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Blue Bell Introduces Protein Ice Cream Line as Blue Bell PRO With Five Flavors
Ice cream lovers, get ready for a treat that doesn't skimp on protein! This new line might just change your dessert game this spring.
Five In Texas Accused of Fraud In The Cattle Business
Indictments were handed down this week.
Texas Predator Used Vape Pens To Lure Young Victims
Walter Wilkins of Weslaco, Texas, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for child exploitation. The 24-year-old repeat offender used vape pens to lure a 13-year-old girl and created illicit materials to blackmail her.
Is Texas BBQ at Risk? Some Say It's In a Slow Decline
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller warns that rising beef prices and low cattle inventory are threatening the state's iconic BBQ industry, leading to restaurant closures and a call for urgent ranching incentives.
Massive Arrests At The Texas Border Over Super Bowl Weekend
CBP officers arrested three fugitives at Texas border bridges over Super Bowl weekend. The men were wanted for serious felonies, including child sex crimes and assault, and were identified using biometric technology.
Four Texas Counties Under Strict Quarantine To Save Cotton Crops
Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller has issued an emergency quarantine for Cameron, Grimes, Fort Bend, and Wharton counties to combat the invasive cotton jassid. The "ticking bomb" pest can slash yields by 50% if not contained.
Early Voting In The Texas Primary Starts Soon in Lubbock
Here's what you need to know about Early Voting coming up in Texas.
Why Joey McGuire Joining The AFCA Board Is Huge For Tech
Texas Tech’s Joey McGuire has been appointed to the AFCA Board of Trustees. Following a historic 12-2 season and a Big 12 title, McGuire will now help shape the future policy and guidance of college football nationwide.
Five Red Flags That Prove Your IRS Agent Is Fake
Protect your identity this tax season. The Texas AG and IRS are warning residents about imposter scams. Learn the red flags, from gift card requests to arrest threats, to keep your financial information safe.
Texas Man Sets Insane New Record For Paper Airplanes
Want to see a unique talent? Tyler native Richard DeFreece set a new Guinness World Record by constructing 250 paper airplanes in 60 minutes, proving that persistence and "obscure" goals really do pay off.