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Six Texas Cities Ranked Worst In Nation For Deadly Drunk Driving Crashes
Driving and drinking is never the right choice in Texas. Drunk driving has been a problem in the state. Not only does it endanger the driver, it also endangers the people around them while out on the road. When you've been drinking, it's for the best to have a designated driver, or have a ride available to you.
Showers Continue Tuesday Afternoon
With Labor Day being the height of the rain chances, the odds of seeing showers tomorrow afternoon may be less, but it won’t be significantly less! The higher rain totals will yet again be off to the west of I-35, but early Tuesday morning some areas along I-35 may see an elevated chance for showers. The activity will then be confined to west of I-35 Tuesday afternoon, before diminishing as the front finally moves off early Wednesday morning. There is also a small chance for some isolated flooding, mainly west of I-35 for Tuesday afternoon, so beware of any areas of elevated water.
Freshman Volleyball Faces Devastating Loss to Vandegrift Vipers 0-2
After a period of tryouts, the Freshman Volleyball team came together at home to participate in their first game of the season against the Vandegrift Vipers on Tuesday, Aug. 27. Despite their admirable effort and growing skill, the game finished in an unfortunate loss after a competitive two-set match. “I...
UT researchers using AI to find 'polluted' white dwarf stars
AUSTIN, Texas - Astronomers at the University of Texas at Austin are using artificial intelligence to find and identify white dwarf stars. Researchers say these stars are actually gobbling up planets outside our solar system. The team at UT Austin published their findings in July in the Astrophysical Journal. Malia...
Vandegrift Beats Dripping Springs 31-14 in Opener
Vandegrift opened its season with a strong 31-14 victory over Dripping Springs at Monroe Memorial Stadium. Quarterback Miles Teodecki made an impressive debut, passing for 226 yards and three touchdowns, with scoring connections of 34, 50, and 19 yards. The Vipers took a commanding 31-7 halftime lead, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Texas Woman Adds Pond to Ranch for Wildlife Relief
In the scorching Texas heat, with temperatures soaring to a sweltering 113 degrees, one woman found a way to make her ranch the coolest place in town—literally. But it wasn’t for her or her family; it was for the local wildlife. Impromptu Oasis. When the heat wave hit,...
Amber Alert canceled after 13-year-old Texas girl found safe
PRINCETON, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - An Amber Alert for a missing 13-year-old girl from Texas has been canceled after police say she was found safe. Princeton Police say 13-year-old Madison Caroll was found safe in Austin, Texas, by Austin Police. Authorities earlier said the suspect vehicle in the case was...
Texas Police Department Missing Thousands of Items, Including Guns and Drugs
If most people take something from work and decide to keep it, it's usually something like a pen or office paper, maybe some post-it notes. Stealing from within a police department? That's a different category of work theft. According to CBS News in Dallas, DeSoto Police have discovered they have...
The Oldest Elementary School In Texas Also Has A Cemetery on Campus
It's back to school season and while some Texas students will be attending classrooms built in brand new schools, other students will be learning in buildings that are older. Texas has some very old, historic schools. Some of the oldest schools in Texas date back to the 1870's and they have character and history. Of course, all elementary schools have classrooms, playgrounds, and a cafeteria. But one Texas elementary school has something much different in addition to those rooms.
New Texas Laws You Need To Know By September 1st
Three new Texas laws will take effect beginning September 1st. Here's your chance to review them so you don't break one without realizing it!. Let's start with House Bill 18. This bill requires digital service providers, like social media platforms, to register a user's age before allowing them to make an account. It also says that social media companies must have permission from the parents of minors before an account can be created.
Salvation Army Will Say ‘No’ to These Donations in Texas
As you do some cleaning and organizing around your house in Texas, you'll run across some stuff that is not needed anymore or just need to get rid of to free up space. While you'll probably have a garage sale, others will feel the need to donate those items to a charity. There are a plethora of places in East Texas to donate used items and all of them are perfect options to do so. One of those organizations is the Salvation Army. While they accept a long list of items, there are some items they will not take.
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