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Lower electricity rates could be coming after a judge denied CenterPoint’s request to dismiss rate review
A CenterPoint rate decrease could be coming after a ruling from a judge. A judge denied CenterPoint’s request to dismiss its rate review late Friday. CenterPoint must now appeal or resume negotiations with cities that believe the utility is overcharging ratepayers. They are calling for Centerpoint to decrease its rates.
Texas Inmate Used CashApp in Jailhouse Drug Ring; $30,000 Seized From Commissary Account
Where there is a will, there is a way. Just ask officials with Harris County Jail. Attorneys with Harris County District Attorney's Office recently announced that they had filed charges against three people for their part in a complex drug operation that brought narcotics into Harris County Jail. Joshua Sinclair...
Txdot Teams up With Law Enforcement for a Safe Labor Day Weekend
The reckless act of drinking and driving can change your life forever, the thing that makes me scratch my head in wonder is that it only takes a few minutes to find a sober ride. With law enforcement ramping up its presence leading up to Labor Day, we Texas drivers can make a difference by choosing rideshare, public transit, Uber, or any other safe way to get home. By doing so, they not only protect their own lives but also the lives of others.
Man convicted of stealing credit card information, diesel fuel across East Texas
SMITH COUNTY, Texas — A man was convicted of engaging in organized criminal activity in connection with diesel fuel thefts and stolen credit cards across the state, including in East Texas. Officials say Ramon Perez-Torres, 31, of Mesquite, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison, was part of...
Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Cool Relief Coming Soon to Texas Panhandle
It's scorching and unbearable in the Texas Panhandle. The summer has turned the Texas Panhandle into an oven, with temperatures reaching triple digits and causing chaos for people, animals, the power grid, and everything else. We have finally reached that time of year when we long for Fall. We crave...
The Big Change That is Coming To Every Costco Store In Texas
Heads up, Costco members all over Texas--big change coming to Costco warehouse stores. (Have they built one in Tyler or Longview, Texas, yet?) OK, on a serious note: I'm not sure how Costco hasn't built a location in East Texas yet. They clearly don't realize how incredibly profitable it could be. I still have friends who carpool to the one in Rockwall, Texas. *Stops and pensively ponders when they'll finally come to their senses.*
South Texas leaders rally at 1st water symposium to tackle ‘crisis’ on border
The first-ever Deep South Texas State of Water Symposium was held Tuesday on the border to discuss the dwindling Rio Grande, lack of water payments from Mexico and how local communities can rally together to find future water solutions.
Texas Nominations Are Now Open – 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 41st Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards. Administered by the OneStar Foundation, the Governor’s Volunteer Awards are an opportunity for the State of Texas to honor exemplary individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to improving their communities through outstanding service and volunteering. “Texans recognize...
UPS driver in North Texas passed out, crashed due to heat-related symptoms, union says
The UPS driver crashed into the woods along Texas Highway 121, north of McKinney. The driver called for assistance but UPS told the worker to drive himself in, according to the union representing the driver.
Three suspects in North Carolina ATM theft arrested in Harrison County
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests Monday in connection to a major ATM theft out of North Carolina. Sheriff Matt Haley said 23-year-old Alecia Bailey of Texas, 24-year-old Braxton Hayes of Arizona and 34-year-old Christopher Walker-Aycock of Texas, have been charged with conspiracy, grand larceny and safe cracking.
Devastating Details About the Worst Crime Ever in Texas
Just like every other state in the country we know that crime happens in Texas. There are burglaries, robberies, and even murders. We know that people with evil intentions are going to do bad things, but when you think about the worst crime to ever be committed in Texas it’s a reminder to all of us about how evil some people can truly be.
'I didn't expect it': K-99's Big Frank to be inducted in Texas Radio Hall of Fame
At 50, radio personality Frank "Big Frank" Edwards Franklin said he's nowhere near slowing down. "I'm not ending anytime soon," Franklin said in a phone call. "I have a daughter that just started kindergarten, so I'm going to keep on keeping on. I'm a young 50 and have no plans of retiring in...
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