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Kid Seen Dangling from Ride at Six Flags Over Texas is Hoax
A very scary moment captured on video at Six Flags Over Texas. The video that was posted to many social platforms including X, shows a child dangling from the Superman ride. The ride is an impressive 325 feet in the air. The question then becomes, it this a real incident? WFAA reached out to Six Flags Over Texas and received the following statement.
West Texas High School Football Preview: 12 defensive backs to watch before 2024 season
Please consider a subscription. Much of the 2024-25 season coverage will be exclusive to subscribers. Texas high school football is only weeks away from fall practice, and excitement grows as fans, players and coaches with high aspirations anticipate the return of Friday night lights in West Texas. Despite the turnover...
An Apparent Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Texas Stores
There is a massive change underway in the U.S., and it has to do with brick-and-mortar stores being unable to compete with their online counterparts. As more and more people take to shopping online, something that got a massive boost in '20 thanks to a worldwide pandemic, physical stores continue taking big hits.
Texas leads in hot car child deaths compared to other states, group advises on child protection tips
HOUSTON, Texas — The sun was still shining at about 6:30 Wednesday evening when police responded to a distress call at an apartment complex on Hollister Road in northwest Houston. They found a four-year-old girl unresponsive in a pickup truck. “That female was taken to the hospital and, unfortunately,...
'I'm proud to be an American' | Central Texans celebrate 4th of July
BRUCEVILLE-EDDY, Texas — Central Texas families are preparing to have some fun this 4th of July! With no burn ban in place in most counties, dozens are buying last-minute fireworks at local firework shops. That's why shops like Night Light Fireworks are seeing a big boom in sales, and...
Anime Matsuri to return for 18th annual event at George R. Brown Center in Houston
HOUSTON – Anime fans, get ready! Houston’s highly anticipated anime convention, Anime Matsuri is coming back in August to downtown Houston for its 18th annual event!. Texas tops best U.S. state for anime conventions, cosplay enthusiasts | Anime Bar in Sugar Land has vision realized by providing fun, inclusive environment for all guests.
Army vet sucker punched by Sugar Land bar employee who allegedly called him the ‘N-word’
SUGAR LAND, Texas – The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has opened an investigation after a veteran of the U.S. Army was hospitalized from being sucker punched at a Sugar Land bar. The punch came as the Rosenberg man, who doesn’t want to be identified out of fear for his...
Houston Clings to Firework Tradition for Fourth of July as Other Cities Like San Antonio and Los Angeles Opt for Eco-friendly Drone Displays
As cities across the nation shift from traditional pyrotechnics to drones for their Fourth of July festivities, Houston is holding onto its explosive traditions. Despite the environmental push, Houston and several Texas cities have elected to stick with conventional fireworks shows, perhaps viewing the familiar bangs and colors as integral to the celebration of Independence Day. The Houston area will continue to feature booming spectacles, as reported by the Houston Chronicle. Chris Houston of Pooter's Fireworks encapsulated the sentiment, "You don't get the bang, you don't get the smell, it's silent. Fireworks aren't going anywhere, (they) smell like freedom."
New study reveals health benefits of electric vehicle transition: 'Each city requires unique regulations or strategies'
A new study from the University of Houston examined the possible health benefits of vehicle electrification scenarios across four major U.S. cities — Houston, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago — by looking at projected changes in air pollution. In short, it's good news — and it's also...
These Are The Nine Items Raising Your Electric Bill In Texas
The state of Texas is in the midst of a very hot summer. With temperatures hitting nearly 100 degrees most days, many people are attempting to stay cool. This is in turn strains the state's power grid and causes one thing we hate the most. That item we don't like is none other than power bill price increases.
Alabama Red Cross deploys team to Texas ahead of Beryl
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - While Red Cross societies across the Caribbean are rushing in to help with storm relief, the Red Cross in Alabama is preparing for Beryl to hit Texas. A team of five people has been sent to Houston to set up emergency shelter for any potential hurricane...
Texas County Named Number One In Nation For Flooding Threat
Hurricane season is major worry for some in Texas. We've seen how major storms affect the state, and when a major hurricane is forecasted to hit our area, preparations begin. Attempts to limit the damage are made, and warnings are sent out to alert Texans when the storm will arrive. One of the biggest scares during the storms is none other than flooding.
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