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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...
Free speech: College policies narrowed by Texas Gov. Abbot
Austin Community College's New Free Speech Policy Adds Islamophobic, Racist & Homophobic Protections Despite Gov. Abbott's Focus on Antisemitism. As the final item at a recent meeting, the Austin Community College board approved updates to the school's free speech policies to comply with Gov. Abbott's EO: https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/EO-GA-44_antisemitism_in_institutions_of_higher_ed_IMAGE_03-27-2024.pdf. Abbott mandated TX...
'We like treasures here': Tyler Coin Show brings together collectors, vendors
This weekend’s Tyler Coin Show transformed the W.T. Brookshire Conference Center into a display of rare coins and currencies — and offered attendees a chance to find treasure. “There’s a fascination of being able to find something valuable,” said Richard Graham, president of the Tyler Coin Club, which...
Event at Tyler jewelry store supports dog rescue efforts
Tyler jewelry store Kendra Scott sparkled with more than just its signature products Saturday as the Cumberland Village business held an event to support Lone Star Transport Dogs. For a few hours, shoppers enjoyed a stylish escape while their purchases made a difference, helping to transport rescue dogs to forever...
Kenneth George Jr. records three tackles against Edmonton
Edmonton defeated Hamilton, 47-22, in a Canadian Football League game Saturday at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ontario. Former Vol defensive back Kenneth George Jr. recorded three tackles for the Tiger-Cats (2-8). George Jr. played for the Vols from 2018-21 under head coaches Jeremy Pruitt and Josh Heupel. He transferred...
Texas Ranks Number 1 in the Nation For This Type of Vehicular Death
In Texas, summertime means heat. While, for the most part, we've had a mild summer this year (2024), we still have those days that the heat can be unbearable even for us natives. Even on those mild summer days, we still experienced a blast of oven level heat coming from our vehicles after work or while shopping. That heat is dangerous inside our cars during the summer. Despite all the warnings and the science and the statistics, we still see those headlines every year of someone dying while sitting in a hot car.
The 5 Cities With the Worst Drivers in Texas
Yes, there are bad drivers everyone, but some places have more than others. These are the 5 Texas cities with the worst. As much as it pains me to say it, there are a lot of bad drivers here in the Lone Star State. Whether they’re whipping through traffic, going 20 miles per hour under the speed limit in the left lane, or simply not affording other drivers the courtesy of using their turn signal, someone will frustrate me during my commute.
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.
Inside conservative activist Leonard Leo’s long campaign to gut Planned Parenthood
This article originally appeared on KFF Health News. A federal lawsuit in Texas against Planned Parenthood has a web of ties to conservative activist Leonard Leo, whose decades-long effort to steer the U.S. court system to the right overturned Roe v. Wade, yielding the biggest rollback of reproductive health access in half a century.
Arkansas electric co-ops building gas-fired power station in East Texas
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) has commenced the process to build a 900-megawatt (MW) natural gas-based generation facility in Morris County, Texas, near Naples. Construction of the plant is scheduled to begin in summer 2026. The plant is part of AECC’s plan to address wholesale generation needs. AECC plans to...
The 5 Cities With the Worst Drivers in Texas
Yes, there are bad drivers everyone, but some places have more than others. These are the 5 Texas cities with the worst. As much as it pains me to say it, there are a lot of bad drivers here in the Lone Star State. Whether they’re whipping through traffic, going 20 miles per hour under the speed limit in the left lane, or simply not affording other drivers the courtesy of using their turn signal, someone will frustrate me during my commute.
Texas Jury Decides If Parents Are Liable for 2018 School Shooting
A Texas courtroom is now the stage for a chilling debate: should the parents of a teen accused of a deadly school shooting be held responsible for the lives lost?. In a Texas courtroom, a jury is deciding whether the parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis should be held financially responsible for the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting that left 10 people dead. The victims' families are suing for at least $1 million, arguing that his parents ignored clear signs of his mental struggles and allowed him access to the guns used in the attack.
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...
30 Texas Panhandle football players to watch in 2024
The regular season kickoffs on Aug. 29, as teams across the Amarillo-area get set for an electric 2024 campaign. Here’s 30 football players to watch that will make a major impact in the Texas Panhandle. Bryce Braden, Stratford, 6-foot-3, 225-pounds, QB-LB, Sr. There aren’t many players that have the...
This Week in Texas: Turner enters District 18 race and Allred's Senate bid gains momentum
On an all-new episode of Week in Texas, there's a new name on the ballot for the 18th congressional district.Sylvester Turner won an election among the district's Democratic Precinct Chairs, who selected him over five other nominees, but was he the right choice?ABC13 also examines if Congressman Colin Allred's alliance with the state Democratic party could help him in his Senate race against Republican Senator Ted Cruz.Also happening this week, the state legislature goes back to class to talk about vouchers. Will they pass this time around?Plus, a look at the criminal charges related to the 2022 election in Harris County that don't reveal any election fraud.Missed an episode? Catch up on previous episodes of This Week in Texas here.Stay on the pulse of Texas politics! Follow Tom Abrahams on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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