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‘Lovelady’ fire in Callahan County engulfs 300+ acres
CALLAHAN COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A wildfire in Callahan County has engulfed 364 acres of land. The fire is located to the north of Putnam (between Baird and Cisco) around County Road 317. The Texas A&M Forest Service reported that as of 9:20 p.m. Thursday, the fire had spread 364 acres and was 100% contained. […]
Fatal Accident in Comanche County
A one-vehicle accident in Comanche County on Tuesday claimed two lives. According to the accident report from the Texas Department of Public Safety, a 2015 Can-Am Spyder F3, tri-wheel motorcycle, was traveling south on Farm to Market Road 1496, six miles northwest of De Leon. The vehicle crossed the oncoming northbound land and into the shoulder, crossing a private driveway. The driver of the vehicle lost control and started into a side skid, striking a mailbox, and rolling, throwing off of the vehicle both the driver and passenger. Pronounced dead at the scene were the driver, Leslie Renae Mitchell, age 54, of De Leon; and passenger Nancy Menzdorf Chapman, age 68 of Stephenville.
HOME breaks ground on next phase of Patriot Place affordable housing in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Housing Opportunity Enterprises, also known as HOME, the public housing authority for the City of El Paso, broke ground today on the next phase of their Patriot Place affordable housing in Northeast El Paso. Patriot Place is located at 9500 Kenworthy Dr. Patriot Place will provide affordable housing with a The post HOME breaks ground on next phase of Patriot Place affordable housing in Northeast El Paso appeared first on KVIA.
Six years after he was acquitted of murder, Daniel Villegas is back behind bars after domestic dispute
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Daniel Villegas was back behind bars this week after El Paso police arrested him in connection with a domestic dispute. Villegas was found not guilty in October 2018 of murdering two people. In 1993, Villegas admitted to shooting and killing Armando “Mando” Lazo and Robert...
Texas Man Arrested after Meth, Ecstasy Found in Vehicle at West Frankfort Traffic Stop
WEST FRANKFORT – A Texas man was found with illegal drugs after being stopped by Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies on Illinois 149 near I-57 in West Frankfort around 7:50 Thursday night. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the driver and only occupant in the vehicle, 42-year-old Patrick...
Texas Expands Wildlife Conservation with New Bat Boxes Along I-35 in Austin Amid Construction Projects
Tourists flocking to Texas for the summer are set for a flighty surprise, thanks to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Beyond preparing for peak travel season, TxDOT is expanding its wildlife conservation efforts by adding 18 new bat boxes at the Walnut Creek Bridge along I-35 in Austin. This move aims to provide replacement roosts for the displaced Brazilian free-tailed bats, which faced habitat disruption due to ongoing construction work, according to a report by TxDOT.
The Dallas Cowboys Will Trade Dak Prescott to the Los Angeles Rams
With the NFL offseason comes predictions and bold takes. That specifically happens with trades that could happen before the season or the deadline. With that in mind, Dak Prescott becomes an intriguing trade option, and if he is traded, it will be to the Los Angeles Rams. With a contract...
McAllen Rep. De La Cruz at RNC: Biden, Harris use immigrants for political gain
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz on Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention said she was proud of being the granddaughter of Mexican farmworkers, using the national platform to tell a familiar Valley story while attacking President Joe Biden over immigration and border policies.
Weekend Forecast: Warm and Partly Cloudy with Increasing Rain Chances
SAN ANGELO, TX — Residents can expect warm and partly cloudy conditions today, with high temperatures primarily in the 90s, according to the National Weather Service. Light winds from the east to southeast will accompany the weather. San Angelo is forecasted to reach a high of 97 degrees. Learn More Here.
Abilene mother outraged after salesman takes daughter with Down Syndrome to dealership to buy car
Abilene resident Angie Martin is a working mother of seven. She came home Tuesday night to a disturbing scene: her third youngest, 27-year-old Hope Martin, was nowhere to be found.
North 6th Abilene credit union closed for the week after busted pipe leads to flooding
ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Teacher's Federal Credit Union on North 6th St. got a little messy earlier this week. An announcement on social media said that a pipe busted and caused flooding throughout the building. The credit union will be closed for the rest of the week while...
Abilene Zoo celebrates 58th birthday with cake, games, and animal encounters
ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Zoo is celebrating its 58th birthday this year with its annual Zippity Zoo Day event. Although the Abilene Zoo first opened its doors in 1919 in Redbud Park, the celebration is centered around the date it was relocated to its current location at Grover Nelson Park in 1966.
Texas DPS driver license offices close due to tech issue Friday
DALLAS — Texas Department of Public Safety driver license offices were closed across the state Friday morning due to a technical issue, officials said. Texas DPS officials posted on X that the agency's information technology teams were "working diligently on a fix, however there is no current estimate on when [offices] will reopen."
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