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Mason Treat Act To Introduce New Rules For Temporary Vehicle Tags
The way you register your car with the state is changing. Service Oklahoma says it will be safer for everyone. Those changes are through the Mason Treat Act, and it goes into effect next week. Once the Mason Treat Act goes into effect, temporary tags will only be good for...
Watch Westlake vs. Prosper on NFHS: Texas, Texas A&M recruits star in UIL football clash
A Central Texas high school football power will face off against one of the best schools in North Texas on Thursday, and fans can stream it live. Westlake football, the No. 1 team in our preseason countdown, is traveling to Belton for matchup with Prosper, another 6A powerhouse that went 11-2 last year with a deep run in the state playoffs. The game will be played at 7 p.m. on Mary Hardin-Baylor's campus. ...
Federal investigators recover more than $300k in wages for North Texas workers
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered more than $300,000 for workers in Dallas and Southlake following investigations into companies there. Federal investigators said Wednesday they recovered nearly $200,000 in tip earnings for bartenders after the owner of two Dallas restaurants was found illegally sharing tips and violating labor laws.
New Peppa Pig theme park with kiddie coaster, daily shows, and characters coming to US – but opening has been delayed
AMERICAN fans of Peppa Pig will have to slow down the pep in their step as they await the arrival of a theme park inspired by the cartoon. The US park opening has been delayed, but little lovers of the long-running children’s show will enjoy big attractions soon enough. THE FUN WILL HAVE TO WAIT […]
Cyclist hit, killed in Ardmore
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - A bicyclist died after being hit by a vehicle in Ardmore Wednesday night. Ardmore Police said it happened on Highway 70, east of Carter Street around 9:00 p.m. According to police, the driver stayed on the scene after the crash. The cyclist was pronounced dead at...
Eula ISD implements major upgrades with $24 million bond
EULA, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Thanks to a $24 million bond, Eula Schools made improvements in response to community growth. The bond was first approved by community voters in May 2023. It is the first bond of comparable size since 2000 when voters approved a similar bond to build the new high school. Assistant Superintendent of […]
Tracking a cold front and a soaking forecast
Good morning, folks! Starting the morning with temps in the 60s to low 70s across the High Plains. One more day of temps in the 80s and 90s. Tracking cooler weather and a more active weather pattern as we approach Labor Day weekend. As of this morning, a cold front is expected to swing through […]
Election losses by high-ranking Republicans are reshaping Oklahoma's Legislature
For the second time in as many months, a high-powered Republican member of the Oklahoma Legislature crashed and burned on election night, an indication that infighting among the GOP is increasing and the party's far right-wing is now a major voice in state elections. The defeat of state Rep. Kevin Wallace, chairman of the powerful House Appropriations and Budget Committee, comes after Ada voters ousted state Sen. Greg McCortney, who had been tapped to be the next...
Oklahoma GOP lawmaker asks Biden official to investigate state's education agency
A Republican state lawmaker who’s been his party’s primary budget watchdog over financial issues at the Oklahoma State Department of Education has asked Democratic U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to launch a federal investigation into the state agency’s management of federal programs and use of funds. In an Aug. 23 letter obtained by The Oklahoman, Rep. Mark McBride told Cardona he had “serious concern with OSDE’s management of the over $2.7 (billion) in federal funds along with...
Texas man is exonerated after spending nearly 34 years in prison for wrongful conviction
A wrongfully convicted Texas man who spent 34 years in prison for a killing in the 1980s was exonerated Thursday, saying that while he couldn’t get those years back, he was happy and moving forward. “I’m just excited that this day has finally come,” said Benjamin Spencer, 59. A Dallas County judge granted a motion by the district attorney’s office to dismiss an aggravated robbery charge against Spencer, who was initially convicted of murder in 1987 in the carjacking and death of Jeffrey Young. “It is a good day,” said defense attorney Cheryl Wattley, who has worked on Spencer’s case for more than 20 years. “I’m trying hard not to cry.”
Downtown Fort Worth's Historic Building Set for Transformation With $1.3 Million Revitalization Loan
Big changes are coming to a historic building in downtown Fort Worth, thanks to a substantial loan intended to spur redevelopment. According to Fort Worth officials, the City Council has awarded a whopping $1.3 million Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) to 115 W. 7th LLC, partnered with 3L Real Estate, for the repurposing of an iconic downtown fixture.
New York Butcher Shoppe selling fresh cut meats, wines in Colleyville
New York Butcher Shoppe opened in Colleyville on Aug. 15. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) New York Butcher Shoppe is now open in Colleyville. Owners Bryson and Ruth Nokes first encountered the brand in Greenville, South Carolina, last year. Ruth Nokes said she and her husband loved the premium meat, food and wine, and wanted to bring it to Texas.
Man drowns in Texas lake just moments after being baptized in it
A tragic event unfolded at Lake Waxahachie, Texas, where 21-year-old Lincer Lopez drowned while attempting to rescue a 15-year-old girl shortly after his own baptism. On August 24, Lopez was at the lake, just outside of Dallas, with a group of churchgoers from Garland, Texas, for a baptism ceremony. Moments after his baptism, Lopez noticed his friend, Genesis Delgado, struggling in the water. Without hesitation, he swam out to help her. Despite his best efforts, Lopez’s strength gave out, and he submerged underwater, unable to resurface.
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