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Vehicle crashes into brick wall in Edinburg, no injuries reported
The Edinburg Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle crash at the 500 block of Central Park Street on Monday night. A city of Edinburg spokesperson said a vehicle drove into a backyard after striking a brick wall. Witnesses said the driver was being reckless before the collision. No injuries were...
Collin County Among Longest Life Expectancies In Texas
Life expectancy rates in the United States have risen significantly over the past fifty years, increasing by nearly seven years. Several factors influence life expectancy, including genetics, alcohol and tobacco use, diet, body weight and physical activity levels. But your place of residence also plays a critical role, as it impacts access to healthcare, the availability of healthy food options and opportunities for maintaining an active lifestyle. According to 2024 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, ranked by Stacker, Collin County is among the counties with the longest life expectancy in Texas. In Collin County,...
GOP-led states continue pitching in to Texas' Operation Lone Star to crack down on immigration
Conservative officials across the country vowed earlier this year to deploy National Guard Troops to help reverse what they called "President Joe Biden's border crisis." Overall, more than a dozen states have dug into their own budgets to send more personnel to the area, a new report shows. The report...
East Texas experts weigh in on U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows gun restrictions for domestic violence suspects
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - According to the Texas Council on Family Violence, domestic violence is increasing across the state and the number of women killed by an intimate partner has nearly doubled. Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld an existing ruling. It states that a protective order can bar...
This Texas City Has The Lowest Price Gas In Texas Right Now
We know everywhere the gas prices have been going crazy but not for one Texas city. Despite the hurricane and record holiday travel gas prices have barely changed. The national average for a gallon of gas rose three cents to $3.54 from last week. The slight nudge higher came despite Hurricane Beryl smacking into the coast of Texas, a record number of July 4th car travelers, and oil costs hovering above $80 per barrel.
Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
A Texarkana, Arkansas Man Is Going To Federal Prison For A Very Long Time After Pleading Guilty To Some Heinous Acts. A former director of the Texas High School color guard plead guilty to federal charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct in a shocking story that rocked educators and parents across the area.
Wow, Here’s 5 of the Biggest Drug Busts in Texas History
Texas has seen its share of drug busts, and some of them are so huge, they almost sound like something straight out of a Hollywood movie. Operations like these not only show the sheer scale of drug trafficking but also highlight the tireless efforts of law enforcement to keep dangerous substances off the streets.
LIST: East Texas counties that can apply for FEMA help from early summer flooding
AUSTIN, Texas (KETK) – Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved 11 additional counties, including six East Texas counties, as part of a federal disaster declaration. According to a release from the governor’s office, FEMA approved the counties to be part of a federal disaster declaration of severe weather and […]
“Only in Texas”: Baby hawk wrapped in tortilla, rescued
AMARILLO, Texas (WTAJ) – A baby hawk was rescued by a Texas family – and to keep the baby bird warm – was wrapped in a tortilla. The Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center shared the unique story on Facebook Sunday, explaining how they received a call about a possible orphaned Barn Owl and when asking […]
This Texas City Has The Lowest Price Gas In Texas Right Now
We know everywhere the gas prices have been going crazy but not for one Texas city. Despite the hurricane and record holiday travel gas prices have barely changed. The national average for a gallon of gas rose three cents to $3.54 from last week. The slight nudge higher came despite Hurricane Beryl smacking into the coast of Texas, a record number of July 4th car travelers, and oil costs hovering above $80 per barrel.
Legal safeguards cause death row executions to take years
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — For many victims’ families, a death row execution represents the justice they seek. However, they often face a wait of years or decades to see that justice realized. The average death row sentence takes 20 years to reach its execution date. Ricardo Barrera, owner and lead attorney of Barrera Law Firm, […]
Judge clears way for demolition of Texas church where 26 people were killed in 2017 shooting
FLORESVILLE, Texas (AP) — A judge on Monday cleared the way for the demolition of the small Texas church in Sutherland Springs where a gunman killed more than two dozen worshippers in 2017 in what remains the deadliest church shooting in U.S. history. Following the shooting at First Baptist...
Texas Land commissioner recruits San Antonio Missions’ players for severe weather preparation video series
SAN ANTONIO – The Texas General Land Office joined forces with several marquee players from the San Antonio Missions’ AA baseball team for a series of presentations on how to prepare for severe weather. Some heavy hitters pitching into the campaign include Spurs Chairman Peter Holt and pitchers...
La Joya ISD rolls out new leadership team, organizational chart
For her last major announcement for the school year, La Joya ISD Superintendent Marcey Sorensen officially announced at a board meeting last month the district’s new central office leadership team and the organizational structure it will be operating under. It’s been no secret that Sorensen intended to restructure the...
Elon Musk plans to move SpaceX, X headquarters to Texas over new LGBTQ+ laws in California
Elon Musk says he will move the headquarters for SpaceX and X from California to Texas after California passed a new law granting school children more freedom of gender identity.
Public Utility Commission of Texas to launch investigation into CenterPoint Energy over Beryl response
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) is officially launching an investigation into CenterPoint Energy's response to prolonged power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl and the utility's preparation ahead of the storm, according to an announcement Monday afternoon.
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