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Harris vs. Trump: Trump maintains lead in key state, poll shows
Former President Donald Trump is maintaining his lead over Vice President Kamala Harris in a key – and traditionally Republican – state, according to a recent poll. The poll, published yesterday by the University of Houston and Texas Southern University, showed likely voters in Texas backed Trump 49.5% compared to 44.6% for Harris. Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy came in a distant third with 2% of likely voters and about 2.7% remain undecided. No other candidate scored about 1%.
Texas Lawyer Killed By Wife In Murder Suicide
Jerry Hernandez, a prominent Texas lawyer, was killed by his wife in a murder-suicide. Per The Mirror, police confirmed that Sonia, Jerry's wife, shot him to death before shooting herself. They were found dead at their mansion in Shavano Park. As of now, the police don't have a motive for the crime. The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office ruled Jerry Hernandez's death as a homicide and Sonia's death as a suicide.
Texas Shoppers React to Walmart’s ‘Major’ Pricing Change
School is back in session across Texas. At least most of our public school systems across the state have invited students back to class. Meanwhile, many of our state's universities and colleges are preparing to welcome their student body back next week. I believe the Aggies of Texas A&M are already back in class while the Longhorns at U.T. Austin won't officially start until next Monday.
Transgender people in Texas blocked from changing gender on state IDs
Transgender people in Texas can no longer change the genders on their state-issued IDs or driver's licenses, officials confirmed Thursday. The Texas Department of Public Safety has stopped accepting court orders for the purpose of changing gender markers on driver's licenses, a department spokesperson said in an email. The statement...
From triple digit heat to slightly cooler weather
Good Saturday morning, everyone! We are waking up to a mostly clear sky with lows around 70. As the day unfolds, a mostly sunny sky is expected with light southwesterly winds. Temperatures will respond, heating back into a range from the mid 90’s to 107. Amarillo should top out at a record tying 103. Tomorrow […]
Randall County Jail expansion on track to be completed in December
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Randall County Jail expansion project is over halfway complete as construction continues for the two new pods. “The original facility has been open since 2001 and so as we’ve seen growth, we’ve seen increase in crimes, and so the number of people that need to be in jail has increased,” said Chief Deputy Hank Blanchard, Randall County Sheriff’s Office.
City Council to Discuss AEDC Controversy During Closed-Door Meeting
Amarillo City Council will hold an executive session meeting on August 27th to discuss recent controversies related to the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation. The controversy is in regards to $750,000 of AEDC funds which were wired to the RANGE Foundation, despite only $100,000 being budgeted. Concerns have also been raised due to the fact that AEDC President & CEO Kevin Carter is also on the board of the RANGE. Our full story on the controversy can be found at this link.
SPORTS DRIVE: Catch up with Brandon Rains, Tony Ensor and Dane Hamrick
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - If you missed today’s interviews with Brandon Rains, Tony Ensor and Dane Hamrick on the Sports Drive, you can watch it all here. AC head baseball coach Brandon Rains talks with us about gearing up for the season, the FirstBank Southwest Center and more!. Tony...
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