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Texas Police Department Missing Thousands of Items, Including Guns and Drugs
If most people take something from work and decide to keep it, it's usually something like a pen or office paper, maybe some post-it notes. Stealing from within a police department? That's a different category of work theft. According to CBS News in Dallas, DeSoto Police have discovered they have...
CHRISTMAS WITH C.S. LEWIS Starring David Payne Coming To The Eisemann Center
The Eisemann Center, in partnership with producer Emery Entertainment, will present Christmas with C.S. Lewis Starring David Payne. In the early years of his young adult life C.S. Lewis believed the story of Christ's birth was nothing more than feel-good myth. That all changed after a particular encounter with his great friend and fellow author, J.R.R. Tolkien. Although both men loved mythology in general, Tolkien was convinced that the Jesus myth was the one true myth. That was the start of Lewis' journey from Atheism to Christianity. From that point on Christmas, for Lewis, took on an entirely different meaning. Here we find him at his home near Oxford on Christmas Eve hosting a group of Americans who are Christmassing in England. They are about to experience an unforgettable assortment of Yuletide recollections which stimulates a whole range of emotions – curiosity, laughter, gladness and even some tears. Above all, they will discover how that encounter with Tolkien forever changed his Christmas celebrations.
RECALL ALERT: Thousands of Texas Vehicles Could Be Impacted By Faulty Fuel Pump
AUSTIN, Texas (KPEL News) - Hyundai vehicle owners in Texas may need to check their fuel pumps after a recall notice from the company that impacts nearly 55,000 vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automotive company is recalling certain 2019-2023 models of Genesis G70, Veloster N, Elantra N, and Kona N because of problems with the fuel delivery system.
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
Tremors in Texas: 3 Deadly Earthquakes That Made Their Mark
When people think of earthquakes, Texas isn't the first place that comes to mind. However, the Lone Star State has had its share of seismic events that have left an impact. Texas is not known for frequent or intense earthquakes like the West Coast, but they do happen. Volcano Discovery...
Texas real estate broker: 'I think we are 100% in a buyer's market'
DALLAS — It’s time to check on inventory!. We have houses for sale back on the shelf again in Texas. We base this on state data. We will use May 2024 numbers since that is the most current month of data available for all the large metro areas in Texas. Many of them already have numbers from June that further support this, but the Houston area figures typically lag a bit, so we will use May.
UT Southwestern pharmacologist named Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator
DALLAS – July 23, 2024 – James J. Collins III, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Pharmacology at UT Southwestern Medical Center who leads groundbreaking research into the parasitic disease schistosomiasis, has been named a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Investigator. Dr. Collins was among 26 distinguished scientists nationwide named...
Hispanic civil rights group hopeful Harris can reform immigration policies
Members of a Hispanic civil rights political organization in South Texas say they're excited that President Joe Biden isn't running for another term and are hopeful that if Kamala Harris gets the Democratic nomination, and is elected, that she will reform immigration policies.
DFW Area Hospitals Shine in Texas Top 15 Medical Centers, U.S. News & World Report Reveals
Several Dallas-Fort Worth area hospitals have been named amongst the elite in Texas, according to a recent report by U.S. News & World Report. Out of the 584 hospitals evaluated across the state, five DFW medical centers were ranked in the top 15 of the "Best Hospitals in Texas." The Houston area dominated the top 10, with Houston Methodist Hospital leading the pack as the number one hospital in Texas, according to the U.S. News.
Thrice as nice: Texas Two Step jackpot claimed by multiple winners
TEXAS, USA — Several lucky Texans will take home some serious cash following a recent Texas Two Step drawing. According to the Texas Lottery, three winners across the Lone Star State won the $1.2 million drawing on Thursday, July 18. The unclaimed prize winners picked 12-14-16-22 and 13 as...
Former Texas State Representative Jim Pitts Passes Away at 73
DALLAS, Texas — Former Texas State Representative Jim Pitts passed away shortly before midnight on July 20, 2024, at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, surrounded by his loved ones. Jim Pitts dedicated his life to public service, representing House District 10 in the Texas House of Representatives from 1993 to 2015. His district comprised Ellis County, Hill County, and a portion of Henderson County. During his tenure, he served as Chairman of Appropriations from 2005 to 2007 and from 2009 to 2015. Representative Pitts was known for his commitment to education, fiscal responsibility, and advocating for the needs of his constituents.
Texas-Based Conn's HomePlus Faces Potential Bankruptcy, Houston and Nationwide Store Closures Loom
Conn's HomePlus, the Texas-based furniture and appliance retailer, is reportedly on the brink of filing for bankruptcy and may close as many as 100 stores across the nation. The Woodlands-based company has been grappling with declining sales in the recent years, which has culminated in a significant drop in share value, now hovering around 50 cents from a previous high, according to recent reports from Bloomberg obtained by the Houston Chronicle.
‘Saved his life': Video shows North Texas officers rescuing man from burning car
A North Texas man was saved last Friday thanks to the quick actions of police officers in The Colony after a car crashed and got trapped between two barriers on an overpass. Authorities said they responded to a major collision around 1:23 a.m. in the 5700 block of South Colony Boulevard at Highway 121 on July 19.
Sam Houston kicks off second season in Conference USA with media day in Frisco
FRISCO, Texas (KBTX) - Sam Houston is back in Frisco, the same place where they won the 2020 FCS national title. It hasn’t been smooth sailing since, the Kats finished 3-9 last year and seven of those losses were within one score in the 4th quarter. “We’re excited,” K.C....
McKinney ISD to invest over $20M in two campus renovations
Additions to the performing arts wing of McKinney Boyd High School will be completed as part of the 2021 bond program. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) As part of McKinney ISD’s 2021 bond program, additions and renovations for two campuses—Johnson Middle School and McKinney Boyd High School— will be completed following school board approval July 22.
UTA, Arlington ISD collaboration looks to help solve teacher shortage
Texas needs high-quality teachers. It’s a statement echoed by headlines, school districts and education groups across the state in the wake of high workforce turnover lingering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts trace the struggles to a lack of proper teacher training and accessible certification programs — two factors Arlington...
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