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Myrtle Springs Volunteer Fire Department gets $172,000 grant for new gear
MYRTLE SPRINGS, Texas (KETK) – The Myrtle Springs Volunteer Fire Department said they’ve received a $172,000 grant from FEMA to help them replace some of their aging equipment. The $172,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from FEMA will be used to buy Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) air packs, face masks, spare cylinders and two RIT-Pak […]
Study Says Texas Teachers Rank #1 in USA for Being Overworked
Teachers rank near the top when it comes to people who are the most underpaid and overworked. They work well over 40 hours a week, don't get paid what they deserve, and often take money out of their own pocket to buy school supplies. How about the frustration of dealing...
The 5 Cities With the Worst Drivers in Texas
Yes, there are bad drivers everyone, but some places have more than others. These are the 5 Texas cities with the worst. As much as it pains me to say it, there are a lot of bad drivers here in the Lone Star State. Whether they’re whipping through traffic, going 20 miles per hour under the speed limit in the left lane, or simply not affording other drivers the courtesy of using their turn signal, someone will frustrate me during my commute.
This Disgusting Crime is Happening Way Too Much in Texas
I’m tired of this uncomfortable topic not being discussed, it’s happening way too much in Texas and across the country and it needs to stop. While I admit I don’t watch the news anymore I try to stay up on news and information that applies to Texas, and it seems like this crime is popping up all the time. I am talking about teachers, aides, and administration preying on students.
Rising Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: The Deadly Aftermath of Hurricane Beryl in Texas
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning has reached alarming levels in Texas, particularly in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, marking a significant increase since the severe incidents caused by Winter Storm Uri in 2021. According to the Texas Tribune, nearly 400 Texans were sent to the hospital and two died due to...
North Texas Siblings, Ages 11 and 9, Seek Forever Home Together
In North Texas, two sisters, 11-year-old Have’Ana and 9-year-old Layla, are searching for a loving family to adopt them together. These African American siblings share a deep bond and are determined to stay together as they seek a forever home. Have’Ana, the older sister, is known for her nurturing...
Exonerated: Texas Death Row Inmate Finally Freed After 20 Years
I can't even find the words to express what I'm feeling after learning about a man right here in Texas who was wrongfully convicted of rape, murder, and mutilation of a 21-year-old young lady. Kerry Max Cook spent 20 years of his life on death row in the Texas state prison system.
Don’t Be Shocked to See More All Black American Flags in Texas
It’s widely known that people in Texas have lots of pride in their country and home state. It’s great to see so many people who love our country and are proud to fly our state flag and the American flag to show that pride. But I didn’t realize...
Two Texas Cities Among Most Bed Bug Infected in the U.S.
Austin, TX? Maybe Houston, TX? Which Texas cities do you think are the most big-infected? How do Texas metros stack up to the rest of the country when it comes to fending... or not fending off these tiny pests?. Let's start with some "good" news. On the previous Orkin's Bed...
Professional slap fighting events can soon happen in Texas
The seven members appointed by the governor to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation agreed unanimously at their July 23 meeting to officially recognize and license slap fighting in the state. This comes after similar moves in Nevada, Florida and California and despite some doctors raising alarm bells about athletes potentially suffering serious injuries.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Houston immigrants’ rights org over political speech
Attorney General Ken Paxton has targeted similar organizations that aid migrants at the border. The lawsuit appears to be the first to focus on political speech and rules that govern nonprofits.
Family Launches GoFundMe For Texas Cheerleader Who Died After Parents Treated Injuries With Smoothies
Tragically, 12 year old Texas cheerleader Miranda Sipps passes away due to parental neglect of her injuries. Now, the rest of her family try to pick up the pieces and ask for help in sending her off. Recently, Miranda's family mourn the loss of the young cheerleader. "It is with...
Local woman wanted in connection with $1.5 million Medicaid scheme arrested in Texas
After months of evading capture, a Dayton woman accused of embezzling $1.5 million from Ohio Medicaid has been apprehended in Texas. Janay Corbitt, a resident of Dayton, was apprehended by authorities on Thursday evening at a bus station in Dallas. The arrest was made by the police and U.S. Marshals, as confirmed by Attorney General Dave Yost.
BEWARE: DEADLY Cucumber Recall In Texas When Disease Discovered
Sadly, another recall has been made in the great state of Texas according to CBS News. Over 30 different states including Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and now Texas have been hit with the salmonella outbreak linked to the cucumber Recall.
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