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The 5th Annual Motown Downtown Fest Is Bringing the Soul Back to Central Texas
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (262+ words) The 5th Annual Motown Downtown Fest Is Bringing the Soul Back to Central Texas'KTEM NewsRadio 14 Get Ready, Killeen! The Motown Downtown Music Festival Is Taking Over for Year 5 The City of Killeen is gearing up for the 5th Annual Motown Downtown Music…...
The Basin Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival Returns For 2026!
7+ hour, 16+ min ago (219+ words) The'Basin Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival'is officially set to return to'Midland'on April 11, 2026, bringing another full day of Texas-sized barbecue, live music, and community celebration to the Permian Basin. Following a successful debut in 2025, organizers have confirmed that the festival will…...
Texas Teacher Arrested Amid Allegations Of Misconduct With Students
9+ hour, 53+ min ago (345+ words) Jaden Renee Charles, a former science teacher at Agua Dulce Secondary School in South Texas, was arrested in March 2024 in connection with alleged improper sexual conduct involving students. Charles, now in her mid-20s, was taken into custody following an investigation by…...
A Snapshot of Life in 1950 When $10 Went Far
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (341+ words) In the early 1950s, a ten-dollar bill went a lot further than it does today, especially in West Texas. In 2026 dollars, it's equivalent to roughly $130-$135 in purchasing power. That means a modest sum back then could easily cover several everyday needs,…...
Someone Stole My Identity: What Texans Need To Do Right Now
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (329+ words) Identity fraud is always stressful when it comes to falling victim to online scams. With one click of a malicious link you've just given a stranger access to your personal information. They then use this info to pretend to be…...
Texas Turns Over Voter Roll to Trump Administration
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (506+ words) Texas has provided the U.S. Justice Department with its complete list of registered voters, according to the Texas Secretary of State's Office. The move comes as part of a broader request from the Trump administration, which has asked all 50 states to…...
Texas Fugitive Captured After Anonymous Tip Leads To Arrest
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (180+ words) A wanted fugitive on Texas' most wanted list was recently captured and arrested thanks to an anonymous tip.A promised reward of up to $6,000 will be paid to the tipster for their help with the arrest. On January 7, 28-year-old Antonio…...
It Doesn’t Get More Texas Than This Whataburger Float
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (100+ words) A tiny Whataburger float showed up at a Texas parade and immediately stole the entire event. Of course it did. Continue reading" It Doesn't Get More Texas Than This Iconic Whataburger Float Did somebody order horsepower? Love Whataburger? Of course you…...
How Growing Up In West Texas Shapes Women’s Resilience
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (344+ words) Growing up in West Texas doesn't make you soft. It makes you adaptable in a way that quietly changes everything about how you move through the world. Especially if you're a woman. You don't even realize it's happening. One day…...
This New Odessa Social Spot Is Not a Nightclub
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (408+ words) After nearly a year of planning and preparation, a new social spot is preparing to make its mark on the local nightlife scene with a concept its owners say Odessa has been missing. Officially called Opulence Social, the venue is…...