Viral Video: Lightning Hits Tree by UTPB Sculpture
A viral TikTok video shows a lightning strike setting a tree ablaze near UTPB’s "The Stragglers" sculpture in Odessa during a recent storm. Locals joke it's one of the "only green trees" in town.
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Nacogdoches Woman Suffers Severe Burns In Grease Fire
A Nacogdoches woman sustained severe burns after a kitchen grease fire escalated into a larger blaze at her home on Memorial Day.
Motorcycle Catches Fire at Wichita Falls, Texas Gas Pump
Some storm chasers were in town trying to get footage of the severe weather in our area over the weekend, but I actually caught footage of a very bad fire at local gas station.
Large Prescribed Fire Near Zavalla Expected to Burn 11,800 Acres
Learn about the controlled burn of nearly 12,000 acres planned for April 17-18 near Zavalla, Texas
It's Currently Illegal To Burn In These East Texas Counties
Burn bans are now in effect for these East Texas counties.
Texas Tech Starts Spring Break Early Due to Explosion on Campus
Scary scenes in Lubbock, Texas last night after an explosion rocked campus, with green flames shooting out of manholes.
Vehicle Explosion Rocks Texas Bus Station: 2 Lives Taken
Update on Massive fire at Sun Metro Operations Center in Texas, with over 100 firefighters battling flames.
Nearly 2/3 Of Texas Is Under A Burn Ban
Don't get caught doing any outdoor burning if you're under a burn ban.
It's Now Illegal To Do Outdoor Burning In Smith County
East Texas counties added to the burn ban list.
MYSTERY: Cause of Historic Texas Church Fire Still Unknown
Authorities may never know what caused the fire at First Baptist Dallas.
IMPORTANT: Burn Bans In East Texas And Wildfires Across Texas
If you plan on doing any outdoor burning, be alert and monitor the flames.
Devastating Fire Destroys Historic Texas Sanctuary
The four-alarm fire spread quickly at First Baptist in Dallas.