Big Sandy
LATEST NEWS
A Tragedy In Texas: Smoke Billowed in the Sky as Buc-ee’s Burned
Buc-ee's has become a must-visit in Texas. It was such a fun place to stop that it has expanded beyond the Texas borders and into other states. Of course, this Texas staple had to be shared with others because it is an experience. The first Buc-ee's was founded in Clute,...
Texas OLS surpasses 516,000 apprehensions of illegal border crossers
(The Center Square ) – Texas’ border security mission, Operation Lone Star, has surpassed more than 516,000 apprehensions of illegal border crossers since it began in early 2021. As of Friday, OLS officers have apprehended more than 516,300 illegal foreign nationals and made more than 45,300 criminal arrests, with more than 39,400 felony charges reported. Texas law enforcement officers statewide have also seized more than 505 million lethal doses of...
Popular Tex-Mex Restaurant Chain Bought By Huge Company
A Huge Restaurant Group Just Added Tex-Mex To Their Menu After Acquiring A Texas Based Chain. While we've been reporting that several restaurant chains including Red Lobster have been going under, others have managed to survive and thrive in the post-pandemic world. The company that actually once owned Red Lobster...
‘Preparation, preparation, preparation.’ After Hurricane Beryl, Texas leaders look to next storm
Energy experts and local leaders say Houstonians need to start looking at every storm like it might be the big one. It's been more than a week since Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas and thousands of people still don't have power. The category 1 storm produced winds up to...
US appeals court orders judge to reconsider Biden ESG investing rule
(Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Thursday ordered a Texas judge to reconsider his decision upholding a Biden administration rule that allows socially conscious investing by employee retirement plans, in light of a major recent Supreme Court ruling.
The FBI Is On The Case Of The Mysterious Brookshire’s Bomb Threats
A Dangerous Game Is Being Played By One Or Maybe A Group Of Idiots That Has Law Enforcement Officials In Texas And Other States On High Alert. Prank calls are one thing, but calling in bomb threats is a serious and dangerous matter that folks don't find funny nor joke about especially in these days and times.
US Marshals Need your Help Hunting Down this Most Wanted Man from Texas
Texas is a large state with a large population, and in that population are criminals who commit serious crimes. When the US Marshals become involved, you know the crime is severe. The US Marshals have a list of the 15 Most Wanted Fugitives and one dangerous Texas man makes the...
Mr. Gatti’s Pizza coming to Walmart locations in Texas
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A pizza chain that started in a small town in Central Texas is now partnering with the nation’s largest retail store. Mr. Gatti’s Pizza is partnering with Walmart to bring its classic menu items to Walmart stores in the Lone Star State. Approximately 12 Mr. Gatti’s are set to open in […]
Longtime Sabine ISD superintendent retires; replacement named
LONGVIEW, Texas — Sabine ISD has announced the retirement of longtime Superintendent Stacey Bryce. Assistant Superintendent and former Sabine High School Principal Monty Pepper will step into the role, the district said. Bryce was superintendent for the past 20 years and had more than 40 years in education. “Mr....
Nacogdoches ISD announces new high school principal
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) — On Wednesday, Nacogdoches ISD announced Kevin Croft as their new high school principal. Croft graduated from Schreiner University in Kerrville where he earned a bachelors and master’s degree. He is also a certified as an English, Language Arts and Reading teacher, NISD said. “Mr. Croft is going to be a great […]
Longview’s proposed budget includes water bill increase, no increase in pay for public workers
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) — Longview residents could soon see an increase in their water bills as part of the proposed budget for next year. The City of Longview held a special council meeting on Thursday to discuss the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. City Manager Rolin McPhee led the presentation where he proposed a $95 million […]
Several arrested in 5 building illegal gambling raid in Angelina County
ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Angelina County and state authorities executed a five-building raid as part of an illegal gambling investigation which resulted in the arrests of six individuals. According to Sgt. Chris Carrol from the Angelina County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) department of criminal investigation and narcotics, a weekslong illegal gambling investigation led to a […]
Marathon, Texas is home to the smallest accredited library in the state, but not for long
MARATHON, Texas — The Marathon Public Library is the smallest accredited library in the state of Texas, but after 70 years, they won't be holding that distinction for much longer. "I mean, the books on the ceiling are not all the way to the ceiling because we want it,"...
St. Louis family, victims worldwide get victory in court against Texas surrogacy escrow company
The Oyirifi family's path to parenthood was disrupted when they discovered that their surrogate contractor, SEAM, had mismanaged their escrow funds, leading to a lawsuit and an FBI investigation.
State Of Texas Lands At Number Two In Nation For Reckless Driving
We've all seen bad driving in the state of Texas right?. It caused all of us to probably say a few choice words and wonder if the person is even paying attention while on the roadway. We mean, who forgets to drive in between the lines painted on the the pavement? Simply put, it's very frustrating.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.