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FEELING LUCKY: A New Casino Is Coming To East Texas
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe is the oldest Native American reservation in Texas and they announced some big plans. The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas boasts a unique story dating back to before the 1700s according to their website. The Tribe operates on the oldest reservation in the state located on approximately 10,200 acres in the Big Thicket of Deep East Texas.
The Texas State Fair Is Now A Gun Free Zone
If you're going to the Texas State Fair, you better leave your guns at home. For the first time in the history of the Texas State Fair, attendees can not enter the fairgrounds packing. Both concealed and open carry are a no - no at the fair taking place in Dallas Sept. 27 - Oct. 20.
Bizarre Encounters: Unusual Things That Fell From the Texas Skies
Believe it or not, Texas has seen some wild & insane things falling out of the sky. From creatures to celestial stuff from outer space, we've seen it happen and we STILL can't believe this happened... It once rained fish in far East Texas. In late 2021, Texas once experienced...
First Texas McDonald’s Spin-Off Beverage Concepts Open
If you are a big fan of McDonald's breakfast and drink options, you have new places to get your fix. To innovate and compete against Starbucks, McDonald's has entered the drink business. The CosMc's brand is based on an 80's robot character in the brand's lore named CosMc. This would...
Disturbing Animal Trafficking in Texas: Baby Monkeys Found in Terrible Conditions
Drugs are not the only thing being smuggled over the Texas border. The illegal pet trade is also booming as baby Mexican Spider Monkeys are taken from their natural habitat and smuggled into the Lone Star State. The South Texas Zoo is dealing with the consequences of other’s actions as...
Texas Teachers Are The Most Overworked In The U.S.
It certainly appears that we aren't taking very good care of our teachers. A number of Texas school districts have kicked off the school year. This type of thing would never be on my radar, except for the fact that a number of teachers posted their Amazon wish lists online in order to receive a little help. If you're unfamiliar with the phenomenon, the teachers are so desperate for classroom basics that they are turning to their communities for a little support. I have to say, it's a bit embarrassing that the State Of Texas doesn't give teachers what they need to do their jobs.
Texas Heat Advisory: Dangerous Heat Index Up to 112°F Along I-35 Corridor
Austin, TX – Texas residents along the I-35 Corridor and Coastal Plains should prepare for another blistering day as the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory for Sunday. With temperatures expected to soar between 100°F and 104°F, the heat index—how hot it actually feels when humidity is factored in—could reach a scorching 112°F in some areas.
Texas’ overcrowded jails send people awaiting trial to other counties and states
Two Saturdays a month, Sorcha Costigan climbs into her Jeep and drives 100 miles from Sabine County into Louisiana, all the while worrying about another vehicle part malfunctioning and how much the gas is going to cost. It’s important to her, though, to see her husband as much as possible. Jess Hampton is being held at Louisiana Workforce, a private prison in DeQuincy, Louisiana, even though he is charged with child abuse in East Texas. ...
This Disgusting Crime is Happening Way Too Much in Texas
I’m tired of this uncomfortable topic not being discussed, it’s happening way too much in Texas and across the country and it needs to stop. While I admit I don’t watch the news anymore I try to stay up on news and information that applies to Texas, and it seems like this crime is popping up all the time. I am talking about teachers, aides, and administration preying on students.
Impact of drought on home foundations and under-slab plumbing in North Texas
North Texas residents are no strangers to the challenges posed by drought conditions, which can have significant implications for home foundations and under-slab plumbing. As the region experiences periods of drought, the soil undergoes changes that directly affect the stability of foundations and the integrity of plumbing systems beneath homes.
Heating and cooling services in North Texas struggle to keep up with demand
FORT WORTH -- It's one of the worst things to go out in this heat – your A/C. But there are ways you can keep your A/C in tip-top shape.On scorching days like these, Zane Larman, a technician with Milestone Electric A/C and Plumbing, braces himself for a long and busy day ahead."I keep my phone next to my bed in case I get a call," Larman said.Larman has been an HVAC technician for about three summers now -- and these days are like the Super Bowl for people in the AC business. They get a lot of emergency calls; at least...
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