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New Farm Supply Store Coming To Nacogdoches
If you have been down Loop 224 at Stallings Drive recently you might have noticed some dirt work and construction across from Elliott Electric Supply. What was just an empty field this time last year, is quickly becoming a new store. The walls and many other things are already getting set up for a new Tractor Supply Co. location.
Heavy Rains Flood Houston and Southeast Texas, Forcing Road Closures and Water Rescues
As relentless rains hammer Southeast Texas, Houston and surrounding areas are buckling under floodwaters. Unrelenting precipitation has compromised the transit harmony of the greater Houston area, and commuters are advised to brace for further inconveniences. According to the Houston Chronicle, with several roads at risk of flooding, Friday travelers should expect significant delays.
El Paso has a unique water recycling system. Other Texas cities might be able to learn from their example.
Texas is getting hotter and drier in the coming decades, and more of the state could come to be described as arid like far West Texas. El Paso gets just nine inches of annual rainfall, compared with the statewide average of 27 inches. So how does the city manage its water supply and usage, and what could the rest of us learn from their system?
Goliad FFA member named state vice president
The Texas FFA Association has announced that Goliad FFA member, Kasadi Neel, has been selected to join an elite team of 12 to lead the state for the 2024-25 academic school year as a state vice president. She will represent area X. Neel and the other area representatives, who graduated...
$15 million Rusk County railroad project to bring hundreds of jobs to East Texas
RUSK COUNTY, Texas — The Rusk County Rural Rail District (RCRRD) and North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority (NET RMA) has announced a multimillion-dollar development project to revitalize the Henderson Overton Branch (HOB) rail line. "Rusk County is seizing its future by transforming an aging rail line into a...
Boys & Girls Club in Kilgore closing after 15 years
KILGORE, Texas (KETK) – The Boys & Girls Club of Rusk County has announced that the Boys & Girls Club Kilgore Unit is closing after 15 years of serving East Texas children and families. “We want to express our deepest gratitude to all the staff, volunteers, donors, and community members who have supported the Boys […]
Discover this weekend's highlights with Latina, bridal expos, Christmas in July and more
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of events and activities around East Texas. Tyler Hispanic Business Alliance Latina Leadership Conference and Business Expo, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, at UT Tyler Soules College of Business (Building #22). Hundreds of Latina women will come together from the Tyler and East Texas region to inspire, motivate and share achievements, interests, skills, talents and more. There will be food, music, a fashion show and prizes. Tickets are required and can be purchased here: https://form.jotform.com/tylerhba/2024LatinaExpo . The Event will be hosted in Spanish. Information: https://www.facebook.com/TylerHBA.
Gladewater football coach Jack Murphy inducted into THSCA Hall of Honor
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KETK) – Jack Murphy, who coached the Gladewater Bears to 11 consecutive playoff appearances in the 1960’s and 1970’s, has been inducted into the Texas High School Coaches Association’s Hall of Honor. Murphy was born in Tyler back in 1938. He played for Chapel Hill High School, Tulsa University and then Tyler […]
5.0-magnitude earthquake hits Texas Friday morning
SCURRY COUNTY, Texas — Another earthquake hit West Texas Friday morning, causing tremors felt across the area. The United State Geological Survey initially reported the earthquake at 4.8 magnitude on the Richter scale at 9:28 a.m. Friday about 9.2 miles northeast of Hermleigh. Later, the agency said the mainshock of the event was registered at 5.0 on the Richter scale. It was then upgraded to a 5.1 magnitude by the USGS.
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.
State Of Texas Lands At Number Two In Nation For Reckless Driving
We've all seen bad driving in the state of Texas right?. It caused all of us to probably say a few choice words and wonder if the person is even paying attention while on the roadway. We mean, who forgets to drive in between the lines painted on the the pavement? Simply put, it's very frustrating.
DroneTogether Franchise Ready to Take Flight Nationwide
Summertime is a busy period for Scott Zimmerman and his Texas-based DroneTogether franchise. He runs 63 camps in Austin, San Antonio, Houston and Dallas throughout June and July with hundreds of students ages 4 to 18 enrolled. At the same time, DroneTogether lines up instructors and registers thousands of students...
Miss South Texas Junior Teen seeks national title
(Seguin) — At the start of summer, 16-year-old Casey Hernandez was just beginning her journey into the pageant world. Now mid summer, the Seguin High School student officially holds the title as the Miss South Texas, Junior Teen for the America’s National Teenager Scholarship Organization (ANTSO). Her journey, however, does not stop there and she is now preparing to compete for the national crown this weekend in Dallas.
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