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Congressman who first called for Biden’s ouster welcomes president to Texas
President Joe Biden appeared to put personal grievances aside to shake hands with the first member of Congress to implore him to step down as the presumptive 2024 Democratic nominee. Biden appeared friendly toward Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), who represents Austin, Texas, in Congress, when Doggett greeted Biden in his hometown Monday before the president’s address at […]
Abbott challenges Harris to endorse immigration legislation during border visit
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) challenged Vice President Kamala Harris to endorse an illegal immigration bill during her visit to Texas this week, arguing she has “a chance of redemption.” The bill, titled the Justice for Jocelyn Act, was introduced earlier this month by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) and would require […]
The Woes Continue – Amarillo Loses Another Restaurant
It seems like Amarillo is really getting used to having a new restaurant or business close up. We don't like it. It's not something we want to have happen. It just seems like they keep coming. I don't know what is going on in 2024 but here we are. Another...
San Antonio hospital thrives in U.S. News ranking across Texas
San Antonio's Methodist Hospital has accomplished a healthy reputation as the No. 1 best hospital in the city, and No. 18 in Texas. It ties for No. 18 with Houston's Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth. The accolade appears in U.S....
Amarillo ISD to host job fair this Tuesday
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo Independent School District will host a job fair highlighting several opportunities this Tuesday. Organizers say some of the featured positions include custodian and maintenance roles, paraprofessional titles, jobs with child nutrition and more. For more details or to look at other job opportunities, visit the...
Teague resident claims $5 million Texas Lottery prize
TEAGUE, Texas (KWTX) - A Teague resident has claimed a $5 million winning ticket in the Texas Lottery® scratch ticket game $5,000,000 Ultimate. The ticket was bought at Jet Travel Plaza, which is located at 771 Highway 179. The winner said they wanted to remain anonymous. This was the...
Lou Diamond Phillips eats at local burger spot, leaves note for diner owner
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Pinky's Good Eats owner and founder John Roman took to social media over the weekend to post a photo commemorating a moment with a Corpus Christi native who made it to the big time. 'La Bamba' actor and Flour Bluff High School graduate Lou Diamond...
Near triple-digit heat and another Heat Advisory on Wednesday
It’s the last day of July and there are still about seven more weeks to go before we see the next decent cold front through North Texas. More heat advisories are in place Wednesday, and most likely through Saturday.
Here Are 9 of The Most Heinous Crimes To Ever Happen In Texas
You hear it all the time. Things are bigger in Texas. It's true. There are plenty of things I can think of that are Texas-sized. From the tallest building in Houston to the largest football field at Texas A&M. Things in Texas are huge. Unfortunately, that also means crime. Texas...
Bye Bye Baby: Why Are There So Many Abandoned Newborns in Texas?
The last place an unwanted newborn baby should be put is often the first place to look: the trash. With the expansion of Safe Haven locations and the promotion of the Baby Moses law, the continued discoveries of the most helpless members of society. infants, left in dangerous locations is confusing as it is disturbing.
Patrick calls for CenterPoint to pay back $800M lease for generators
Following the Senate Special Committee's meeting, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released a statement saying CenterPoint spent $800 million on "massive generators" that could not "be quickly used" by companies needing power during Hurricane Beryl. Millions of Texans were without power for days after the storm hit.
Texas Target Stores Confirm Special Discounts – One Week Only
If you're a fan of the Target Store brand across the Lone Star State you will be quite pleased to hear what the giant retailer has planned for patrons in Beaumont, Baytown, College Station, and Galveston, and one hundred forty-seven other locations around the state. We all know back-to-school shopping is in full force right now and to assist Texas families in a two-fold way Target stores in the state and across the company's footprint are offering a special discount.
Big Country baseball players named to Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers All-State Team
Two high school baseball players from the Big Country were named to the 2024 Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 3A All-State Baseball team. Clyde junior Ethan Guzman was a honorable mention selection at catcher and Jim Ned's Colby Clinkscales received honorable mention at third base. More: Hawley pitcher Westyn Balch named first team...
Brickbat: Go Big or Go Home
A federal judge in Texas has sentenced a civilian employee of the U.S. Army to 15 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to five counts each of mail fraud and filing a false tax return. Janet Yamanaka Mello, who worked as a financial program manager at Fort Sam Houston, submitted fraudulent paperwork to receive grant funding for Child Health and Youth Lifelong Development, an organization she controlled which she claimed provided services to military members and their families. She stole almost $109 million over six years and used that money to buy real estate, vehicles, and high-end jewelry.
A Las Vegas Group is Making Another All In Push to Bring Gambling to Texas
How cool would it be to not have to drive outside of Texas to be able to play blackjack or test our luck at a slot machine? The talk has been there for years about legalizing casino gambling in Texas with a majority of the state's residents in favor of it. A 2023 proposal failed in Austin. But that hasn't stopped the Las Vegas Sands from continuing to make a push to legalize gambling in the Lone Star State.
Mix With Kids Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon Is August 8th and 9th
When it comes to providing premier healthcare to our East Texas children it is up to all of us to support and help bring an extremely high level of care to the area not just for our children but for our friends, relatives, and neighbors' children too. Mix 93-1 and...
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