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Texas Teen Harassed at Snow Cone Stand Over Refund [VIDEO]
Pro tip, don't cuss out the teen workers when they actually help you out. Well with temperatures in the triple digits throughout the state of Texas right now, everyone is trying to find ways to cool off. Around this time of the year, the local snow cone stand is the perfect cool treat on a hot day. Unfortunately at one stand the past week, the teenage workers were called derogatory names over a simple misunderstanding.
116 Texas Stores Now At Risk For Massive Closure
Another massive nationwide retailer that has a huge footprint in Texas could be the next to start shuttering stores as they have already declared that a Chapter 11 bankruptcy could be announced very soon. Many of the stores that have been recently closing and going belly up across the Lone...
Texas County Named Number One In Nation For Flooding Threat
Hurricane season is major worry for some in Texas. We've seen how major storms affect the state, and when a major hurricane is forecasted to hit our area, preparations begin. Attempts to limit the damage are made, and warnings are sent out to alert Texans when the storm will arrive. One of the biggest scares during the storms is none other than flooding.
AG Office Not Collecting Fines Paxton Owes
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton owes $11,000 in fines to the Texas Ethics Commission. Unfortunately, the state agency in charge of collecting those fines is the Attorney General’s office, and it has failed to do so despite receiving the notice of the fines in April. It’s the latest in...
Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks Celebrations in Central Texas
Austin Symphony H-E-B July Fourth Concert & Fireworks. 9pm at Typhoon Texas, in the field next to the waterpark. 9pm – The fireworks show can be viewed on the water by boat. San Marcos Activity Center, City Park, Bobcat Stadium, and the San Marcos Public Library. Blanco County. Johnson...
Supreme Court Denies Rodney Reed's Bid for New Trial in Contested Texas Murder Case
The persistent quest for a new trial by Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed suffered a blow recently as the United States Supreme Court denied his request to reevaluate his conviction, according to CBS Austin. Reed, convicted in the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites in Bastrop, and who has been proclaiming his innocence for over two decades, encountered this latest setback amidst fervent claims from his supporters that vital evidence has been disregarded.
Texas Most Wanted: It’s Almost Been Two Years, Where’s Brandon Wayne Hogan?
Texas law enforcement as always looking for individuals who are on the run. One of these individuals is none other than Brandon Wayne Hogan. Where is he?. Per FOX 44, Hogan was on a work crew in September of 2022 when he fled:. Coryell County Sheriffs Office Public Information Officer,...
Windcrest PD moved to 12-hour shifts to improve officer safety, more adequate police protection
WINDCREST, Texas — Windcrest police officers protecting the streets are now working 12-hour shifts. Before, officers were working 10-hour shifts. Its commanding staff said the shift change is working, and credits two recent traffic stops where officers found more than $26,000 in cash, weapons, and even drugs. Lieutenant David...
Hot dog-eating champ Joey Chestnut wins against Texas soldiers in competition July 4
EL PASO, Texas — Hot dog-eating champion Joey "Jaws" Chestnut is breaking tradition and celebrating the Fourth of July in El Paso his way: Challenging four soldiers at an army base to a hot dog-eating competition. Instead of his usual contest in Brooklyn, Chestnut showcased his talents at the...
H-E-B sending care packages to military service members, seeking nominations
AUSTIN, Texas — In honor of Independence Day, H-E-B is sending 1,000 care packages to military service members who are away from home. Nominations are officially open online and anyone can nominate an active-duty service member. “H-E-B proudly supports our nation’s military, and as we commemorate Independence Day, we...
Why do we say 'Turn Around, Don't Drown' during hurricane season?
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — It was 20 years ago that the National Weather Service launched their Turn Around Don't Drown campaign. Since then, the catchy phrase is something you've heard Texas agencies such as DPS and TxDOT repeat at the beginning of every hurricane season. If you are faced...
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