It happened Friday in Southeast Texas when a man and a woman were swimming in the dark in the bayou. Would a gator warning sign keep you from swimming at that spot?
If you've spent any time on I-35 between Dallas and Austin, you know it's one of the most congested stretches of roadway in the entire country. When any type of accident happens is ties up the roadway for miles. With Thursday's bridge collapse, drivers were taking a detour through Salado that added at least 30 minutes to the trip. Here's what happened.
Her roles included that of a waitress in 1971's "The Last Picture Show", the companion of a con man in 1973's "The Sting", and in 1985's "Clue", she was Mrs. Peacock.
Kidd Kraddick was heard locally on our sister station K-FOX (95.5).
In the coming days, you will hear the adjectives of warmth describing him as "giant", and "legendary", and the truth be known, he was - both. Kidd should be remembered, not only for the enjoyment he gave to his radio audience, but for his compassion to humanity, and for being one of those genuinely - nice guys
Tom Harken owned several Casa Ole restaurants around East Texas before retiring five years ago and moving to Tyler.
And he passed away last week at a Houston hospital at the age of 76. Have you heard that he hid a secret for much of his life? It's true.
Most recently I blogged about boating requirements while on the water, and now, as the Summer season starts getting revved up, there has already been one tragic accident.