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116 Texas Stores Now At Risk For Massive Closure
Another massive nationwide retailer that has a huge footprint in Texas could be the next to start shuttering stores as they have already declared that a Chapter 11 bankruptcy could be announced very soon. Many of the stores that have been recently closing and going belly up across the Lone...
Study ranks three Texas lakes among 'dirtiest' in U.S.
A new study ranks three Texas lakes in the top 10 dirtiest lakes in the U.S. The study was released by Lake.com, a vacation rental platform that used data from the National Water Quality Monitoring Council, which is part of the Environmental Protection Agency. The Texas lakes were in West Texas, North Texas and near Austin.
Texas Lottery Reveals Big Win in Monday’s Powerball
The only thing hotter than the temperatures in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Muleshoe Texas is the lottery luck that Texas Lottery players keep experiencing. It seems as though every time there is a Powerball drawing or a Mega Millions drawing the eyes of the lottery world turn to Texas to see who won what and for how much.
Be the First to Win Millions with These 3 New Texas Scratch Offs
July is here, and the Texas Lottery has introduced three new scratch-off games. These games went into circulation as of July 1. Each of the three games has impressive top-tier payouts. Let's take a look. $250,000 50X Crossword. This $10 scratch-off is a new version of a game with the...
Hundreds of Central Texas pool owners sue over 'concrete cancer' defect
Just five months after completing his pool, Patel noticed spider-like cracks oozing with white gel spreading along the outside wall. (Kameryn Griesser/Community Impact) Leander resident Sachin Patel always dreamed of affording a backyard pool for his children, but shortly after building one in 2019, his dream began to crumble. In...
Texas Woman Indicted in 2001 Death of Newborn 'Angel Baby Doe' After DNA Match Unveils Maternity Link
The long unsolved case of "Angel Baby Doe," a newborn found abandoned on the side of the road 23 years ago, has finally led to an indictment. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's Office, through the Missing Persons and Cold Case Unit, announced the indictment of Shelby Stotts on counts of 2nd-degree manslaughter. In a statement on July 1, Paxton highlighted the relentless efforts of investigators who have kept this case alive for over two decades. The indictment alleges that Stotts, in November 2001, left her newborn child unattended and failed to provide necessary medical assistance after birth, leading to the baby's death.
Carroll ISD to accept budget reduction committee applications starting July 22
The committee will be comprised of approximately 20 members of the community along with board members, principals and other district staff members. (Courtesy Pexels) To address potential budget shortfalls for the 2024-25 fiscal year, Carroll ISD officials have created a budget reduction advisory committee. Community members can volunteer to serve on the committee and the district will begin accepting applications July 22.
'Outrageous and intolerable'; El Paso judge blocks AG's attempt to shut down shelters
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — An El Paso judge on Monday denied the Texas Attorney General's attempts at shutting down a network of Borderland shelters that provide services to unhoused individuals and migrants, calling the move "outrageous and intolerable." El Paso 205th District Judge Francisco X. Dominguez on Monday...
HCC Coleman College interim president appointed to state task force
HOUSTON (July 1, 2024) — Dr. Lutricia Harrison, interim president of HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences, has been appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to serve on the inaugural Healthcare Workforce Task Force for the State of Texas. The task force’s directive...
Texas Nurse Adopts Late Patient’s Dog After Searching for Days
Earlier this year, a nurse went above and beyond to look for a dog who belonged to a late patient, later adopting the rescue pup. He was rescued from a hoarding case last year and found a loving home with his previous owner. Unfortunately, the owner passed away after being discovered unconscious in their car. […] The post Texas Nurse Adopts Late Patient’s Dog After Searching for Days appeared first on DogTime.
Texas Panhandle drought improves after tropical storm moisture
The Texas Water Development Board reported that the Texas Panhandle and a large area of South Texas showed notable drought condition improvement in the last week of July in the wake of Tropical Storm Alberto.
A Tragedy In Texas: Smoke Billowed in the Sky as Buc-ee’s Burned
Buc-ee's has become a must-visit in Texas. It was such a fun place to stop that it has expanded beyond the Texas borders and into other states. Of course, this Texas staple had to be shared with others because it is an experience. The first Buc-ee's was founded in Clute,...
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