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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 […]
August heat brings heightened fire risk to East Texas
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The blistering heat of August brings triple-digit temperatures and dry conditions, along with the risk of fire. Without relief from rain, some fire officials say burn bans could be on the way. According to authorities, a wet July actually is not working in our favor now,...
Say WHAT?! 24-Year-Old Texas Father Arrested For Allegedly Forcing His 4-Month-Old Daughter To Drink Gasoline
Edgar James Bridgemon, a 24-year-old Texas father, has been arrested for allegedly forcing his 4-month-old daughter to drink gasoline. RELATED: Say WHAT?! Florida Mom Is Arrested & Charged After Allegedly Using Electric Screwdriver To Drive Nail Into Daughter’s Behind More Details On Edgar James Bridgemon’s Charges According to a report published by Law & Crime on [...] The post Say WHAT?! 24-Year-Old Texas Father Arrested For Allegedly Forcing His 4-Month-Old Daughter To Drink Gasoline appeared first on The Shade Room.
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...
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...
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.
Oxxo, popular Mexican convenience store chain, is coming to Texas
TEXAS, USA — The popular Mexican convenience store chain Oxxo is making its debut in the U.S., with an emphasis on Texas. Fomento Económico Mexicano (FEMSA), Oxxo’s parent company, announced earlier this month that it acquired 249 DK convenience stores, mainly in Texas, in a $385 million deal. The specific store locations aren't clear.
Seven-Year-Old Wins Texas State Fair Pie Contest
At just seven years old, Allen Gage from Mabank, Texas, became the youngest winner of the “Battle for the Blue Ribbons,” beating all adults with his blueberry pie. Competing in the fruit pie division, Allen’s blueberry pie impressed the judges, securing his spot in the prestigious “Best of Show” competition at the state fair this October. The young baker, who learned his skills from his mother and grandmother, attributes his success to his meticulous lattice crust, which he calls “painting the pie.”
La Linea Cartel Leader’s Capture Unveils Hidden Texas Mass Grave
In August 2023, Border Patrol agents caught sight of a lone Hispanic male shuffling along the shoulder of FM 170, near the city of Presidio, Texas. Assuming he was a Mexican national from across the border, they approached with a request for identification, which was provided. Upon inspection, it was determined that the man was a U.S. citizen who had illegally re-entered the States by crossing the river, rather than the port-of-entry.
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...
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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