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East Texas Conn's HomePlus stores among locations closing following company's bankruptcy filing
TYLER, Texas — East Texas locations of the home goods store Conn's HomePlus are shutting down after the 134-year-old furniture and electronics retailer recently filed for bankruptcy. Tyler, Longview, Lufkin and Texarkana Conn's are closing their doors as well as all other locations. The stores are hosting a going...
KSAN Evening Weather Update: Friday July 26th, 2024 (Olympic Weekend)
Heavy downpours started the 4th week of July across West Texas. Other regions to the east saw record heat and significantly more rainfall, while in western states, saw enhanced monsoon conditions increasing in severity with diurnal effects. By mid week one of many earthquakes set to rock north Texas, could...
BEWARE: The Most DANGEROUS Woman In Texas Still On The Run And ARMED
The most dangerous person in Texas is not someone you would think it would be. When you think of some being DANGEROUS you think maybe some big guy with a mean demeanor. But no, the most dangerous person in Texas is a vibrant, lucky woman named Margaret Smith. WHAT MAKES...
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.
ALERT: This Predator’s Population Is Growing In The State Of Texas
There are many animals in the state of Texas. Not all of them however are friendly towards humans. Here's what is known about one dangerous animal that has shown massive growth in Texas waters. One Animal In Texas Showing Big Growth. As revealed by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Professor Philip...
Texas Retailers Included In Boar’s Head Huge Deli Meats Recall
Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc., a Jarratt, Va., establishment, is recalling all liverwurst product produced by the establishment that is currently available in commerce because it may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The company is also...
Health officials urge precautions as mosquito activity spikes in Texas
SAN ANTONIO - Following this week's heavy rains, an unwelcome consequence has emerged: a surge in mosquito activity. Alongside the increased presence of these pests, there has been a concerning rise in mosquito-borne diseases, including the West Nile Virus. The Texas Department of State Health Services has yet to release...
Low weekend rain chances, summer heat returns Monday in North Texas
NORTH TEXAS – It has been a more overcast day for a lot of North Texas, and that has certainly kept temps "cooler" than normal for this time of year, but the clouds haven't produced much of any rain here in North Texas. The rain has been more abundant to the south and east and this trend will likely continue overnight.The clouds will linger overnight, especially to the east, but rain chances remain at 20% or less.Severe weather is not expected. And these rain chances (as low as they may be) are coming to an end.As rain and clouds begin to clear out, temperatures start to rebound closer to normal (which is 97° for us in late July/early August). As high pressure takes over our weather story next week, clouds will clear and temps will be HOT again. We haven't topped out in the triple digits since July 16th, and that will likely change by mid/late week next week.
Where's my $750 FEMA check? ABC13 asking questions weeks after Beryl
Where's my check, FEMA?You are not alone if you are waiting for your $750 FEMA Disaster Assistance check.Unfortunately, FEMA officials told ABC13 they were aware of the delays but couldn't say when people would receive their $750.FEMA representatives said each application must be reviewed individually, and there is no set time for the agency to approve or deny it.Officials said they would contact applicants by mail, e-mail, or text to let them know if they were approved, so keep looking for that correspondence from FEMA.PREVIOUS STORY: Residents of 15 southeast Texas counties can now apply for federal Beryl aidYou can...
13 Investigates: Texts between Texas leader, CenterPoint show state's frustration
As CenterPoint tries to rebuild trust with its customers, 13 Investigates is learning it wasn't just frustrated, powerless residents who couldn't get answers from the company.In a text thread between Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and CenterPoint leadership, Patrick expresses he's not getting the answers he wants from the company. The company's outages left 2 million people without power the day after Hurricane Beryl made landfall on July 8.A July 9 text from Jeff Bonham, a vice president at CenterPoint, outlines how the company monitored the storm and "requested substantial mutual assistance support before the storm made landfall.""As of this morning,...
Houston power politics, big changes in 2024 race: This Week in Texas Politics
AUSTIN, Texas - This week saw big changes in the 2024 presidential race with President Joe Biden dropping out and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as the continued impact on the Houston area from Hurricane Beryl. FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of...
Edmond couple found alive after 38 hours at sea
EDMOND, Okla. — An Edmond couple who went missing off the coast of Texas was found by the U.S. Coast Guard around midnight, and family and friends say it’s nothing short of a miracle. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Nathan and Kim Maker...
Who owns rig that’s spilling natural gas condensate into Gulf of Mexico near Galveston?
GALVESTON, Texas – For at least two weeks, natural gas condensate has been spilling into the Gulf of Mexico just off the coast of Galveston. There’s no end in sight. Word of the spill started spreading on social media after local fisherman spotted the oil sheen in the water, roughly 12 miles directly out from Crystal Beach on Bolivar Peninsula.
Police in Texas Try to Arrest Librarian for Civil Rights Book
Shocking: Texas Librarian Faces Arrest for Checking Out Toni Morrison Book. It really has to suck some days to be a cop. Imagine showing up for your shift one day, ready to arrest murderers and pedophiles, and your superior officer informs you that your assignment for the day is to go investigate and arrest a librarian for loaning out a book about civil rights.
A Close Look at a Terrifying North Texas Tornado
Storm chasers in North Texas got up close and personal with a twister. I don’t know how they do it. I watch a lot of storm chasers’ videos on social media and all I can think is that they’re going in the exact opposite direction I would if I were in that situation.
Red Lobster quietly closes another seven restaurants bringing total to 106 – months after filing for bankruptcy
RED Lobster have closed at least seven restaurants nationwide as financial troubles persist. The chain shut up shop the cluster of outlets across six states. Two restaurants in Florida will close, as will locations in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado and Texas. Red Lobster shuttered a slew of restaurants as it...
East Texas and Louisiana Brace for Flood Watch Until 6 PM Friday
Shreveport, LA – A flood watch is in effect until 6 PM Friday for parts of northwest Louisiana and eastern Texas due to ongoing heavy rainfall. Areas affected include Angelina, Cherokee, Nacogdoches, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby counties in Texas, and portions of northwest Louisiana including Sabine and Natchitoches parishes.
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