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Operation Safe Return to Provide School Supplies and Safety Information
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Operation Safe Return is set for Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Bank Center. The event offers children the opportunity to receive necessary school supplies, obtain valuable safety information, and ensure a healthy start to the upcoming school year, according to a a statement from the Crime Reduction Unit. For more information, contact the Crime Reduction Unit at 361-886-2765.
Search for Georgia girl expands to Texas, 6 other states. Have you seen Maria Gomez-Perez?
The search for a missing Georgia girl has now expanded to several states, including Texas. Here's what we know. Maria Gomez-Perez, 12, was reported missing from Gainesville, Georgia on May 30. She had been last seen in the driveway of her home the previous day. Maria stands at 5'3" and...
Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
A Texarkana, Arkansas Man Is Going To Federal Prison For A Very Long Time After Pleading Guilty To Some Heinous Acts. A former director of the Texas High School color guard plead guilty to federal charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct in a shocking story that rocked educators and parents across the area.
Fed up with California, Elon Musk says X will relocate headquarters to Texas
X will relocate from San Francisco to Austin, Elon Musk announced Tuesday on the social media platform. His rocket company, SpaceX, will also move to Texas. Musk said a new law signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday was "the final straw." "Because of this law and the many...
Need to restock your fridge? Kroger, H-E-B offering discounts to Texans recovering from Beryl
HOUSTON, Texas – Texans, grocery stores in our area are offering some relief to customers after Hurricane Beryl struck, leaving millions without power for days. With power restored to more than 90% of CenterPoint Energy customers, many people have to restock their fridges, which can be costly. Thankfully, Kroger...
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
The Temperature Could Hit Low 70s This Week
Following days of extreme heat, a cold front is expected to move through parts of North Texas, with storms possible. A cold front by Texas summer standards, that is. According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, a cold front arriving late Wednesday, July 17 will introduce cooler temperatures and increase rain chances through the end of the week. Storms associated with the front may bring strong winds, although the risk of severe weather is low. This unsettled weather pattern is expected to continue into early next week. Today, North Texas residents can expect a slight chance of showers before 10...
Former Texas governor will participate in West Texas Legislative Summit
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Former Texas governor and US Secretary of Energy Rick Perry will be a speaker at the West Texas Legislative Summit, the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce announced late Tuesday. The Chamber and honorary co-hosts Congressman August Pfluger, Texas Sen. Charles Perry and Texas Rep. Drew...
Eads: Staying cool is critical now and in the future
We are a fast-growing County that works on infrastructure, roads, water issues, and energy needs with the purview Denton County knows all too well because of our response efforts and our role in monitoring these issues closely to provide the public with timely updates. With several 100-degree days so far...
Driscoll 31st Annual Pediatric Conference, July 19th & 20th
The Driscoll Children’s Hospital 31st Annual Pediatric Conference will take place this weekend at the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel. Healthcare professionals from across Texas and beyond are invited to elevate their knowledge at the two-day event. The program will offer insight on current clinical challenges within specific pediatric sub-specialties.
Texas Standard for July 17, 2024: Folks cut off from a public Texas waterway take their case to court
In 2022, a local landowner in rural Henderson County put up a fence that blocked access to a beloved fishing spot. Since then, hunters and anglers have been fighting to regain entry, with the battle continuing yesterday in the 173rd District Court in Athens, Texas. Here are the stories on...
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