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Green Camo Licence Plates Benefiting Texas Military Available Today

Landon King — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:59:29 +0000

Texans can stand out on the roads and show their support of military veterans with new Green Camo official Texas license plates available starting today at www.myplates.com.

A Plane Clipped an SUV at a Small Airport in Texas and the Pilot Has Decided to Give Up Flying for Good

Landon King — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:48:31 +0000

If you haven't seen it yet, a single-engine plane clipped an SUV while it was landing at a regional airport in Roanoke, Texas on Saturday. And the pilot's wife got it on video.

Willie Nelson is Fine and He's 'On the Road Again'

Landon King — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:40:28 +0000

We've survived another Willie Nelson health scare. As you may have heard, Willie had to cancel his show in Denver on Saturday because he was having trouble breathing...and nobody knew how serious it was.

Did an Actual Fireball Shoot Through the Sky in Texas?

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:31:31 +0000

The folks in San Antonio, Texas got quite a treat earlier this month when an unexplained fireball, or rather something that looked like a fireball streaked across the midday sky.

Oklahoma, Texas Move Closer to Leaving Big 12, Could Head to Pac-12

Wes Glinsmann — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:55:17 +0000

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The demise of the Big 12 now appears closer than ever after officials at the University of Oklahoma on Monday gave OU President David Boren the green light to consider a potential move to the Pac-12.

Tax-Free Shopping for Texans This Weekend

Landon King — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:12:07 +0000

Kool 98 reminds Texas families that the state’s annual Sales Tax Holiday takes place this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 19-21, Read more about it on the next page!

Texas is FAT! But not the fattest!

Rick Taylor — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 04:48:33 +0000

Texas is still looking a little beefy these days. The latest stats on obesity in the states have just been released. Find out how much our bottom line and waist line has changed… right here.

Severe Drought Lowers Lake Levels In Texas By 4% In June

Rick Taylor — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 03:03:32 +0000

Searing temperatures and a drought rivaling Texas’ worst on record are taking a toll on lake levels statewide. A June water report found levels in 109 lakes dropped by 4 percent, or more than 358 billion gallons. Three lakes – all in West Texas – are effectively empty. Only one reservoir, Lake Livingston north of [...]

Governor Perry On Prez Buzz: "I'm Just Too Busy"

Rick Taylor — Fri, 20 May 2011 16:08:21 +0000

Governor Rick Perry says he is too busy concentrating on the Legislature to think about the presidential buzz around him this week. Perry spoke to reporters Thursday after a speech on turning Austin into a high-tech center. He said all of his focus was on getting a budget passed by the May 30 deadline. On [...]

Gov. Perry Declares Days of Prayer for Rain in Texas

Landon King — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:53:00 +0000

Governor Rick Perry has proclaimed the three-day period from Friday, April 22, to Sunday, April 24, as Days of Prayer for Rain in the State of Texas. Read more about it and see the official proclamation on the next page.

Texans are Driving Down To Mexico Because Gas Across the Border is Only $2.80 a Gallon

Landon King — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:00:07 +0000

Would you risk being kidnapped by a drug lord to save a few bucks on gas? Tons of people in southern Texas say ABSOLUTELY! Read all about it on the next page!

The Salvation Army is Still Providing Assistance at West Texas Wildfires

Landon King — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:44:01 +0000

More than one week after initial deployment, Salvation Army Officers, staff and volunteers continue to provide round-the-clock assistance and relief to firefighters, other responders and residents affected by wildfires throughout the State. Read about their efforts on the following page.

Long Tall Texan Talk

rongrant — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:00:05 +0000

"I'm a high straight in Plainview, a side bet in Idalou and a fresh deck in New Deal....." Chances are if you are from the South Plains you've heard this Maines Brothers tune. And a whole lot of other Texas talk such as fixin ta, might could, waller, and maybe even frog strangler a time or two

Pole Dancing for Jesus — Yes, It Really Exists [VIDEO]

Bob Worden — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:54:39 +0000

Move over, oil and water: A local FOX affiliate in Houston, TX, has discovered a new phenomenon that will have everyone scratching their heads.

It's called -- wait for it -- Pole Fitness for Jesus, a bi-weekly program in which women dance on a stripper pole set to Christian music.

Sounds like an oxy moron, right? Well, instructor Crystal Deans thinks otherwise, insisting that the program is all about female empowerment. "I teach women to feel good about themselves," she told the local FOX affiliate. Check out the full interview now.

Texas Lawmakers Have Proposed a Law That Would Impose Harsh Penalties for Hiring an Illegal Immigrant

Landon King — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:29:57 +0000

There's something that feels so WRONG here. It's like some state representatives here in Texas want it both ways. They want to be brutal on illegal immigrants, but they sure as hell don't want to pay American wages for childcare or yard work. Read more on the next page.