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Former NSA official: 'Timing couldn't have been worse' for FISA 702 to expire
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- Former NSA official: 'Timing couldn't have been worse' for FISA 702 to expire
- Runtime
- 2:36
- Date posted
- 12 hours ago
- Description
- At 12:00 a.m. Saturday, a post-9/11 law allowing the federal government to gather intelligence on foreign nationals will expire after the House of Representatives failed to extend it.
On Thursday, 19 Republicans and 199 Democrats voted against a short-term renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which gives intelligence officials authority to surveil the communications of foreign nationals outside of the United States without obtaining a warrant from a judge.
Some of the lawmakers who opposed the extension, like Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., argued Section 702 was unconstitutional from the moment former President George W. Bush signed it into law in 2008.
"There’s only one way to fix it: Require warrants, judicial warrants," Massie said.
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- New Amarillo mural honors Route 66 Centennial, celebrates people behind the landmarks
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A new mural packed with “66 stories” is now on display in Amarillo, celebrating the centennial of Route 66 and the people, places and memories that shaped the Mother Road.
The vibrant artwork was unveiled in an underpass that connects downtown Amarillo with Historic Sixth Street near Bowie. Organizers said the mural is meant to highlight that Route 66’s legacy is rooted not only in destinations, but also in the people who built and lived along it.
Shanda O’Neill, project director for Blank Spaces Murals, said the images featured in the mural were drawn directly from community storytelling.
“We did a journalism fellowship with other youth students who wrote stories about people who had an impact or contributed to the Mother Road. All of the icons, all of the subject matter that is in the mural actually comes straight from stories that were given by our Amarillo citizens that had something to do with building Route 66 and having an impact ...
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- 65 vintage trailers fill Big Texan RV Park for Tin Can Tourists open house
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- One of the many events taking place on Friday, in Amarillo, commemorating the Route 66 Centennial was the Tin Can Tourists Open House at the Big Texan RV Park.
“We have 65 participating vintage trailers and were all here to celebrate the Route 66 Centennial,” said Barry Kole, member of the Tin Can Tourists.
It’s all about finding one, restoring it, and showcasing a vintage travel trailer.
For a couple of hours on Friday, the public was invited to come in and get an up-close-and-personal look at travel trailers dating back to the 1940’s.
“When you see them all together in one park like this for a rally, you kind of lose sight of the fact that one is from Oklahoma, two are from Texas, and the rest of them are from California,” said Rose Larson, Oklahoma representative for Tin Can Tourists. “There are so few and far between them that people are in awe of them.”
“There is one RV that was built in 1946, and i...
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- California still counting ballots as questions grow about election costs
- Runtime
- 4:19
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with Deputy Public Policy Editor at Open the Books, Rachel O’Brien, to discuss California's election spending, bringing insight and context to the stories shaping the day.
Watch weekday mornings from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. EST, Monday through Friday.
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- Video of gunshots being heard near site of Midland shooting (Courtesy: Javier Zapata via Facebook)
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Midland Mayor provides update on mass shooting resulting in at least 1 death, 10 injuries.
- Runtime
- 8:07
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Midland Mayor Lori Blong holds a press conference after mass shooting kills at least one person and injures 10.
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- Family reunification center setup at Midland Memorial Hospital following mass shooting
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Midland Mayor says suspect in mass shooting has been contained
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Midland Mayor Lori Blong provides update on mass shooting killing at least 1 and injuring 10
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Tracking the Tropics - How the System in the Gulf Will Impact Texas and portions of the South
- Runtime
- 1:26
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The National Hurricane Center has highlighted an area of interest for tropical development in the Gulf. This area only has a 10% chance of development into a tropical cyclone, but the warm moist air mass will be enough to cause a widespread flood threat across portions of Texas and the south-central U.S.
This warm, moist air mass will meet a slow moving cold front over the weekend into next week. As it does, the cold air will force the warmer air up. The warmer air will condense and the water vapor will turn into heavy rain for the region. That heavy rain could lead to flash flooding this weekend into next week.
#tropics #texas #storms #flooding #heavyrain #hurricane #cyclone #oklahoma #weather #science #meteorologist #meteorology #forecast #hurricaneseason #coldfront
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- Severe Storms Possible Friday-Sunday Across Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico
- Runtime
- 2:51
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Friday, June 12, 2026: Severe Storms Possible Friday Afternoon/Evening
Strong to severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and an isolated tornado will be possible Friday afternoon and evening. The main area of focus is the northern TX Panhandle into the OK Panhandle and far northeastern NM.
