During largest-ever July 4 travel weekend, American Airlines rolls out new tech to prevent missed connections

American Airlines is expecting a record-setting holiday travel weekend, and they’re hoping a new technology will help passengers travel smoothly. DALLAS — American Airlines is expecting a record-setting weekend as travel picks up for the Fourth of July holiday, and they’re rolling out a new technology to save passengers and the airline time.  American Airlines … Read more

Dolly Parton Reading Program could come to Midland County

The program promotes literacy to children from birth through age four. MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — Midland County could soon get the Dolly Parton Reading Program. At the Midland County Commissioners’ Court meeting on Tuesday, they received a presentation from the Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin in collaboration with the Dolly Parton reading group on … Read more

Texas boaters urged to fight spread of invasive lake species

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department share how boaters and paddlers can protect lakes from aquatic invasive species. AUSTIN, Texas — As boat season hits full speed this summer, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) officials is sounding the alarm: harmful aquatic invasive species such as giant salvinia and zebra mussels are continuing to … Read more

Chinese nationals in Houston, Oregon arrested for alleged spy operations in US

Liren “Ryan” Lai, 39, traveled to Houston on a tourist visa in April, the USAO said. Yuance Chen, from Oregon, also faces federal charges of spying. HOUSTON — Two Chinese nationals in Houston and Oregon were arrested on Friday, June 27, and charged with carrying out clandestine operations on behalf of their native China. The … Read more

Mother of North Texas boy missing since 2022 added to FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list

The missing boy is believed to be dead, but his body has never been recovered, officials have said. EVERMAN, Texas — The mother of a missing 6-year-old North Texas boy last seen in November of 2022 was added to the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list, officials announced Tuesday.  Officials say they’ve been searching for … Read more

Texas State Senator Brian Birdwell announces he will not seek reelection

Birdwell has represented Senate District 22 since 2010. WACO, Texas — Texas State Senator Brian Birdwell has announced he will not seek reelection. Birdwell has represented Senate District 22, which includes Waco and Marlin, as well as the Eastland area and a portion of Arlington, for 15 years after winning a special election in 2010, … Read more