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Texas Powerball – Texas Lottery Confirms ‘Life-Changing’ Win
Our sources at the Texas Lottery have confirmed that Wednesday's Powerball drawing has produced what can be described as a "life-changing" win in last night's game. Texas Lottery players have really been exercising their luck here lately with big wins not only in the multi-state Powerball lottery game. But, Texas tickets have also earned major prizes in Mega Millions and the Texas Lottery's Lotto Texas with Extra!
Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Address Recent Surge of Army Aviation Class A Mishaps to Prevent Further Loss of Life
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) led a bipartisan coalition of Texas legislators in sending a bicameral letter to Secretary of the Army Wormuth expressing concern about the high number of recent Army Aviation accidents. One of the deadliest of those accidents occurred in Rio Grande City, Texas where a UH-72 Lakota helicopter crash killed two National Guard Soldiers, one U.S. Border Patrol agent, and critically injured another Guardsman. Congressional oversight is crucial to ensuring the safety and accountability of Army aviation operations and decreasing the current trend of accidents to prevent further loss of life.
North Texas Commission Forms Committee To Explore Casino Gambling Legalization
As the momentum for casino legalization builds in Texas, the North Texas Commission (NTC) is taking proactive steps. The Dallas Business Journal reports that it has formed a committee of business and community leaders to scrutinize the implications of destination resorts and casino gambling. This move comes ahead of the...
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.
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...
Butcher shop Outpost 76 now open in Keller
Beef and pork sold by the shop comes from Outpost 76 Cattle Company, a 1,100-acre ranch in Sulphur Springs, Texas. (Courtesy city of Keller) Outpost 76, a butcher shop and meat market inside Outpost 36 BBQ restaurant, is now open and serving a wide selection of beef, pork, chicken and seafood.
Texas woman’s lawsuit after being jailed on murder charge over abortion can proceed, judge rules
A Texas woman who was jailed and charged with murder after self-managing an abortion in 2022 can move forward with her lawsuit against the local sheriff and prosecutors over the case that drew national outrage before the charges were quickly dropped, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
UTA spearheads Quantum For All science initiative
Led by UTA, the National Quantum STEM Camp gathered over 70 students and professors at Martin High School last month, aiming to remove some of the mystique around quantum information science by giving teachers the tools to teach it. The camp is part of a larger initiative called Quantum For...
Eric Morris and North Texas return to AAC media days: Eyes set on improvement and a bowl game in 2024
ARLINGTON, Texas — The 2024 American Athletic Conference Football Kickoff, held at the Loews Arlington Hotel, showcased North Texas head coach Eric Morris, seniors Damon Ward Jr. and Ridge Texada, and 39 other players and coaches representing various teams within the conference. The newly appointed AAC Commissioner, Tim Pernetti, was also present at the event and elaborated on the league's plans to expand into uncharted territories.
Texas Rainfall Brings Out ‘Toxic’ Worms that Regenerate When Chopped in Half
The recent excessive rainfall in the Houston area has brought an unexpected and toxic guest out of hiding: the hammerhead flatworm. These invasive worms, known for their distinctive hammer-shaped heads, emerge from their subterranean homes due to the massive amounts of precipitation. Danger Lurking in Your Yard. These flatworms can...
Navigate through parking with new UTA Parking Finder app
As fall semester approaches, UTA is preparing students to navigate parking and higher-than-normal traffic on campus. Parking and Transportation Services suggests that students use the new UTA Parking Finder app, especially for the first two weeks of the semester. The app tells students where they can park with their permits and shows current or future occupancy when a lot is selected.
Former Florida firebrand headlining Upstate GOP fundraiser
A former tea party favorite who unsuccessfully challenged Texas’ governor two years ago is headlining a fundraiser for an Upstate Republican party that wants to drive the Statehouse further to the right. Retired Lt. Col. Allen West, a former congressman from Florida, is the featured speaker of “A Night of Liberty and Freedom” on Aug. […] The post Former Florida firebrand headlining Upstate GOP fundraiser appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Cowboys brass paints bleak picture regarding future of Big Three
Meeting with reporters on Thursday, the Dallas Cowboys front-office brass, including owner Jerry Jones, painted a bleak picture regarding the future of stars Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons in Arlington.On the topic of the team's star quarterback, Jones sounded almost defeated."In my life, there have been a lot of things I wanted but I couldn't get because I couldn't afford it," Jones said via the Cowboys. "Have I learned with that in 80 something years? I have. And life does go on."That's an ominous response, to say the least, but paired with Prescott saying earlier in the day...
Keller ISD to ban cell phones during school hours
KELLER, Texas - Keller ISD is expected to enforce new cell phone rules to keep students focused on learning during the upcoming school year. "This is a nationwide epidemic with our students," Dr. Kelly Johnson, Keller ISD's Superintendent. Keller released the new plan during a meeting on Thursday night. The...
Forgery of financial instrument, theft of service in this week's crime log
This is a crime wrap-up from July 18 to 22. On July 18, a female staff member reported receiving two fraudulent checks, UTA Police Capt. Mike McCord said in an email. The checks were denied, so there was no pecuniary loss to the university. Forgery where the value of the...
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