Storms will fire off around 3-6PM, impacting the central Panhandles by 9-11PM. The severe threat will decrease overnight.
Storms will be fairly widespread also bringing a flood threat. That flood threat will continue into the weekend with our next system (more on that in another post). Widespread rainfall amounts over an inch are expected.
My 2 cents: I think we will have a strong line of storms with the worst being north of Amarillo, but including Dalhart, Dumas, Guymon, and Boise City. I think the storms will race through pretty quickly Friday. Saturday is what I'm looking at more for that increased flood threat.
Make sure to s...
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- Pentagon hazmat response
- Runtime
- 1:04:55
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A "hazardous materials incident" at the Pentagon is prompting Hazmat crew response on Thursday.
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- Surveillance Showdown Trump, Democrats, and the FISA fight
- Runtime
- 16:55
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said House Republicans knew that the vote to temporarily extend FISA would fail before even calling the vote.
Read more headlines: https://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now
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- ActBlue CEO pleads the Fifth: Rep Bryan Steil says investigation will move forward
- Runtime
- 3:33
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The CEO of the largest Democratic fundraising platform pleaded the Fifth nearly two dozen times Wednesday rather than answer questions from lawmakers. Her appearance came amid allegations that ActBlue misled Congress about alleged donor fraud.
Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, told The National News Desk, Regina Wallace-Jones initially volunteered to appear before his committee in May, but on Monday, her attorneys requested a subpoena for her testimony. Which he sent 24 hours later.
I was mostly disappointed because I was concerned that she would ultimately plead the fifth rather than answer the questions that we have,” Rep. Steil said.
His concerns came to life during Wednesday’s hearing. Wallace-Jones pleaded the Fifth 22 times.
Including eight of his own questions.
Did you weaken fraud prevention standards to increase donations on the ActBlue platform?" Steil asked. "On the advice of counsel, ...
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- Xcel Energy urges customers to take steps now to keep summer energy bills down
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- As summer temperatures climb in Amarillo, Xcel Energy is urging customers to take steps now to keep energy costs manageable, saying even small changes can make a big difference.
Randy Cantu, senior director for customer center operations at Xcel Energy, said many customers see higher bills during the hottest months because cooling accounts for a large share of household energy use.
“Customers sometimes, in the summer months, will get a kind of sticker shock because of the heat and cooling. Cooling will make up about 50% of their energy use,” Cantu said. “So we encourage our customers to visit our website and review ways to save, such as using their appliances during the coolest part of the day. Early morning. Late evening. Close your blinds and your curtains through the hardest part of the day, or just something simple like changing your AC filter often.”
Xcel Energy also recommends using programmable thermostats and setting them around 68...
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- Thousands fill McDade Park as Dumas Noon Lions Club hosts 79th Dogie Days
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Thousands of people gather in McDade Park in Moore County every spring to attend Dumas Noon Lions Club Dogie Days.
It’s an annual tradition in Dumas that dates back to 1946.
“This is the 79th annual Dumas Noon Lions Dogie Days, and we have over 60 non-profits that whatever we produce, whatever profit we make, we turn around and give back to the community,” said Rowdy Rhoades, Moore County Judge. “They put in for grants, and we just give it all back, and we start all over again the next year.”
Preparing and cooking more than 8,000 pounds of meat requires teams of volunteers.
“We start cooking at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, and we have four huge rotisserie cookers, and it takes about four cooks to get that all done,” said Travis “Twigs” Gibbins, head wrangler.
“Just feeding Dumas, I mean, it’s a great event to share and get with the community and make money for charities,” said Michele Plunk, head cook at Dum...
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- Pets and Prices: screwworms raise concerns for domestic pet safety and possible price hikes for beef
- Runtime
- 4:36
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- KERRVILLE, Texas — The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed two more cases of the destructive New World screwworm parasite in Texas on Monday, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping a pest that could potentially devastate the nation's cattle industry.
The new cases were found in a calf and a dog, located hundreds of miles apart in La Salle and Andrews counties. The discoveries bring the total number of confirmed Texas cases to four. The screwworm was first discovered in a 3-week-old calf last week, and a second case was found only miles away in another young calf.
