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Fort Worth Braces for Afternoon Storms Today: Prepare for Heavy Rain and Cooler Temps
Fort Worth, TX – Fort Worth residents should prepare for scattered afternoon storms today as temperatures soar into the mid-90s. Local authorities are urging the community to remain alert for sudden weather changes that could impact outdoor activities. According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, chances for...
Cowboys Meeting With Another Big-Name Defensive Free Agent
The Dallas Cowboys decided to finally wake up with the regular season starting next week. After having constant drama surrounding the organization this offseason, they eventually ended CeeDee Lamb's holdout. They gave him a massive extension, making him the second-highest-paid receiver in the league. Dallas is keeping their foot on...
Strawn seeks return to championship form
Texas sixman football can entail some pretty long bus rides. But Montana?. That is where the Strawn Greyhounds are headed this week to play Saturday in a showcase game in Billings, Mont., against Custer/Hysham/Melstone, a team that last season went undefeated until losing its last game in the state semifinals to finish 10-1.
These are the Top 10 Most Expensive Private High Schools in Texas
The average yearly tuition at a private high school in Texas is $12,161. That's according to Private School Review. There are some schools that fall well below that norm, such as Chinquapin Preparatory School in Highlands, Texas. The yearly tuition there is $1,170. That is the cheapest tuition to any private high school in Texas.
Texas DPS Warning: Increased Patrol Looking for Top 3 Violations
My friend, DPS trooper, Sergeant Marc Couch is the Public Information Officer for the Texas Department of Public Safety here in Abilene and throughout West Texas. He just shared with me that there are three major violations they are on the look-out for this Labor Day weekend. DO NOT get...
WATCH: Pep Rallies In Texas Are Simply Something Else
High school sports in Texas are truly a spectacle aren't they?. Everything is bigger here in the Lone Star State, and the passion for sports here is second to none. We've all seen a packed stadium for a highly anticipated matchup of two great teams haven't we? There's even been some classic calls posted to the internet of some of the games.
Texans Need to Start Putting These Stickers on their Mailbox
The United States Postal Service has implemented a new dog bite prevention program to protect USPS employees. Called the Paws Program, the program was rolled out in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, and the western region of New York, among other areas, in June. And now, I think that Texans need to start doing this as well!
Hunters warned about abandoned wells as dove season in Texas begins
AUSTIN - As dove season kicks off, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is urging hunters to stay vigilant for abandoned or deteriorated water wells and report any they come across.
Texas removes more than 1M people from voter polls
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Texas has removed more than a million people from voter polls. The voting roll clean-up found 463,000 people were on the suspense list, meaning they did not respond to the requested certification forms. Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he is focused on the 6,500 migrants who are registered and over 1,900 […]
Texas’ Smallest High School Has An Enrollment In The Single Digits
I used to always think my former high school in Texas was small, but as it turns out, it was pretty midsized. It was one of those places where you knew everyone in your high school class, along with the upper and lower classes, but you didn't all necessarily talk. The same thing applied to the small town of Brownsboro, TX where it was located.
Sam Houston Center presents Thursday Night Lights author Michael Hurd
The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center presents an evening with author and historian Michael Hurd discussing his work, Thursday Night Lights: The Story of Black High School Football in Texas, at 7 p.m. on Sept. 19. As part of the event, Center staff will offer a special viewing...
Watch: Wild Texas Dust Devil Engulfs Cameraman
Texas dust devils are on a whole other level. Having lived most of my life in Northwest Texas, I have seen many dust devils. Most have been small and would never be mistaken for a tornado. When I was a kid, I wouldn’t hesitate to run through one. I did...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces $148 billion investment to improve transportation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a $148 billion dollar investment to improve transportation in Texas. The Governor's Office says this investment includes a 10-year master plan that has projects aimed at improving infrastructure, safety, mobility, and maintenance. Of that $148 billion, $104 billion was unanimously adopted by TxDot for The post Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces $148 billion investment to improve transportation appeared first on KVIA.
Red River divides Texoma gas prices
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - Across the nation, gas prices are down nearly 60 cents from this time last year — but many drivers in Oklahoma are still paying more than their neighbors to the south. Multiple Southeastern Oklahoma counties, including Choctaw, Pushmataha, and McCurtain counties, are averaging over $3...
Mike Miles won’t say when he’s leaving Houston ISD, brushes off criticisms
Mike Miles, the state-installed superintendent of HISD who is now entering his second year, does not get bogged down in the heaps of criticism levied at him by educators and parents. “I am trying to do what I was asked to do, which is improve student achievement to the point...
Two Texas Cities Among Most Bed Bug Infected in the U.S.
Austin, TX? Maybe Houston, TX? Which Texas cities do you think are the most big-infected? How do Texas metros stack up to the rest of the country when it comes to fending... or not fending off these tiny pests?. Let's start with some "good" news. On the previous Orkin's Bed...
Southeast Texas ports, waterways are getting a makeover with $357M loan
BEAUMONT, Texas — The Sabine Neches Navigation District recently got approved for a historic $357 million loan to deepen the Sabine-Neches Waterway. This deepening project will be constructed in multiple stages. The money came from the Ship Channel Improvement Revolving und meant to help build up infrastructure across the...
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