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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...
Texas doubles investment in energy fund to keep up with growing demand
SAN MARCOS, Texas — Cities like San Marcos were once considered small towns. Now, in most communities along the I-35 corridor, the growth is undeniable. “I’ve seen the community grow and also just love living in this area,” said Andrea Villalobos, the assistant director of planning and development services for the City of San Marcos.
Tyler ISD Board approves dual credit agreement with TVCC in cosmetology
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The Tyler ISD Board of Trustees approved a dual credit partnership and sponsorship payment agreement with Trinity Valley Community College. Students can now earn up to 15 hours of cosmetology workforce dual credit in their junior and senior years to use toward post-secondary education. “It can...
‘Miracle Treat Day’ July 25 at Dairy Queen benefiting UMC Children’s Hospital
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Miracle Treat Day, the one-day event at participating DQ restaurants across Texas, will support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® in Lubbock benefiting UMC Children’s Hospital on Thursday, July 25. For each Blizzard® Treat purchased, $1 or more will be donated to the Children’s...
Next In Line To Die: Arthur Burton’s Victim Forgave Him, But Texas Does Not
Do you know about God? I forgive you. Just leave. Why are you doing it? You don't have to do it, you are a handsome man. Those were Nancy Adleman's last words, as paraphrased from the testimony of her killer, Arthur Burton. Imagine being kind to your killer as you beg for your life, as he ties your shoestring around your neck.
Icon Announces Plans to 3D-Print High-End Luxurious Homes In Texas, USA
Acclaimed 3D-printed architecture firm Icon has developed its cutting-edge technology to a whole new level with its latest creation – a high-profile luxury housing development in Texas. They’ve transformed their technology into a mainstream construction method, from a niche proposition. At the start Icon only focused on low-budget dwellings, but now it is making a move to bigger and luxurious 3D-printed homes.
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
Chris Koetting, Mel Maxfield indcuted into Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor
Chris Koetting and the late Mel Maxfield gave the Texas Panhandle much recognition following their decades of distinguished accomplishments on Saturday night in San Antonio with both men being named as recent inductees into the hallowed halls of the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor. Koetting and Maxfield...
2 Major Texas Grocery Store Companies Set To Merge, Prices Could Lower
It appears that two major chain grocery stores will be merging, and it might even have a positive impact on the cost of your grocery bill moving forward. A while back it was announced that Albertsons and Kroger would soon be merging, well it looks like that will certainly be the case. We've got everything you should know about the merger and what it could mean for your grocery bill moving forward...
Monday Midday Forecast: Stormy (but cooler!) week ahead
THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly cloudy with a 70% chance of rain and storms. Highs in the mid-to-upper-80s. Wind: S 5 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain and storms. Lows in the low-70s. Wind: S 5 mph. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with a 60% chance of rain and storms. Highs in the low-to-mid-80s. Wind: […]
Coastal Bend schools highlighted on Texas Honor Roll Schools list
Several Coastal Bend schools were chosen as "Texas Honor Roll Schools" by a nonprofit focused on improving student outcomes. The Education Results Partnership Honor Roll uses student achievement data to highlight successful schools and districts. A list focusing on school districts included Bishop CISD, Calallen ISD, London ISD, Flour Bluff...
Chandler Launches DEI Funding Opportunities for Youth Programs and City Events
Chandler's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division, along with the city's Human Relations Commission, are again paving the way for community involvement with the launch of their latest funding opportunities, aimed at promoting DEI among youth and at city events, as noted in a recent announcement. Educational mini-grants of up to $1,000 are now available and are targeting programs that support DEI for young people between the ages of 5-18. Chandler-based educators, schools, nonprofits, and community groups providing services locally are encouraged to apply, provided their proposals align with the city's DEI mission, "To cultivate a community and municipal organization that embraces diversity to create a more inclusive and equitable place to live, work and thrive," according to the information made available on Chandler's official website.
Video shows Smith County firefighter hit by vehicle
Businesses, buildings, vehicles and more sustained damage in Timpson during Monday's severe weather. East Texas couple who met through a blind date photoshoot is now months away from getting married. Updated: Jul. 2, 2024 at 6:55 AM CDT. High winds send parts of store roofs tumbling into streets in Jefferson.
Officials search for hit-and-run driver after firefighter injured
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — Officials are searching for the driver of a vehicle that reportedly hit a firefighter while responding to a wreck on FM 850 on Sunday. Smith County Emergency Services District 2 said just after 8:30 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to a wreck when a firefighter was struck by a vehicle. Officials […]
Kenneth George Jr. records two tackles, interception against Toronto
Hamilton defeated Toronto, 27-24, Saturday in a Canadian Football League game at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ontario. Former Vol defensive back Kenneth George Jr. recorded two tackles and one interception for the Tiger-Cats, winning its first game of the 2024 season. George Jr. played for the Vols from 2018-21...
No injuries reported after car fire spreads to Smith County house
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – A house caught fire in Smith County after authorities reported on Sunday that a car fire had spread to a nearby house. According to Smith County ESD 2, they received a call about a car fire and before they arrived it had spread to the house and upgraded to a […]
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