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Three Texas teens arrested for alleged theft, evading officers in Louisiana
Three Texas teens were arrested in Sulphur, Louisiana, after a car chase involving a vehicle allegedly stolen from Port Arthur. A post by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office said officers were informed of a stolen vehicle from Port Arthur traveling in the Sulphur area at 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Deputies attempted to stop the car […] The post Three Texas teens arrested for alleged theft, evading officers in Louisiana appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Is It Legal To Shoot A Trespasser In Texas? What You Need To Know
Here in Texas, protecting your home and property is taken seriously, but it's not as simple as "shoot first, ask questions later" when someone trespasses. The laws about the use of force or deadly force against trespassers are specific and it's good information to know. In this day and age, you've got to be ready for anything.
Texas committee suggests legislation to ban foreign land owners will return next session
State lawmakers are trying to harden Texas against threats from foreign adversaries. Securing the southern border may be top of mind for many Texans, but experts who testified on Wednesday are especially concerned about foreign threats from North Korea, Russia, Iran and China. On Wednesday morning, members of the Select...
Running rainfall totals across South Central Texas as rain chances continue this week
Multiple rounds of rain and scattered downpours have already proven to be beneficial this last full week of July. These recent rains have already helped the Edwards Aquifer, increased river streamflow, and dropped multi-inch totals over the most drought-stricken parts of our area. Rainfall Totals. Here’s a look at running...
Baby bull sharks thriving in warmer Texas waters, Texas A&M researchers say
GALVESTON, Texas — A study by Texas A&M researchers showed a dramatic increase in the baby bull shark population in several brackish Texas waterways that have a combination of freshwater and seawater. While most sharks spend their entire lives in the ocean, bull sharks are one of the few...
Southeast Texas teens compete in Dairy Queen Blizzard eating contest ahead of Miracle Treat Day
BEAUMONT, Texas — The Children’s Miracle Network hosted the 3rd Annual Blizzard Eating Contest at CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth to kick off Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day which will take place on Thursday, July 25. Dairy Queen is helping raise funds for the Children's Miracle Network...
Texas Legal Legend Rusty Hardin Awarded Texas Bar Foundation’s 2024 Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024-- Rusty Hardin & Associates is pleased to announce that founding partner Rusty Hardin has been awarded the Texas Bar Foundation’s 2024 Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer award. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240724826375/en/ Rusty Hardin, the Texas Bar Foundation’s 2024 Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer award winner, is congratulated by Patrick Keel, Texas Bar Foundation’s Past Fellows Chair. (Photo: Business Wire)
Big price cut ordered for phone and video calls for Texas jail inmates in 2024
Fees Texas inmates pay to make calls will be slashed under new federal regulations approved this month. High rates that had averaged 23 cents a minute for Texas jail inmates have long been a target of prisoners, their families, and advocates.The Federal Communications Commission voted last Thursday to approve regulations, to take effect next year, that cap the price of inmate phone and video calls at prices as low as 5 cents per minute.The prices and caps differ throughout the state, and depend on prison size as well as differences between state and local rules. While Texas had lowered the...
Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Stole Funds For Rap Career
Houston based, Surrogacy Escrow Account Management(SEAM) is a company designed to give intended parents an account in which to store money for their surrogate's payments and medical bills. WFAA reports that SEAM owner Dominique Side allegedly stole the money and used it to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a...
Judge rules in favor of Catholic Charities RGV in State of Texas’ investigation
A state judge on Wednesday ruled in favor of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley which pushed back against an investigation being brought by the State of Texas against the nonprofit organization that helps migrants on the South Texas border.
4.9 Magnitude Earthquake in West Texas Felt in DFW/Austin
Earthquakes in Texas are more common than you think! At approximately 10:39 PM CDT on Monday, July 22, 2024, an earthquake occurred between Snyder and Roby Texas. This was a magnitude 4.9 and is tied for the 8th strongest earthquake recorded in Texas. An aftershock was reported at 10:46 with a magnitude of 4.4 struck in roughly the same location. Effects from the aftershocks were felt in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and were also felt as far north as Amarillo and as far south as Austin.
US Govt Steps Up To Assist Laid Off Tesla Employees
The United States is stepping up to assist workers affected by layoffs at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Austin. The Department of Labor has awarded Texas more than $1 million to provide employment and retraining services for impacted employees. A WARN notice suggested 2,688 people were impacted by the job cuts.
Texas Woman Who Stole Over $100 Million From U.S. Army Receives Sentence
A Texas woman who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing nearly $109 million from a youth development program for children of military families has received her punishment. In a story that rocked a Texas military base, a civilian worker for the U.S. Army allegedly stole hundreds of millions of dollars that were meant for military families and spent the money to fund her extravagant lifestyle earning her the nickname the "Gucci Goddess".
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