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Shake Shack Latest To Be Closing In Texas
You better move fast if you are craving a juicy burger and delicious, frozen custard shake in Texas because there are about to be less options to visit in the Lone Star State as two Houston locations of Shake Shack have already announced they will be closing in less than a month. From a small burger stand in a Manhattan, New York City park to now over 300 locations across America and over 500 around the world.
Watch: People Seek Shelter From Tornado in Texas Target
When fleeing from a tornado, you have to do whatever it takes to get to shelter. Ideally, it would be an actual tornado shelter, but a big box store is better than nothing. No, they’re not immune from being destroyed by a twister, but it’s 1,000 times better than trying to ride out or run from a storm in your vehicle. Many have lost their lives doing that.
Abbott says Texas ‘solved’ border problem but country is stuck without new president
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) said Texas has won its battle against illegal immigrants, but he worried the country needs a new president to stop them from slipping into other border states. On Tuesday, the Republican governor said, “We’ve solved the Texas problem,” telling NewsNation that illegal border crossings are down “more than 85%” over the […]
Tatum man arrested after threatening to kill neighbor
TATUM – Love your neighbor is not what an East Texas man was arrested for after allegedly pointing a firearm at another Tatum resident, according to our news partners at KETK. On Wednesday, a Tatum Police Department officer was investigating a report where a man had allegedly pointed a firearm and threatened his neighbor. The neighbor told police Kekoa Elijah Hurt threatened to kill him. “Our police officer made contact with the alleged suspect and determined that there was sufficient evidence to arrest the suspect,” Tatum PD said. Hurt was arrested for deadly conduct and taken to the Rusk County Jail where he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Shreveport lawmaker fought ethics board for years before authoring new ethics laws
Freshman state legislators typically promise to bring back more money to their districts or to pursue broader policy. But the very first two bills Rep. Steven Jackson, D-Shreveport, authored during his first regular in the Louisiana Legislature had an unusual target for a new lawmaker: Louisiana’s Board of Ethics. Jackson’s first bill reduces how often […]
Shreveport preps for Southern Soul Pre-Labor Day celebration
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Shreveport is gearing up for its 13th Annual Blues & Southern Soul Pre-Labor Day Festival, set to take place on September 1, 2024, at Festival Plaza. This year’s event, entitled “The Return of the King,” promises an unforgettable evening of live performances, featuring headliner King George alongside a stellar lineup, including Brian Jack & The Zydeco Gamblers, Marcellus The Singer, Donnie Ray, S Dott, CaptainJack, and more.
Man wanted for alleged felony theft from car dealership
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Shreveport Police is seeking the public’s help in seeking a man who is wanted for allegedly stealing from a car dealership. On August 27, the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) obtained warrants for the arrest of James Williams and is now searching for him. Williams is wanted for his alleged connection with a felony theft at a car dealership in the 1100 block of East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop.
Health Matters Mental Health Edition: Methamphetamine Addiction, a LARC Clinical Trial Looks at a Potential Treatment
Thu., August 29, 2024, at 6 p.m. On this Health Matters Mental Health Edition, host Jenny Gregorio will be joined by Dr. Shawn McNeil, Kevin Murnane, PhD, and PhD candidate Frances Vest to talk about addiction to methamphetamines, its prevalence, and a new clinical trial here at LSU Health Shreveport which will look at psilocybin as a possible treatment. Questions will be taken during the show at 1-800-552-8502.
Man accused in Sheryia Grant murder still faces death penalty
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - On Thursday afternoon, Allen Lamont Sutton, 36, appeared in Smith County court for a pre-trial hearing in a capital murder case. Judge Debby Gunter denied two motions filed by the defense that questioned the constitutionality of the death penalty. Her denial of the motions means the...
TSTC graduate stresses importance of hard work, networking, and valuing oneself
(MARSHALL, Texas) – After his family relocated from Dallas to Longview, Christian Brannon started researching local colleges. He turned to Texas State Technical College’s Marshall campus to exercise his love for computers. “I started off in Cybersecurity,” he said. “But in that first semester I was introduced to...
Texarkana man used home kitchen to make crack cocaine, police say
TEXARKANA, Texas (KETK) — Investigators have arrested a 40-year-old Texarkana man after a search warrant revealed that he was using his kitchen to make and package crack cocaine. Texarkana PD said their special investigations unit, DPS and Homeland Security served a search warrant at Kenneth Collins’ home in the 800 block of Jerome Street on […]
Gov. Abbott Launches Texas A&M COAST Program in Corpus Christi to Boost Skilled Workforce Training
Yesterday, in a move to step-up skilled workforce training in the Lone Star State, Texas Governor Greg Abbott presided over the unveiling of the Texas A&M Coastal Bend Occupational Advanced Skills Training (COAST) program in Corpus Christi. The COAST initiative, grounded in a collaboration with Texas A&M, aims to arm Texans with the necessary tools to tackle the job market in high-demand sectors such as chemical and petroleum manufacturing, fabrication, maritime shipping, and research, as reported by the Governor's Office.
TxDOT, local law enforcement warn against drinking & driving this Labor Day weekend
Many people will be celebrating this Labor Day weekend… but TxDot and local law enforcement are warning people not to drink and drive. TxDot and local police are stepping up enforcement across Texas over the holiday.
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