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Hopkins County Genealogical Society Lunch And Learn
Hopkins County Genealogical Society President John Sellers will be the featured speaker at this week’s “Lunch and Learn” society. It will be held Wednesday, July 24, from noon to 1:00 pm at 611 North Davis St. in Sulphur Springs. Everyone interested in genealogical research may attend. Bring your lunch and a laptop.
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 […]
A Century of History Eradicated: Texas Megachurch Destroyed in Fire
The red brick walls of First Baptist Dallas Church's historic sanctuary are soot-singed and intact, but only devastation and ashes are found within. At 6:05 pm, the Dallas Fire-Rescue received a call for 1717 San Jacinto street in the heart of downtown Dallas. A second alarm was requested at 6:20 pm. The fire was contained until 7:35 pm when the roof partially collapsed and a third alarm was called. Finally, a fourth alarm was called at 8:14 pm, according to CBS5 News.
Caddo Nation debuts community newspaper, 'Yo Hasinai!'
For years, the Caddo Nation mailed a newsletter to members. Leslie Halfmoon (Caddo / Delaware / Choctaw) said getting that newsletter meant a lot to her. “I remember when I was in college in New Mexico and so far from home, and I would get our little Caddo newsletter in the mail, and I was so proud,” she said.
Greenville ISD to conduct Monday multi-agency drill involving police, emergency vehicles
In Greenville, there will be more than the usual amount of police and other first responder vehicles around town today. The Greenville Independent School District will be conducting a “crisis/lockdown” drill today. The drill will include participation from local law enforcement, Greenville ISD Police Department, and district staff. For questions, you can contact Greenville ISD Police Chief Ramon Rodriguez at 903-259-2664.
Whitewright under a boil notice
WHITEWRIGHT, Texas (KXII) - The City of Whitewright is under a boil order, according to a press release from the city secretary. The notice was put in place after the pump station lost pressure due to an electrical issue, according to the release. The city asks residents to bring any...
Durant police investigating shooting, suspected home invasion
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - Durant police have confirmed with News 12 that the department is investigating a shooting and possible home invasion that happened Saturday night. A spokesperson for the department told News 12 that it happened at a Bryan County deputy’s home. Dispatch reportedly was called at 10:36...
Ryan Hornish loves his role as voice of the Cavaliers
Greenville – Every Friday night across South Carolina high school football teams get ready to do battle with their opponents and every home team gets set to take the field with their “Voice” in the press box getting the crowd revved up and for the Christ Church Cavaliers that voice is Ryan Hornish.
Goodwill Stores In Texas Are Saying NO To These Items!
Today is the ideal time to thoroughly clean your home and open the windows. Look for those items that haven't been touched in a long time. I adore organizing my belongings and giving away items I don't need. It's liberating in a way to get rid of "junk," because as they say, what's rubbish for one person is treasure for another.
Small, scattered rain chances continue for North Texas with cooler temps
NORTH TEXAS — As the mid-level impulse continues to progress over the southern plains, we could see some scattered thunderstorm chances overnight and into Monday.High-resolution models bring these thunderstorms into the metroplex overnight, but they should weaken with the loss of heating. Gusty winds can't be ruled out, but most of these will be benign. Some models show activity sticking around into the morning hours, but not all. By Monday afternoon, the consensus still appears to be some isolated storms in the DFW viewing region, although not widespread.The pattern in the jet stream shows the large upper-level trough with multiple smaller impulses riding along the southern periphery, bringing several hit/miss shower and storm chances through the next week and keeping temps down a bit. This is fantastic for us in the month of July!Rainfall projections have shifted southeast through the next seven days, however, we could still see some isolated spots in the metroplex with decent amounts. 7-day: Temps remain in the upper 80s and low 90s, with hit-and-miss chances of rain.
‘Preparation, preparation, preparation.’ After Hurricane Beryl, Texas leaders look to next storm
It's been more than a week since Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas and thousands of people still don't have power. The category 1 storm produced winds up to 97 miles per hour, knocking down trees and power lines. Almost two dozen people died due to the storm or the power loss. Nearly 2.2 million utility customers did not have electricity at the outages' peak. As of Friday, several thousand customers remain powerless.
Iconic Terror Strikes In New Horror Movie Being Made In Texas
Texas is full of urban legends, ghost stories, and myths about everything from dogmen to haunted saloons. In East Texas, there are stories of something lurking among the pines. In the darkness of the forest, a massive monster is thought to be stalking its prey. This is the backdrop for a new horror film scheduled to begin production in the Lone Star State.
Republican former state Rep. Jim Pitts has died at 77
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Former state Rep. Jim Pitts, a Waxahachie Republican who served as chief budget writer for the Texas House for close to a decade, died shortly before midnight on Saturday. He was 77.
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.
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