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Casey’s buys nearly 200 stores in Texas, Alabama, Florida and Mississippi
(Radio Iowa) – The Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store officially announced the acquisition today (Friday) of 198 stores in the southern U-S that includes 148 in Texas and 50 in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. . Casey’s is purchasing the CEFCO convenience stores for more than $1.145-BILLION dollars. Casey’s C-E-O Darin Rebelez talked about the purchase in a conference call for investors. “This acquisition will quickly expand Casey’s presence in Texas, a very attractive market for Casey’s, in addition we’ll be able to expand our footprint further into the South as well,” he says.
Waiting Out the Storm in Prison
Incarcerated Texans describe conditions in prison following Hurricane Beryl. James Guevara has ridden out three hurricanes sheltered in-place in Texas prisons. Hurricane Beryl, which blew into Texas on July 8, knocked out power at the prison where he lives, among several other Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) facilities. The lights went off at Ramsey, a maximum-security prison in Brazoria County where Guevara lives, around 3 a.m. about an hour before the storm hit in earnest.
Texas Woman, Oldest Living Person in US, Celebrates 115th Birthday
HOUSTON, TX — A Houston woman, who is the oldest living person in the United States, celebrated her 115th birthday Thursday, July 25, 2024. Elizabeth Francis, born in Louisiana in 1909, lives with her 94-year-old daughter.
Artist hopes ‘larger-than-life’ crayon painting will bridge community together
SAN ANTONIO – Nicholas Monroe sees power in a paintbrush, and that’s why each of his pieces has a greater purpose. “It’s color, and everybody deserves color,” Monroe said. Monroe designed and painted the new art piece under Interstate 37 downtown. His “larger-than-life” crayons capture the...
‘Keep voting’ | San Antonio boy in mullet competition hopes to buzz off contenders
SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio boy is on a mission to buzz off the competition. Avery Quiroz, at 9 years old, is rocking a mullet. He's competing in the kids category for the national online competition Mullet Champ. "I started it two years ago," he said. "My uncle...
Man arrested for drug possession after shoplifting incident in Zavala County
LA PRYOR, Texas — A man was arrested for drug possession following a shoplifting incident and traffic stop early Thursday morning, according to the Zavala County Sheriff's Office. On July 25, 2024, at approximately 2:20 a.m., Deputy #708 observed Tomas Diaz exit the TXB in La Pryor and enter...
Marvel, Lord of the Rings stars to headline Big Texas Comicon in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO — Stars from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Lord of the Rings Trilogy will headline the Big Texas Comicon coming to San Antonio in October. This is the fifth year of the Big Texas Comicon, which will take place Oct/11-13 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
San Antonio area residents invited to back-to-school-events all across the city
SAN ANTONIO — The public is invited to the City of San Antonio's various back-to-school events starting this Saturday. City officials encourages residents to stop by one of the many back-to-school events aimed at helping students, families and educators. These events will offer essential resources and services to help...
Frost Bank hosts back-to-school ice cream social
SAN ANTONIO - Frost Bank is hosting a back-to-school ice cream social for local families before Summer vacation ends. The free event will take place Friday, August 16 at the Frost Bank Medical Financial Center from 2 to 4 p.m. It will also feature a DJ and goodie bags.
Recent spate of random violence downtown prompts urgent safety overhaul
SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio has seen a troubling pattern of violence this summer. The recent deaths of Ayden Rose Burt and Thomas "TJ" Weaver marked the second and third fatalities involving out-of-town visitors. The first incident occurred in May when Heidi Silkworth was fatally struck by a stray bullet while visiting for a graduation.
San Antonio's Medina Lake Experiences Hopeful Rise in Water Levels Following Heavy Rainfall
The recent deluge has brought a sigh of relief to San Antonio’s vicinity, particularly affecting Medina Lake, which witnessed substantial water level rises. After a prolonged dry spell that has gripped southern Texas for years, causing distress to both residents and the environment, the turnaround has been marked and hopeful. Fox San Antonio reported sightings of significantly increased flow in the Medina River, an ecstatic visual for locals. The article quoted Lakehills resident Brendon Carroll, who addressed the distress of the declining lake by saying, "Fishing's not fun, there's no swimming, trees are everywhere. The lakes down low. We want our lake back."
Bryan Animal Center offers free rabies vaccinations, microchips for local pets
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Bryan Animal Center is hosting a free microchip and rabies vaccination event. The event will take place Saturday, August 10 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Villa West Park-2050 West Villa Maria Road in Bryan. The center will be giving away free microchips and free...
THE END: Several East Texas Conn’s Locations Will Close Down
We Now Know What Conn's Locations In East Texas Will Shut Down After The Company Filed For Bankruptcy. Many stores are grappling with supply chain disruptions, which have led to delays in receiving inventory and increased costs. Additionally, changes in consumer behavior, such as the shift towards online shopping and rising living costs have forced consumers to cut back on discretionary spending, including furniture purchases with many opting for budget-friendly options.
BEWARE: The Most DANGEROUS Woman In Texas Still On The Run And ARMED
The most dangerous person in Texas is not someone you would think it would be. When you think of some being DANGEROUS you think maybe some big guy with a mean demeanor. But no, the most dangerous person in Texas is a vibrant, lucky woman named Margaret Smith. WHAT MAKES...
The Chupacabra: Are Texans in Danger from This Mysterious Threat?
We continue our series on Texas Cryptids with one proven real, even if it isn't exactly what it seems. There's a lot of things you can see on a Saturday night in Texas. You can see people wilding after a college football game. You can see cars lined up on a local drag. One thing you probably don't want to see is a blood-thirsty feral animal. Texas is home to the Chupacabra and it's VERY real.
ALERT: This Predator’s Population Is Growing In The State Of Texas
There are many animals in the state of Texas. Not all of them however are friendly towards humans. Here's what is known about one dangerous animal that has shown massive growth in Texas waters. One Animal In Texas Showing Big Growth. As revealed by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Professor Philip...
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