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Top 2025 prospect Aaliyah Chavez cuts list to 6, shares recruiting updates
Aaliyah Chavez, the No. 1 prospect in the class of 2025, announced her top six schools. The 5-foot-11 point guard from Lubbock, Texas, included Texas, UCLA, LSU, South Carolina, Texas Tech and Oklahoma in her top options. Although she's in a heated recruiting race, Chavez tell 247Sports that she will...
Lamesa man bit by rattlesnake recovers at Lubbock hospital
LUBBOCK, Texas— It was a routine evening for Dustin McElwee at his Veterinary clinic, Brock Veterinary in Lamesa. Dustin said he had been showing students around the facility. Dustin went into a building currently under construction and as he pulled open a garage door, he came face to face with a visitor. “[I] reached down […]
Moldy peppers, rodents and contamination risks: Abilene's weekly restaurant inspections
The city of Abilene Environmental Health Division regularly monitors restaurants and food establishments for compliance with state food safety requirements. Frequent inspections are essential in preventing the spread of foodborne illnesses through contamination and improper handling, storage and sanitation. ...
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Texas Stores Closing Soon
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Webster, Austin, Lewisville, Texarkana, and the Greater Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio areas might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
Texas Woman Who Stole Over $100 Million From U.S. Army Receives Sentence
A Texas woman who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing nearly $109 million from a youth development program for children of military families has received her punishment. In a story that rocked a Texas military base, a civilian worker for the U.S. Army allegedly stole hundreds of millions of dollars that were meant for military families and spent the money to fund her extravagant lifestyle earning her the nickname the "Gucci Goddess".
Shield Ranch designated 20th International Dark Sky Place in Texas
Shield Ranch, located on 6,400-acres, is a designated historic district comprised of 10% of the Barton Creek watershed. (Courtesy Shield Ranch) Shield Ranch Barton Creek has been certified as an Urban Night Sky Place by nonprofit DarkSky International, meaning the 6,400-acre protected land minimizes light pollution despite being located nearby artificial lightning.
Is It Legal To Shoot A Trespasser In Texas? What You Need To Know
Here in Texas, protecting your home and property is taken seriously, but it's not as simple as "shoot first, ask questions later" when someone trespasses. The laws about the use of force or deadly force against trespassers are specific and it's good information to know. In this day and age, you've got to be ready for anything.
Conn's HomePlus closures: 9 stores closing in Texas
Home goods and furniture retailer Conn's Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday and announced plans to close several locations, including 9 in Texas. The chain is closing more than 70 of its 130 HomePlus stores across the country. Conn's announced the following Texas locations that would be...
Should Biden resign as president? East Texas politicians weigh in
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — With President Biden set to address the country on Wednesday night for the first time since his monumental decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential election, East Texas representatives are now speaking out if they feel he should resign from the presidency. In a statement to KETK, East Texas Representative […]
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