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Human Remains Found Confirmed to be Missing Texas Woman
Recently discovered human remains put an end to a tragic weeks-long search for a Texas woman who went missing while on vacation with her husband. The Grand County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the human remains discovered on July 22 belong to Miranda Ankofski, who went missing with her husband during their annual Moab trip in June.
Urgent: 13 Young Girls Missing In Texas This August
Another month has come and (almost) gone in Texas. As August ends, the unfortunate truth is that numerous kids, the majority of young girls, have gone missing in the state. The issue of children going missing is not only confined to Texas, this is something seen nationally. But no matter where kids are going missing, it is tragic. It's impossible to understand what these children and their loved ones are thinking and feeling at this moment. But I can predict feelings of loss, fear, and panic.
Labor Day weekend brings disruptive afternoon storms
NORTH TEXAS — Weather alerts are in place through Labor Day due to disruptive afternoon and evening showers and storms.While no day is expected to be a complete washout, staying weather-aware is necessary if you have outdoor plans. If a storm approaches, you might need to take shelter indoors until it passes.View live radar here.Severe weather is not expected, but isolated strong storms are possible.Despite the chance of rain, there will be plenty of sunshine for a chance to hang out at the pool or local lakes. Temperatures are expected to peak near 90°F Saturday afternoon, but high humidity levels will...
Six Texas Cities Ranked Worst In Nation For Deadly Drunk Driving Crashes
Driving and drinking is never the right choice in Texas. Drunk driving has been a problem in the state. Not only does it endanger the driver, it also endangers the people around them while out on the road. When you've been drinking, it's for the best to have a designated driver, or have a ride available to you.
Police Are Seeking Texas Most Wanted Murderer Ernest Christopher Nathan
Police in the state of Texas are seeking Ernest Christopher Nathan for the crime of murder. Here's what is known about Nathan, as well as his crimes not just in Texas, but in another state as well. Ernest Christopher Nathan And The Crimes He Committed. According to the Texas Department...
What-A-Mum: Texas Homecoming Mums Get More Creative Throughout The Years
High School football season is upon us and in Texas, that means it’s time for Mum's season. Mum is short for the chrysanthemum flower. This flower was given by a boy to his homecoming date, cue “Homecoming Mum.”. Back in the day, a homecoming mum was a simple...
Eads: Labor Day and our labor force
Labor Day weekend is upon us, the traditional ushering out of summer. We know there will be plenty of summer-like weather in Texas, but the calendar reminds us of the upcoming changes. Many families will enjoy one last weekend of summer fun while the reality of school routines and fall sporting events will become the main focus of daily life.
School Voucher Groups Avoid Vouchers in New Mailers
Out-of-state billionaires are hoping to swing some competitive Texas House races to pass vouchers, but you would never know it from the mailers they are sending out. Quorum Report’s Scott Braddock reports that mailers sent to constituents of Reps. Caroline Harris of Williamson County and Angie Chen Button of Richardson by the American Federation of Children completely omit the fact they were sent on behalf of a pro-school voucher organization. Instead, they emphasize how Harris and Button support “higher pay for teachers, more money for schools, and higher quality schools for children.”
Spike in various insurances has middle-class consumers searching for cheaper options
High insurance bills have some or all of us looking at cheaper options. The costs of everything from car and homeowners insurance are going up, and experts are seeing a large spike in people trying to find ways to save money.In the past, if your car or homeowner's insurance went up a little bit, you probably just shrugged your shoulders and paid the bill, but the increases we are seeing now are leading many of us to look for a better deal."There are unprecedented times in terms of the rate increase people are seeing," said Chris Rice, the vice...
Texas: Popsicle Brand Recalled For Potentially Dangerous Allergen
A popular popsicle brand has recalled about 137,000 cases of popsicles because of an undeclared allergen: milk. A milk allergy can go far beyond just lactose intolerance (which can be quite uncomfortable). Some people with severe milk allergies experience, "hives, an upset stomach, vomiting, bloody stools, and even anaphylactic shock...
Texas high school football scores for Friday, Aug. 30
AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s week one of high school football as the rest of our area teams kicked off tonight. Here are the scores below of how Central Texas teams fared on their first Friday night of action. Week 1 scores Vandegrift 31, Dripping Springs 14 Lake Travis 51, Arlington Martin 12 LBJ 56, Sam […]
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