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'It's fishy' | Alarming email makes its rounds in Central Texas claiming to be from TxDOT
BELTON, Texas — A suspicious email is swarming inboxes across Central Texas. People are reaching out to 6 News saying the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) emailed them urging them to validate their information for a REAL ID. A REAL ID is a driver's license, learner's permit or non-driver...
OSHA Uncovers Safety Violations at Texas Flooring Manufacturing Plant
Ecore International Inc. now faces $299,591 in proposed penalties. Ecore International Inc.—which manufactures commercial flooring and surfaces—faces $299,591 in proposed penalties following an OSHA inspection at its Mexia, Texas plant. According to a recent release, OSHA investigators discovered in January 2024 that Ecore International had exposed its employees...
EFC Gases & Advanced Materials announce plans for manufacturing facility in McGregor
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - EFC Gases & Advanced Materials on Tuesday announced they are thrilled about plans for a “cutting edge” manufacturing facility in McGregor following the recent purchase of 195 acres of land in the Central Texas community. “As an integral part of the semiconductor supply chain,...
Waco gang member, 17, fired gun at rival in car; ankle monitor placed him at the scene: affidavit
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The Waco street gang member accused of shooting at a rival gang member inside a car was placed at the scene because he was wearing an ankle monitor, police wrote in an affidavit. Kadarius Wormley, 17, was charged with deadly conduct, according to the affidavit. On...
Grandma-to-be Opens Gift to Discover Son and Daughter-in-law’s Rainbow Baby News After Two-Year Fertility Struggle
A grandma-to-be burst into tears of joy when she opened a gift to discover her son and daughter-in-law’s rainbow baby news hidden inside. The moment marked the end of an emotional few years for Valeria and Christopher Valenzuela, from San Antonio, Texas, as it initially took around two years for them to get pregnant. After […] The post Grandma-to-be Opens Gift to Discover Son and Daughter-in-law’s Rainbow Baby News After Two-Year Fertility Struggle appeared first on Happilynews.com.
College Station streets flood after heavy rain, the city says it is intentional
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Heavy rains hit College Station leaving several roads underwater. Parts of Holleman Drive, Wellborn Road and Royder Road were covered in several inches of water during the day. Texas A&M Civil Engineering Professor Ali Mostafavi said new development in the area could be a reason...
'Something needs to be done' | Lampasas community concerned about abandoned horses
LAMPASAS, Texas — Some Lampasas residents are floored at what they witnessed driving on Private Road 3221 in Lampasas County. Tosha Mcintyre was driving to work Monday, July 22 when she noticed a man tending to a few horses. "A couple of other horses had walked up to the...
Round Rock Juneteenth shooting: More arrests, charges expected
ROUND ROCK, Texas - The Williamson County District Attorney says more arrests and more charges could be coming for those involved in the shooting at a Round Rock Juneteenth celebration in June. Ricky Thompson III, 17, was arrested for his alleged role in the shooting on June 15 at Old...
College Station business owner uses air tags to track mother-daughter thieves at Houston chop shop
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Thieves were allegedly caught in Houston last weekend after stealing roofing material from houses in South College Station. Owner of Aggieland Exteriors, Tim Gafford, told KBTX he noticed his materials were stolen three separate times in the past few months off home construction sites in Southern Pointe subdivision off Highway 6 in South College Station.
FBI agents present at Delia's tamale restaurant locations in San Antonio, Rio Grande Valley
SAN ANTONIO — FBI agents were seen entering Delia's tamale restaurant locations in San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley on Wednesday. The agents were "performing court-authorized law enforcement activity," an FBI spokesperson told KENS 5. No additional information was provided by the FBI about the nature of their...
2024's best meteor shower has started. Find a dark spot in San Antonio and face north.
Part of what makes seeing a shooting star an out-of-the-ordinary experience is its simplicity. You don’t need fancy telescope equipment — just a lot of patience and maybe a blanket to lie on. You can see some shooting stars this summer created by the comet Swift-Tuttle. The Earth...
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