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Texas Domestic Violence Homicides Have Nearly Doubled Since 2013
The number of Texas women who are shot and killed by an intimate partner has almost doubled over the past 10 years. Last year, 205 domestic violence victims were killed in our state, the majority of which were by shooting. Domestic abusers under a protective order are not permitted to have a firearm under state and federal law, but some of those cases slip through the cracks. The Texas Council on Family Violence reported at least 20 cases that weren't properly handled, one of which, resulted in tragedy.
Prominent Texas Republican endorses Democrats Kamala Harris and Colin Allred
DALLAS — Former Tarrant County Judge Glenn Whitley is a proud, life-long, card-carrying member of the Republican Party. During his decades in office, he was one of the state’s most prominent local Republican leaders. He had never in his life endorsed a Democrat until 2022, when he backed...
Texas Named The Most Haunted State, Here are the Creepiest Places to Go
If you're someone that doesn't like ghosts, Texas is not the place for you. Keep Scrolling to Check Out the Most Haunted Places in Texas. Congratulations to Texas? They were recently named the most haunted state in America. Texas is one of the largest states in the country, but we're home to several things that got us that number one ranking.
Results from every San Angelo, Concho Valley and West Texas high school football game in Week 6
Please consider a subscription. Much of the 2024-25 season coverage will be exclusive to subscribers. Despite the small schedule of games, Week 6 of the Texas high school football season brought more exciting matchups, upsets and big wins. Here are the results from games played by the San Angelo, Concho Valley and West Texas area schools in Week...
The Official Beer of Texas Celebrates 140 Years With New Armadillo Bobblehead
We love our beer in Texas! The National Beer of Texas has released a limited edition bobblehead to celebrate its 140th anniversary. Cheers!. Lone Star Beer has endured and refreshed generations of Texans since Lone Star Brewery was built 140 years ago in 1884. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame...
When You Should Stop Mowing – And How To Mow – Your Grass In Texas
Fall is in the air and, all over Texas, some folks are wondering when we'll get that first frost while others are debating when to stop mowing the *%^# lawn. El Paso doesn't get much of a winter but we usually do get just cold enough to not have to worry about the lawn for a minute. The parts of Texas that get a real winter don't have to wonder about this as much.
Texas Has Some of the Most Beautiful Courthouses in the Country
I'm willing to bet most people in Texas would rather stay away from any courthouse for a variety of reasons, but when you have some of the most historical and beautiful buildings to gander at, you can't help but marvel at the architectural beauty that graces the Texas landscape. I...
The Actual Way West Texans Prepare for Winter
Fall is here and it's about the time of year when you can feel the cold creeping in early in the morning. The cold has not settled in West Texas but with the weather being so bi-polar out here we never truly know when the cold will come knocking on our door. It's a good thing we know how to prepare for the winter beforehand. Here is a list of how us West Texans survive the winter days.
How to see the full Hunter's supermoon in Texas
Skywatchers are in for a treat in October. The upcoming full moon will be another supermoon, the third of the year so far! September's Harvest moon was the second after July's Buck moon, and November's Beaver full moon will be the final supermoon of 2024. The hunter's supermoon will reach peak illumination on October 17 at 6:26 a.m. The Farmer's Almanac says that the hunter's moon ruses around the same time for several nights, starting on October 16. According to the Farmer's Almanac, September and October's full moons are unique because they are not named because of ties to early Native American, Colonial American, and European folklore. Instead, the Harvest and Hunter's moons are tied to the start of astronomical fall. The autumnal equinox was on September 22 in 2024.
Texas, Do You Know These Items On Buc-ee’s Gas Pumps?
If you live in Texas, you have to love Buc-ee's right?. After all, everyone gets a smile on their face when they see the sign for the gas station right? Some Buc-ee's are bigger than others, while others may be smaller than expected. Regardless, Buc-ee's is a stop for many in the state whenever there's a road trip happening.
Most Remaining Fuddruckers Are In Texas, Here’s Where To Find Them
I've always enjoyed a good Fuddruckers burger- slathered in Heinz 57 and with an obscene amount of pickles. The concept is a brilliant one- top your burger however you like from the plethora of options to choose from. When I was a kid in the 90s, Fuddruckers was the place to get a burger.
My Honest Review of the New Whataburger Bacon Blaze Jalapeno Double
I always like to try something new, especially if it's from the Texas original Whataburger. Tuesday, October 1, Whataburger announced a brand new limited time burger called the Bacon Blaze Jalapeno Double. The name alone is awesome and the burger looked fantastic. So that meant I needed to head out during my lunch break today and give it a try, you know, for research and stuff. What did I think of it? Read below to find out.
The 15 Most Common Words Texans Use That Have Double Meaning
The beauty of the West Texas language isn’t just in the slang like “fixin’ to” or “jeet yet?” It’s in these words that carry a double meaning, or better yet as we Texans like to call it "Double Speak." They show how dynamic our speech is, and how the same word can take on a completely different meaning, depending on how we use it.
‘One Pill Kills’ video to debut at Texas high school football games
AUSTIN (FOX 44) – Governor Greg Abbott has unveiled a new video that will play at high school football games across the state on Friday night. The One Pill Kills video comes as a part of Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month, according to the Office of the Governor. Abbott, alongside Texas Tech University Head Football Coach Joey McGuire, Texas A&M University Head Football […]
It's official, Texas has a favorite bread, and, it should come as no surprise that it is probably your abuelita's favorite too!
The folks over at Shane Co. did some very tasty research to determine the most popular bread type in each state. There's tons to choose from; sourdough, ciabatta, French, croissant, seriously I could go on. But I am very proud to say that one bread reigned supreme in the Lone Star state!
Top 6 Texas Cities Perfect For Vegans And Vegetarians
You would think that adopting a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle in a state with chicken farms and cattle ranches in every town would be nearly impossible. It doesn't have to be that way, especially if you plan to visit one of these towns. I was surprised to find 13 Texas...
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