A veterinarian in Andrews County submitted the samples from the infested dog. Early reports indicate the dog had recently been in Mexico with its owners.
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- Texas Panhandle’s beef legacy traced to cattle pioneers Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight
- Runtime
- 3:49
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The Texas Panhandle supplies 20 percent of the nation’s beef, an industry shaped in part by early cattle trailblazers Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight, who helped build communities and expand ranching across the region.
“When we’re talking about celebrating our country, we have to talk about people like Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight, because they were community builders,” said Madeleine Van Leunen, an educator at the Charles and Mary Ann Ranch Historic Site.
In 1887, Charles E. Goodnight and his wife, Mary Ann, settled into a two-story home in Goodnight, Texas, about 40 miles southeast of Amarillo. Van Leunen said Charles Goodnight chose the location because the railroad was under construction.
“Charles chose it specifically because the railroad was under construction. And with the railroad came people and resources. So that is why it was so crucial for Goodnight to use his money and his generosity to build a community for pioneers,” Va...
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- Texas seeks to regulate data centers' power and water use, Sid Miller says
- Runtime
- 2:55
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Texas officials are weighing new restrictions on data centers in the Texas Panhandle amid concerns about electricity demand, water use and potential impacts on nearby communities.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said the scale of development could strain the state’s power grid. “If all 575 data centers come online, that will use one-third of all electricity in Texas,” Miller said.
In an interview with ABC7, Miller said residents and officials have raised a range of concerns tied to data center projects, including costs and environmental issues. “It’s driving up, property rates. People are concerned about the noise, you know, going to be in their neighborhood. They’re concerned about the light pollution. They’re concerned about PFAS, these forever chemicals. They’re concerned about what happens to this water and what’s in the water once they discharge it. Where does it go? And who’s responsible for that? You know, air quality,” M...
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- Texas public colleges to freeze undergraduate tuition for 2026-27 under Abbott order
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Texas public colleges and universities will keep undergraduate tuition rates unchanged for the 2026-2027 academic year under a freeze ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott. This move, local Panhandle schools say, will help students but may force campuses to adjust some funding plans.
At Amarillo College, Vice President of Student Affairs Bob Austin said the school has not raised tuition since the summer of 2017.
“As you may or may not know, we haven't raised tuition at Amarillo College since the summer of 2017. So we're coming up on ten years of, of no tuition fee raises here at the college, which is a long time to go without making an adjustment,” Austin said.
Austin also said Amarillo College did not plan to raise tuition this year anyway, adding that community colleges have benefited from changes in how they are funded.
“Community colleges in particular have really benefited from the change in the funding model. And, our situation in t...
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- Tour leaders say the Route 66 Centennial trip is about learning its history and towns
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- One of the many tours of Route 66 commemorating the Centennial started on Wednesday morning in Amarillo and traveled west along the Mother Road.
It’s about getting a better understanding of the history of the Mother Road.
In Adrian, hundreds of people travel along Route 66 each day during the Centennial, taking part in something special.
“We’ve seen lots of little curio shops, we’ve seen lots of people with displays about Route 66, cultural things,” said Eric Ostrowski, a visitor from San Diego, California. “It’s been really interesting to see middle America and how people are living here, it’s wonderful, people have been so nice as well.”
“We stopped in a couple of different towns and took lots of pictures of different things, it’s amazing,” said Mark Olsen, a visitor from Colorado Springs, Colorado. “Route 66 is epic, so we appreciate the people who restored it and kept it up to date and shared it with us....
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- Cold Front Brings Pattern Change with Strong Storms and Cooler Temperatures
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Thursday, June 11, 2026: A cold front brings a chance for strong to severe storms Thursday afternoon across the southeast Texas Panhandle. Large hail and damaging winds are the primary threats. The tornado threat is low but not zero.
Temperatures will drop to near normal Friday as another round of storms moves in throughout the afternoon and evening. A couple strong storms are possible. Check back for future updates.
Another cold front is set to move through on Saturday bringing more rain and much cooler temperatures for the following days.
