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Texas Heat Scares California Man in Viral Video
One California man is finding out the hard way that the Texas heat isn't for the weak. Californians are on the move, and they are coming to Texas! And who can blame them? Texas has an abundance of Whataburger, H-E-B, it's the home of Dr. Pepper and Big Red, and, according to this study, homes in Texas are 59% less expensive compared to California. So, that may be the big driving force as to why Californians are desperately trying to call Texas home.
Greg Abbott Compares Hamas Attacks to Texas Border Crossings at Sheriffsâ Conference
The governorâs comments followed a screening of raw October 7 footage for Texas lawmen. In a speech Tuesday to attendees at the Sheriffsâ Association of Texasâ 146th annual training conference and expo in Fort Worth, Governor Greg Abbott compared attacks on Israel by Hamasâthe militant group that killed around 1,200 Israelis on October 7âto crime and immigration in Texas.
TPWD to Release 1 Billionth Fish into Texas Waters July 31
July 24, 2024 LAKE JACKSONâ Help the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) celebrate a Texas-sized milestone July 31 as biologists release the billionth hatchery-produced fingerling (one-to-two-inch fish). TPWD has been stocking saltwater fish into Texas bays for more than 40 years to revitalize historic fisheries and speed up...
As long as you're 18 by Nov. 5, you can vote in the presidential election
AUSTIN, Texas â With President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race, former President Donald Trump choosing his running mate and Vice President Kamala Harris expected to become the Democratic nominee, a lot of Americans have voting on their minds. Chatter on social media and from...
Texas Veterans Land Board wants public to attend burial of USMC veteran with no next-of-kin
ABILENE, Texas â A Marine Corps veteran with no known next-of-kin has died and the Texas Veterans Land Board wants to make sure he is not laid to rest alone in the Big Country. Bob Gilbert Wood was born Oct. 2, 1941. He served as a USMC Private First...
Officials report less wildfires this season due to excessive rainfall
TYLER, Texas (KETK) â In 2023, first responders across the state battled more than 160 wildfires according to the Texas A&M Forest Service and so far this year only 20 have been reported in this summerâs wildfire season. âYou know being in Texas anytime it rains, itâs good,â Sean Dugan, Texas A&M Forest Service, Public [âŠ]
Wednesday Night Forecast: Rain chances continue through the weekend
TONIGHT: A few scattered showers early, becoming more isolated near midnight. Chance of rain: 40%. Low: 73. Winds: E 5 MPH. THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy skies with some scattered showers and thunderstorms around. Chance of rain: 40%. High: 83. Winds: SE 5-10 MPH. FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Chance of [âŠ]
Funding Approved for Completion of Turkey Peak
Leaders of the Palo Pinto County Municipal Water District #1 were in Austin on July 23rd for the Texas Water Development Board meeting to learn the fate of their funding application of low-cost loans provided through the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas for the completion of Turkey Peak Reservoir. The project has been a hot topic across the community for decades and is designed to bring water security to the region.
Tarrant County considers sweeping reforms to property tax appraisal process
FORT WORTH â Tarrant County homeowners could soon see significant changes to their property tax bills if the Tarrant Appraisal District Board gives final approval to reforms it approved earlier this week.The board voted for changes to the current appraisal process to provide relief for homeowners. The proposed reforms include freezing residential property values until 2026 and then appraising them every other year instead of annually. This would give homeowners a break between appraisal years."In theory, people won't have to protest in the off year," said Joe Don Bobbitt, Chief Appraiser for the Tarrant Appraisal District. "It kind of gives people...
Downtown Fort Worth businesses celebrate reopening of roads after hotel explosion
FORT WORTH, Texas - Businesses in downtown Fort Worth celebrated the reopening of 8th Street six months after the explosion at the Sandman Signature Hotel earlier this year. The blast injured 21 people and shut down streets around the hotel. Even after six months, the cause of the explosion is...
A new concert series in North Texas aims to support live music and independent venues
A local law firm and an event production company are launching a concert series. Shane Mullen and Joe Morrison, two attorneys at Mullen & Mullen Law Firm, are leading a new project with Spune Productions called the Mullen & Mullen Music Project. Spune Productions is a family-owned production company, which is responsible for booking concerts at select venues across North Texas. Based on their mutual love for local music, the law firm and Spune created the project to support local acts and venues strained by the pandemic.
TCU to Face South Carolina at Dickies Arena
FORT WORTH â TCU has a date with the defending national champions. The Horned Frogs will face South Carolina on Sunday, Dec. 8 at Dickies Arena this upcoming season in the USLBM Coast to Coast Challenge featuring the Hoopfest Women's Basketball Classic. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. and the game will be televised on an ESPN Network.
Things To Do Around DFW: Morgan Wallen, K-pop, Ringling Bros. Circus, and more
From Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Baileyâs Greatest Show on Earth to concerts by Morgan Wallen at AT&T Stadium and K-pop sensation Ateez at Globe Life Field, thereâs no shortage of things to do this weekend around Dallas-Fort Worth.
GE Aerospace looking to expand engine repair center near DFW International Airport
DALLAS â this story and more North Texas business news from our content partners at the Dallas Business Journal. The maintenance arm of General Electric Aerospace wants to expand and upgrade its operations near Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport â and wants to do so with a tax abatement from the City of Fort Worth.
Suspects In Tulsa Birthday Party Shooting Arrested In Texas, Says Police
The suspects in an April homicide in Tulsa have been arrested in Fort Worth, Texas. According to Tulsa Police, Maximiliano Perez, 28, and Luis Perez, 27, are wanted in connection to the murder of Antonio Rosales, 43, on April 28. Police said they were called to a birthday party at...
Fort Worth man says 'game changing' executive immigration action will impact his life
FORT WORTH â Juan Carlos Cerda's first memories are of spending time with his parents at a park in Atlanta, Georgia. He's lived in Texas since 2000. Here he's gotten married, started a career, and bought a home in Fort Worth.   "I am a Texan, for all intents and purposes," Cerda said. "I just don't have that permanent legal status that says I can stay here."When Cerda was 3 years old, his parents left Mexico and moved their family to the United States. Now 31, he calls this country the only one he's ever known as home. But because he...
Mavericks youngster is as good as gone after Spencer Dinwiddie signing
The Dallas Mavericks waited a couple of weeks to fill their final roster spot after a busy start to free agency that included them signing Klay Thompson and Naji Marshall, and the silence finally broke on Monday when they signed Spencer Dinwiddie to a one-year deal. Dinwiddie decided to sign...
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