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AG Paxton Sues State Fair Over Guns
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Thursday that he is suing the City of Dallas and State Fair officials for its new policy of banning all firearms from the fairgrounds. Paxton’s lawsuit asks a Dallas County District Court to order the City of Dallas and State Fair officials not to enforce the gun ban …
Texas A&M Forest Service Encourages Texans To Prevent Wildfires
COLLEGE STATION, Texas—During the upcoming Labor Day weekend and the start of dove hunting season, Texans are urged to help protect our lands and natural resources by being mindful of activities that may cause wildfires. Hot and dry conditions in August resulted in increased wildfire activity across North and Northwest Texas. Throughout August, Texas experienced …
How Tech Can Help Prevent Kids from Dying in Hot Cars
Since 1991, at least 158 kids have died in Texas hot cars. Nationwide, the death toll since 1990 is 1,100 or more. A proposed rulemaking that would mandate available and affordable anti-hot car death technology in new cars has been stalled for years. Radar-based systems that can detect tiny movements...
The Longest Direct Flight Out of Texas Is 4th Longest in The World
Everything is bigger in Texas, including, in this case, direct flights. While it's not the longest direct flight in the world, we Texans can rest easy knowing that it is Top 5. Beginning in October, we can fly from The Lone Star State on a 17-hour flight Down Under. That's...
Texas Woman Adds Pond to Ranch for Wildlife Relief
In the scorching Texas heat, with temperatures soaring to a sweltering 113 degrees, one woman found a way to make her ranch the coolest place in town—literally. But it wasn’t for her or her family; it was for the local wildlife. Impromptu Oasis. When the heat wave hit,...
Big Country drought conditions worsen, more rain expected in the coming week
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Although portions of the Big Country received some rain in the past couple of days, it was not enough to overcome the current drought situation. Last week’s drought monitor had most counties north of the I-20 corridor in a Moderate (2/5) Risk category. As for everyone else, it seemed to […]
CHRISTUS Health Awards More Than $3.3 Million to Non-profit Organizations
Four Northeast Texas groups from the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances ministry received funds totaling $300,000 for community health initiatives. August 29, 2024 – (TYLER, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health is proud to announce the distribution of more than $3.3 million to 47 non-profit organizations across Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico through the CHRISTUS Community Impact Fund.
New Technology Results With Mother Arrested In Texas Cold Case
A 23 year old Texas cold case finally got the break it needed because of new technology developed in the field of DNA, and thanks almost entirely to private donations, charges were finally brought against the mother of a day old baby that was abandoned in 2001, and buried with the name Angel Baby Doe.
Shake Shack Latest To Be Closing In Texas
You better move fast if you are craving a juicy burger and delicious, frozen custard shake in Texas because there are about to be less options to visit in the Lone Star State as two Houston locations of Shake Shack have already announced they will be closing in less than a month. From a small burger stand in a Manhattan, New York City park to now over 300 locations across America and over 500 around the world.
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.
Country Music Star Spotted Visiting Popular Local Crawfish Joint
Take a look at which country music living legend was spotted at one of East Texas' favorite restaurants yesterday in Big Sandy, Texas!. Can you imagine just going in for your shift at Circle M Crawfish in Big Sandy only to discover that one of the most iconic country stars was one of your customers?
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