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Chicken Nuggets/Tenders Recalled – What Texans Should Know
The Food Safety Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture has a word of caution for Texas shoppers in Beaumont, Orange, Port Arthur, Jasper, Tyler, and Lufkin. In fact, any place in the state where ready-to-eat chicken nuggets and chicken tenders are sold frozen and ready to heat and eat should pay attention to this recall notice.
Texas Railroad Commission opens oil and gas permit, environmental protection rule changes for public comment
The Railroad Commission of Texas announced the first overhaul of its waste management rules in 40 years, with new proposed rules focused on oil and gas waste management, environmental protection and pipeline safety regulations open for public comment until the end of September.
La Linea Cartel Leader’s Capture Unveils Hidden Texas Mass Grave
In August 2023, Border Patrol agents caught sight of a lone Hispanic male shuffling along the shoulder of FM 170, near the city of Presidio, Texas. Assuming he was a Mexican national from across the border, they approached with a request for identification, which was provided. Upon inspection, it was determined that the man was a U.S. citizen who had illegally re-entered the States by crossing the river, rather than the port-of-entry.
WARNING: Dangerous Heat Index Up to 112°F In Texas
Cooling down in Texas is something every Texan strives for but the heat here in the great state can sometimes be considered miserable, and according to Country Herald, the state of Texas can find itself in a dangerous heat index of up to 112° near I- 35 and the Coastal Plains.
Disturbing Animal Trafficking in Texas: Baby Monkeys Found in Terrible Conditions
Drugs are not the only thing being smuggled over the Texas border. The illegal pet trade is also booming as baby Mexican Spider Monkeys are taken from their natural habitat and smuggled into the Lone Star State. The South Texas Zoo is dealing with the consequences of other’s actions as...
Get ready for a celestial spectacle: Blue supermoon to light up San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO - The Alamo City is in for a celestial treat this week with the arrival of the rare blue supermoon. Occurring between Aug. 19-22, this astronomical event promises to be a spectacular sight for skywatchers. To catch the best views of the blue supermoon in San Antonio, consider...
Haven for Hope celebrates one year of focused program aimed at helping young adults secure permanent housing
SAN ANTONIO — One year later and Haven for Hope’s Young Adult program has assisted more than 200 people of which almost 40 individuals are now living in places of their own. The need for a specialized program was prompted by a rising number of young people experiencing...
It’s not just South Texas. Republicans are making gains with Latino voters in big cities, too.
TEXAS, USA — This story was first published on the Texas Tribune and can be viewed here. For years, Carmen Cavazos’ neighborhood in southeast Houston has voted reliably for Democrats up and down the ballot. In 2016, Hillary Clinton won 68% of the vote in Cavazos’ voting precinct, a mostly residential enclave of about 3,000 people near Hobby Airport.
Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses Now On Sale For Upcoming Season
If you plan to hunt or fish this year in Texas, it’s time to pay for a new license. New hunting/fishing licenses went on sale Thursday for the 2024-25 season. Current-year licenses expire at the end of August. Texans purchase more than 3.9 million hunting and fishing licenses each...
FEELING LUCKY: A New Casino Is Coming To East Texas
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe is the oldest Native American reservation in Texas and they announced some big plans. The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas boasts a unique story dating back to before the 1700s according to their website. The Tribe operates on the oldest reservation in the state located on approximately 10,200 acres in the Big Thicket of Deep East Texas.
Texas Woman Convicted Of Stealing $1 Million, Wasted It On Tik Tok
If you came into over a million dollars, what would you do with it?. Most people would spend it on items of real value- like a house, car, or investments. Or even something of perceived value- like designer clothing. Now imagine you got that million dollars by risking it all...
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