Oxnard Welcomes Back the Dallas Cowboys for the 20th Year of Training Camp

KEYT on July 29, 2026

Joey Vergilis

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – Cue up Thin Lizzy’s “The Boys Are Back in Town” because the Dallas Cowboys are returning to Oxnard for a milestone 20th year of training camp.

Open practices are free and open to the public from July 29th through August 18th at River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard.

Every summer, fans from around the world flock to Oxnard for a chance to see one of the NFL’s most recognizable franchises up close. Admission is first come, first served, so fans are encouraged to arrive early before capacity is reached.

Daniel Cabrera, Digital & Multicultural Marketing Manager for VisitOxnard stopped by The Morning Show to share everything you need to know about the can’t-miss dates and events that make Dallas Cowboys Training Camp a summertime tradition in Oxnard.

Be sure to mark these key dates on your calendar:

Visit Oxnard’s Fan Night returns July 31st at The Collection at RiverPark, featuring former Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl champions Charles Haley and Nate Newton. Fans can also enjoy high-energy performances by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and Rowdy.

On August 1st, fans can celebrate Cowboys Back Together Saturday and the Opening Ceremony, presented by American Airlines, marking the team’s 20th year of training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields.

August 6th is Heroes Appreciation Day, presented by USAA. Military members and first responders are invited to join the Dallas Cowboys for a special tribute. Bring your ID and wear your uniform for a chance at exclusive VIP sideline access.

The Cowboys wrap up their time in Oxnard on August 18th with an open practice against the New Orleans Saints. Fans can cap off the training camp experience by watching America’s Team take the field one last time

The family-friendly experience has tons of activities and entertainment including: food and drinks available for purchase, exclusive Dallas Cowboys & training Camp merchandise, VIP experience opportunities, autograph opportunities, appearances by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and live weekend entertainment

To learn more check out visitoxnard.com

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ShelterBox Assesses Urgent Shelter Needs One Month After Venezuela Earthquake

KEYT on July 29, 2026

Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – One month after a powerful earthquake struck Venezuela, ShelterBox response teams are continuing to reach some of the hardest-hit communities, where many families remain without safe shelter.

Senior Response Manager Brian Glenn is on the ground assessing damage and helping coordinate emergency relief. Families are living in damaged homes, tents and makeshift shelters as aftershocks continue.

“The biggest problem families face isn’t only inadequate shelter, it’s the uncertainty of how long they’ll be allowed to stay together,” Glenn said.

ShelterBox and local Rotary clubs are preparing to build 1,000 temporary shelters while distributing emergency supplies, including durable tents, shelter kits, blankets, mosquito nets, sleeping mats, solar lights and kitchen sets.

Relief efforts have also been challenged by the high cost of construction tools. Glenn described paying nearly $500 for a cordless drill that would typically cost about $100 in the United States.

During damage assessments, Glenn visited a baseball field that has become home to about 100 displaced families. Children who once played there now live in tents alongside their parents, sharing limited restroom facilities and communal cooking areas while waiting for more permanent shelter.

Rotary clubs across Venezuela have played a key role in the response by helping coordinate transportation, warehouse support, humanitarian aid and damage assessments.

A former Texas fire battalion chief, Glenn has responded to disasters around the world and is now helping lead ShelterBox’s effort to provide emergency shelter and support for families recovering from the earthquake.

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KTVZ is live at the Deschutes County Fair on opening day, featuring America’s 250th tribute

KTVZ on July 29, 2026

Tracee Tuesday

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News is broadcasting live from the 106th annual Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo tonight. KTVZ’s Tracee Tuesday will take viewers through what’s happening at this year’s fair, highlighting the local traditions, rodeo action and community events that make it Central Oregon’s largest annual gathering. 