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- Drought Monitor Update for the Texas/Oklahoma Panhandles and Eastern New Mexico
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Drought Monitor Update: June 11, 2026
The latest is in! Big improvements for much of the region after last weeks rain. More rain is on the way which will help even more heading into next week. Stay tuned for the next update!
#droughtmonitor #droughtupdate #drought #weather #rain #amarillo #farming
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- AMAZING AMERICA: Join us Thursday at 6 PM as we learn more about the Father of the Panhandle🦬🌾
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
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- Officials working to contain SCREWWORM OUTBREAK in cattle
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Though it's only about the size of a housefly, there's a reason Texas's top agriculture official calls the New World screwworm "something out of a horror movie."
Read more: https://thenationaldesk.com/top-videos/usda-more-cases-of-new-world-screwworm-detected-in-goat-and-cattle-agriculture-usda-brooke-rollins-lawmakers#
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- Rep Bryan Steil talks ActBlue controversies EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
- Runtime
- 8:56
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Rep. Bryan Steil sat down with The National News Desk's Geoff Harris following ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones' testimony before the House Administration Committee.
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- Trump threatens more attacks on Iran
- Runtime
- 13:04
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump warned Wednesday morning on social media that Iran “will have to pay the price” after Tehran allegedly shot down a U.S. Army Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, escalating an already volatile military confrontation between the two countries.
Speaking from the Oval Office later in the day, Trump signaled that additional U.S. military action could be imminent.
“We’re going to be attacking them, attacking them very hard,” Trump said. “We hit them hard yesterday. We’re going to hit them hard again today.”
The latest escalation began Monday when an American Apache helicopter went down while operating near the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz. Trump said Iran “shot down” the aircraft, while a U.S. official later said an Iranian drone collided with the helicopter, causing it to crash.
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- Texas public colleges to freeze undergraduate tuition for 2026-27 under Abbott order
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Texas public colleges and universities will keep undergraduate tuition rates unchanged for the 2026-2027 academic year under a freeze ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott. This move, local Panhandle schools say, will help students but may force campuses to adjust some funding plans.
At Amarillo College, Vice President of Student Affairs Bob Austin said the school has not raised tuition since the summer of 2017.
“As you may or may not know, we haven't raised tuition at Amarillo College since the summer of 2017. So we're coming up on ten years of, of no tuition fee raises here at the college, which is a long time to go without making an adjustment,” Austin said.
Austin also said Amarillo College did not plan to raise tuition this year anyway, adding that community colleges have benefited from changes in how they are funded.
“Community colleges in particular have really benefited from the change in the funding model. And, our situation in t...
- Title
- Tour leaders say the Route 66 Centennial trip is about learning its history and towns
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- One of the many tours of Route 66 commemorating the Centennial started on Wednesday morning in Amarillo and traveled west along the Mother Road.
It’s about getting a better understanding of the history of the Mother Road.
In Adrian, hundreds of people travel along Route 66 each day during the Centennial, taking part in something special.
“We’ve seen lots of little curio shops, we’ve seen lots of people with displays about Route 66, cultural things,” said Eric Ostrowski, a visitor from San Diego, California. “It’s been really interesting to see middle America and how people are living here, it’s wonderful, people have been so nice as well.”
“We stopped in a couple of different towns and took lots of pictures of different things, it’s amazing,” said Mark Olsen, a visitor from Colorado Springs, Colorado. “Route 66 is epic, so we appreciate the people who restored it and kept it up to date and shared it with us....
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- Hereford EDC boosts inclusive playground funding request from $250K to up to $3M
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- A request for $250,000 by the city of Herford to use for installing All-Inclusive playground equipment at one of its new parks came back with approval for up to $3 million by the Herford Economic Development Corporation (EDC).
The city of Hereford is moving forward with plans to put in all-inclusive playground equipment at the John Bunch Complex.
“The EDC had the funding in hand, and we needed voter approval that the best use of funding was to use it across the city at multiple parks to try and improve the city-wide,” said Chris Grotegut, president of Herford EDC.
“This money came out of the EDC reserve fund, and the city has roughly 8,000 registered voters, and the proposition passed by about 500 about 500 to 300,” said Ryan Polster, city manager of Hereford.
Input from the community, along with feedback from teachers who work with disabled students, is needed at an upcoming meeting on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at Hereford City ...
