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Abilene police seek woman for information about package theft
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — The Abilene Police Department is seeking a woman who may have information about a package theft. APD has requested the public’s assistance in identifying the woman shown below, as she may have crucial information about a recent package theft. If you recognize her or have any information, please contact Abilene Crime […]
Brownwood crash investigation to close portion of Austin Avenue
BROWNWOOD, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A crash investigation will close a section of Austin Avenue in Brownwood on Thursday afternoon. On July 25, at 1:00 p.m., Austin Avenue will be closed between the intersections of Beaver and Bailey Streets while Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers conduct a crash investigation. The investigation is expected to take […]
BCH Sports Player to Watch: Trey Mosley joins Brownwood and brings state credibility with him
BROWNWOOD, Texas (BCH Sports) – 2023 was a great year for Brownwood football. The Lions were the Bigcountryhomepage.com Sports Class 4A Team of the Year with just one loss in the regular season. After coming up short in the state quarterfinals, they just needed a bit more to put...
2 El Paso TV Stations Drop News Operations
El Paso is in danger of becoming a “news desert”, according to the chair of the communications department at UTEP. This follows the announcement that two local television stations, CBS4 (KDBC) and KFOX14, will shut down most, if not ALL of its. news operations. The two stations are...
Slaton Bakery hosts second Texas Banana Pudding Festival
LUBBOCK, Texas — Slaton Bakery will host the second annual Texas Banana Pudding Festival on Saturday, August 31 at 8:00 a.m. The bakery will offer four different puddings available to enjoy. A social media event said the flavors were Church Lady Banana Pudding, Fireball Boozy Banana Pudding, The King, inspired by Elvis and Cherry Delight.
‘Beloved community event’: Lubbock’s First Friday Art Trail loses funds after city council meeting
After the Lubbock City Council made a decision to cut $30,000 in funding from the First Friday Art Trail, the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts said there was "no reason to cut this vital funding for a beloved community event."
President of Odessa Development Corporation ousted by Odessa City Council
ODESSA, Texas — Changes are coming to the Odessa Development Corporation. On Tuesday night, Odessa City Council voted to remove Kris Crow as president of the ODC. A change in Odessa leadership. “A little shocked more so than anything else," Crow said. Odessa Mayor Javier Joven believes there was...
Career Resource Center to host job fair in Lubbock on Friday
LUBBOCK, Texas— On Friday, the Career Resource Center Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas will host a job fair in Lubbock at 6520 University from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. According to a press release, employers joining will be Aramark, ATDS Truck Driving School, City of Lubbock, Express Employment, Lubbock County, McLane High Plains, Texas Tech […]
Grandma-to-be Opens Gift to Discover Son and Daughter-in-law’s Rainbow Baby News After Two-Year Fertility Struggle
A grandma-to-be burst into tears of joy when she opened a gift to discover her son and daughter-in-law’s rainbow baby news hidden inside. The moment marked the end of an emotional few years for Valeria and Christopher Valenzuela, from San Antonio, Texas, as it initially took around two years for them to get pregnant. After […] The post Grandma-to-be Opens Gift to Discover Son and Daughter-in-law’s Rainbow Baby News After Two-Year Fertility Struggle appeared first on Happilynews.com.
Abbott announces Sentinel school safety system
Jul. 25—AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday announced the launch of Sentinel, an innovative and comprehensive system designed to enhance the safety and security of students, faculty, and staff in school buildings across Texas. Sentinel is provided by the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) Office of School Safety and Security and is available to all schools in the state at no charge to the ...
TPWD releasing native desert bighorn sheep populations in West Texas this fall
Desert bighorn sheep continue to make a comeback in Texas as wildlife officials ram through efforts to restore the population that was once extinct in the Lone Star State. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced plans earlier this month to restore the native species to the Franklin Mountains this fall, as part...
Deadline for newborn enrollment to Texas prepaid tuition plan approaching
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Texas families have until July 31 to enroll their newborns or children younger than 1 year of age at the time of enrollment for the 2023-2024 prices in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund, the state’s prepaid college tuition plan. “It is never too early...
In the Texas Panhandle, nurses make home visits to new moms in need
AMARILLO — Brianna Tilson shuffled through the duffel bag in her trunk, taking a mental inventory of what she needed for her next appointment. She paused, then the nurse tossed in a big pack of diapers before slinging the heavy bag over her shoulder and going up the stairs to Sedraya Kemp’s apartment.
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