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Beto O’Rourke visits UTA, encourages young voters
Former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke made Monday’s first day of school a memorable one, visiting campus to speak with students about voter registration and the upcoming presidential election. Part of a multiple-event series, First Week of Class with Beto, the Texas native will travel to different universities in...
Xcel, electric co-ops issue energy alert, urge immediate conservation
Xcel Energy and a number of electric cooperatives, including South Plains Electric Co-op, are asking customers in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains and Eastern New Mexico to immediately cut back on electric use. The companies issued an Energy Alert just after 7 p.m. CDT Monday amid scorching temperatures, forecasting electricity demand could exceed supply unless customers conserve. The alert expires at 10 p.m. CDT (9 p.m. MDT) Monday. ...
‘Yellowstone’ is Looking For Extras as They Film Concert Scenes in Texas
Calling all extras! Here's your chance to be a part of one of the best TV shows in recent years. Yellowstone is coming to Texas to put the final touches to its last season. They are looking for extras to be a part of some concert scenes at the Ft. Worth Stockyards in a couple of weeks.
Excessive heat warning continues with the hottest day of the year
Another day of extreme heat is underway in North Texas Monday, and an excessive heat warning remains in place for most of the region. The high temperature of 106 degrees is just shy of a record, but some areas in North Texas could see air temperatures above 108 degrees.Feels-like temperatures will top 110 degrees.The high-pressure ridge that has been dominating our weather pattern will shift slightly west on Tuesday, which will allow a cold front to slide into North Texas. The front is weak and we do not expect rain, but we should see slightly cooler temperatures, with highs in the low 100s or upper 90s by the middle of the week.While it will still be hot through the end of the week with feels-like temperatures back up to near 105 degrees, we won't see the dangerously high temperatures of the past few days.
Texas Panhandle volleyball teams have strong showings at season-opening tournaments
Amarillo High places second in gold bracket of Pearland Tournament. The Amarillo High Lady Sandies under new head coach Haleigh Burns had a great showing at the Pearland Tournament from Thursday to Saturday. The Lady Sandies 6-3 overall over the three days, however, did get to the finals of the...
Houston man named to ‘40 Under 40′ arrested in Virginia over violent threats against Texas governor, local attorneys
HOUSTON – Federal agents arrested a Houston man in Alexandria, Virginia, on Friday after he’s accused of making violent threats for weeks against a state governor, deputy U.S. Marshal, Houston attorneys and their family members, according to a newly unsealed federal criminal complaint. According to emails obtained by...
More than $1M in scholarships distributed by Community Foundation of Abilene
ABILENE, Texas — The Community Foundation of Abilene announced Monday it has awarded a record amount in scholarships this year - $1,068,150 to 219 students. A reception for the recipients was held at the Hendrick Home for Children, where donors who established the scholarship funds were invited to meet the students, who are pursuing specific postsecondary careers or certifications in trades such as welding and mechanics.
Man accused of raping 14-year-old girl
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A 34-year-old man was arrested on a warrant last weekend after DNA evidence linked him to a sex crime involving a 14-year-old girl. Scott Laquinn Johnson, Jr. has been charged with Sexual Assault of a Child, a second-degree felony. According to an Odessa Police Department report, on May 27, a young teen […]
Mexico is helping immigrants overcome legal hurdles through free legal clinics in the U.S.
From food stamp fraud to cyber fraud and even wage theft, Latino immigrants don't always have the resources needed to overcome legal hurdles that may arise. In fact, in many cases they fear their lack of lawful immigration status will get them deported. Fortunately, a new initiative put forward by...
In a North Texas House race, two Asian candidates campaign on their version of the American Dream
GARLAND — Rep. Angie Chen Button, 70, is living the American Dream. After immigrating from Taiwan to Texas for graduate school at 24, she improved her English, climbed the corporate ladder and was elected to the state House, where she has served eight terms as the only Asian American woman in the Legislature.
Chicken Nuggets/Tenders Recalled – What Texans Should Know
The Food Safety Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture has a word of caution for Texas shoppers in Beaumont, Orange, Port Arthur, Jasper, Tyler, and Lufkin. In fact, any place in the state where ready-to-eat chicken nuggets and chicken tenders are sold frozen and ready to heat and eat should pay attention to this recall notice.
Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses Now On Sale For Upcoming Season
If you plan to hunt or fish this year in Texas, it’s time to pay for a new license. New hunting/fishing licenses went on sale Thursday for the 2024-25 season. Current-year licenses expire at the end of August. Texans purchase more than 3.9 million hunting and fishing licenses each...
Texas Representatives at the Democratic National Convention
HOUSTON - Day one of the Democratic National Convention has wrapped up and it was eventful. Texas Representatives Jolanda Jones and Ron Reynolds talk with Isiah Carey from the convention. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku, Google Android TV,...
Texas Woman Convicted Of Stealing $1 Million, Wasted It On Tik Tok
If you came into over a million dollars, what would you do with it?. Most people would spend it on items of real value- like a house, car, or investments. Or even something of perceived value- like designer clothing. Now imagine you got that million dollars by risking it all...
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