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TX DPS chief who called Uvalde response 'abject failure' but defended his state police is retiring
Texas' state police chief, who came under scrutiny over the hesitant response to the Robb Elementary school shooting in 2022 and has overseen Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's aggressive efforts to stop migrant crossings on the U.S.-Mexico border, said Friday he will retire at the end of the year.The video above is from a previous report.Col. Steve McCraw has been the director of the Texas Department of Public Safety since 2009. He announced his retirement while addressing a new class of state troopers at a graduation ceremony in Austin.McCraw did not elaborate during his remarks on the decision to step down....
Beloved Viral Texas ‘Pop Watch’ Star Passed Away Today
Hearts are extremely heavy across the world today as we lost a great family man, a proud Veteran and Texan. Joe Mack Roy, known lovingly as ‘Pop’ from Pop Watch to people across the globe, has passed away. This according to CBS 19, where his granddaughter works. He...
I spent $25 million on lottery tickets to ensure a $95 million jackpot – it was all legal thanks to a ‘rush order’ move
SOMEONE decided to bet millions on the chance they could double their money playing the lottery in a surprisingly legal move. They were able to give themselves an unprecedented number of chances to land the sweet payday, but it’s not likely to happen again. The risky business took place in Texas back in April 2023 […]
From The Archives: Gov. George W. Bush’s 1998 Jacksonville visit
JACKSONVILLE, Texas (KETK) – In 1998, then Texas Gov. George W. Bush made a stop in East Texas amid scandal in the White House. With election season in full swing we travel to 26-years-ago for this From The Archives report. Bush was in Jacksonville signing autographs, posing for pictures and speaking to residents, former KETK […]
Dallas City Council Confronts Legal Challenge Over State Fair of Texas Gun Ban as Attorney General Ken Paxton Sets Ultimatum
The debate around the State Fair of Texas' recent gun ban has escalated to the doors of the Dallas City Council as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issues a threat of legal action. The council convened in a closed session to deliberate on the new gun policy, which was implemented after a shooting incident at the fair last year left three people injured. According to CBS News, Paxton's ultimatum underlines the policy's conflict with state laws that permit licensed gun owners to carry firearms on government-owned properties.
DEVELOPING: Decomposed body found on I-10 service road
BEAUMONT — Beaumont Police Detectives are investigating a dead body that was discovered on the Interstate 10 service road. Detectives responded to the 3900 block of Interstate 10 Eastbound service road on Friday, August 23, 2024, at around 3:15 p.m. in reference to a deceased person. The corpse was...
Behind the tape: Get to know PN-G’s soft-spoken star lineman
Standing 6-foot-5 and weighing in at 310 pounds, Jackson Christian is typically the most physically imposing player every time he steps onto a football field. He’s incredibly strong, has a high motor and intense competitive spirit. Port Neches-Groves’ stud offensive lineman is among the best at his position not only in the region, but in […] The post Behind the tape: Get to know PN-G’s soft-spoken star lineman appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Tim Ocnaschek officially sworn in as Beaumont chief of police
BEAUMONT, Texas — The Beaumont Police Department officially welcomed a new leader on Thursday as Tim Ocnaschek was sworn in as the new chief of police. Ocnaschek was sworn in by Chief Magistrate Judge Craig Lively at the Downtown Event Centre, replacing longtime Chief Jimmy Singletary who retired in July after decades of service.
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