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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.
A Number of Texas Truck Stops Appear on Circulating ‘Do Not Stop Here’ List
DALLAS, Texas (KPEL News) - A recent online list highlighting "Do Not Stop" locations for truck drivers has drawn attention to an escalating issue in the trucking industry—driver safety. The list specifically identifies several truck stops in Texas that truckers are being warned to avoid due to significant safety concerns.
A Dangerous New Gang Nobody Has Heard of is Creeping into Texas
Two weeks ago, the name Tren De Aragua was completely foreign to most Americans. Today, the name of the violent Venezuelan gang is now known nationwide due to their recent takeover of an apartment complex in Aurora, Colorado. And terrifyingly enough, officials say that they have seen large groups of Tren de Aragua making entry into the state of Texas via the corridor in El Paso.
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...
What-A-Mum: Texas Homecoming Mums Get More Creative Throughout The Years
High School football season is upon us and in Texas, that means it’s time for Mum's season. Mum is short for the chrysanthemum flower. This flower was given by a boy to his homecoming date, cue “Homecoming Mum.”. Back in the day, a homecoming mum was a simple...
Escaped Mexican Bengal Tiger Crosses Border, Now Loose in Texas
A Bengal tiger that escaped from a Mexican Zoo was last seen on The Rio Grande and could be on the loose here in Texas. El Financiero, a Mexican newspaper, reports that on Wednesday morning, staff at the Quinta La Fauna zoo in Reynosa, Mexico, realized the tiger had escaped.
Fatal Crash Claims Three Lives in Denton County
Three people died and three others were injured in a major crash in Denton County on Friday, August 23. "At least two individuals had CPR performed on them, and a total of six individuals were transported by five ambulances to Medical City and to Presbyterian in Denton," said Argyle Police Chief Emmitt Jackson.
Grandmother, former coaches mourn the loss of 17-year-old shot football player, killed in North Texas
DALLAS, Texas — David Washington loved the game of football. The 17-year-old had dreams of going to college and playing pro one day. “That was his dream,” said LeVetta Tuggar, David’s grandmother. “That’s all he’s ever done in life is play football.”. Tuggar said...
Mavericks predicted to save millions on extension for newly acquired defensive ace
The start of the 2024-25 season is around a month and a half away, and Dallas Mavericks fans are fired up for the new-look squad to take the floor for the first time against the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs are poised to be better than they were last season...
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