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3 East Texans Are Facing Capital Murder Charges
Three East Texas individuals, including a juvenile, are in custody and are now facing capital murder charges in connection to a crime that happened September 1st in Turnertown. The Rusk County Sheriff's office says 20-year-old Kameron Anderson of Bedford, Texas was found shot to death and placed in the trunk...
Behind the Scenes in Amarillo; Goats, Cops, and Small-Town Life
There is nothing in the world that screams "small town" like the local authorities taking to social media because someone has let their livestock get loose. In the small town I grew up in, it was always someone's guard llama getting out, and the local PD got on Facebook looking for owners. In Amarillo, a group of goats has recently reminded us just how small this Texas town still is.
Unspoken Rules For Driving in West Texas
West Texas is unique in many ways. If you have been in the area long enough to experience a West Texas sunset, then you know the beauty is unmatched. The land is flat here so you can see a stretch of road as far as the eye can see. Another unique experience is driving in the Permian Basin and surrounding areas.
Get Ready! Serious Rainy Weather is On It’s Way to Texas
Looks like Texas might finally be getting a break from the blazing summer heat—courtesy of Tropical Storm Francine!. Just when you thought we’d never cool off, here comes a storm ready to bring some much-needed rain. But don’tcelebrate too soon—Francine may bring more than just cooler temps, with heavy rain, flooding, and even hurricane-force winds expected later this week.
Mammoth Spring the Largest and Most Scenic Spring in Arkansas
Have you ever been to Mammoth Spring, Arkansas? The name says it all, one of the largest and most scenic natural springs in Arkansas and the 7th largest in the world. With over nine million gallons of water flowing each hour forming a 10-acre beautiful lake that flows southward into Spring River. Spring River is best known for some of the best trout fishing in the state. What makes Mammoth Spring so unique is the remnants of an old grist mill and hydroelectric plant which is part of the history of Mammoth Springs and the foothills of the Ozark Mountain region.
Untrained Teachers Are Being Hired In Texas
Requirements to become a public school teacher in Texas are being waived all over the lone star state. Back in 2015, Texas passed legislation allowing public schools to hire teachers with no formal classroom training. The hope was that this would make teaching more appealing to those who had skills...
The Fall Festival & Spooky Trail In East Texas, It’s Spooktacular
With the temperatures cooling off over the weekend, I couldn't help but start thinking about those wonderful fall festivals. Then I realized it's time to get ready for a great one in east Texas a short drive from Texarkana that will be opening up soon. Fall festivals and pumpkin patches...
63 Arrested in Bowie County Last Week – 9/9 Sheriff’s Report
A bit milder temperatures and some rain last week were the highlights of the weather, the highlights, or lowlights, or at least the numbers of those arrested in the Sheriff's Report went down last week as well. Your Bowie County Sheriff's Office arrested a total of 67 people last week, 17 of those by BCSO, another 46 were turned over by other law enforcement agencies to Bowie County.
Enter To Win Tickets To Third Eye Blind at The Lumberyard
Third Eye Blind Live at The Lumberyard in Canyon, Texas on September 20th. This will be and outdoor show on the First United Bank Stage!. This band was the highlight of the late 1990s and has garnered world-wide acclaim with five best-selling albums. And they'll be LIVE at The Lumberyard!
Is This Viral Texas Mom Tiny Or Her Truck Just Big?
Hair, belt buckles, high school football stadiums, everything is bigger in Texas. While the saying likely originated about our state's massive geographical area; in terms of square miles, Texas is second only to Alaska in size, it's gone on to encompass much more than just how beautifully large The Lone Star State is.
Arkansas Town Named Top 10 Fastest-Growing City in America
When you hear about the best places to live in Arkansas, you often hear about Northwest Arkansas but according to the U.S. Census Bureau in May, a charming small town 50 miles northeast of Little Rock has been ranked in the Top 10 as one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States.
Spend Halloween Night at One of The Most Haunted Places in Texas
The first night is Halloween night on Thursday, October 31st. Also on Friday and Saturday, November 1st and 2nd. Admission will be $20 at the door until space runs out. More details will be coming soon or you can call 210-748-4475 between 8 AM - 6 PM. This year, there will be be food vendors, barbecue and different kind of specialty drinks and all kinds of different vendors shirts t-shirts candles jewelry. You can get more information by clicking here.
Big Lots Files Bankruptcy More Stores to Close, Are Arkasnas & Texas Safe?
We heard in back in July that Big Lots would be closing about 300 of its stores in 34 states. Today, we woke up to the news that Big Lots has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. What does this mean for the other stores? Are the stores in Texas and Arkansas safe?
5 Famous People Born in the Permian Basin, Texas
Being from West Texas you feel like you are in a bubble. To understand how it is out here you would have to spend a good amount of time out here. With that being said everything and everyone is at a constant movement out here. Being that there is so much in and out traffic out here, the locals may get lost in translation.
Watch RARE Patrick Mahomes HS Highlights, He’s Been Great
It's safe to say that most East Texans are proud Dallas Cowboys fans, but we can't help but root for fellow East Texan and Whitehouse native Patrick Mahomes. After a great game of football in Week 1, Mahomes and The Chiefs continue their march toward a three-peat advancing to 1-0.
Choo Choo! High Speed Rail Comes Closer to Completion in Texas
It's been over a decade of talk about a high-speed rail connecting Dallas to Houston, but, alas, obstacles have severely halted the project... until now. Thanks to a $63.9 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration, the project can now continue its construction. What Will the High-Speed Rail Do?. Over...
Horse Tied Up Outside of Whataburger Sums Up Texas
Nothing screams “Texas” quite like a horse tied up outside of a Whataburger. When I was in the Navy, one of the first questions people from up north would ask me when they found out I was from Texas was if I ever rode a horse. Of course, the answer is yes.
Download The FREE Radio Texas, LIVE! App & Change Your Life, ‘Best App ever, Can’t stop listening’
In Dallas, TX, and Houston, TX, it's what folks are listening to in 2024. The Radio Texas, LIVE! mobile app is the premiere app for streaming commercial-free, Texas and Red Dirt music, 24 hours a day. On top of a welcomed nonstop barrage of your favorite music -- that you...
The Most Haunted WalMart In America is in Texas And It Has A Chilling History
Galveston is one of the top tourist destinations in Texas. If you've ever been to Galveston, you know there is a lot to do and see. And like many other Texas cities, there is a lot of history to explore as well. And there is one spot in Galveston that...
Attempted Grab And Dash At Dallas Mall Thwarted
An attempted grab and dash at NorthPark Center in Dallas didn’t go as planned. Is it just me or are thieves bolder than ever? Back in the day, people would usually try to hide goods in their handbags, pants, or wherever. These days, it seems like thieves are hoping no one around is brave enough to try and stop them.
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