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DFW committee looking into sports betting, casino gambling as legalization looms
DALLAS — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Dallas Business Journal. Read the original article here. The North Texas Commission is forming a committee of business and community leaders to look into issues related to destination resorts and casino gambling as the push for legalization continues to pick up steam ahead of the 2025 legislative session.
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.
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 Heat Scares California Man in Viral Video
One California man is finding out the hard way that the Texas heat isn't for the weak. Californians are on the move, and they are coming to Texas! And who can blame them? Texas has an abundance of Whataburger, H-E-B, it's the home of Dr. Pepper and Big Red, and, according to this study, homes in Texas are 59% less expensive compared to California. So, that may be the big driving force as to why Californians are desperately trying to call Texas home.
TPWD to Release 1 Billionth Fish into Texas Waters July 31
July 24, 2024 LAKE JACKSON— Help the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) celebrate a Texas-sized milestone July 31 as biologists release the billionth hatchery-produced fingerling (one-to-two-inch fish). TPWD has been stocking saltwater fish into Texas bays for more than 40 years to revitalize historic fisheries and speed up...
As long as you're 18 by Nov. 5, you can vote in the presidential election
AUSTIN, Texas — With President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race, former President Donald Trump choosing his running mate and Vice President Kamala Harris expected to become the Democratic nominee, a lot of Americans have voting on their minds. Chatter on social media and from...
Conn's HomePlus closures: 9 stores closing in Texas
Home goods and furniture retailer Conn's Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday and announced plans to close several locations, including 9 in Texas. The chain is closing more than 70 of its 130 HomePlus stores across the country. Conn's announced the following Texas locations that would be...
Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Embezzles $10 Million Dollars to Fund Rap Career
Planning to start a family is supposed to be one of the most exciting times in your life. However, countless Texas families were cheated out of experiencing that joy. The owner of Surrogacy Escrow Account Management stole millions of dollars from her own company. These funds were intended to fund future parents' dreams of starting a family, but instead, they were allegedly used to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a racy rap and R&B singer and music producer."
Texas Lottery Confirms Huge Mega Millions Win in State Tuesday
Lottery players in the state of Texas from Sabine Pass in the southeast to El Pason in far west Texas to Amarillo up in the panhandle have been a little disappointed in Lady Luck over the past few days. It appears as if "the Lady" had taken a brief hiatus from bringing big-money lottery wins back to the Lone Star State. Lady Luck's hiatus in Texas, as of Tuesday night, is officially over.
National Tequila Day: Texans Drink it More Than Anybody!
If you needed an excuse to get blitzed on a Wednesday, here it is. Happy National Tequila Day!. According to KXAN Austin, "Restaurant-goers in Texas consumed the most tequila. In fact, they consumed 119% more tequila than diners in any other state." That's a LOT of tequila! I don't drink...
Texas Veterans Land Board wants public to attend burial of USMC veteran with no next-of-kin
ABILENE, Texas — A Marine Corps veteran with no known next-of-kin has died and the Texas Veterans Land Board wants to make sure he is not laid to rest alone in the Big Country. Bob Gilbert Wood was born Oct. 2, 1941. He served as a USMC Private First...
Hawaiian Bros to open eight new locations in Texas, US
American fast-casual restaurant brand Hawaiian Bros has announced an expansion into the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, with a multi-unit development agreement. The deal, signed with franchisee William Marin, will see the addition of eight new restaurants across key markets. Marin, an experienced franchisee with more than two decades of industry...
Will Louisiana & Texas Be Impacted by 1,000 Family Dollar & Dollar Tree Closures
The discount market is much more difficult these days for retailers and thus Family Dollar and Dollar Tree have announced they will be closing 1,000 stores with the closures beginning this year according to a report from CNN. As the leases of some of these stores across the country, that...
Poisonous hammerhead worms rising in Texas. When chopped in two, they double
The poisonous hammerhead worm is on the rise in Houston as Hurricane Beryl and extensive rainfall brings flooding to the region. The invasive species thrives in hot tropical climates, and as conditions bring damp, humid weather to the region, experts expect the insect to emerge in full force. Aside from the frightening thoughts of...
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