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Heavy rain has rivers flowing again, check on lake and aquifer levels, more rain ahead too
SAN ANTONIO - It has been an absolutely amazing and very rare late July pattern in our region. We talked about this pattern coming last week and it is really starting to deliver on welcome rainfall and a big cool down. Best part about it too, we still have a ways to go before we're done with rain chances and cooler-than-normal temperatures.
I-35 major crash involves 18-wheeler, multiple vehicles
AUSTIN, Texas - Two people were hurt after a major crash on I-35 in South Austin involving an 18-wheeler and multiple vehicles. The crash caused significant delays and drivers were asked to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. The crash happened at around noon in the 8700 block of...
Shots fired on campus: UTPD asking public for help identifying suspect
AUSTIN, Texas - The University of Texas at Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a suspect who reportedly fired shots on UT campus. On July 13, UTPD responded to reports of possible gunshots near Moody Center at 2001 Robert Dedman Drive. UTPD officers, alongside Austin Police...
Jasper teacher shot and killed in San Antonio patio bar while attending coaching convention
JASPER, Texas — A Jasper ISD English teacher and volleyball coach was tragically killed in a shooting at a patio bar in downtown San Antonio early Tuesday Morning. 28-year-old Ayden Burt was at Smoke Skybar after attending a coaches convention when gunfire erupted from a vehicle outside the bar.
Member of Texas A&M Rodeo team rushed to the ICU
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - A Texas A&M Rodeo star has been in the hospital for four days after she and her horse took a big fall last Friday. Within a second, Madison Outhier’s life flashed before her eyes. “It was just like within an instant longer,” Outhier said. “I...
Waco Police Officer announces retirement after 30 years with the department
WACO, Texas — The Waco Police Department is bidding a fond farewell to a longtime member of the force. Waco PD announced on July 23 that Officer Gbolahan Fadeyi is retiring after 30 years of service. Fadeyi was born in Lagos, Nigeria, according to the department, arriving in the...
Summer feeding programs reduce child hunger and keep Central Texas students healthy ahead of the next academic year
Central Texas school districts have established feeding locations to ensure that their students remain healthy during the summer and are ready for the upcoming school year. For most children, the cafeteria is a place to recharge and prepare for learning in class during the academic year. KWTX reports that these feeding locations will provide students with the necessary sustenance to help them stay energized and healthy, as they enjoy their summer break.
Podcast Points: Mission Waco Leaders Share Legacy of Service, Commitment
Baylor University’s 2024 Pro Ecclesia Medal of Service recipients Jimmy and Janet Dorrell are no strangers to the Baylor community. As founders of Mission Waco-Mission World and Church Under the Bridge, the Dorrells’ work has not only transformed the lives of thousands of individuals but also instilled a spirit of service in generations of Baylor students.
Aranda, Baylor happy to be cashing out in recent recruiting wars
SAN ANTONIO — Lately, Baylor has managed to pick some recruiting fights, and the Bears have won their fair share of them. Bears coach Dave Aranda has been honest and up front with what has served as the knockout punch in those squabbles. As Randy Moss once put it,...
Texas Tremors: What Does an Earthquake Look Like Underwater? [VIDEO]
Yesterday morning, Texans from Amarillo all the way down to Austin felt the effects of a 4.9 magnitude earthquake that shook most of us awake. When we woke up we learned that late Monday night, an earthquake reached 4.9 magnitude with its epicenter west of Abilene, around Hermleigh, TX. Not...
The Chupacabra: Are Texans in Danger from This Mysterious Threat?
We continue our series on Texas Cryptids with one proven real, even if it isn't exactly what it seems. There's a lot of things you can see on a Saturday night in Texas. You can see people wilding after a college football game. You can see cars lined up on a local drag. One thing you probably don't want to see is a blood-thirsty feral animal. Texas is home to the Chupacabra and it's VERY real.
Millions of Texans Have Been Asked to Stop Driving Their Cars
Our personal health is a concern for us and many others in Texas. To help improve our health, we'll exercise, we'll eat the right foods, some may even wear a mask when outside (don't laugh at those who do, they have their reasons). One reason some may wear a mask outside has nothing to do protecting themselves from an invisible virus but has everything to do with the quality of the air they breathe. That's why millions of Texans have been asked to stop driving their cars unnecessarily.
Warning Issued for Texas Most Wanted Fugitive and a $4,000 Reward
AUSTIN – Jorge Hernandez Dionicio, a criminal illegal immigrant, is one of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted. This month, he is the Featured Fugitive, and authorities are urging the public to be vigilant. Details:. Name: Jorge Hernandez Dionicio. Aliases: Jorge Hernandez-Dionicio, Noe Vega. Age: 33. Height: 5 feet 3...
South-Central Texas Weather: Heavy Rains and Thunderstorms Expected This Week
Austin, TX – Heavy rains and thunderstorms are forecasted for South-Central Texas through this weekend, bringing below-normal temperatures and potential flooding. The National Weather Service (NWS) Austin-San Antonio office has issued alerts for the area, with scattered storms and locally heavy rainfall expected to persist. According to the NWS,...
Devastating Fire Destroys Historic Texas Sanctuary
A four-alarm fire on Friday has destroyed the historic chapel at First Baptist Church in Dallas. The chapel served as the main sanctuary for the church until 2013 when a new sanctuary was built. The historic secondary chapel held services for nearly a century. Firefighters were called to the scene...
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