Pleasanton Primary School evacuated due to threat, officials say

Multiple law enforcement agencies are assisting and they confirm no children are hurt. PLEASANTON, Texas — Pleasanton Primary School was evacuated as a precaution Thursday morning after a threat was made, officials say. The school district sent out this message to families of students: Dear Eagle Families, This morning, the Primary Campus was placed in … Read more

Hall of Famer calls the Spurs the best in Texas; Kevin Garnett shares his thoughts on Chris Paul teaming with Wembanyama

This Basketball Hall of Famer states that the Alamo City is a great basketball town. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs share the NBA Texas landscape with the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets. But which team is the best in Texas? According to former Spurs guard George Karl, the answer is simple: It is … Read more

‘He was absolutely amazing’: Greene County firefighter killed in explosion

Greene County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Chris Eddy was killed in the line of duty on Wednesday, officials said. GREENE COUNTY, Ga. — A Greene County firefighter was killed in the line of duty this week, officials confirmed.  The Greene County Board of Commissioners announced that Battalion Chief Chris Eddy died on Wednesday, Sept. 4. … Read more

Whataburger CEO retiring, set to be replaced by former Starbucks, McDonald’s executive

To date, there are 1,052 Whataburgers nationwide in 16 states. More than 70% (738) of them are located in Texas. TEXAS, USA — Texas-based burger chain Whataburger announced via a press release Tuesday that its CEO is retiring.  Ed Nelson, who served as Whataburger CEO since 2020, will retire at the end of 2024, per the … Read more

Victims identified in Apalachee High School shooting that killed 4, injured several others

Four people were killed during a shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County on Wednesday. BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — The people who were shot and killed at Apalachee High School on Wednesday have now been identified.  According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, two of the victims who died were students, and the other … Read more