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One small chance for rain, one giant leap for temperatures
Some of us in our northern counties saw some isolated rain showers earlier this morning! The showers unfortunately did not push south enough to bring more rain to everyone, but some areas like Corsicana and Brownwood saw trace amounts of rainfall. Despite the fact that most of us are in the upper 90′s and some in the 100′s, there is still a lingering chance for a shower or two as we round out this Saturday and head into early Sunday morning.
North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to $1 Million Interstate Cattle Theft Conspiracy
A Mount Airy, North Carolina man entered a guilty plea to a conspiracy charge linked to an elaborate $1 million cattle theft operation, federal prosecutors announced. William Dalton Edwards, 25, has been embroiled in a fraud that spanned over four years, a scheme stealing over 3,000 head of cattle from different states and causing significant losses to family-owned livestock markets.
Here are Some of the Best $1, $2, $5, and More, Texas Lottery Scratch Offs to Play Right Now
I don't play a whole lot but it is fun to grab a couple of Texas Lottery scratch off tickets from time to time. Sure, I know I'm most likely just giving my money to the State of Texas instead of winning but it's still fun to try. That feeling of anticipation of a hopeful big win as you scratch is what I think is the most fun. Even if I get my money back, I still consider that a win. After seeing this list, I think I may need to seek out some of these tickets because it looks like the chances of hitting a big jackpot are just a tad bit better with these Texas Lottery tickets.
Texas Security Guard’s Brutal Takedown of Woman Caught on Camera
Texas Security Guard Hits Woman with Rock Bottom on Pavement. We will be breaking down the video at the bottom of this article without knowing any of the context whatsoever. All we know is that it's a security guard applying what looks to be Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's finishing move when he wrestles: The Rock Bottom.
Three players make TSWA All-State team
Three players make TSWA All-State team Image Cumby's Jace Evans (2) takes a big swing at a pitch during a game against Bland this past season. Evans made the 2A TSWA Honorable Mention All-State team for his play at third base this season. ...
United Supermarkets announces the return of hatch chile season
Note: The video above reflects top headlines from the morning of August 2, 2024. LUBBOCK, Texas— With the changing seasons comes the return of hatch chiles at United Supermarkets. United has announced that, across different Market Street, United and Amigos locations in Texas, they will kick off hatch chile...
Gov. Abbott sets Nov. 5, 2024, as special election date for 18th congressional district seat
AUSTIN - Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation declaring Nov. 5, 2024, as the special election date to fill the 18th Congressional District seat.
Commissioner Buckingham, VLB unveil P-51C Mustang replica aircraft at the new Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home
Aug. 2—AUSTIN — Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dr. Dawn Buckingham Friday was honored to unveil the P-51C Mustang Replica Aircraft at the new Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home in Fort Worth. These distinguished World War II pilots were nicknamed the "Red Tails" for the iconic red markings on the tails of their aircraft. "As Texas Land Commissioner and ...
These athletes with Texas ties won medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Athletes with ties to the Lone Star State will represent Team USA and at least 16 countries in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. KXAN is keeping a running list of which athletes with Texas ties won medals.
DOJ finds all 5 of Texas juvenile detention centers violated youth offenders' rights
The U.S. Department of Justice found unconstitutional conditions at all five of Texas' juvenile detention facilities, where children were exposed to excessive force, sexual abuse, and, in the case of disabled children, discrimination that kept them in custody longer or sent them to adult prisons.In a report released Thursday, the federal agency detailed the results of its investigation, which began in October 2021, into the Texas Juvenile Justice Department's facilities."TJJD falls short of creating an environment that fosters rehabilitation," U.S. Attorney Leigha Simonton for the Northern District of Texas, whose office helped carry out the investigation, said. "Instead, some of...
North Texas fire crews battle massive California wildfire
Texas Governor Greg Abbott deployed firefighting resources from across the state to California earlier this week. Crews are battling the Park Fire, near Chico, which is now the fourth-largest wildfire in state history. Two dozen first responders from Fort Worth, Allen, McKinney, Greenville and Parker County were sent to battle...
All The Texans Competing For Team USA In The 2024 Olympics
The Lone Star State is making a big splash in the City of Light this summer! With over 60 athletes from Texas joining Team USA's roughly 600-member squad, the 2024 Paris Olympics are set to showcase some serious Texan talent. From world-renowned superstars to rising talents, here's your guide to the Texas athletes aiming for gold in Paris.
An Army Tank Fell Off A Truck In Texas – Really
Somebody, I would hope it's the army, is short a tank after this one fell off a truck on I - 10 in Texas. A tank being transported to or from ... I'm not sure which, the news report didn't give that info ... Camp Bullis, near San Antonio, didn't make it to its destination. At least, not on the first try anyway.