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Lubbock business news includes National Ice Cream Day, chicken, more
We had a handful of business updates and announcements during the past week, along with the sweet return of the review team for National Ice Cream Day on Sunday. An update on Shaq's Big Chicken location developed this week. The restaurant at 7411 Milwaukee Ave. plans to open within the next two weeks, pending any unexpected changes. On opening day, which has not been identified, the first 34 customers will receive gift cards for free chicken for a year. The cards will be loaded with $10 every week for the year.
Dog Rescue R Us steps up to help litter of abandoned puppies
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- One local animal rescue organization came to the rescue of a litter of abandoned puppies this week. According to the City of Odessa, on Tuesday, a Good Samaritan found a litter of puppies that had been abandoned at Casa Bella Park. Animal advocates said the 10 Chihuahua mix pups are believed to […]
Saturday Evening Forecast: Cooler, Wetter Weather Is Coming
A shift in the weather pattern will bring unseasonably wet and not as warm weather to East Texas next week. TONIGHT: Mostly Clear. Low 71. Wind Calm.SUNDAY: Mostly Sunny. A Few Isolated Afternoon Storms. High 91. Wind E 5.SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly Cloudy. 30% Chance of Storms After 1:00 A.M. Low 87. Wind Calm.MONDAY: 80% Chance […]
RNR Real Estate Briefs – Texas & more
RNR Real Estate Briefs from Realty News Report – MONTGOMERY, Texas – J. Alan Kent Development has acquired 441 acres near Lake Conroe for a development with over 1,000 residential lots, Newcor reported. David Alexander and Josh Cheatham of Newcor represented the buyer. The site is near the Bentwater gated community. The seller, Forest Timber, was represented by Edge Realty Partners’ Charles Blaschke and Logan Havel.
A third of Hurricane Beryl deaths in Texas were caused by heat. Victims' relatives say they should still be alive.
Two days after Hurricane Beryl slammed into Texas, Janet and Pamela Jarrett still had no power in the Houston home the sisters shared. A heat advisory was in effect. They passed the evening playing Pamela’s favorite game, Connect 4. All seemed well enough. But early the next morning, Janet...
US Rep Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas has died
(AP) – Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday, has died. She was 74. Lillie Conley, her chief of staff, confirmed that Jackson Lee, who had pancreatic cancer, died in Houston Friday night with her family […]
Ladies Stuck in Texas Traffic Twerk on Their Car
Traffic Jam Turns into Dance Party: Houston Ladies Twerk Their Way Through the Wait!. We've all been there – stuck in seemingly endless traffic, cursing our luck and wishing for a magical teleportation device. But what if we told you that the video at the bottom of this article...
IBWC head tells South Texas leaders Mexico will send ‘some water’
U.S. International Boundary and Water Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner met privately this week in the Rio Grande Valley with local leaders and told them that Mexico does intend to send some water it owes to South Texas, but leaders tell Border Report they worry it won't be enough as the region and farmers suffer.
CrowdStrike incident forces DPS to close all driver's license offices in Texas on Friday
Due to ongoing technology issues, the Texas Department of Public Safety has closed all of its Driver License Offices across the state as of Friday. According to a news release from the DPS, the technical issue is related to the global CrowdStrike incident, which forced DPS to cancel all scheduled driver's license appointments on Friday. ...
Rain Chances Continue through the Weekend
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Meteorologist Leah Rodriguez has your Saturday night weather update for July 20, 2024. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Low of 69°. Chance of rain 30%. Winds S→NW 12 MPH. Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy. 40% chance showers and storms. High of 88°. Winds NW→NE 10-15 MPH....
Billionaire Announces He’s Leaving California, Bringing Two Major Companies to Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (KPEL News) - California has been seeing a major outmigration problem in recent years as residents and business owners pack up and leave for other states. One of the states that has benefited most from those fleeing the Golden State is Texas, which will now see two major companies heading there thanks to their owner, billionaire and activist Elon Musk.
Killer Virus Now Spreading All Over Texas
As Texas is dealing with the scorching summer temperatures, but the extreme ultraviolet radiation is just the tip of the threat the outdoors brings in the Lone Star State during this time of year. We have grown accustomed to dealing with the presence of West Nile Virus over the past twenty years, but now a new viral threat is surging across Texas, and once again we have the world's most deadly animal to blame.
Saturday Morning Forecast: Rain chances return this weekend
TODAY: Partly cloudy skies with a slight chance of a shower or two late (Especially in Deep East Texas). Chance of rain: 20%. High: 92. Winds: E 5 MPH. SUNDAY: Partly cloudy skies with some scattered showers and thunderstorms around. Chance of rain: 30%. Low: 72. High: 90. Wind: SE 5 MPH. MONDAY: Mostly cloudy […]
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