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Texas Teen Paralyzed After Diving Into Pool

07/01/2024 - 09:34 , by lucasbanda

A North Texas thirteen-year-old was paralyzed after diving into a pool to escape a wasp.

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Gas Prices Climb as Millions Prepare to Travel for Independence Day

06/30/2024 - 09:54 , by lucasbanda

The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.10 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch.

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City of Odessa Announces Water Shutdown and Closures Due to Line Break

06/29/2024 - 14:08 , by lucasbanda

The City of Odessa shut down the water plant at around 2 p.m. today following a 12-inch line break on the 1800 block of E. 46th Street.

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LCRA Accepting Applications in July for Community Grants

06/29/2024 - 12:07 , by lucasbanda

The Lower Colorado River Authority will accept applications in July for community grants of up to $50,000.

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Legend "Texas Jack" Died Today in 1880

06/28/2024 - 10:34 , by live

LEADVILLE, CO — Today marks the anniversary of the death of John Burwell Omohundro Jr., famously known as Texas Jack. Born on July 26, 1846, in Virginia, Texas Jack's life was an extraordinary journey that left an indelible mark on American frontier history and popular culture.

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Voting Rights for Women of Texas Advanced on this Day in 1919

06/28/2024 - 10:04 , by live

AUSTIN, TX — On this day in 1919, the Texas Senate ratified the national amendment granting women the right to vote. Texas thus became the first Southern state to ratify the 19th Amendment and the ninth in the nation. The journey to this historic moment was long and filled with both progress and setbacks.

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$29 Million Lotto Texas Jackpot-Winning Ticket Sold, Prize Still Unclaimed

06/26/2024 - 11:45 , by lucasbanda

A jackpot-winning ticket worth an estimated annuitized $29 million for the Lotto Texas drawing held on June 24 was purchased at Salt Springs Xpress, located at 8101 Salt Springs Drive (Suite A), in Austin.

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DPS Offers Summer Safety Tips

06/25/2024 - 09:31 , by lucasbanda

As the heat continues across Texas, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) urges everyone to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones from the dangers of extreme heat in order to have a safe, healthy summer.

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Billy Bob's Texas Mixes New Drinks with San Angelo's Free Rein Coffee

06/21/2024 - 20:37 , by live

FORT WORTH, TX — Yellowstone’s Cole Hauser’s (aka Rip Wheeler), Free Rein Coffee Company, is now officially available at Billy Bob’s Texas, the World’s Largest Honky Tonk, as the official premium coffee served!

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Southwest Airlines Celebrates 53rd Birthday with $53 Airline Tickets

06/20/2024 - 13:07 , by ryanchadwick

Need a vacation? Southwest Airlines is celebrating its 53rd birthday with a special promotion offering one-way flights starting at $53.

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$3 Million Texas Scratch Ticket Purchased in Seminole

06/19/2024 - 11:09 , by lucasbanda

A New Mexico resident has claimed a $3 million top prize in the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game “Maximum Millions,” according to a Texas Lottery announcement on Tuesday.

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Former San Angelo Police Officer Promoted to Texas Highway Patrol Assistant Chief

06/18/2024 - 17:34 , by lucasbanda

Former San Angelo Police Officer Bruce James has been promoted to Assistant Chief of the Texas Highway Patrol (THP), the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced.

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