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- Amarillo Civic Center unveils $167,000 basketball court, eyes bookings to offset cost
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Nearly 60 years after it opened, the Amarillo Civic Center has a new $167,000 basketball court, and city leaders say there is already strong interest in booking it.
Christopher Post, the civic center’s new general manager, said replacing the old court was identified as a need after research into facility operations.
“The main objective behind it was we realized the need for the old court no longer really being able to be used,” Post said. “And the main goal of this was to maintain current operations because we don't want to lose current business.”
Post said the city has turned down several events because of the condition of the old court. He said the civic center currently hosts the Harlem Globetrotters, but leaders hope the new floor will help expand the number of basketball events held at the venue.
“We are hoping to increase bookings with this new course 100%,” Post said. “We've already started getting calls, and th...
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- Taylor Swift performs at the Toy Story 5 premiere
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- Dangerous Heat and Severe Storms Possible Wednesday Afternoon Across Texas/Oklahoma - June 10, 2026
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- 1:16
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- 4 days ago
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- Dangerous Heat and Severe Storms (Again)
Temperatures well into the triple digits will make for major to extreme heat risk this afternoon. Make sure to stay hydrated and take frequent breaks.
A strong to severe storm or two is possible this afternoon in the central and eastern Panhandles. Most won't see anything, but if a storm is able to form it could cause damaging winds and large hail. The tornado threat is low, but not zero. Flash flooding is possible, but will be brief and localized.
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- Amarillo Civic Center unveils basketball court, eyes bookings to offset cost
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Nearly 60 years after it opened, the Amarillo Civic Center has a new $167,000 basketball court, and city leaders say there is already strong interest in booking it.
Christopher Post, the civic center’s new general manager, said replacing the old court was identified as a need after research into facility operations.
“The main objective behind it was we realized the need for the old court no longer really being able to be used,” Post said. “And the main goal of this was to maintain current operations because we don't want to lose current business.”
Post said the city has turned down several events because of the condition of the old court. He said the civic center currently hosts the Harlem Globetrotters, but leaders hope the new floor will help expand the number of basketball events held at the venue.
“We are hoping to increase bookings with this new course 100%,” Post said. “We've already started getting calls, and th...
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- Flesh eating screwworm parasite scares Texas ranches and pet owners
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- 13:14
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- A flesh-eating parasite is raising concerns in Texas, there have already been at least four confirmed cases of New World screwworm in the state.
KTXS spoke with Dr. Allen Bolt, a local veterinarian, about what animal owners need to know.
RELATED | New World screwworm found in Texas Hill Country goat, raising total detections to five
"Not all maggots that you see on animals are screw worms," Dr. Bolt said. "The screwworms eat flesh and they bury down into it. The other maggots attack dead flesh, but these attack live flesh."
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- Mother demands accountability after 4 year old son was given THC lollipop
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- 12:52
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Parents at an Austin Montessori school are calling for accountability after they say school leadership failed to notify families that a THC lollipop was found in a birthday party goodie bag for nearly two days.
MORE: https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/parents-condemn-school-communication-delay-after-4-year-old-hospitalized-from-thc-lollipop
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- Israel and Iran trade new missile strikes as war fears surge
- Runtime
- 7:17
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- President Donald Trump said Monday that Israel and Iran are "looking to do an immediate ceasefire" after the two countries exchanged fire over the weekend, marking the first direct attacks since the United States struck a ceasefire agreement two months ago.
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- Wembanyama erupts for 32, Spurs beat Knicks 115 111 in Game 3
- Runtime
- 12:47
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Zack Hedrick is in New York with the Spurs. Watch for their continuing coverage of games three and four through Wednesday night, only on FOX SA.
NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama shook off his miss at the buzzer in Game 2 by taking over Game 3 of the NBA Finals and preventing the San Antonio Spurs from getting pushed to the brink of elimination.
Wembanyama made the first two shots he attempted on Monday night on the way to scoring 32 points in a 115-111 victory at the New York Knicks. He had nine points in the first five minutes, including an alley-oop on the first basket of the game and a dunk on the next possession and was a force on both ends of the court, especially late when it mattered most.
Wembanyama was a key to San Antonio building an early lead but even more importantly in a third-quarter rally to bounce back from another blown double-digit lead.
As the world watches, Zack will have the latest on the players and the games - covering all angles - as ...
