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When Does Daylight Savings Time End in Arkansas & Texas?
Along with kids going back to school, the days will start getting shorter as we get closer and closer to fall and we will go back to Standard Time. Almost everybody loves the fall season as football begins and the relief of these hot summer days. States That Want to...
Tyler Couple Arrested After Recent String Of Dollar Store Thefts In Smith County
The Smith County Sheriff's Office Sent Us Details About A Couple Who Were Captured After Several Recent Dollar Store Thefts. A Tyler man and woman are in the Smith County Jail after police claim that they allegedly went on a string of thefts at Dollar General stores in Smith County this week.
The Longest Tunnel In Texas Is In A Really Weird Place
Unless you're actually driving in the longest tunnel in Texas, you really can't see it from any vantage point. Not from above and good luck catching a glimpse of it from below. The longest tunnel in Texas measures 3,791 feet from end to end. That's about the same distance as,...
6 Great Events This Weekend in Texarkana & Beyond
Are you ready for the weekend? There will be plenty of events to check out this second weekend of August 9 -11 in Texarkana and beyond. Last weekend it was Arkansas and this weekend it's Texas turn to give you some big savings on Back to School items. You can find out more at Texas 'Tax Free' Weekend Coming Up August 9-11 For Back To School.
From Houston to Lubbock: Inside Texas’s Abandoned Baby Emergency
News like this tends to make you feel sick to your stomach. Texas, for whatever reason, has had a horrible summer when it comes to abandoned babies in the Lone Star State. On multiple occasions, babies have been found abandoned. In most of the cases, these infants are found left in dumpsters. It's heartbreaking and gut-wrenching. Why has this summer seen so many abandoned babies in Texas?
Will Casino Gambling and Resorts Be Coming To Texas Soon?
If you've been paying attention to some of the moves and announced meetings in Texas, one would think that casino gambling is on its way to the Lone Star State. But is it really? Will Texans really be able to visit a casino in Dallas or Houston in the next few years?
Baseball, Psychics, Cars, + Arts Tops The List Of This Weekends’ Activities
This will be the last 'summer weekend' for a lot of students across East Texas. The first day of school is coming up next week, but for some, the first day of school was this week. Students dread going back to school and parents dread all the back-to-school shopping that must be done.
BACK TO SCHOOL: How Much Will a School Zone Tickets Cost?
Kids will be back in the classrooms next week! Now would be the perfect time to remind you of what it would cost if you are caught using a phone or speeding through a school zone. The state of Texas has recently increased fines and court costs for drivers caught speeding in school zones. This is so drivers recognize the importance of obeying the school zone speed limits. If you are caught with any moving violation in a school zone $25 will be added to the citation.
Is This The Time Amarillo Finally Gets An H-E-B?
Ok, since we're getting a Buc-ee's (finally) in Amarillo, the next moves in a lot of residents minds are to build up a Costco and an H-E-B. Costco seems to be the one that everyone wants to see pop up in the city, but there's never any rumors of it actually ever coming into the city.
The Facilities at the Texas High School are INSANE [PHOTOS]
It's almost time for students to head back to the classroom for the 2024-25 school year. This means some of the students will returning to absolutely incredible campuses. Walnut Grove High School is one of those incredible campuses! This high school facility is more impressive than some college campuses. The gym looks like a college court, the food court looks like a mall. They have an indoor practice for football and the weight room is on another level. The photos are courtesy of Texas Football via X.
Amarillo: Your Favorite Breakfast Burrito Has Arrived at Your Go-To Store!
When it comes to quick and easy stops, visiting a convenience store is the way to go. Amarillo has plenty of convenience stores, and you'll find one on every corner. When you stop in the morning, it's likely that you'll find yourself staring at the hot bar, wondering, "Do I want a burrito?"
Abilene Flying Bison
Baseball team in Texas is the 2024 Mid-American League champions. But the news got even more exciting when the league announced that the playoff series would be held right here in Abilene. The inaugural championship series will take place at Walt Driggers Field on August 13th and 14th the league...
Texans Think This Popular Food Is Extremely Disgusting
There are a lot of things to love in Texas, but there are also some things pretty widely hated... like some particular food items. As Texans, we all seem to have strong opinions about certain food-related things, like Texas BBQ is the best, beans shouldn't be in chili, and we have amazing tacos. Now some people will disagree with these things, but at that point, are you even a Texan?
Familiar Restaurant Taking Over New Location in East Texas
Here in East Texas, we all get super excited when we have any new restaurants. The hype normally lasts for weeks as everyone wants to try the newest places to eat. But there is a restaurant that many of us are familiar with that will soon be opening in a new location.
Scary Stuff, Someone is Attacking 911 Systems in Texas
In Texas and across the country, when we are dealing with an emergency and we cannot handle the situation ourselves we’ve all been taught to call 911. It’s a lifeline when we need assistance, but what do you do if you need help and you cannot get through to the emergency services you need. That is a helpless and desperate feeling and one that some Texans faced just a few days ago.
Texas DPS Announces SafeDRIVE Enforcement
The Texas Department of Public Safety is launching its SafeDRIVE initiative, which aims to eliminate commercial motor vehicle traffic collisions. The following is a press release from the Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas Highway Patrol:. DPS Announces SafeDRIVE Enforcement. AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)...
Banned Matthew McConaughey Texas Commercial You Weren’t Supposed To See
It's a every Texans favorite saying. "Don't Mess With Texas," helped popularized by Texas icons including Willie Nelson, Eva Longoria, Ethan Hawke, Joe Jonas, and so many more. It's a way of warning folks, Texans and non-Texans alike, not to litter in The Lone Star State. Through the years the...
Texas Leads Nation In Completely Preventable Child Death: Hot Cars
This is grim and depressing but we need to talk about it: Texas leads the nation in the number of child hot car deaths. 142 children lost their lives because of hot vehicles between 1998-2023 in Texas, according to noheatstroke.org. What circumstances lead to hot car deaths?. In slightly over...
Call 911 Immediately If You Hear ‘Code Brown’ at Texas Walmart
If you've never worked at Walmart you might not know that there is a uniform color code for Walmart stores across The Lone Star State and around the country. And since each store from Dallas, TX to Denver, CO, shares the same color-coded emergency announcement system, it's not a bad idea to brush up on what each code means.
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