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Mysterious Prehistoric Predator Resurfaces Near Texas Beach, Raging Debate Ensues
Beachgoers in Texas were certainly less than thrilled to see this unexpected sighting of a feared prehistoric apex predator bobbing up and down among the waves. An alligator (or crocodile?) was spotted in the water, just yards from the shore of Galveston beach. And of course, in true 2024 fashion, everyone's first response is to take to social media.
Texas congressman Gonzáles claims more than 10,000 foreign criminals have slipped through the border
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzáles continued raising concerns over criminals illegally entering the United States through its border with Mexico. The Republican is now pushing for local law enforcement to help Border Patrol agents in tracking down people entering the country considering the risk they may commit crimes on U.S. soil.
Fifth Circuit hands Texas major win on Rio Grande River buoy lawsuit
(The Center Square) – One year after Texas installed marine barriers in the Rio Grande River near Eagle Pass, Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled Texas has the legal right to do so. In the 10-7 vote, it also reversed a district court’s preliminary injunction and remanded the case back to the court “with instructions to vacate the preliminary injunction and for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.” ...
Back to School Blast giveaway Aug. 3 in Marble Falls
Backpacks filled with school supplies and more will be given away at the annual Back to School Blast, which is Saturday, Aug. 3, from 8-11 a.m. at Marble Falls Middle School, 1511 Pony Drive. The event is open to students from any area school district in prekindergarten through 12th grade.
Texas Parents Sue School District Over Grade Changes
Two mothers have filed a lawsuit against a superintendent for allegedly altering their children’s grades. RELATED STORIES: Oklahoma Superintendent Mandates Schools To Teach The Bible For Grades 5-12 Monica Johnson and Brandolyn Jones have filed a lawsuit against Marlin Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Darryl Henson, accusing him of unfairly altering their children’s academic records. ... Read more The post Texas Parents Sue School District Over Grade Changes appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
Entergy focuses on infrastructure resiliency in Beryl aftermath
In Harris and Montgomery County, over 200 trees were knocked down due to the strong winds of Hurricane Beryl. (Courtesy City of Conroe) Following Hurricane Beryl hitting the Houston area on July 8, Entergy Texas officials have begun focusing on funding requests in 2024 from the Public Utility Commission to fund nearly $2.3 billion in new projects to increase resiliency and energy production in Southeast Texas.
Texas Drinkers Can Breathe A Huge Sigh Of Thanks
Thanks to a certain U. S. Judge, an age old ... and, frankly, quite outdated ... Texas law is no longer a road block for amateur distillers all over the lone star state. Texas has, and always has had, some of the weirdest and strictest alcohol laws on the books. For awhile, the Encyclopedia Britannica was banned in Texas because it, O-M-G ... contained all the info needed to make beer.
Witnesses testify in first day of Texas prison heat lawsuit: 'I was in survivor mode'
When 43-year-old Texas prison inmate Dustin Thomas Davis died on a sweltering day in June 2023, his body temperature was 108 degrees Fahrenheit. When 37-year-old Elizabeth Hagerty died the same month, she had no access to water, had developed a heat rash and was struggling to breathe in a non-air-conditioned prison cell...
Texas Impacted by 1,000 Family Dollar and 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 expire,...
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