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'AC systems get beat to death in Texas' | Here are some warning signs and tips to keep your AC system working as temperatures rise
AUSTIN, Texas — We're entering the time of the year when air conditioning units will be working overtime every day for the next few months. And for people not maintaining their AC units properly, things can get expensive. “The AC systems just get beat to death in Texas,” Joshua...
Fireworks, heat and COVID-19: North Texas health experts' safety tips for the Fourth of July
Fourth of July celebrations on Thursday will lead into a fun-filled weekend for much of North Texas. Pyrotechnics remain a risky staple of Independence Day festivities, COVID-19 infections are on the rise and the sweltering Texas summer is in full swing — and local medical experts are sharing their tips on keeping safe this holiday.
New racial profiling data analysis finds Black people, Hispanics more likely to be cited, searched by Texas police
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University's Institute for Predictive Analytics in Criminal Justice has published its annual report on racial profiling data in Texas, finding the likelihood of various races to be cited or searched by police. “This report on racial profiling data in policing offers another year of...
At half a mile a week, Gov. Greg Abbott’s border wall will take around 30 years and $20 billion to build
"At half a mile a week, Gov. Greg Abbott’s border wall will take around 30 years and $20 billion to build" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
This Texas City Has The Longest Running Fourth of July Celebration in Texas
One of the longest running Independence Day celebrations in America can be found right here in Texas. In fact, the celebration has been going on for so many years that it's known as the longest running Fourth of July celebration west of the Mississippi. It's also led to Round Top, Texas being known as the Fourth of July Capitol of Texas.
Texas Pastor Makes Emotional Plea For Return Of Son Who's Been Missing For Four Years
A Texas pastor is still looking for answers after his son went missing in 2020. He's made an emotional plea hoping the case might finally be solved. In 2020, Jason Landry, a Texas State University freshman, went missing. Authorities located his wrecked car, but they didn't find Jason anywhere. What makes things even more mysterious is the car was in the opposite direction of where he was supposed to be heading.
Dumas farmers, city collaboration taps 38 million gallons for crops, preserves aquifer
DUMAS, Texas (KVII) — The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Economic Research Service team conducted a study and found around 80% of the nation’s water consumption is for agriculture. Finding and highlighting methods to save and reduce demand on a renewable resource like groundwater is the focus...
It’s Officially Snipe Season In Texas
Until recently I just thought that everyone, as a rite of passage, had been on a Snipe hunt. Times have changed and it's hard to get people away from the screens (like the one you are reading right now) and out in the Texas wilderness. As a child when someone...
Sen. Cruz, Reps. Roy, Castro Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Coalition of Texas Lawmakers in Support of Direct Flight from SAT-DCA
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), and Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) are leading a bipartisan, bicameral coalition of Texas lawmakers in urging Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to allocate San Antonio International Airport (SAT) one of the new long-haul, round-trip flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The recent FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, which Sen. Cruz co-authored as the ranking member of the Senate Commerce Committee and was signed into law, secured five new round-trip flights to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) from locations previously excluded from direct flights. The Department of Transportation recently announced the application procedures for the eligible airlines and will award slots for new service this summer.
Scandals That Rocked Amarillo: The Potter County Judge Who Swept His Scandal Under The Rug
Every district courtroom in the state of Texas is a kingdom in its own right. The Potter County District Courts in Amarillo is no exception. In these courtrooms, law is to be administered under the watchful and impartial purview of a District Judge. But what of the district judge who...
Sweetheart donates over $3,000 to children's charity, receives scholarship from Lions Club
Outgoing Dumas Noon Lions Club Sweetheart Emily Armendariz presented a check for $3,640 to Lisa Hatley, executive director of Dumas Education and Social Ministries (DESM), left, and Dumas Independent School District (DISD) elementary counselor Toni Crawford Thursday during the club's regular meeting. The check goes to support Camp Rainbow, the charity Armendariz has raised money for during her year as sweetheart.
Amarillo Restaurant Taking it on the Road and Adding Food Truck
It seems a lot of times in Amarillo we hear about a food truck that has made it big and is now getting a restaurant. This is in reverse. This successful restaurant is adding a food truck so they can get their delicious food out to even more people. I...
Sod Poodles lose four straight games in Midland series
MIDLAND, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo Sod Poodles lose their fourth game in a row to Midland, 24-5. 24 runs for Midland nearly doubles their highest scoring game up this point in the year, scoring 14 three times, twice against the Sod Poodles. Another weather delay put a hold on...
City of Amarillo facilities, John Stiff Memorial Park adjust hours for July 5
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The City of Amarillo announced adjusted hours for Friday July 5 for city facilities and John Stiff Memorial Park. The following COA facilities will have adjusted hours on Friday for the Independence Day +1 Event: The Independence Day +1 event is a free fireworks and drone show at John Stiff Memorial […]
Amarillo To Vote On Controversial Abortion Travel Ban
In November, Amarillo residents will vote on an abortion travel ban ordinance that would design the city as a “Sanctuary for the Unborn.”. According to the Texas Tribune, supporters of the abortion travel ban gathered 6,300 verified signatures to petition for the ordinance to be placed on the November 5 ballot. This move came after the Amarillo City Council rejected the proposal last month, adhering to local procedural rules that allow citizens to petition for a ballot measure if the council does not approve it.
Tascosa High School coach talks upcoming 2024 season
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — With the start of camp just weeks away for high school football teams, coaches including Tascosa High School’s Ken Plunk are setting their expectation for the upcoming season. The Rebels finished the 2023 season with a 5-7 record, after going 1-5 in the first six games of the season. This season […]
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