought scoreless draw against UTEP, where their defense held firm for the full 90 minutes. This performance sets a strong foundation as they prepare to face a familiar opponent in Lamar. Last season, ACU secured a 1-0 victory over the Cardinals with a decisive second-half goal, and the team is determined to deliver another strong showing.
Seven ACU Pitchers Sign Pro Contracts in Two Seasons
Abilene Christian University's baseball program is gaining recognition for producing professional talent, with seven pitchers signing contracts in the past two seasons. Under head coach Rick McCarty, these athletes have joined teams including the Los Angeles Angels and San Diego Padres, showcasing the program's strong development capabilities. Notable players include Riley Bauman, drafted by the Angels, and Tyler Morgan, a consistent strikeout leader who has been signed by the Padres. This trend highlights the commitment of ACU to support its players' professional aspirations and their ability to overcome challenges. The success of these pitchers serves as a testament to the program’s ability to cultivate high-level talent.
Governor Abbott Deploys Additional State Firefighting Resources
| Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has deployed additional state firefighting resources as wildfire threats continue to increase across Texas. “As the state continues to endure triple-digit temperatures and dry vegetation, Texas is deploying additional firefighting resources to assist communities that have increased wildfire activity,” said Governor Abbott. …
The Big Change That is Coming To Every Costco Store In Texas
Heads up, Costco members all over Texas--big change coming to Costco warehouse stores. (Have they built one in Tyler or Longview, Texas, yet?) OK, on a serious note: I'm not sure how Costco hasn't built a location in East Texas yet. They clearly don't realize how incredibly profitable it could be. I still have friends who carpool to the one in Rockwall, Texas. *Stops and pensively ponders when they'll finally come to their senses.*
Texas AG Ken Paxton executes search warrants in major Democratic county in election fraud probe
Correction: This article has been updated to reflect that Audrey Louis’s district does not include Bexar County. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R) office executed search warrants in one of the state’s largest urban counties — and biggest Democratic strongholds — where it alleges vote tampering. On Tuesday, the attorney general’s office searched offices in Bexar County, the…
Walgreens Meltdown Now Affecting Thousands Of Stores Including Texas
Like so many brick and mortar retail stores across Texas, it appears to be another case of one step forward, two thousand steps backwards for Walgreens in the Lone Star State and throughout the rest of the United States. In the above link you will be able to read how...
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