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2 Texas QBs in Super Bowl, but who already won the state’s heart?
In Super Bowl LVII, Texas natives Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts battle it out in the quarterback position. But who is Texas rooting for, according to Twitter? → Read More
Abortion can be prosecuted immediately, Paxton guidance letter says
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said prosecutors may immediately begin enforcing the state’s pre-Roe v Wade laws, and the so-called trigger law starts August 25. → Read More
Lubbock woman seen in viral fight video tells her side of story
LUBBOCK, Texas — A social media video of a street fight during the 4th on Broadway Parade sparked more than 200,000 views. It showed punches thrown and kids getting trampled. A police report listed Savana Pena as the victim. Pena talked on camera Tuesday to KLBK and EverythingLubbock.com. Pena was the woman seen […] → Read More
Gov. Abbott orders review of school safety in Texas, includes random unannounced intruder checks
AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott on Wednesday ordered a review of school safety in Texas. Abbott directed the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) to provide a progress report to his office and the Texas Legislature by October 1. Abbott said the TxSSC must conduct comprehensive school safety reviews to confirm all Texas public schools […] → Read More
3 children killed in Terry County crash during rain
TERRY COUNTY, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety said three children died in a Terry County crash Sunday evening southwest of Wellman. DPS said Roland W. Mullins, 35, of Hobbs, New Mexico was driving a car along Highway 62/385 when the vehicle crossed an area of standing water. The car hydroplaned, spun and […] → Read More
Pudgy Troopers to feel the weight of new DPS policy, DMN reports
DALLAS – The Dallas Morning News (DMN) reported Monday that “pudgy” Texas Troopers could be pulled from duty under a fitness policy from the Department of Public Safety. “More than 200 state troopers will need to slim down by year’s end or face discipline,” DMN reported. The policy, posted online by DMN, said failure to […] → Read More
DPS report less certain of 13-year-old driving in deadly Andrews County crash
LUBBOCK, Texas — A crash report from the Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed many of the same details previously released by the National Transportation Safety Board concerning a deadly crash near Andrews. Nine people lost their lives in the crash when a pickup truck collided head-on with a transit van on the night of […] → Read More
Fatality confirmed in Texas tornadoes, victim was age 73
GRAYSON COUNTY, Texas — A tornado death was confirmed by officials in Grayson County in an update provided Tuesday morning. “Her home was destroyed,” the Grayson County Office of Emergency Management said. She was described as a 73-year-old resident of Sherwood Shores, which is along the Red River east of Interstate 35. “Injuries resulting in […] → Read More
ERCOT issues “tight grid conditions” notice, roughly 1 year after mass outages
AUSTIN, Texas — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas said Wednesday that it anticipated “tight grid conditions” until Friday, according to an operations notice. The notice takes effect Wednesday night (Thursday morning) at midnight. The notice said, “To ensure all possible generation is available to serve system demand, ERCOT has requested that the Texas Commission […] → Read More
Appeal dropped, Planned Parenthood vs Lubbock comes to an end
LUBBOCK, Texas — Planned Parenthood dropped its appeal Thursday against the City of Lubbock. An “unopposed motion to dismiss” was filed on the basis that the appeals case was not that far along (“no briefs have yet been filed in this appeal”). “Plaintiffs-appellants [Planned Parenthood] knowingly and voluntarily withdraw this appeal,” court records said. Planned […] → Read More
WFPD investigating early Monday morning shooting
Wichita falls Police are investigating a shooting that happened overnight that sent one man to the hospital. → Read More
Video: Police investigating armed robbery at Graham Allsup’s
According to a press release from the Graham Police Department is investigating an aggravated robbery that occurred on Monday, March 2, at approximately 3:15 a.m. at Allsup's, located at 2819 Highway 16 South. → Read More
Person in Washington state first in US to die from new virus
WASHINGTON STATE (AP) — A person has died in Washington state of COVID-19, state health officials said Saturday, marking the first such reported death in the United States. State officials issued a terse news release announcing the death, gave no details and scheduled a news conference. Health officials in California, Oregon and Washington state worried […] → Read More
Mass shooting in Odessa: here’s what we know
Odessa Police said five people died and 21 people were hurt in a mass shooting Saturday afternoon. Later the death toll was raised to six. Police Chief Michael Gerke said a DPS Trooper made a traffic stop of a car in Odessa at 3:17 pm. He said the driver shot the Trooper. A specific update […] → Read More
Renewed halftime show controversy: wardrobe malfunction vs inconsistent rules?
Social media and even a few news media outlets are exploring the question: why can Adam Levine of Maroon 5 go shirtless at a Super Bowl halftime show but Janet Jackson’s wardrobe malfunction was highly controversial? → Read More
Rams Defeat Cowboys, Ending Season for Dallas
The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Dallas Cowboys Saturday in L.A. Memorial Coliseum in the divisional round of the playoffs by a final score of 30 - 22. Dallas was still in the game right up to the last two minutes. → Read More
What More Does Dak Need to Do for a Cowboys Win?
Silver Star Nation asked Mickey Spagnola on Thursday, what else does Dak Prescott need to do for a Cowboys win on Saturday? → Read More
Get a free Big Mac with free MacCoin, participating McDonald's
McDonald’s will celebrate 50 years of Big Mac with a MacCoin that can be redeemed for a free Big Mac. → Read More
Deputy, Paramedic Rescued in Florida After Live Power Pole Falls on Car
A sheriff's deputy and a paramedic were trapped in a patrol car Sunday night after a power pole and live electric lines fell on their patrol unit. → Read More
Don't Shoot at Hurricane And Other Social Media Posts About Irma
Hurricane Irma hit the Florida Keys Sunday morning as a Category 4 storm. Video and images of storm damage began to emerge on social media platforms. → Read More