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Greg Abbott Promises to Keep Using Migrants as Political Pawn at RNC
Texas’s border battle with the Biden administration is apparently not going to end anytime soon, at least according to its governor.Speaking at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, Governor Greg Abbott bragged about the contentious back-and-forth he had with federal border agents earlier this year. That spat ended with the Supreme Court siding in favor of the Biden administration. In a 5–4 decision, the high court ruled that Texas had overstepped its authority by placing razor wire along the Rio Grande section of the U.S.-Mexico border. It also gave the green light to the federal government to snip and move...
Alert! Residents Alarmed by Annoying and Dangerous Mosquito Surge in South Texas
WFCN – Recently, have you seen an increase in the number of mosquitoes?. Standing water increases mosquito populations whenever a hurricane passes through. There is a wide spectrum of mosquito dangers. “They are bothersome, to be sure, but they also spread disease,” Dr. Linda Yancey of Memorial Hermann in...
"It's stretching us," Governor Abbott deploys APD officers to RNC, amidst staffing crisis
AUSTIN, Texas — The Republican National Convention continues this week in Milwaukee, where former President Donald Trump accepted his party's nomination, and made his first public appearance following an attempt on his life on Saturday. Even prior to Trump's assassination attempt, the Department of Homeland Security listed the RNC...
Texas Has a New National Park
On the grounds of the Blackwell School in Marfa in the early 20th century, it was policy that students leave their native Spanish language at the door. If they broke this rule, they faced punishment, ranging from demerits to being placed in a closet. And according to a placard from the Texas Historical Commission, students were even made to scribble down Spanish words on slips of paper they buried in a mock funeral ceremony, vowing not to speak the language again.
Former Texas governor will participate in West Texas Legislative Summit
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Former Texas governor and US Secretary of Energy Rick Perry will be a speaker at the West Texas Legislative Summit, the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce announced late Tuesday. The Chamber and honorary co-hosts Congressman August Pfluger, Texas Sen. Charles Perry and Texas Rep. Drew...
A cold front is moving into North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — A cold front will come through North Texas Wednesday evening. A few showers are possible Wednesday and Thursday along with cooler weather. A front could kick up more storms Wednesday evening as it pushes south overnight.If it slows down, North Texas could end up with very heavy rain across the southeast counties down the I-45 corridor on Thursday. The First Alert Weather team will keep an eye on this possibility. Otherwise, just a few afternoon showers riding in on a north wind.There are not great rain chances for Thursday, but there is great news about cooler...
Cody Johnson sings anthem smoothly at All-Star Game a night after Ingrid Andress’ panned rendition
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Country music artist Cody Johnson performed the national anthem without a hitch before the All-Star Game in his home state of Texas, a night after a widely panned performance by Ingrid Andress that led to an apology and an admission that she was drunk. Johnson...
ALERT: Food Sold At H-E-B In Texas Recalled Due To “Foreign Material”
Mustard Potato Salad from Reser’s Fine Foods sold in Texas via H-E-B has been pulled from store shelves. Here's what is known at the time of writing. As reported by the US Food & Drug Administration, the food was recalled recently. The release was put out on July 9th, 2024. Per the FDA, the food was removed from shelves due to one major issue: something was found in the product that shouldn't be in it.
Texas judges issue additional rulings blocking Title IX revisions
(The Center Square) – Two federal judges have ruled in favor of Texas and Texas plaintiffs in separate lawsuits filed to block a Biden administration Title IX rule change from going into effect. Texas is now the 15th state where the revisions are blocked from going into effect ahead of an Aug. 1 deadline. Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas Amarillo Division...
Paris EMS receives national recognition
City of Paris Emergency Medical Service has received the American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid and research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attacks and strokes, ultimately saving lives. "Paris EMS Paramedics and EMTs can begin...
National publication features the Paris Police Department.
The July edition of the U.S. Department of Justice Community Policing Dispatch e-newsletter features the Paris Police Department. The article is the result of a photo contest submission by the Community Outreach Unit of the police department. Paris Police Public Information Officer Alice Webb captured the image of Captain Doug...
MJSA Education Foundation awards three “Future of Jewelry Making” scholarships
The MJSA Education Foundation, which supports career and training initiatives for students and workers throughout the jewelry industry, has awarded $3,000 scholarships to three students intent on pursuing professional careers in jewelry making and design. is working toward a certificate in jewelry technology at the Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology...
Facebook admits to deleting important weather updates, important news and information, and positive stories about black people
For the past few months, KJAS News has faced a constant battle with Facebook deleting links to news stories. Their reasoning is that it “violates community standards”. This includes important updates about tropical storms, hurricanes, and other weather related topics along with important news and information. Facebook also deletes positive stories about black people.
Annual job fair in Dayton set for Sept. 17
The City of Dayton’s Annual Job Fair will take place on Sept. 17, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Dayton Community Center, located at 801 S. Cleveland St., Dayton. Vendor setup will be inside the ballroom. Are you hiring and looking for talent to join your...
Swing into Action: Tyler, TX Now Home to a New Indoor Virtual Golf Course
A popular national indoor golf simulator company has chosen Tyler, TX, for its first Texas location, and they're open for business now. The Back Nine held its grand opening last week, and the staff is ready for you. Tyler's newest golf simulator is located at 2467 Crow Rd., Ste. 300, it's the shopping center where you'll also find Cole & Company and 1836 Texas Kitchen.
East Texas police warn about possible officer impersonators
MINEOLA, Texas (KLTV) - What should you do if placed in a situation with a fake police officer?. The question has come to mind after Mineola police posted on Facebook that they received word of a police impersonator possibly using a Crown Victoria. Mineola PD said in the same post they have just one Crown Victoria in their fleet. An investigation is ongoing.
Wingstop employee attacked by three woman after wrong order: Beaumont police
HOUSTON - The Beaumont Police Department is searching for three women who are accused of assaulting a Wingstop employee. According to officials, on July 4, three women were seen going into a Wingstop restaurant on College Street and assaulting the employee who had helped with their order. The women claimed...
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