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- Hereford EDC boosts inclusive playground funding request from $250K to up to $3M
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- A request for $250,000 by the city of Herford to use for installing All-Inclusive playground equipment at one of its new parks came back with approval for up to $3 million by the Herford Economic Development Corporation (EDC).
The city of Hereford is moving forward with plans to put in all-inclusive playground equipment at the John Bunch Complex.
“The EDC had the funding in hand, and we needed voter approval that the best use of funding was to use it across the city at multiple parks to try and improve the city-wide,” said Chris Grotegut, president of Herford EDC.
“This money came out of the EDC reserve fund, and the city has roughly 8,000 registered voters, and the proposition passed by about 500 about 500 to 300,” said Ryan Polster, city manager of Hereford.
Input from the community, along with feedback from teachers who work with disabled students, is needed at an upcoming meeting on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at Hereford City ...
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- 7.8 deadly earthquake in Philippines causes chaos
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- 3:16
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 32 people, injuring more than 200 others mostly in ruined buildings and sending a 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami into nearby coasts.
Several mostly low-slung buildings collapsed or sustained heavy damages in the hard-hit city of General Santos. Tsunami damage was reported in at least one southern coastal village. Smaller waves were measured in Indonesia and Palau and as far away as southern Japan.
Read more: https://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now/deadly-78-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-davao-philippines-triggers-tsunami-waves-general-santos-institute-of-volcanology-and-seismology-response-efforts-building-damage#
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- Festival turns into traumatic experience after a dozen people injured in mass shooting
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- 7:29
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Police in Ohio are searching for suspects who opened fire near a street festival on Saturday, injuring 12 people.
The Toledo Police Department said officers responded at 5:37 p.m. to reports of a shooting near the Old West End Festival in the area of Delaware and Glenwood avenues.
When officers arrived, they found multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds, according to police.
Read more: https://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now/toledo-police-search-for-suspects-after-12-injured-in-shooting-near-ohio-old-west-end-street-festival-first-responders-leads-tips
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- Dumas police urge residents to stay alert after string of vehicle burglaries
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Dumas police are asking residents to stay alert after a string of vehicle burglaries reported across the city, warning there may be victims who do not yet realize they were targeted.
Lt. Joe Morales of the Dumas Police Department said reports of vehicle burglaries came in starting Saturday night through Sunday morning and were reported in multiple areas.
“Even though it's a small town, small city living crime does happen. Doesn't matter how big or small the city is, it does happen,” Morales said. “So I would encourage our citizens, our community, to lock up their vehicles, lock up their homes when they're not there, lock up their garages and sheds, businesses, make sure locked up, maybe, you know, invest in video surveillance.”
The Dumas Police Department said five suspects have been identified, including one who was arrested. Morales said police are not identifying the suspect because the investigation is ongoing.
“The offi...
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- Route 66 Centennial spans Texas Panhandle; Vega museum touts 3,000-pound branding iron
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Events commemorating the Route 66 Centennial are underway across the Texas Panhandle.
“It’s crazy, it’s totally different than in England, it's totally different, it’s like nothing we’ve ever seen before,” said Cherise Sherdley-Davis, a visitor from Blackpool, England.
After three years of buildup and hype, the week is finally here, it’s the Route 66 Centennial 100th anniversary. It’s not just in Amarillo, it’s from one side of the Texas Panhandle to the other.
“We’ve got a 100-year-old building that was in that matches the 100th year of Route 66, and it really does help our local economy in our area,” said Greg Conn, director of the Milburn-Price Museum.
Rural communities like Vega depend on tourism, and what better way to host a centennial event than to have people come not only from the United States but from other countries to stop in Vega and see the attractions.
“It’s a chance in a lifeti...
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- New Yorkers unwelcoming to Trump's planned appearance at NBA finals
- Runtime
- 2:56
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- A watch party for Game 3 of the NBA Finals outside Madison Square Garden (MSG) on Monday has been canceled as security ramps up ahead of President Donald Trump's attendance.
New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the precautions being taken as the Secret Service prepares for Trump's visit to MSG. The Knicks lead the series 2-0 and are two wins away from their first championship in more than 50 years.
