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KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) - Roy. J Smith Middle School was placed on lockdown Monday afternoon after a 14-year-old student was stabbed and killed earlier in the day, the school district confirmed. “Killeen ISD is deeply saddened to share the tragic news that happened at Roy J. Smith Middle School,” said...

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A comprehensive marijuana legalization proposal advanced through its first reading in the House of Representatives today and was referred to the Licensing and Administrative Procedures Committee. House Bill 1208, first introduced by State Representative Jessica...

In a reversal of a trend of store closings by other retailers and restaurants, Ross Stores announced that it has opened more than a dozen new locations across the country this month.

For many years now people have been asking the same question: "who is keeping Long John Silver's in business?" Well, today, I may have an answer for you!. It sounds like a bit of a mystery; you hardly see any Long John's Silver's, and just when you think you've forgotten about them, one pops right up! So I decided to...

One person is dead after an early Monday morning crash in east Austin.

AUSTIN, Texas — A Travis County jury has convicted a 23-year-old of murder in connection with a 2023 shooting in Austin. On Sept. 26, 2023, Austin police located 40-year-old Keith Bedford with multiple gunshot wounds in the 2300 block of Greenfield Parkway. Bedford was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Lone Star State has experienced a slew of hot and dry days recently. In fact, much of west Texas was under a prolonged Fire Weather Watch from the National Weather Service during the first week of March. With low humidity and high winds up to 60 miles an hour,...

March 10, 2025 – A proposed ban on THC products has ignited intense debate in Austin, drawing large crowds of business owners, advocates, and consumers concerned about the future of Texas’ fast-growing cannabis industry. The measure, which seeks to outlaw hemp-derived THC products such as delta-8 and delta-9, has...

Amarillo, TX – Warm temperatures will continue across the Texas Panhandle throughout the week before a strong cold front arrives on Friday, bringing high winds and an increased fire weather risk. According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, temperatures will remain above average through Thursday, with highs...

AUSTIN, Texas — There was an increased police presence on the McCallum High School campus Monday morning following an online threat. McCallum Principal Andy Baxa said in a letter to families that early Monday morning, school officials received a report of a social media threat against the school. Baxa said McCallum...