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Elizabeth Francis, The Oldest Texan and American Alive
According to the Washington Post, Frances was born in Louisiana in 1909 and was just 11-years-old when her mom died. Francis was separated from her siblings and was send to live with her aunt. As a single mom, she ran a coffee shop at ABC 13 News in Houston for 20 years. She never learned how to drive and instead walked or took the bus everywhere. According to the Washington Post, her family says she has led a simple life.
Patrick: Obama is seeking his fourth term in office
(The Center Square) – Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says former President Barack Obama is running for a fourth term in response to President Joe Biden announcing he isn’t running for reelection and is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement. “Obama is seeking his 4th term as president,” Patrick said in a social media post. “The June debate was a hit job on Biden by his own party; humiliating him was step one to run him out. There was no need for Biden...
Groesbeck’s Switch to Dial Phones: A Leap into Modernity
, This Thursday marks the anniversary of a significant milestone for Groesbeck as the town transitioned to a modern dial telephone system. The Journal's front page on July 25, 1957, was dominated by an article titled “Monday, July 29, Groesbeck D-Day: Changeover to Dial Telephone System Draws Near,” highlighting the impending technological shift.Early that Monday morning, while most residents were still asleep, the Gulf States Telephone Company’s “mechanical force” switched the town from the old manual system to the new dial system. This change meant that residents began dialing their numbers and listening for a dial tone, instead of waiting...
Bruceville-Eddy City Council approves first-ever sanitary sewer system
BRUCEVILLE-EDDY, Texas — After over a decade of planning, the City of Bruceville-Eddy has been approved for a sanitary sewer system. The City announced on Thursday, July 25 that the City Council had given the green light on the project, which has reportedly been in planning since 2008. The...
1 man dead after vehicle pursuit, driving through several backyards in Killeen
According to the Killeen Police Department, Carlos Joseph Christian refused to stop for a traffic violation stop near East Stan Schlueter and East Elms Road, which led officers on a pursuit.
City conducts smoke testing for defective plumbing in southwest Bryan
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Smoke testing in southwest Bryan began this week, and is expected to continue throughout the month of August. Contractors with water services are testing sanitary sewer lines near Leonard Road and Traditions. Testing began Monday, July 22. The City of Bryan has provided an interactive map,...
Waco Independent Film Festival winds down ahead of online encore move. That doesn’t mean its impact is over.
At the Waco Independent Film Festival, filmmakers are hiding in the shade of the sidewalk in downtown. They’re getting ready to board the trolley and see a sampling of film locations that the city has on offer. The tour is headed by the festival’s operation’s director Louis Hunter, it’s...
Windham School District Culinary Arts students host inaugural staff luncheon
Jul. 25—HUNTSVILLE — Windham School District hosted its inaugural Culinary Arts Luncheon on June 20, at the Ferguson campus in Midway. The event was attended by staff from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), including TDCJ Deputy Executive Director Oscar Mendoza, Facilities Division Director Ron Hudson and correctional staff. "We are immensely proud of our students' culinary ...
West plant explosion survivor shares his story
WEST, Texas (FOX 44) – One of the largest and deadliest chemical disasters in recent U.S. history happened in the City of West. Twelve firefighters and three people who lived near the plant died. The blast injured nearly 300 people and destroyed two schools, a nursing home, an apartment complex and many homes. FOX 44 […]
Texas A&M’s Elko excited for year 1 in College Station
After a year that saw so many twists and turns for the Texas A&M football program including the firing of former head coach Jimbo Fisher, getting a fresh start with new head coach Mike Elko at the helm has lifted spirits and gotten Aggie fans excited for the 2024-2025 season.
These Texans will be competing for Team USA at the 2024 Olympics
SAN ANTONIO — The Lone Star State representation will be strong in the City of Light when the 2024 Paris Olympics get underway Friday. Of the roughly 600 athletes competing for Team USA, more than 60 have Texas ties. That means that if Team USA lives up to its...
Friday is the next best chance for rain in North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — There's at least a 20-degree difference between temperatures in North Texas' most western and most eastern counties this afternoon. Based on the temperatures seen today, counties to the Southwest have been dealing with more cloud cover on Thursday. There have been a few showers, mainly to the east, and there was even a flood advisory in portions of Bosque and Hill counties. Overall, the rain has been fairly minimal today. Rain chances remain at 30% or less through sunset, then dry conditions are forecast overnight into Friday morning. Friday is the last chance for rain, but it'll once again be a scenario where the farther south/east, the more likely it is to see some showers. Highs will remain below normal, in the 80s and low 90s, Friday through Sunday. Once high pressure builds back in across the central U.S. next week, temperature highs return to normal or above. Comparing triple-digit days from last summer through this year, it's noticeable how few triple-digit days the area has had this June compared to last. The cooler temps can't last forever though. August 1 is coming in hot.
Thursday Night Forecast: Active through Sunday, heat returns next week
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms early. Chance of rain: 40%. Low: 73. Winds: SE 5 MPH. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Chance of rain: 40%. High: 85. Winds: SE 5-10 MPH. SATURDAY: Partly cloudy skies with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. […]
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