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Newborn baby found in Lubbock dumpster, police ask public for information
LUBBOCK, Texas — The Lubbock Police Department on Saturday morning asked for the public’s help finding the mother of a newborn baby that was found in a dumpster near 4th Street and Cherry Avenue. LPD said the baby was found around 4:00 a.m. Saturday. Anyone with information about the birth or the circumstances was asked […]
Wounded veteran receives mortgage-free home in Wolfforth
LUBBOCK, Texas — West Texas Hero Homes, Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning at the future home of a wounded veteran and his family in Wolfforth. According to a press release, United States Marine Corps Sergeant Jason Lilley was inspired to serve his country after saving his mother’s life at just four years old.
Global CrowdStrike-Microsoft outage impacts Permian Basin businesses, airlines, government entities
MIDLAND, Texas — Starting Thursday evening until Friday morning, people across the globe experienced what's being called the "Blue Screen of Death'" (BSOD). One Odessa citizen, Maigen Pool, said she was sure it is a scary thing for everyone, not knowing how things will be for the next day or even weeks.
West Texas residents report on social media finding dead squirrels and birds on their property
MIDLAND, Texas — Finding the occasional dead bird or squirrel on your property isn’t out of the ordinary, but when it’s unclear how they died, and multiple people are reporting the same thing in the area, then it makes one wonder what could be going on. “My...
Ector County Felony Dispositions: July 19, 2024
Jul. 19—The following is a list of recent first and second-degree felony dispositions from the Ector County District Clerk's Office. Christian Ayala. Possession of a controlled substance. Pleaded guilty. Three years Texas Department of Corrections. Cody Frazier. Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Two counts. Pleaded guilty. Five years Texas Department of Corrections. Caleb Gadison. ...
El Paso’s Horses Unlimited seeks for volunteers
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Horses Unlimited, a nonprofit organization that helps rescue horses and provides equine therapy services in El Paso is seeking volunteers. Horses Unlimited Barn Manager Victoria Davis says the organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that was created in 2011 to help animal welfare and has since then provided rehabilitation to horses […]
VIDEO: Amish Woman Has Everyone Losing Their Minds After Pulling Off The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading Routine In Very Impressive Fashion
An Amish woman quite expertly recreated one of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders’ dance moves, and is going viral online. The Cowboys’ dancers have been front and center lately since they are featured in a new Netflix series. The show has seen several cheerleaders trend online since, with the...
City of Plainview installs new playground equipment at Broadway Park
PLAINVIEW, Texas — Contractors completed construction on an all-inclusive playground on Friday in the City of Plainview, according to a press release. Broadway Park, the playground located at 100 S. Broadway, includes a large accessible play structure, outdoor musical play instruments, swings and a new STEM component known as the Sona Arch.
Trampoline Goes Airborne During Wild Texas Storm
Thanks to the miracle of modern technology, we’re all able to witness Mother Nature’s wrath from a safe distance. In some cases, the clips serve as reminders of the less obvious dangers of severe weather. This is one of those cases. If you’re looking to add a trampoline...
Texas Leads the Nation in This Alarming Statistic
A recent study revealed Texas has a real problem with reckless drivers. Anyone who has traveled the roads in the Lone Star State knows many of the drivers in this neck of the woods engage in unsafe practices. Speeding and road rage incidents in particular are abundant on the roadways here.
Wow, Here’s 5 of the Biggest Drug Busts in Texas History
Texas has seen its share of drug busts, and some of them are so huge, they almost sound like something straight out of a Hollywood movie. Operations like these not only show the sheer scale of drug trafficking but also highlight the tireless efforts of law enforcement to keep dangerous substances off the streets.
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...
Texas Is The Number One Worst State In Nation For Pests
There are many animals in the state of Texas. With so much surface area covered by the state, you're bound to see one animal you've never seen before. I mean, some of us have seen a fox run past us in Texas right?. Not all animals are friendly to humans...
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