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Alligator Targets Kids Swimming in Texas Lake
Why did the parents in the video at the bottom of this article let their kids swim in a lake that has signs posted near the lake warning of alligators?. The video opens with a shot of a gigantic alligator lumbering its way toward a group of children at a lake in Huntsville State Park in Texas. Was it just checking them out, because it wasn't trying very hard if it was hungry? Folks in the comments section agree.
Texas Cops Are Using a Weird New Technique to Handle 911 Calls
Imagine this: you're in danger. Doesn't matter what kind of danger, but you're in mortal danger and you call 911. You give your location to the nice operator on the other end, they tell you help is on the way, dear!. You remain in mortal danger, but soon you hear...
What Central Texans can do about black cricket season
TEMPLE, Texas — If you're not a fan of creepy crawlers, you're in for some bad luck. During the upcoming fall season, crickets will start to become more noticeable in Central Texas, causing disturbance for many people. According to Keld Ewart, the Chief Operating Officer at The Bug Master,...
Texas Stores Now Closing Just Tip On The Bankruptcy Iceberg
Killeen, Texas is one of 16 locations across the Lone Star State that will immediately be closing their local store as 211 total properties are closing within the United States amid a new bankruptcy filing. Going out of business and clearance sales are happening right now at select LL Flooring stores, and you are encouraged to take advantage of their massive discounts before the doors are closed for good.
A new pipeline is about to get dug through Central Texas. How to send in your input
MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is proposing two years of construction through Central Texas to put in a natural gas pipeline. It's known as the DeLa Express Project. The commission has entered a new phase of the proposal. The National Environmental Policy Act requires them...
TxDOT using robots to assist in projects across state
AUSTIN, Texas — If you think you're seeing what appears to be a robot on a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) jobsite, believe your eyes, because those actually are robot workers. TxDOT has been using automated workers to assist on its jobsites across the state, including in the Austin...
Three Separate Incidents Involving Guns Reported In Texas Schools
Recently, three schools in the state of Texas had major problems involving weapons on campus. Here's what is known at time of writing. As reported by ABC13 Houston, the three schools in question were around the area of the city of Houston. Two of the situations revealed someone at the school was in possession of a firearm, while the remaining one was suspected.
You can now view Texas police officer licenses online
AUSTIN, Texas — Police officer licenses can now be looked up in Texas. In a change in policy regarding police transparency, the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) has released its online lookup tool, allowing the public to view the status of both active and former peace officers across the state.
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