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$20 Texas Scratch-Off is Worth $1 Million for One Lucky Texan
We have another millionaire in Texas! A Temple resident claimed a top prize winning ticket worth $1 million in the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game VIP Millions. The ticket was purchased at EZ Stop, located at 401 E. Adams Ave., in Temple. As always, The claimant elected to remain anonymous.
Recommended Thermostat Settings for 100-Degree Heat in Louisiana and Texas
As the sweltering summer heat takes hold across Louisiana and Texas, a familiar debate resurfaces, sparking strong reactions from residents and officials alike. With temperatures soaring to 100 degrees and beyond, a report from Gray News has sparked controversy and disagreement over the recommended thermostat settings provided by a prominent power company.
A Tragedy in Texas: Buc-ee’s Burns as Smoke Billows into the Sky
Texas residents and visitors alike have come to love Buc-ee’s as a must-visit destination. Its popularity has even led to expansion beyond state borders, with locations now found in other states. It’s not surprising that this Texas staple has become a beloved experience that people want to share with others.
BANNED FOR LIFE: Buc-ee’s Bans A Service Duck And Its Owner From Stores
A Wild Story Involving A Service Duck, Its Owner And The Famous "Beaver" Has Social Media Talking. As we sit here in Texas, its been fun watching Buc-ee's expand all across the country and seeing the reaction from folks who make their first trip to the popular travel center. But...
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...
States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year
More than a dozen Republican governors gathered in Eagle Pass in February, heeding a call from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to confront what he labeled “President Joe Biden’s border crisis.” The governors, along with other GOP state leaders, vowed to send another round of National Guard troops from their states to the Texas-Mexico border. With shifts […] The post States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
The Wilcox apartments to host ribbon cutting showcasing revitalized space
A historic building in Tyler has been restored into an apartment complex, with a grand opening set to celebrate its completion. NORF Companies, a New Orleans-based real estate firm, announced the completion of The Wilcox, located on Broadway Avenue in downtown Tyler.
SEVERAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS UNDERWAY THROUGHOUT NISD
Several summer construction projects are being overseen by NISD’s Plant Services Department, including improvements at Thomas J. Rusk Elementary that will include new driveway and parking surfaces behind the campus. Other projects include renovations at the district’s plant services facility on Douglass Road, the Nettie Marshall campus on Cox...
Crockett PD searching for suspects in convenience store burglary
CROCKETT, Texas (KETK) – The Crockett Police Department is currently searching for four people seen on security footage at a convenience store that was reportedly robbed on Saturday. Crockett PD said that officers responded to a burglary alarm at a convenience store in the 800 block of North 4th Street at around 4:45 a.m. The […]
UPDATE: Missing woman found safe after Troup PD search
UPDATE: The Troup Police Department said that Abbi Davidson has been found safe and that she appreciates everyone’s concerns. TROUP, Texas (KETK) – The Troup Police Department said on Sunday that they’re searching for a woman whose been missing for the past two weeks. Abbi Davidson was reported missing by her friends and neighbors after […]
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.
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...
74-year-old arrested in connection to Gladewater fatal shooting
GLADEWATER, Texas (KETK) – The Gladewater Police Department said that they’ve arrested a 74-year-old man in connection to a shooting that happened on Saturday at 220 S. Ferry Street. Gladewater PD officers responded to the scene after a 911 call reported the shooting at around 11:16 p.m. on Saturday. Upon their arrival, Sheri Shanell Evans […]
Miranda Lambert Lets Her Inner Texan Glow And Fans Go Wild
Miranda Lambert was born in Longview, Texas, and the country music star is proud of her roots. She recently celebrated being a Texan with her Instagram post, taking to the platform to share three photos, including one of herself wearing a Wade Bowen shirt and another with her husband, Brendan McLoughlin (seemingly ending the speculation that there is trouble in her marriage after his alleged inappropriate interaction with a woman at her bar).
Cowboys make shocking Dak Prescott decision
As the start of the Dallas Cowboys’ training camp approaches, quarterback Dak Prescott remains without a new contract extension. And it doesn’t appear that extending the three-time Pro Bowl selection is the Cowboys’ top priority, with Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reporting that Dallas will first deal with attempting to sign star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb to a new deal.
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