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Tragedy as new mom found floating in Texas river after July 4 boat party as brother-in-law charged
A man tragically and accidentally caused the death of his sister-in-law, who had just given birth, when his wild boat driving skills, impaired by alcohol, caused her to fall into the water and disappear. Jerri MacMeekin was found hours later, floating up in a Texas river, hours after a nighttime...
LSU baseball strength coach reportedly leaving for Texas AM
The baseball coaching drama in the state of Texas has had some residual effects on the LSU program. On Saturday, The Advocate’s Koki Riley reported that Tigers strength and conditioning coach Jeremy McMillan will be returning to Texas A&M to join the staff of new head coach Michael Earley, the former hitting coach who initially followed Jeff Schlossnagle to Texas before returning to become the head coach in College Station. McMillan joined coach Jay Johnson’s staff in August after spending 12 years as the strength coach at TAMU. Now, the San Antonio native and Texas Tech grad is returning to his home...
Dog dies after swimming in Lake Travis | Why officials urge keeping pets out of the lake
AUSTIN, Texas — Officials are urging people to keep their pets out of Lake Travis after reports of a dog dying. The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) reports that a dog died after swimming in Lake Travis near Point Venture. Officials with the LCRA say they took samples from...
Beyonce’s Mom Tina Knowles’ ‘Potentially Unsafe’ Galveston Beach House May Be Headed to Demolition; One Neighbor Calls It an ‘Eyesore’
Texas officials have deemed a beachfront home on the Gulf of Mexico belonging to Beyonce’s mother, Tina Knowles, as “potentially unsafe” after the property remained […]
'He put the kids first': Moody athletic trainer Robert Gonzalez reflects on storied career
When high school sports begin in the fall at Moody High School, it will be without a familiar face on the sidelines. Longtime head athletic trainer Robert Gonzalez, who took the reins of the position in 1990, announced his retirement following the 2023-2024 season. Gonzalez' tenure, which included multiple generations...
Killeen ISD Going ‘Cell Phone Free’
Students in a Central Texas school district will no longer be able to use cell phones in their classrooms. Trustees in Killeen Independent School District voted to restrict cell phone usage for students starting this fall. “Phone-free schools will allow our students to better concentrate on schoolwork,” said Susan Buckley,...
Cam Newton Makes Bold Claim That AFC Squad, Not Cowboys, Is 'America's Team'
Cam Newton has never been short of words — well, except after a loss in the Super Bowl. But now that he has his own podcast, 4th & 1, he's letting it all loose. In a recent episode, Newton focused on the Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott, arguing that the veteran starting quarterback needs to be ...
Hurricane Beryl: Texas residents told to leave as state braces for dangerous weather
Galveston, Texas is preparing for massive flooding as it awaits Hurricane Beryl and officials have issued a voluntary evacuation order for parts of the area that are not protected by the Seawall
California Woman Shocked by How Texans Act at Waterpark
A TikTok video has gone viral of a California woman and she was shocked how Texans act at the Waterpark. She comes from California and could not believe that Texans just leave their belongings unattended while they enjoy the Waterpark. Nobody rummages or steals anything and goes about their day. She ends the video with "...and that is why we moved to Texas!" Welcome to Texas, psychollly! The comments are fantastic.
Kid Seen Dangling from Ride at Six Flags Over Texas is Hoax
A very scary moment captured on video at Six Flags Over Texas. The video that was posted to many social platforms including X, shows a child dangling from the Superman ride. The ride is an impressive 325 feet in the air. The question then becomes, it this a real incident? WFAA reached out to Six Flags Over Texas and received the following statement.
Texas, Your Decorations MIGHT Be A Flag Code Violation
Independence Day is nearly here, and if you’re in Texas, you’re probably gearing up with all things red, white, and blue. But before you stock up on those American flag-themed paper plates and T-shirts, you might want to pause. You could be stepping into a Flag Code violation!
CenterPoint Energy preparing for Beryl’s impact in the Houston area
HOUSTON – CenterPoint Energy is preparing for Beryl’s impacts as it heads for the Texas coast. The agency says it has been closely monitoring the forecasts and preparing for potential impacts to its natural gas and electric systems as Beryl is forecasted to make landfall as a hurricane on Monday.
Texas couple homeless after truck/camper fire Saturday near Ottawa
You hear of vehicle fires, but, rarely, do you hear the story of the owners. On Saturday, a Texas couple lost their only home – a truck and camper - to fire on westbound I-80 between Utica and Ottawa. Wallace Fire Chief Chris Backos said they were summoned about 12:45 to milemarker 85 - joined by Utica.
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