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State Fair of Texas Greeter Big Tex Was Once an East Texas Santa
Fair season is under way across East Texas and across the state. One fair that many are looking forward to attending is the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. There will be the usual rides and games and food. There will be the big game between Texas and Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl. We will also be greeted by Big Tex with his signature "Howdy y'all." What's cool about Big Tex is that his start begin in East Texas and he wasn't a cowboy.
Car Owners In Texas Encounter Issues After Alleged Mistake By Gas Station
Some drivers in Texas are not happy after a gas station may have caused problems to multiple cars. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Gas Station In Longview, Texas Facing Criticism For Alleged Actions. Per KETK, many drivers in the city of Longview stopped at a Murphy...
States are making it easier for physician assistants to work across state lines
Mercedes Dodge was raised by first-generation immigrant parents from Peru in a modest home in a rural part of southeastern Texas, where there weren’t many health care providers. Sometimes they had to travel to Houston, over an hour and a half away, to get basic health care. Partly because of that experience, Dodge became a […]
Cool mornings, pleasant afternoons in North Texas
As you were either sleeping or perhaps just waking up, Mother Nature treated us to a stunning sunrise show on Friday. A cold front is headed to North Texas, bringing lower humidity levels for the weekend and providing a taste of fall! However, before we experience the nice air, there's a possibility of some scattered showers. The front will reach NTX by midday and move out of the area later tonight.This weekend is an ideal time to visit the zoo or go hiking in the area, because full sunshine and low humidity are expected.Notice how our dewpoints dropping from the 60s...
Texas Teacher Accused Of Locking Child Out Of Home Overnight
A Houston ISD teacher has been arrested on child endangerment charges after allegedly locking her 12-year-old daughter out of their apartment overnight. Georgette Albert, 45, is accused of not allowing the child back inside over an argument, forcing the child to sleep on a bench in the apartment complex. The child attempted to get back into the apartment several times.
Texas Border: Truckloads of Migrants Found
Truckloads of migrants are being discovered along the Texas Border with Mexico during law enforcement operations that often result in as many rescues as arrests. The latest reported incident occurred on September 4, 2024 in Eagle Pass, according to the following details released to the news media by the Maverick County Sheriff's Department:
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