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Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team Prepares For Next Major Disaster, Serves Fellow Texans
The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) provided more than 4,500 services to 952 patients at Operation Border Health Preparedness (OBHP), Texas’ largest disaster preparedness event, from July 22-26. This was the team’s fourth year to participate in OBHP, an annual exercise hosted by the Texas Department of State...
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.
Watch Violent Texas Road Rage Duo Targets Single Victim
You Won’t Believe What This Texas Road Rage Duo Did to a Lone Driver. Of course, as usual, we have no context for what led up to this encounter. The video at the bottom of this article opens with the camera person taking video out of the window of a vehicle as she slowly drives down a busy Texas road.
Mysterious Prehistoric Predator Resurfaces Near Texas Beach, Raging Debate Ensues
Beachgoers in Texas were certainly less than thrilled to see this unexpected sighting of a feared prehistoric apex predator bobbing up and down among the waves. An alligator (or crocodile?) was spotted in the water, just yards from the shore of Galveston beach. And of course, in true 2024 fashion, everyone's first response is to take to social media.
In the Texas Panhandle, nurses make home visits to new moms in need
Brianna Tilson shuffled through the duffel bag in her trunk, taking a mental inventory of what she needed for her next appointment. She paused, then the nurse tossed in a big pack of diapers before slinging the heavy bag over her shoulder and going up the stairs to Sedraya Kemp’s apartment. Kemp, 21, was frustrated. Her 21-month-old old son was finally napping after a rough night with an ear infection. Without a car, Kemp had to wait...
‘This is what women really want,’ woman says after boyfriend brings her bouquet of kittens – with 6 cats among flowers
A CAT lover has revealed the adorable moment she was gifted with a bunch of kittens, arranged in a bouquet of flowers. Pearl Frazier, 27, was left speechless when her other half, Justin Downing, 39, turned up at her home in Texas. Not only did he bring a thoughtful gift of flowers, but Justin managed […]
End of an Era: Amarillo Business Stops Bouncing After 35 Years
Amarillo is at a pivotal moment in its history, where we are witnessing the loss of long-time businesses weekly, if not daily. Amarillo has lost several local businesses that had been open for over 20 years. Malcolm's. Et Cetera. Sakura Japanese Steakhouse. And now another long-standing business is closing its...
Customers Frustration And Anger Continue Over Water Bills In Amarillo, Texas
Back in May, several residents in Amarillo, Texas were suddenly surprised when they received water bills that were supposedly years overdue. Recently, someone I know very well went through issues they're still having with their water bill in Amarillo. Months after the last round of drama, there is still frustration when it comes to water bills in Yellow City.
Amarillo man who died after being pulled out of burning house identified
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Amarillo man who died after being pulled out of a house fire was identified. The fire department said the victim is 56-year-oldJames Paul Beasley. The fire happened around 4 p.m. Thursday in the 300 block of S. Austin Street. A police officer working a...
Someone In Teague, Texas Just Won Themselves $5 Million
Everyone in the state of Texas plays the lottery once in a while right?. After all, paying a small amount of money for the chance to take home a major increase in funds is always wanted by something. The growth in money could even be small. For example, turning $10 into $100 would be great for anyone right?
From 'too Russian' to 'way better!': Oklahomans react harshly to new license plate design
This week the state of Oklahoma rolled out a new standard license plate design, and residents showed up in the comments on social media. The plate is red with a star-46 design in the center, which evokes the design of Oklahoma's first state flag. The design also features small images of state...
Texas’ Wildest Police Chases….No More: Change in Pursuit Policy Sweeps Lone Star State
Whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when the police come for you?. When it comes to a police chase, will Texas law enforcement give pursuit or call it off? It depends. In Texas, rules are set in place regarding vehicular pursuit from law enforcement. These are also known as no chase laws and, according to an International Association of Chiefs of Police Texas policy from 2015, is packed with information that the public may not even know about.
The Fishy Mystery on Texas Gulf Coast: Why Tens of Thousands of Fish Washed Ashore
This weekend, visitors to the Texas Gulf Coast were met with a startling sight: tens of thousands of dead fish scattered across the beaches. The massive die-off has left both locals and tourists puzzled and concerned. Hypoxia. Wildlife officials have quickly stepped in to investigate the phenomenon. According to their...
Yikes – You Won’t Believe How Much Texas Teachers Spend on School Supplies!
Ah, back-to-school season is here in El Paso and all across Texas. While some parents are celebrating the return of their kids' structure (personally, I’m happy I won't have to be cooking a meal every hour for my teenage son) teachers in Texas are bracing themselves for a financial hit.
Texas Walmart Now Accusing Teenagers Of $1 Million Swindle
San Angelo, Texas has a Walmart that is accusing a couple of teenage employees of masterminding a massive theft enterprise that they claim has caused losses of over $1 million during the past year. Look, I am a middle aged father of 3 very young children, so I know exactly how easy it would be to spend one million dollars and can imagine how easily teenagers could go on that type of shopping spree, but how were they able to allegedly steal over $1 million?