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5 year old drowns in pool

5 year old drowns in pool

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; a 5-year-old boy drowned Sunday evening in an apartment swimming pool in southwest Houston.
What is near ammonium nitrate sites in Texas

What is near ammonium nitrate sites in Texas

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; after the ammonium nitrate explosion in the Central Texas town of West, questions were raised about why two schools and a nursing home that were severely damaged were located so close to the West Fertilizer C
Nolan Ryan says he is happy, but ......

Nolan Ryan says he is happy, but ......

The Big Mac Blog has the latest on Nolan Ryan. Here's Mac Engel.

'Bakers bill' may expand outside home, passes Texas House

House bill 970, also known as the "Bakers Bill," if enacted, will be an extension to the Cottage Food Law, allowing home cooks to sell baked goods, canned items, and other snacks, from home or locations, like a farmers market, or fair
Obama cautious on Syria, Britain ups urgency for peace

Obama cautious on Syria, Britain ups urgency for peace

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama was cautious on Monday about whether the international community could broker peace in Syria, while British Prime Minister David Cameron applied new urgency for diplomacy, saying the war-wracked countr

Oncor taxes

Ketk told you last week about Oncor electric’s practice of collecting tax revenue for tax bills that don’t exist.

"Molly" Warning: New drug craze among teens, young adults

There's a new form of drug that is gaining popularity among teens and young adults. If you hear your kids talking about 'Molly,' it may not be just the name of a friend.
Fifth-round pick Joseph Randle signs four-year deal; gets signing bonus of $188,500

Fifth-round pick Joseph Randle signs four-year deal; gets signing bonus of $188,500

The Cowboys have signed one of the draftees. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram has more.
Rangers RHP Colby Lewis slowed by right triceps soreness

Rangers RHP Colby Lewis slowed by right triceps soreness

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram covers the Texas Rangers. Here's the latest on one of the Rangers' pitchers.
Cowboys sign East Texan

Cowboys sign East Texan

Dallas, TX (KETK)  D. J. Hall is from Palestine. He was All-State at Palestine High School. He was an All-American at Texas State. He was invited for a tryout at the Cowboys' rookie minicamp.
Acadian Fine Foods recalls tainted pork, chicken stew in ETX stores

Acadian Fine Foods recalls tainted pork, chicken stew in ETX stores

A Louisiana company is recalling more than 17,000 pounds of pork and chicken stew due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The FDA has listed this as a high health risk.

11-year-old Texas boy dies in school bus accident

An 11-year-old boy was killed this morning in a school bus accident near Dallas. It happened in Springtown in Parker County around 6:30 a.m.
Cleveland case gives new hope to families of missing East Texans

Cleveland case gives new hope to families of missing East Texans

Two East Texas families are living with renewed hope for their missing loved ones after three Cleveland women — missing for more than 10 years — were found alive.
DPS urges Texans to prepare early for hurricane season

DPS urges Texans to prepare early for hurricane season

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding residents about the upcoming hurricane season and urging individuals to start preparing now for any possible storms. Hurricane season begins June 1 and continues through Nov. 30.
8-year-old boy shoots friend in head

8-year-old boy shoots friend in head

Denton police said an 8-year-old boy accidentally shot his 5-year-old friend in the head with a .22-caliber rifle on Saturday morning.