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Lighted “Welcome To Lufkin” Signs End Up In Landfill
In 2012 after a bond issue in 2010, the City of Lufkin awarded the sole bidder "Signs By Debbie" $149,400 to make six large lighted signs that resembled a cut-down tree. These were to make people aware that they were in Lufkin and were "welcome". According to a Lufkin Daily News article from November 22, 2011, then-City Manager Paul Parker said the signs would last 20 years.
Chargers players crawl through ceiling panel to escape stuck elevator at Dallas hotel
Several Chargers players, including quarterback Justin Herbert, and other members of the traveling party crawled through a ceiling panel to escape a stuck hotel elevator Friday night in Dallas.In a post on social media, the Chargers said that around 7:30 p.m. local time, Dallas Fire-Rescue assisted the people on the elevator "one by one" through the ceiling panel to an adjacent elevator."The Los Angeles Chargers thank Dallas Fire-Rescue for their quick response, professionalism and substantial efforts ensuring everyone's safety," the team said.WFAA.com, citing Dallas Fire-Rescue, said the elevator was stuck in a "blind shaft" between the third and 15th floors...
Daughter of Kansas City Chiefs owner goes viral for dorm room decorations at SMU, where she'll be a cheerleader this fall
DALLAS — Ava Hunt, the youngest daughter of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, moved into her SMU dorm on Friday. With that move came a touching social media post from her mother Tavia -- and some viral media attention, too. Earlier this year, the 19-year-old Ava announced she...
Keller ISD adopts new policy on student pronouns
KELLER, Texas - The Keller Independent School District approved controversial policy changes regarding how students identify. That was despite student and parent arguments that the new policies put LBGTQ+ students in harm's way. With the changes, Keller ISD will now require teachers to use pronouns consistent with a student’s gender...
Volunteers Needed For Read To The Future Program
The United Way of Lamar County seeks volunteers to read to second-grade classrooms as part of its Read to the Future program. Those interested in volunteering can attend the Kickoff & Training on Thursday, September 5, at 4:00 pm in the Community Room at the Paris Public Library at 326 S. Main Street in downtown …
Texas Lottery Officials Confirm Two New Texas Millionaires
The jackpot for Friday night's Mega Millions drawing was $535 million. That top prize will now head north to $575 million because nobody matched all six numbers in the latest drawing. However, two Mega Millions players matched all five non-Mega Ball numbers. One was from Tennessee, while the other was...
Expert Warns of Rodent Surge in Texas
Texas appears to be primed for a spike in rodent infestations. Nothing makes me cringe like the thought of rodents living in my home. Having a single rat find its way into my home is enough to make me want to pack up and leave. But an infestation? Yeah, it’s time to scorch the earth at that point.
Texas Woman In Jail After Leaving Her Child In Hot Car, Leading To Death
A woman in Texas is currently in jail after her child was found dead in a hot car. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Corpus Christi, Texas Woman In Jail Due To Death Of Child In Hot Car. Per The Corpus Christi Caller Times, Hilda Ann Adame...
National 'Saturation Saturday' Campaign by MADD and Texas Law Enforcement Intensifies DWI Patrols to Prevent Fatalities
This Saturday marks the return of the national ‘Saturation Saturday’ campaign by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), an effort wherein local law enforcement significantly intensify DWI patrols. These patrols specifically target high-risk areas and times where and when the risk of alcohol-related traffic incidents escalates, a determined push to prevent injury and fatalities on the road, as per the Irving Police Department.
Understanding Texas Law: Out-of-State Police Pursuits And Arrests Explained
One thing that's certain in Texas, cops don't mess around. The laws vary from city to city, but the police are not afraid to pull you over if they suspect you've done something wrong. But what if a cop from another state tries to pull you over? For example, a cop from New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, or Louisiana? Are these bordering state cops allowed to follow you into Texas?
Why Some Texas Schools Are Saying ‘No’ to Homeschool Athletes
The new school year is off to a rocky start here in El Paso, Texas. First, an El Paso school made national headlines by banning students from wearing all black citing that it’s not good for their mental health. And now school districts are banning homeschooled students ALL TOGETHER....
NOAA’s Long-Range Winter Forecast Details Odds for Icy Weather in Texas
HOUSTON, Texas (KPEL News) - It's hot in Texas, and after a long and brutal summer, it would be very understandable if Texans were looking forward to a colder - and possibly icier - winter. The bad news? The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its long-range forecast, and it...
Two Texas Cities Among Most Bed Bug Infected in the U.S.
Austin, TX? Maybe Houston, TX? Which Texas cities do you think are the most big-infected? How do Texas metros stack up to the rest of the country when it comes to fending... or not fending off these tiny pests?. Let's start with some "good" news. On the previous Orkin's Bed...
Texas high school football: Top 10 defensive linemen in the Austin area
As the 2024 Texas high school football season draws near, the American-Statesman is ranking the best players by each position group. High school reporters Rick Cantu and Colby Gordon will start with offensive linemen and end with quarterbacks next week. Top 10 defensive linemen in the Austin area ...
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