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‘Strategic changes’: UNT Health Science Center renames three colleges, adds graduate school
Students and faculty at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth will soon see new names on several campus buildings. UNT Health Science Center announced plans to rename three of its schools in an effort to better distinguish the focus of and differences between its various programs, effective Sept. 1.
Big Balls in Cowtown, Not Hail to the Chief
There’s a guy who rides a horse around the Fort Worth Stockyards who looks, talks, and acts like John Wayne. He also takes part in a staged gunfight by the Legends of Texas group. His name is Jack Edmondson and he is more than a cowboy. He is a scholarly historian who has portrayed Travis, Bowie, Sam Houston, and other state historical figures at The San Jacinto Battlefield, Washington On The Brazos State Historical Site, the Alamo, and other places. He has written perhaps the most definitive book about The Alamo titled “The Alamo Story.” He has also written the text for a photographic book about the stockyards simply titled “The Fort Worth Stockyards.”
Tarrant County DA Praises Saginaw and Grapevine Police, CPS for Joint Efforts in Child Safety Case
In a succinct acknowledgment of local law enforcement and child welfare workers, the Tarrant County District Attorney's office took to social media to extend gratitude for the collaborative efforts of the Saginaw and Grapevine police departments, along with Child Protective Services. Their unified action was credited for bolstering the safety of the community, highlighting a case that recently concluded.
BUSTED: Most Commonly Stolen Items From Texas Wal-Mart Stores
And a lot of people getting busted for it. Here in Texas, even misdemeanor theft can result in jail time and hefty fines. Walmart is the largest retailer in the U.S. and has 517 locations throughout Texas. Walmart constantly has to deal with "shrink" which is retail lingo for theft, from both consumers and "inside jobs."
Bars Are Opting For Higher Age Requirements- Will Texas Follow The Trend?
As a Millennial person, I strive to be inclusive and welcoming to people despite any differences we may have, however, one demographic can be challenging at times- them kids. Don't get me wrong, I like Gen Z for many reasons, particularly bringing back 90s fashion, which I am ancient enough to have participated in the first time.
Watch: People Seek Shelter From Tornado in Texas Target
When fleeing from a tornado, you have to do whatever it takes to get to shelter. Ideally, it would be an actual tornado shelter, but a big box store is better than nothing. No, they’re not immune from being destroyed by a twister, but it’s 1,000 times better than trying to ride out or run from a storm in your vehicle. Many have lost their lives doing that.
Dodging downpours this Labor Day weekend
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A surface trough near the Texas Coast is bringing disturbed weather in the northern Gulf of Mexico and pushing rain showers inland throughout the day. With the tropical moisture in place, we could see heavy rain, providing a flash flood threat, especially in areas with poor drainage. For this reason, the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch that will remain in effect until 7 p.m. this evening. Rain and clouds will keep the temperatures down a bit today in the mid to upper 80s for the daytime high.
Mega Millions Winner: Texas Lottery Confirms Friday’s Big Win
This is the weekend that people in Texas have been talking about since January. It doesn't matter where you have the conversation. It could be on the beach at South Padre, or sitting in a sewing circle with the gals in Bridgeport, or sitting quietly spinning fidgets in Wichita Falls, at some point college football will be discussed.
Watch: Wild Texas Dust Devil Engulfs Cameraman
Texas dust devils are on a whole other level. Having lived most of my life in Northwest Texas, I have seen many dust devils. Most have been small and would never be mistaken for a tornado. When I was a kid, I wouldn’t hesitate to run through one. I did...
Two of Texas’ Most Wanted Offenders Back in Custody
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces two Texas 10 Most Wanted offenders are back in custody. Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Dewarren Knowles on Aug. 17 and Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Antioneo Sims on Aug. 27. A Crime Stoppers reward will be paid in Sims’ arrest.
Texas teen completes walk to D.C., meets with state representative to discuss social security reform
House Budget Committee Chairman and Lubbock lawmaker, Jodey Arrington, spoke with a Lubbock High School senior, Eliseo Jimenez, who walked more than 1,600 miles from Lubbock to Washington D.C. to advocate for social security reform.
Back-to-Back Earthquakes Hit Texas and New Mexico
Coyanosa, TX – Residents of West Texas and southeastern New Mexico experienced two back-to-back earthquakes, raising concerns about potential aftershocks and the need for preparedness in the coming week. The first tremor, a magnitude 2.7 earthquake, struck 11 kilometers southeast of Coyanosa, Texas, Friday evening. The shallow quake, with...
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