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How will this week's rain impact levels at Lake Travis?
AUSTIN, Texas — We have had quite a bit of heavy rain across Central Texas this week, especially in the Hill Country. This was particularly true in northern sections of the Hill Country, where a flood warning was issued for the Llano River as a result of the rainfall causing moderate flooding early Wednesday morning, although the crest was slightly lower than forecast.
Governor Abbott Praises Texas Sheriffs for Commitment to Public Safety at SAT Conference in Fort Worth
At the recent Sheriffs' Association of Texas (SAT) 2024 Annual Training Conference & Expo in Fort Worth, Governor Greg Abbott delivered a keynote address that commended the dedication and bravery of Texas sheriffs. In a crowd of over 500 law enforcement officials and community leaders, Abbott expressed profound gratitude on behalf of the state for their work in protecting communities, particularly regarding challenges posed by border policies. "It takes an extraordinary human being to be willing to put their life on the line to make sure that others are protected and that communities are safe," said Governor Abbott.
Texas Coalition For Animal Protection: Keeping Pets In Homes, Not In Shelters
Being someone who played animal shelter rather than with dolls as a little girl, Stacy Schumacher feels called to protect dogs and cats from the worst possible scenarios now that she’s an adult. So, after serving as a volunteer for various East Texas animal rescue organizations in the late...
PBIOS donates $80,000 in support of Midland College energy programs
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Midland College recently announced an $80,000 donation from the Permian Basin International Oil Show, supporting programs dedicated to the next generation of energy professionals. “Midland College is deeply grateful for the generous $80,000 donation from the Permian Basin International Oil Show,” said Midland College Provost Dr. Michael Dixon. “This substantial contribution […]
‘Increased redundancy’: Midland continues plans on ‘100-year water supply’ project
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The City of Midland hosted a conference on Tuesday to discuss long term plans to increase the water supply for Midlanders, focusing on a new partnership with Abilene and San Angelo to share water from nearby Fort Stockton. In 2020, the City approved the purchase of more than 28,400 acre-feet of […]
Midland City Council takes next step in Fireman Pension Reform plan
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Midland City Council took another step toward reforming the firemen pension plan on Tuesday when it approved a memorandum of understanding. The unanimous approval meant the City would send a bond to the public, depending on if firefighters agree to cut their benefits by at least 5 percent. Midland Mayor […]
Driver’s License Offices In Texas Still Facing Issues After Major Network Problem
The state of Texas is still affected by the CrowdStrike outage that took place last week. Some Driver's License officers remain closed due to the issue. Here's what is known. Some Driver's License Offices In Texas Closed Until Further Notice. Per MySanAntonio, certain offices in the state are unable to...
Midland ISD to test 2024 school year security measures
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland ISD Council of PTAs is putting on an event for parents to learn about the district’s emergency protocols. The informational session and Q&A is happening on Wednesday July 24 in the Bowie Fine Arts Auditorium at 6 p.m. MISD is also informing parents...
Final Judgement: The Texas Counties That Sentence The Most People To Death
Here in Texas, if you are about to commit a capital crime, you might want to see how far you are from the county line. While death penalty sentences are on a steady decline here in Texas and across the U.S., there are still some areas of Texas that are more likely to hand down the most severe of punishments.
'It's fishy' | Alarming email makes its rounds in Central Texas claiming to be from TxDOT
BELTON, Texas — A suspicious email is swarming inboxes across Central Texas. People are reaching out to 6 News saying the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) emailed them urging them to validate their information for a REAL ID. A REAL ID is a driver's license, learner's permit or non-driver...
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