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This Stellar Texas Whiskey Distillery Just Dropped One of Its Oldest Bourbons
Garrison Brothers, the first licensed whiskey distillery to open in Texas since Prohibition, just dropped a new bourbon that has the distinction of being one of the oldest expressions in its lineup. This year’s Laguna Madre is an eight-year-old bourbon that spent equal time in two different types of barrels, and is rolling out nationally this month.Woodford Reserve Just Dropped a Limited Blended Malt Whiskey Laguna Madre was first released in 2020, a full decade after Garrison Brothers released its first whiskey. That year, as there is no doubt you recall, marked the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and the launch...
The Fishy Mystery on Texas Gulf Coast: Why Tens of Thousands of Fish Washed Ashore
This weekend, visitors to the Texas Gulf Coast were met with a startling sight: tens of thousands of dead fish scattered across the beaches. The massive die-off has left both locals and tourists puzzled and concerned. Hypoxia. Wildlife officials have quickly stepped in to investigate the phenomenon. According to their...
Here’s why you might see more police on major Texas highways Aug. 6-8
The Texas Department of Public Safety will increase patrols on several major interstates as part of a campaign to end accidents involving commercial vehicles. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact) Texas motorists may see more Texas Department of Public Safety officers patrolling Interstates 10, 20, 35, 40 and 45 from Aug. 6-8. The...
FEMA offering reimbursement for generators bought after Hurricane Beryl
HOUSTON - Texans who bought or rented a generator due to the power outage from Hurricane Beryl may qualify for reimbursement from FEMA. Generators must have been purchased or rented between July 5 through July 20, 2024. FEMA is waiving the rule that generators must run medically required equipment in...
In two Texas cities, housing prices are falling
Texas Home Prices Drop in San Antonio and Austin as Sellers Slash Asking Prices. While other states struggle with rising costs, two Texas cities see a decline as buyers lose interest. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the US has faced soaring mortgage rates and home prices. Now, these costs are finally...
Cooler temps, slight rain chances return this weekend
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Another day of 100-degree temperatures for some communities over the region but most areas have remained in the upper 90s. Fortunately, cooler temps and slightly better rain chances will return for the weekend. I expect the afternoon highs to remain in the 90s Saturday, except along the Caprock and east where more of the 100 highs will dominate.
Dance the Night Away at This Lubbock Summer Dance Party
Summer is still going strong in Lubbock and there are so many fun events to enjoy before fall arrives. If you love to dance, then you have likely already gone to, or been interested in going to some local dance classes. There are a variety of options in Lubbock for partner dancing, including LHUCA’s Ballroom Dance lesson series, and Social Dance Lubbock who teach at the Lubbock Garden and Arts Center.
Police Blotter: Two cases of theft investigated on campus
All information is pulled from the Texas Tech Police Department Crime Log. From Sunday to Thursday, Tech officers investigated two cases of theft on campus. One incident involved tools stolen from the Womble Football Center. Sunday, July 28. 7:20 a.m. A Tech officer investigated the burglary of a building at...
Dallas Builder Among 3 To Be Inducted into Texas Housing Hall of Honor
A pioneering figure in the Dallas construction industry is one of three people to be inducted into the 2024 Texas Housing Hall of Honor. Dallas’ Harold Peek joins Randy Birdwell and Larry Johnson as honorees, the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) announced. Their inductions were voted upon by the Texas Housing Hall of Honor board of governors. The ceremony will take place at the Excellence in Leadership Dinner on November 20 at the Hyatt Lost Pines in Bastrop.
The Texas Legal Guide: To City, County, and State Law Differences
When my youngest daughter who's in college wanted to find her own place but found real estate prices sky-high, she thought of living in a travel trailer in our backyard. This seemed like a great idea until I explained that we have laws prohibiting this. She asked, “Is this your law, a local law, state law, or what kind of law is it?”
Friday Evening Forecast: Hot summer weekend expected
TONIGHT: A few clouds after midnight tonight. Otherwise warm & humid. Low: 79. Winds: W 5 MPH. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy skies with a few isolated storms possible in Deep East Texas as a weak frontal boundary moves through. Chance of rain: 10%. High: 98. Winds: NE 10 MPH. SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and hot with a […]