West Texas woman, 92, proudly still lives the cowgirl life
HAWLEY, Texas (AP) — Everybody in this family was a rodeo star, even the steer. The Abilene Reporter-News reports Bob-Cat Twister, "Bobby" to.
Plano Federal Prosecutor honored by North Texas Crime Commission
PLANO, Texas – The North Texas Crime Commission (NTCC) recognized an Eastern District of Texas federal prosecutor as the 2019 Prosecutor of the.
CAPTURED: Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive, Gang Member Caught in Lubbock
AUSTIN – Rodolfo Ortiz Gonzalez, 54, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive, was captured on Sept. 6 in Lubbock, Texas. Gonzalez, who is.
NATIONAL: University of Tennessee offers scholarship to bullied fan
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Florida fourth-grader who was bullied over his homemade University of Tennessee shirt has been offered a four-year scholarship.
NATIONAL: OSBI offering $10,000 rewards for information in two cold cases in Pontotoc Co.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. – The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is offering a reward for information in the 1995 case of Daniel.
NATIONAL: 9-pound, 11-ounce Tennessee baby is born on 9/11 at 9:11
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (AP) — A Mississippi couple welcomed a 9-pound, 11-ounce baby into the world on 9/11, at 9:11 p.m. The Commercial Appeal.
HBO produces documentary to help kids understand 9/11
NEW YORK (AP) — For students from elementary to high school, the Sept. 11 terrorist attack isn't a memory. It's history. A new.
Government plans to ban flavors used in e-cigarettes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government will act to ban thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes, President Donald Trump said Wednesday, responding to.
18 years later, America vows to ‘never forget’ 9/11
NEW YORK (AP) — People who were too young on 9/11 to even remember their lost loved ones, and others for whom the.
Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame nominations accepted through Nov. 1
ATHENS — The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame committee is seeking nominations for individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to freshwater fishing.
Looking to hire 30,000, Amazon plans nationwide job fairs
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is going on a hiring spree. The online shopping giant is holding job fairs across the country next.
Dickies gives Big Tex a new outfit for 2019 State Fair of Texas
We don't know about you, but the State Fair of Texas is only 19 days away and we're EXCITED. While the rides, exhibits,.
Walgreens, CVS asking customers not to openly carry guns
Walgreens and CVS are joining other big-name retailers in asking customers not to open-carry guns in their stores. Walgreens posted a statement on their.
Tyler County man arrested, indicted in 1988 cold case
AUSTIN – More than 30 years after a woman was killed, the Texas Rangers have arrested a man in connection with the case..
Following Walmart’s lead, Kroger asks customers not to openly carry firearms in stores
Supermarket giant Kroger has followed suit of their competitor Walmart in asking shoppers to not to openly carry guns when visiting its stores..
Indiana School District packages unused food into take-home meals for kids
An Indiana school is hoping to begin a new craze after they recently partnered with a local nonprofit group to provide healthy meals.
Walmart to stop selling handgun ammunition
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart says it will discontinue the sale of handgun ammunition and also publicly request that customers refrain from openly.
Texas law outlaws minors from buying popular cough medicine
Texans under 18 years old will no longer be able to buy popular over-the-counter cough medicines like NyQuil and Robitussin under a bill.
‘This ain’t your mother’s marijuana,’ surgeon general says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials issued a national warning Thursday against marijuana use by adolescents and pregnant women, as more states legalize.
Lawsuit: Juul e-cigarettes are deliberately highly addictive
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana family is suing Juul Labs Inc., accusing it of making electronic cigarettes that contain excessively high levels of.
Police: 7 killed, 22 injured in West Texas shooting rampage
ODESSA, Texas (AP) — Authorities said Sunday they still could not explain why a man with an AR-style weapon opened fire during a.
RECALL: Ford warns seat belts in 480,000 U.S. vehicles may not hold in crash
Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 480,000 trucks and SUVs in North America because seat backs may not properly restrain people in a.
More vaping illnesses reported, many involving marijuana
WASHINGTON (AP) — Health officials are recommending people who vape consider avoiding e-cigarettes while they investigate more cases of a breathing ailment linked.
Researchers: Websites infected iPhones with spyware
Suspected nation-state hackers used malware-laden websites to infect iPhones with spyware in what security researchers are calling the worst general security failure yet.
DPS ups enforcement, encourages motorists to drive safely this Labor Day
AUSTIN – As we head towards the unofficial end of summer this weekend, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wants to remind.
