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Texas Lottery – $139.3 Million Powerball Winner Confirmed
Sources at the Texas Lottery in Austin, Texas have confirmed the news that was shared by Powerball late Wednesday night. That news? We have a winner. A single ticket purchased for the July 3, 2024, Powerball drawing has matched the numbers needed to claim the game's jackpot prize. When compared...
H-E-B sending care packages to military service members, seeking nominations
AUSTIN, Texas — In honor of Independence Day, H-E-B is sending 1,000 care packages to military service members who are away from home. Nominations are officially open online and anyone can nominate an active-duty service member. “H-E-B proudly supports our nation’s military, and as we commemorate Independence Day, we...
More children die in hot cars in Texas than any other state, group says; tips to protect your child
HOUSTON, Texas — The sun was still out around 6:30 Wednesday night when police were called to an apartment complex on Hollister Road in northwest Houston regarding an unresponsive four-year-old in a pickup truck. "That female was transported to the hospital and is, unfortunately, deceased at the hospital,” HPD...
Part 2 with Miss Texas: Autism Advocate and Former Caregiver
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)-The 87th Miss Texas was selected in Richardson, Texas on Saturday, June 29h. Annette Addo-Yobo was crowned the new Miss Texas and will spend her year serving and traveling as an ambassador of the Lonestar state and Miss America program. “I have always been an advocate, since I was 6 years old” said […]
Family said Texas Marine veteran released nearly one week after ICE detention
The family of a Texas Marine veteran said he’s headed home after nearly a week in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. Maria Renteria Torres said immigration officials detained her husband, Julio Torres, at DFW International Airport while returning home from a trip to Mexico late last week. Just...
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!
Nine area girls compete at Miss Texas Teen
, Nine area girls competed in the Miss Texas Teen competition this past week, June 23-29, at the Eisemann Performance Center in Richardson and brought back multiple honors. In addition to those nine, there were 16 youngsters who attended as Texas Lone Star Princesses. The girls stayed at the Renaissance Hotel in Richardson all week. The nine contestants competed in private interview, health and fitness, talent, evening gown, and onstage conversation. “As a small-town girl that has watched the Miss Texas competition her entire life as well as attending the past seven years, you could never have convinced me that I would one day...
Storms missed, Independence Day celebration continued in Denison
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - Despite the original concern of storms, the celebration prevailed in Denison and everyone stayed dry. At the 37th annual Fourth of July celebration in Denison, there was music, fun, games, and, of course, fireworks. But, for some, they were celebrating more than just Independence Day. “We...
Texas inmates in uncooled prisons plead for relief in another hot summer
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As the summer heats up, some of the Texas’ nearly 90,000 inmates living in uncooled prisons are begging for relief. Reports of dehydration, heat rash, and desperate attempts to cool down with toilet water accentuate years-long demands to air-condition the state’s prison system. “I will never forget the inmate who was drinking […]
Pilot injured when small plane crashes near Howe
GRAYSON COUNTY, Texas (KTEN) — The Howe Fire Department and emergency medical personnel responded to an aircraft emergency in the 900 block of FM 902 on Thursday night. The Texas Department of Public Safety identified the pilot of the Globe GC-1B Swift aircraft as 78-year-old Neal Craig from Melissa, Texas. He was taken to Medical City McKinney with stable injuries.
Baby returns home after small chance of survival following wreck
BELLS, Texas (KXII) - The odds seemed stacked against little Roman. The three-month-old from Bells was given little chance to live after surviving a car crash that killed his grandmother, but after 18 days in the hospital, Roman is back home with his parents. Andrew Bertrand, Roman’s dad, said during...
World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Celina
James Roland "Mac" McIlroy celebrated his 100th birthday on June 6, 2024. A World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Army during the Battle of the Bulge, McIlroy has called Celina home since 1948. The centenarian reflects on his military service, career as an educator and car dealership owner, and his life in North Texas.
Fort Worth girl kidnapped during robbery, suspects lead officers on short chase, police say
FORT WORTH, Texas — At least one person was arrested overnight after robbery suspects kidnapped a Fort Worth girl and led officers on a chase, police said. The Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) said two men entered a home at approximately 2:07 a.m. Friday in the 6700 block of Golden Grove Road, near Chisolm Trail and took a girl at gunpoint. Two vehicles were taken from the residence, police said.
Dallas Could Give Up $3M Annually in Proposed University Park ‘Boundary Adjustment’
The City of University Park wants a “boundary adjustment” to take ownership of 18 acres in Dallas that includes Boone Elementary and Northway Christian Church across from NorthPark Center. Masterplan land consultant President Dallas Cothrum is involved, and Dallas City Council members are questioning whether there’s a benefit...
S’mayd Police Department adds officer to team
City officials, staff and family gathered at Southmayd City Hall Monday morning for the swearing-in ceremony of the police department’s newest hire, Officer Scott Barrett. “I’m really excited about today,” Southmayd Police Chief Jeff Laughlin said in his opening remarks. “This is chapter three of our book that we’re writing. We’ve established a great foundation with the officers that are here. Now we’re building our team.”
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