Fair opens with America’s 250th tribute 

The fair runs Wednesday, July 29 through Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond. Opening day hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., with a special America’s 250th opening ceremony tribute scheduled today (Wednesday) at 6 p.m. The event marks the 106th edition of Oregon’s largest county fair and a key summertime tradition for Redmond and communities across Central Oregon. 

What to expect 

This year’s fair features a full championship rodeo, carnival rides, livestock exhibits, agricultural competitions and live concerts as part of the Free Summer Concert Series. Rodeo performances take place nightly inside the First Interstate Bank Center, with grand entry at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 7 p.m. Saturday, followed by a Sunday afternoon high school “Hooker Creek Duel in the Desert” showdown. 

General admission tickets include free concert and rodeo seating, with daily gates open from 11 a.m. to 10 or 11 p.m. depending on the night. Adult admission is $16, with additional options for unlimited carnival ride wristbands and VIP concert viewing. 

Live coverage 

KTVZ’s live coverage with Tracee Tuesday will air during the 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts on the local Fox and NBC affiliates today. The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo will continue through Sunday, Aug. 2. 

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From the East Wing to Harris County: Dr. Letitia Plummer Supports Dr. Jill Biden at Houston Book Tour Stop

CNN Newsource on July 29, 2026

By Francis Page Jr.

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    July 29, 2026 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston knows how to welcome history—and, when appropriate, send it home with a hardcover.

On Tuesday, July 28, former First Lady Dr. Jill Biden brought her national book tour to the Cullen Theater at Houston’s Wortham Theater Center for “An Evening with Dr. Jill Biden.” Presented by The Progressive Forum, the program featured Biden in conversation with founding executive director Randall Morton about her new memoir, View from the East Wing: A Memoir. Every ticket included a copy of the book, giving the evening the feel of a civic conversation, literary salon and very Houston-sized book club rolled into one.

Among those attending was Dr. Letitia Plummer, the Democratic nominee for Harris County Judge, who met Biden during the Houston stop and publicly reflected on the encounter. Plummer won the Democratic nomination in May 2026 and is advancing to the November 3rd general election.

“Last night, I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Biden at her Houston book tour stop,” Plummer said. “Thank you for the kind words about our campaign and for a lifetime of leadership in education that has inspired so many of us to keep showing up.”

Plummer’s message captured the larger spirit of the evening: public service is not only about occupying an office; it is about returning, teaching, listening and continuing the work when the cameras move on. Her statement described an encouraging exchange centered on leadership and service without characterizing the meeting as a formal campaign endorsement.

Biden’s View from the East Wing, published by Gallery Books, offers her personal account of life inside the White House during President Joe Biden’s administration. The memoir moves from Camp David and Air Force One to family pressures, national crises and the closing chapter of the 2024 reelection campaign. In Houston, the conversation explored leadership, resilience and the human realities that often sit just beyond the official photographs.

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For many Houstonians, however, Biden’s most enduring connection may be the classroom. Long before the East Wing, she was an educator, and she continued teaching while serving as Second Lady and First Lady. Her decades of advocacy for community colleges, military families, cancer prevention and women’s health helped expand the traditional expectations placed on a presidential spouse. She did not simply talk about working Americans; she kept grading their papers.

That history made Plummer’s presence especially fitting. A dentist, small-business owner and former Houston City Council member, Plummer has built her public profile around health, neighborhood concerns, infrastructure and community service. Her campaign for Harris County Judge now carries her into a countywide conversation about leadership, preparedness and the everyday quality of life experienced by residents across Harris County.

The two women arrived at the Wortham from different chapters of public life, yet the evening highlighted a shared idea: education can be both a profession and a pathway to leadership. In a region powered by community colleges, universities, medical institutions and generations of women who have turned expertise into service, that message landed with special resonance.

The Progressive Forum’s presentation also reinforced the value of in-person civic dialogue. At a time when politics is often reduced to clipped videos and combative captions, a full evening of questions, reflection and books offered something almost rebellious: context.

