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High School football rewind: Miles, Wall with statement wins; Sterling City, Lake View make comebacks
Please consider a subscription. Much of the 2024-25 season coverage will be exclusive to subscribers. It was a hectic first week of games for high school football programs around West Texas. ...
GameStop Is Bringing Back Old School Gaming to Texas
If you're looking to buy video games in Texas, GameStop is the biggest retailer for video games and video game items. Usually, the stuff they sell is what’s new or current, not from 20 or 30 years ago. Other stores will sell retro games and consoles like One More Level & EP Games.
Texas DPS Aircraft Rescues Family in Guadalupe Mountains
What started as a simple outdoor adventure for a young family of three in Guadalupe Mountains National Park quickly escalated into a high-stakes rescue operation. On August 20, a 23-year-old couple, along with their three-month-old baby, set out to conquer Guadalupe Peak, unaware that the scorching Texas sun had other plans.
The Oldest Elementary School In Texas Also Has A Cemetery on Campus
It's back to school season and while some Texas students will be attending classrooms built in brand new schools, other students will be learning in buildings that are older. Texas has some very old, historic schools. Some of the oldest schools in Texas date back to the 1870's and they have character and history. Of course, all elementary schools have classrooms, playgrounds, and a cafeteria. But one Texas elementary school has something much different in addition to those rooms.
Showers and thunderstorms expected through Labor Day in North Texas
NORTH TEXAS – Today, the Metroplex didn't see much convective activity. A few showers and storms emerged but were short-lived, and most of us missed out.Expect scattered thunderstorms in North Texas on Sunday and Labor Day, mainly from midday through the evening. Morning showers and storms are possible but less likely.Starting with the high-resolution NAM 3km model, isolated activity will begin Sunday, likely near midday, and become more widespread across the DMA through the evening. A few heavier cells are possible, with gusty winds, lightning, and brief heavy rain.This model tries to continue convective activity through the early morning hours...
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.
New Texas Laws You Need To Know By September 1st
Three new Texas laws will take effect beginning September 1st. Here's your chance to review them so you don't break one without realizing it!. Let's start with House Bill 18. This bill requires digital service providers, like social media platforms, to register a user's age before allowing them to make an account. It also says that social media companies must have permission from the parents of minors before an account can be created.
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.
Texas’ First Dedicated Crystal Lagoons Resort Opens Near Houston
Experience white sand beaches and clear blue water at Angel Lagoon, Texas’ first Crystal Lagoons© Resort, which opens this Labor Day weekend. It’s situated just 40 minutes from Houston in Dayton. It will be the first dedicated Crystal Lagoons Public Access resort in Texas, becoming a model...
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