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Texas’ Wildest Police Chases….No More: Change in Pursuit Policy Sweeps Lone Star State
Whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when the police come for you?. When it comes to a police chase, will Texas law enforcement give pursuit or call it off? It depends. In Texas, rules are set in place regarding vehicular pursuit from law enforcement. These are also known as no chase laws and, according to an International Association of Chiefs of Police Texas policy from 2015, is packed with information that the public may not even know about.
Louisiana Man Tied To Missing Texas Girl Now Facing Criminal Charges
Ariel Anderson, 26, was booked into the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office Tuesday on a count of 'contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile', according to The Advocate. Anderson made his first appearance before a district judge Wednesday. In addition, the Baton Rouge man has been charged with felony kidnapping...
Massive Texas Retailer Now Closing Several Stores Amid Bankruptcy
Austin, Texas is about to lose a very popular retailer and it is just the tip of the iceberg for Texas closures after the company filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy last week, and announced that at least 8 other Texas stores will be closing immediately. Brick and mortar retailers are...
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...