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5.0-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes West Texas, Sends Tremors to Dallas-Fort Worth
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck West Texas on Friday morning, sending aftershocks as far as the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The earthquake occurred around 9:30 a.m. in Scurry County, roughly 200 miles west of Fort Worth. This seismic event follows a 4.9-magnitude earthquake that hit the same region earlier in the week. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the tremors were felt as far away as Durant, Oklahoma, and Georgetown, Texas.
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...
Road shut down after truck crashes into Sherman railroad bridge
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - A truck ran into a railroad bridge in Sherman, according to the police department. Cars and trains will need to detour from the area. The railroad bridge at 400 North Harrison was structurally damaged in the crash, so the road is closed for now. Instead, Sherman...
BE ALERT: SNAP Hot Foods Purchases Approved In Texas
According to Texas News, Austin, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Monday, July 22 that the Texas Health and Human Services received approval to allow the Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program also known as SNAP to purchase food and ready-to-eat meals with their benefits. HOT FOOD IS NOW ACCEPTED IN TEXAS.
Heavy Rainfall Expected in South-East Texas: Flooding Concerns Rise
Corpus Christi, TX – Heavy rain is set to continue across Texas through the weekend, bringing significant flooding risks. Recent days of consistent rainfall have left soils saturated, increasing the likelihood of rapid flooding development. According to the US National Weather Service in Corpus Christi, periods of heavy rain...
Casey’s buys nearly 200 stores in Texas, Alabama, Florida and Mississippi
(Radio Iowa) – The Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store officially announced the acquisition today (Friday) of 198 stores in the southern U-S that includes 148 in Texas and 50 in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. . Casey’s is purchasing the CEFCO convenience stores for more than $1.145-BILLION dollars. Casey’s C-E-O Darin Rebelez talked about the purchase in a conference call for investors. “This acquisition will quickly expand Casey’s presence in Texas, a very attractive market for Casey’s, in addition we’ll be able to expand our footprint further into the South as well,” he says.
Broken Wheel Ranch helps veterans, and now veterans are asking community to help Ranch
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - The Broken Wheel Ranch Project helps veterans and their families connect with one another, create bonds with horses, and enjoy a sense of community through equine therapy. Now, veterans are calling on the Texoma community to help the ranch owner — that helps them. Melanie...
Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian and wife Loreal jointly file for divorce
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian announced on Friday that he and his wife Loreal have filed for divorce. The two posted similar but separate posts on their Instagram stories, stating that their professional careers "made it difficult to prioritize time for each other." Despite the decision, they say that they "aim to remain the best of friends." ...
Governor Abbott Announces Automatic SNAP Benefit Replacement for Texas Counties Affected by Hurricane Beryl
In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, Governor Greg Abbott has declared that Fort Bend and Washington counties will receive automatic replacement of SNAP benefits to aid residents affected by the storm. This move, coordinated with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), aims to ensure that those facing food loss due to the natural disaster can swiftly regain access to vital nutrition assistance. In a recent statement, Governor Abbott acknowledged the hardship endured by Texans and expressed gratitude towards the state and federal entities working together to provide this essential support.
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