Surrounding Area News
A line of severe thunderstorms moved through the Dallas area late Tuesday evening. The storms prompted tornado warnings and caused officials to activate tornado sirens, although no tornadoes were officially confirmed.
It is the Thanksgiving holiday season again and many of us will be packing up the kids the dog and possibly the turkey, and driving to our loved ones homes to celebrate again this year. While it is the time of year in which we all pause and count our blessings it is also a time to remember t…
Grab your fishing poles and mark your calendars for December 5-15 to participate in Trout Fest 2020 at Cal Young Park Pond in Abilene. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is teaming up with the City of Abilene to host the event that is open to anglers of all ages.
For the Thanksgiving holiday period DPS offices, included DL offices, will close at noon tomorrow (Nov. 25th), and will reopen at their normal hours on Monday, Nov. 30th
On Monday November 23, 2020 at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Comanche County Sheriff’s Office, Comanche County EMS, and Proctor Fire Department were dispatched to a possible drowning at Proctor Lake.
A Christmas Story is the featured holiday play at the Lyric Theater in Brownwood. The play will run December 4, 2020 till December 13, 2020.
Drew Fleming shot this nice 11 Point buck over this past weekend. It Scored 140 0/8. He entered this buck in The Big One Mills County General Store Contest. The Mills County General Store and the Comanche ACE Hardware are both hosting big buck contest in this area
BROWNWOOD – Beginning today through Thursday, Nov. 18th the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will be collecting data in multiple locations throughout the nine county Brownwood District.
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in communities across Texas. As a trusted healthcare partner, Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood has been vigilant in its preparations and safety precautions to keep patients, visitors and staff safe. For the community’s safety and convenie…
The Comanche Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture hosted a ribbon cutting for Blessings in Dublin. Blessing also had their grand opening on Saturday, November 7th. Bibles, kitchen wares, home décor, gifts for men, women, babies and brides, jewelry and purses, readers and sunglasses, masks, un…
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In just one week, Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Locations will open to receive shoebox gifts—lovingly packed with toys and other items—from area donors during National Collection Week Nov. 16-23.
TYLER, Texas, Nov. 6, 2020 – Brookshire Grocery Co.’s 39th annual Spirit of Christmas Food Drive is underway with the goal to help thousands of people in need throughout the close to 150 communities served by BGC stores.
This commemorative month provides an opportunity for Native people in the United States to share their culture, traditions, music, crafts, dance, and ways and concepts of life. This gives Native people the chance to build bridges of understanding and friendship in their local area.
AUSTIN – (November 5, 2020) – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved financial assistance totaling $15,442,000 for water and wastewater system projects.
AUSTIN, Texas—Texas veterans are invited to virtually participate in Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week (TVLAW), a statewide effort in honor of Veteran’s Day, coordinated by the Texas Access to Justice Foundation and legal aid programs across the state, the Texas Legal Aid Veterans Coalition. Thi…
A Lubbock man who plotted a mass shooting has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for making false statements to a federally-licensed firearms dealer, and the court recommended he be evaluated for civil commitment prior to his release, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern Distr…
AUSTIN — On Wednesday, November 11th, Texas Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P. Bush will be hosting a virtual Veterans Day ceremony to honor and recognize our nation’s heroes who dedicated their lives to fighting for our freedom.
Come out for one of the four performances of Get Smart - The COVID Edition on November 6, 7, 8 at the Lyric Theater in Brownwood. Larry Mathis and his cast of 27 have created an amazing production of the classic show “Get Smart.”
The Bosque River Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will meet on Tuesday, November 10, 2:00 PM at Cedar Point Baptist Church, 21171 FM 205 Buff Dale. Some map apps call FM 205 Old Granbury Road.
“There Will Always Be The Need For Hometown Newspapers” is the title of H.V. O’Brien’s new book! O’Brien is the publisher of the Eastland County Today newspaper in Eastland, Texas, and now has a brand-new book to brag about. He prologues this book with answering the question of “How long wil…
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $2.72 billion in October, 3.5 percent less than in October 2019.
SAN MARCOS, TEXAS (November 3, 2020) – The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) has partnered with The Dallas Cowboys and the University Interscholastic League (UIL) to celebrate 100 years of UIL Texas High School Football with an in-kind gift of promotional assets valued at more th…
From Nov. 8-15 the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) and WCRA (Women’s Rodeo World Championship) will unite to make women’s sports history, teaming to hold the $750,000 Women’s Rodeo World Championship in Texas.
A Rowlett man who allegedly gunned down his ex-girlfriend in the midst of a bitter custody dispute has been charged with possessing an unlicensed firearm silencer, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Erin Nealy Cox. Andrew Charles Beard, 33, was charged via criminal co…
On November 3, we celebrate the birthday of Stephen F. Austin, “The Father of Texas.” Remembering his birthday provides a time to reflect on the life of our founder and the importance of his contributions to Texas history, and ultimately U.S history. He lived only forty-three years, but the …
Abilene, Texas – Abilene Regional Airport is happy to celebrate the return of direct flights between Abilene and Houston through United Express, operated by SkyWest Airlines. The first flight from Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) took off t…
(FORT WORTH, TX) – October 28, 2020 – Girls Inc of Tarrant County, like many organizations, found it challenging to deliver its mission in such a turbulent year. However, they decided to turn the challenges into opportunities for the long-term, and teamed up with Jabian Consulting, a local m…
Crescent completes top-to-bottom transformation of 200,000 square-foot 2401 Cedar Springs in Uptown Dallas.
As businesses reopen, owners should check the water safety of their buildings. Hyperion provides water testing to help owners monitor the risk of Legionella.
An industry leader in finding the best deals when shopping has launched a new program.
CANYON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Assiter Auctioneers (www.assiter.com) announces the auction of a 3 bedroom brick residential home in Lubbock, Texas1, on Wednesday, November 11 at 4 pm according to Spanky Assiter3, president of the company.
Come Ride for the Cross Motorcycle Rally is going to take place in Rising Star at the City Park on October 23 and 24. This event is sponsored by the Cross Texas Cowboy Church of Rising Star, and will feature a music and fellowship night on Friday starting at 6 pm. The motorcycle rally itself…
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today dedicated the most state-of-the-art truck inspection facility in Texas, located on Interstate 10. The Seguin Inspection Facility in Guadalupe County is a project five years in the making, and was accomplished through a partnership am…
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By Ray Vigil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in El Paso, Texas
October 4-10 is National Fire Prevention week. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced that this year’s theme is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen.”
September 28, 2020, STEPHENVILLE, Texas - The Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council invites you to come join the fun and “Express Yourself! by Painting on Paper Outdoors”, Sunday, October 4th 4-6p at their River North Gallery.
Each October, Texas Archeology Month (TAM) celebrates the spirit of discovering Texas’ past.
You are invited to meet US Congressional candidate Jon Mark Hogg, Saturday, October 3, 2:00 p.m., at the old City Park in De Leon. Gather under the covered picnic area or nearby wherever you see the "Register to Vote" quilt. Volunteer Deputy Registrars will be there to register voters. Bring…
August Pfluger is running for U.S. Congress, District 11 and he will be in Comanche on Friday, October 2. The meet and greet will take place at the Comanche Depot, 304 S Austin St. at 11:30 a.m.
On September 17, 2020 Governor Gregg Abbot issued proclamations regarding hospital capacity and the reopening of Texas establishments.
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol Troopers this week rescued their 500th child during traffic stops since the implementation of specialized training that began in 2009. Troopers receive the training as part of the Interdiction for the Protection of Children …
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