Houston Style Magazine readers, Houston has always been a city where national history meets local ambition. On this night, a former First Lady looked back from the East Wing while a Harris County candidate looked forward from the audience. Between them was a reminder that leadership is rarely one grand entrance. More often, it is the daily decision to keep showing up, keep learning and keep serving.

Learn more about Dr. Jill Biden’s memoir and follow Dr. Letitia Plummer’s campaign for Harris County Judge.

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EXCLUSIVE: Senator Merkley speaks with KTVZ News about Oregon wildfires, FEMA funding, and more

KTVZ on July 29, 2026

Claire Elmer

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three federal grants are helping Oregon cover wildfire costs, but US Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) says a change in FEMA’s process is leaving other fires without the same help.

Across Oregon, more than 1.75 million acres have burned this season, and nearly 5,000 residents are under evacuation orders.

FEMA has approved grants for the Akawa Butte, Grasshopper, and Lower Dry Creek fires, making federal funding available for up to 75% of firefighting expenses. But two other requests were denied, including one for the massive Rowe Creek Complex.

Merkley said the issue is not whether the fires are serious, but whether FEMA’s process is moving fast enough.

“In the past, it was a simple process. We, state of Oregon, call up and say, ‘look, we’ve got more than 150 families on evacuation level three, which means go now, and we need the funds, need the help.’ FEMA is now not operating in that same mode. There’s kind of a multi-day process,” Merkley told KTVZ News.

He said that delay can erase the conditions that would have qualified a fire for federal help.

“During that delay, evacuation numbers can fall below FEMA’s threshold,” Merkley said.

He said he is working with Homeland Security to close that gap and restore a faster response.

Merkley also said more upfront forest management could reduce the severity of future fires.

“What we’ve been trying to do is get a lot more basic forest management. If you think back to the Milli fire, when it was bearing down on Sisters a couple of years ago, when it reached that area where there had been this prescribed burns and the thinning, it slowed way down. It saved Sisters, and that’s what we want to do whenever possible,” Merkley said.

On the insurance front, Merkley said he wants homeowners who reduce wildfire risk around their properties to see savings.

“Basically, programs that certify that a home has been created with defensible space, then qualify that home for subsidized insurance,” Merkley added.

He also urged Oregonians to support displaced families and thank the firefighters working across the state.

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Multiple mobile homes catch fire near Desert Hot Springs, one person hospitalized

KESQ on July 29, 2026

Dakota Makinen

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. — A mobile home fire in Desert Hot Springs destroyed one home and damaged two others Wednesday morning, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

The fire was reported around 9:43 a.m. in the 17700 block of Langlois Road.When crews arrived, they found one mobile home on fire with flames spreading to two additional double-wide trailers.

Firefighters were able to contain the fire, preventing the two additional homes from being completely destroyed, officials said.

Nine pieces of equipment responded to the scene, including eight engines, a truck, and a battalion chief.

Fire officials said mobile home fires can present unique challenges because of the close spacing between homes and the way the structures are built.

One civilian was treated and transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

The Red Cross is assisting four adults displaced by the fire, including two adult men and two adult women.

Firefighters remained on scene for several hours conducting salvage and overhaul operations. The incident was cleared shortly after 12:30 p.m.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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One person dead, two injured in suspected DUI crash on I-10 east of Mecca

KESQ on July 29, 2026

Tommy Gallegos

MECCA, Calif. — One person was killed, and two others were injured following a suspected DUI traffic collision on eastbound Interstate 10 near the Cactus Rest Area on Wednesday morning.

Firefighters were dispatched to the scene at approximately 7:01 a.m. According to the California Highway Patrol, preliminary investigation suggests a Tesla Model 3 was driving in the #1 lane going eastbound when it was struck in the rear by a Kia Forte traveling at a high rate of speed.