The NYPD will establish a security perimeter from West 30th Street to West 35th Street between Sixth and Eighth Avenues. Beginning at 4 p.m., Seventh and Eighth avenues within that area will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
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- Route 66 Centennial traffic spurs new Helium Heights outdoor market in Potter County
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Helium Heights in Potter County is capitalizing on Route 66 Centennial traffic coming through Amarillo for the next 11 days.
“So, this weekend we’re hosting our first-ever outdoor event here at Helium Heights, and it is our Route 66 Centennial Market,” said Daniel Rosenbach, co-owner of Helium Heights.
“There’s a saying in real estate that location is everything. Helium Heights is located next to where 335 Loop, I-40, and the Mother Road all meet.
This means people are driving north, south, east, and west, and that’s why the owners of Helium Heights are starting something new: a market taking place two days back-to-back.
“So, this is basically a farmers market we have close to 75 vendors that are going to be coming here and food trucks,” said Rosenbach.
“This is an ideal time to launch with the Route 66 Centennial coming up; we're happy to support them and do so as well, and I think this is a national in...
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- Meitner Energy Center in Gray County aims for jobs growth; completion expected by 2028
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- What was once open land in Gray County is quickly being transformed into Google’s Meitner Energy Center, a project local officials say will bring jobs, investment and long-term growth to the Texas Panhandle.
Google and Intersect are building a data center in Gray County. Cortnie Hale, president and CEO of the Pampa Chamber of Commerce, said the project is expected to create new opportunities for the community over time.
“Google has made an investment and intersect made an investment into the Pampa community long term, but also we're expecting diversity. Business opportunities to come from it,” Hale said. “It shows that our community is open and ready for Businesses to come here, whether they're. Technology or other kinds of business opportunities. We're open to those. And this is just the beginning. And small businesses will open with us. Restaurants will open, stores will open.”
Google declined a request for an interview about the proje...
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- Dangerous Triple Digit Heat and Severe Storms Possible
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Dangerous heat with temperatures up to 107 expected Monday afternoon. Storms could provide some brief relief but pack a punch with large hail, damaging winds, and a localized flood threat.
The severe threat will be confined to the central and eastern Panhandles. The storms will be pretty isolated, so most won't see anything. Make sure to stay weather aware Monday and Tuesday as the severe threat returns.
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- Exclusive: Sen Ron Johnson details COVID probe, 'biggest gov scandal of my lifetime'
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., continues to push for answers surrounding the federal government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. To further those efforts, the Wisconsin lawmaker held a hearing Wednesday on Capitol Hill, focused on the alleged suppression of scientific research and vaccine safety.
If you keep looking at evidence and say it doesn't exist, I don't know how to counter that,” Johnson said.
Following the hearing, Sen. Johnson spoke exclusively with The National News Desk about his efforts to expose what he calls "the biggest government scandal of my lifetime."
Because so many people's lives were impacted. So many people died,” said Johnson.
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- Newly elected California congressman weighs in as key races remain uncalled
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- 5:36
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- With votes still being counted in several high-profile California races, Rep.-elect. James Gallagher, R-Calif., told The National News Desk that early returns suggest voters are looking for change in a state long dominated by Democrats.
Gallagher, a former minority leader in the California State Assembly, pointed to early results in the governor’s and Los Angeles mayoral contests. He said Steve Hilton was “number one right now” based on “the polls and the votes that have come in.” He also said Spencer Pratt’s campaign in Los Angeles has gained attention and that Pratt was “getting really close to Karen Bass.”
“We’ll see how the rest of the votes, you know, come in,” Gallagher said. “But right now it looks really good. It seems like people are actually voting for change here in California.”
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- Meitner Energy Center in Gray County aims for jobs growth; completion expected by 2028
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- What was once open land in Gray County is quickly being transformed into Google’s Meitner Energy Center, a project local officials say will bring jobs, investment and long-term growth to the Texas Panhandle.
Google and Intersect are building a data center in Gray County. Cortnie Hale, president and CEO of the Pampa Chamber of Commerce, said the project is expected to create new opportunities for the community over time.
“Google has made an investment and intersect made an investment into the Pampa community long term, but also we're expecting diversity. Business opportunities to come from it,” Hale said. “It shows that our community is open and ready for Businesses to come here, whether they're. Technology or other kinds of business opportunities. We're open to those. And this is just the beginning. And small businesses will open with us. Restaurants will open, stores will open.”
Google declined a request for an interview about the proje...
