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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...
States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year
More than a dozen Republican governors gathered in Eagle Pass in February, heeding a call from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to confront what he labeled “President Joe Biden’s border crisis.” The governors, along with other GOP state leaders, vowed to send another round of National Guard troops from their states to the Texas-Mexico border. With shifts […] The post States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Rangers struggle with extreme heat at Palo Duro Canyon State Park
PALO DURO CANYON, Texas — The extreme heat at Palo Duro Canyon State Park is taking a toll on even the park rangers. The air temperature in the canyon has reached 104 degrees, with ground temperatures soaring to 131 degrees, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife. When the National Weather Service issues a heat advisory or warning, several trails will be closed from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for safety reasons. The affected trails include Lighthouse, Comanche, GSL (Givens, Spicer, Lowry), and Rock Garden.
Sod Poodles win a short series against the Springfield Cardinals
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Game 3 between Amarillo and Springfield, both winning one in their previous meetings, and the Sod Poodles get the tiebreaker, 6-5. Caleb Roberts earns top performer of the night, going 2-3 in his at bats including his 11th home run of the season to put the Sod Poodles on the board in the fourth inning.
Artist Deandre Jones creates street murals for North Heights crosswalk art project
Growing up in the North Heights neighborhood of Amarillo near Bones Hooks Park, Deandre Jones never dreamed as a kid drawing Buzz Lightyear that he would be part of a large art project celebrating the community that he lives in. The Amarillo College and West Texas A&M University graduate was...
7 on ABC 7: The 7 biggest stories from last week you might have missed
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Here are the top stories from the week of July 14th-20th. An 80-year-old Amarillo woman who was walking on I-40 after a crash was hit by a pickup truck and killed. Story: 80-year-old Amarillo woman walking on I-40 after crash hit by pickup, killed. Fatal...
Texas Highway Smothered By Unbearable Stench After Truck Spills Load of Animal Guts
Citizens of a small Texas town are dealing with an unpleasant smell after an unfortunate traffic incident earlier this week. On June 12, Alan Garland posted a video to his Facebook wall that has since then gone viral in all its guts and glory. The drone footage shows an intersection...
VIDEO: City Church responds to spraying homeless with repellent spray
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Just before 12:30 Thursday afternoon, the Guyon Saunders resource center received word from their clients and staff that a powerful repellent spray had been used by a member of City Church on a group of homeless individuals who were seeking shade from the intense heat.
Texas announces tax-free weekend for back-to-school shopping
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has announced the annual Sales Tax Holiday, set for August 9-11, 2024, allowing shoppers to purchase qualifying items tax-free.The tax-free weekend applies to most clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks sold for less than $100, whether bought in-store or online from Texas-based sellers. "The Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases," stated the press release.Qualifying items include most clothing and footwear, provided each item is priced below $100. For example, two shirts priced at $80 each would both qualify for the exemption, even though the total...
Weather Service – Texas at Risk for Excessive Rainfall Monday
When you think of the Texas landscape you probably picture the beautiful wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country. Or maybe you're more of a mind to think of far west Texas and a more unforgiving landscape. Or perhaps your mind's eye sees the Piney Woods when you think of Texas.
Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Stole Funds For Rap Career
Houston based, Surrogacy Escrow Account Management(SEAM) is a company designed to give intended parents an account in which to store money for their surrogate's payments and medical bills. WFAA reports that SEAM owner Dominique Side allegedly stole the money and used it to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a...
Republican former state Rep. Jim Pitts has died at 77
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Former state Rep. Jim Pitts, a Waxahachie Republican who served as chief budget writer for the Texas House for close to a decade, died shortly before midnight on Saturday. He was 77.
Summer’s heat pushes up demand: Xcel Energy offers payment options, billing help
Electricity costs for Xcel Energy’s Texas and New Mexico customers have dropped in recent months thanks to lower prices for power plant fuel, but the utility company notes that customers who used more electricity than expected during recent heat waves have options for paying their bills. “We’ve enjoyed a...
Prayers Up! U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee Passes Away at 74
Texas Democratic congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a fierce advocate for African American rights, has died at the age of 74. CNN reports that her family announced her death in a statement on July 19. RELATED: Congressman David Trone Apologizes For Using Racial Slur During Budget Hearing Sheila Jackson Lee Dies At The Age Of 74 [...] The post Prayers Up! U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee Passes Away at 74 appeared first on The Shade Room.
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