“For reasons still under investigation, the driver of the Kia failed to adjust the vehicle’s speed for changing patterns ahead,” reads a news release by CHP. “The force of the crash caused both vehicles to veer out of control and overturn in the median.”

During the rollover, a passenger in the Kia, later identified as Alexis Dare, 33, of Desert Hot Springs, was ejected from the vehicle, police said. Dare was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Tesla and the driver of the Kia were transported to Desert Regional Medical Center for their moderate to major injuries.

Police said alcohol and/or drugs are suspected to be a factor in the crash. The crash is still under investigation and anyone with information regarding the crash is encouraged to call Officer J. Young, at (760) 772-5300.

No other injuries were reported. The investigation remains ongoing.

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Halfway through the 100 deadliest days: Are summer roads getting safer?

KESQ on July 29, 2026

Kiera McKinney

THOUSAND PALMS, CALIF. (KESQ)- We are now halfway through the 100 deadliest days of summer, that is the dangerous period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when fatal traffic crashes.

CHP says crashes have not increased compared to previous years, and we’re looking at what that means as we head into the second half of the summer.

Key Risk Factors

Inexperience: Teen drivers are 3 times more likely to be in a fatal crash than older drivers.

Distractions: Cell phones/multiple teen passengers in the car heavily raise the risk.

Risky Behavior: Speeding, driving late at night, and failing to use seat belts.

Impairment: Summer parties increase instances of driving under the influence.

Anlleyn Venegas, Senior public affairs specialist, AAA says, “We are asking all drivers, especially teens, to commit to these four simple actions. Put the phone away and avoid distractions at all times. Obey speed limits. Always wear a seatbelt and never drive impaired.”

AAA says that more than 30 percent of fatal crashes involving teen drivers happen during the summer.

Brian Schmidt, Morongo CHP says “I don’t think we’ve had any significant increase in injury or fatality crashes over the summer as compared to last year.”

CHP says drivers should still avoid distractions behind the wheel.

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Coroner identifies woman killed in Pocatello mobile home fire

KIFI on July 29, 2026

Seth Ratliff

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Authorities have identified the woman who died in a mobile home fire in Pocatello earlier this month.

The Bannock County Coroner’s Office confirmed Wednesday that 64-year-old Christina McCarty Varner, a resident of Pocatello, was found dead inside the home following the blaze.

RELATED: One dead after House Fire in Pocatello

Pocatello Fire Department crews responded to the report of a structure fire at the Mountain View Mobile Home and RV park on South 5th Avenue shortly after 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21. Firefighters arrived quickly and contained the flames to a single unit, but discovered Varner’s body during their search of the scene.

Next of kin have been notified.

“My heart goes out to Christina’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time,” Bannock County Coroner Torey Danner said in a statement.

The incident remains under investigation by Pocatello Police.

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I-10 East at Anthony: Two weeks of overnight closures for bridge beam placement

KVIA on July 29, 2026

Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-TxDOT El Paso is letting drivers know that I-10 East at Anthony will be closed overnight for two weeks so crews can place bridge beams.

According to TxDot El Paso, the closures are scheduled for Thursday, July 30, and from Sunday, August 2 through Thursday, August 6, near Anthony. Fourteen bridges are being rebuilt as part of this widening project. The seven eastbound bridges are now ready for beams. The first bridge is just past the state line, and the seventh is south of Vinton. Crews need to do a lot of prep work to make sure the beams are placed safely.

Crews will place the beams over the next two weeks. The seventh bridge will be the last one to get its girders. Right now, forms are still covering the caps as they continue to strengthen.

At the same site, workers are using hand tools to finish up the details.

To complete the beam work, I-10 eastbound will be closed overnight at Anthony for two weeks. Drivers will be detoured to South Desert, so please plan ahead. In lanes, crews are still carrying out work, and preparations are underway for future paving.

TxDot says once crews are done placing beams, they’ll continue with bridge work. Bridges on the westbound side still need work; they won’t be ready for placement until the fall.

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