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TxDOT urges East Texas to prepare for Hurricane Beryl
LUFKIN, Texas — The Lufkin District's Texas Department of Transportation office is preparing to open its emergency operations center ahead of the expected impact from Hurricane Beryl in East Texas. Beginning on Monday, TxDOT crews will begin working 12-hour shifts beginning at 7 a.m. During this time they will...
Virginia Red Cross volunteers deploy to Texas as Hurricane Beryl approaches
Richmond, Virginia – The Red Cross of Virginia is mobilizing to assist Texans as Hurricane Beryl nears the Lone Star State. Two dedicated volunteers will leave for San Antonio, Texas as part of a nationwide Red Cross effort aimed at helping communities recover from the impending storm. “We’re coming...
These Are The Nine Items Raising Your Electric Bill In Texas
The state of Texas is in the midst of a very hot summer. With temperatures hitting nearly 100 degrees most days, many people are attempting to stay cool. This is in turn strains the state's power grid and causes one thing we hate the most. That item we don't like is none other than power bill price increases.
Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Disaster Relief crews on standby, preparing for arrival of Beryl in South Texas
BEAUMONT, Texas — The Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Disaster Relief has volunteers ready to help as Beryl nears landfall in South Texas. Recovery teams, chainsaw crews and feeding units will be deployed if needed, according to SBTC disaster relief director Scottie Stice. “Our teams are always ready to...
Local shelters prepare to help homeless during storm
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Shelters in the Rio Grande Valley are preparing for the arrival of Beryl and are ready to help some of the most vulnerable people in the area, the homeless. Charity groups said there is a lot they need to do ahead of the storm. They will need to prepare […]
2024 All-Star Sectionals and District
This year’s Little League Sectionals for the 8-10 age division has been a momentous occasion for the district, bringing together teams from across the region for a series of thrilling matches. Jose Vasquez, President of the Los Fresnos Falcons Little League, expressed immense pride in the participants, stating, “I would like to recognize our 2024 All-Star teams both for softball and baseball.”
Blue Bell bringing back two flavors after revival tournament
BREHNAM, Texas (KETK) – The results from Blue Bell’s Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament are in and they’re bringing back an extra scoop on top of the winning flavor. Groom’s Cake Ice Cream won the tournament but Blue Bell said there was such an out pouring of community support for the runner up Cookie Cake […]
Texas places lose tens of billions of gallons of water annually due to outdated pipes.
Sign up for The Texas Tribune’s everyday magazine, The Brief, to stay informed about the most important news from Texas. According to self-reported water damage reviews, Texas ‘ most popular cities lost about 88 billion gallons of water next year as a result of aging water infrastructure and intense heat. This has cost them millions of dollars and put strain on the state’s water supply.
The Texas Woman Who Was Executed For Killing Three of Her Five Husbands
Have you heard to story of Betty Lou Beets? She was no doubt plagues with a harder life than most. At the age of three she lost her hearing after contracting measles. When she was 12 her mother was institutionalized and after that she was forced to take care of her siblings and her sexually abusive father.
Restaurant Report Card for Central Texas: 7.5.24
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Here’s this week’s restaurant report card for Central Texas:. King Donut at 2720 Bellmead Drive in Bellmead failed a renewal inspection with a 72. According to the food safety worker, the plain kolache, boudin kolache, bacon crescent sausage roll, and jumbo jalapeno kolaches were not kept at the right temperature.
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