Game Wardens stress safe boating over Labor Day weekend as Kali’s Law takes effect
AUSTIN – Game wardens will be out in force patrolling the waterways over the Labor Day holiday weekend to help ensure Texans make.
The places it’ll go: Dr. Seuss exhibition hitting the road
BOSTON (AP) — Dr. Seuss is hitting the road this fall with a large interactive exhibit that will immerse visitors in some of.
TxDOT: Plan a Sober Ride this Labor Day Weekend
TxDOT warns drivers about consequences of drinking and driving AUSTIN – On past Labor Day weekends, hundreds of impaired crashes have occurred in Texas,.
Barbie launches new ‘Inspiring Women’ dolls honoring Rosa Parks, Sally Ride, and more
Barbie by Mattel is launching their 'Inspiring Women' series that not only gives a shout out to the women who changed history, but.
Facebook tightens political ad rules, but leaves loopholes
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook is tightening its rules around political advertising ahead of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, acknowledging previous misuse. But.
New Texas laws affecting feral hog hunting, license validation take effect Sept. 1
AUSTIN – Feral hogs are so loathed by landowners in Texas for their habitat destroying behavior that beginning Sept. 1, you won’t even.
Charges filed against dozens in trafficking network responsible for diverting over 23 million Oxycodone, Hydrocodone and Carisoprodol pills
DEA Takes Administrative Action and Immediately Suspends Seven Pharmacies and Two Providers DOJ Also Announces Expansion of Health Care Fraud Strike Force into Rio.
Matthew McConaughey joins Moody College faculty
AUSTIN, Texas — In recognition of his outstanding work as a teacher and mentor to University of Texas students, and with respect to.
Texas’ Driver Responsibility Program ends next month. Here’s what that means for you.
More than 600,000 Texans will immediately be eligible to have their driver's licenses reinstated after the program's Sept. 1 repeal. The system was.
POLAR COASTER WINTER AHEAD: Farmers’ Almanac predicts a harsh winter ahead
Buckle...er, bundle up Lamar County as the Farmers' Almanac predicts a "harsh" winter ahead. “Our extended forecast is calling for yet another freezing,.
STATEWIDE: DPS Trooper dies following line of duty shooting in April
AUSTIN – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Trooper Moises Sanchez died Saturday, nearly five months after suffering from head injuries sustained from.
STATEWIDE: Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Captured
AUSTIN – Two of the Texas 10 Most Wanted — one sex offender and one fugitive — were recently captured. Melvin Carl Schrader,.
Producers say barley, whiskey industries expanding in Texas
WACO, Texas (AP) — More Texas farmers are wading into the whiskey business, but their end users are far removed from the era.
Texas county cuts ties with ‘Live PD’ police TV show
GEORGETOWN, Texas (AP) — A television production company behind a law enforcement reality TV show is no longer welcome to film in a.
Texas governor expresses concern about private gun sales
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday raised concern about private firearm sales but didn't commit to crack down.
Trump signs student debt forgiveness for disabled veterans
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Hundreds of millions of dollars in federal student loan debt owed by tens of thousands of disabled military veterans.
WWII vets honored in Texas following D-Day events in France
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — More than 50 World War II veterans who were not able to attend overseas events marking the 75th anniversary.
“Kali’s Law”: Engine cut-off switch law to go into effect Sept. 1
Boating in Texas is about to get a whole lot safer with HB 337 (also known as "Kali’s Law") set to go into effect.
DPS: Drivers Urged to be Extra Cautious, Alert as New School Year Begins
AUSTIN – As we begin a new school year, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding all Texans to slow down.
Walmart loses round in bid to sell hard liquor in Texas
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court says a Texas law that keeps Walmart from selling packaged liquor in the state does.
Elvis admirers remember his death 42 years ago with vigil
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Elvis Presley fans carrying lit candles in the Tennessee night are visiting the rock 'n' roll icon's grave at.
East Texas inventor concentrating on wind power technology
ATHENS, Texas (AP) — Some people say a uniquely different invention of George Arthur Spencer on his property in the Cross Roads community.
U.S. makes new push for graphic warning labels on cigarettes
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials are making a new attempt at adding graphic images to cigarette packets to discourage Americans from lighting.
Governor forms new anti-terrorism unit after El Paso attack
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas is adding manpower to gang investigations surrounding white nationalist groups in wake of the.
