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Tuberculosis Has Broken Out in Texas Prison System
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice acknowledges that tuberculosis has broken out in one of its largest prisons, the maximum-security John B. Connally Unit midway between San Antonio and Corpus Christi. “Since October 2023, seven inmates have been diagnosed with tuberculosis at the Connally Unit,” a TDCJ spokesperson told the Chronicle via email on July 12.
ATTENTION: East Texas Veterans Resource Fair Coming Soon
Texas offers a wide array of benefits to military veterans, recognizing their service and sacrifice. Benefits like the Hazelwood Act, which provides up to 150 hours of tuition exemption at state public colleges and universities to property tax exemptions, which can significantly reduce the financial burden of homeownership, Texas stands out as a state dedicated to supporting its veteran community.
Concerns Growing Over Cocaine Sharks Appearing In Texas Waters
New data has revealed sharks near the coast of Brazil has been found to have cocaine in their systems. Some in Texas are now concerned that cocaine sharks could appear in the state. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Cocaine Sharks Possible In The State Of Texas?
Some ETX mechanics concerned as state car inspections set to end next year
EAST TEXAS (KTRE) - The horn, tire tread, and blinkers, are just a few things that have been required by the State of Texas to be inspected for years. They will now be the sole responsibility of the driver, thanks to house bill 3297, which was signed into law last year.
Texas city strips funding for monthly art event over drag show
LUBBOCK — The City Council here on Tuesday voted to strip funding from a popular free monthly arts walk, after a council member suggested the event promoted a drag show. The 5-2 vote strips the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts of $30,000 of tax dollars collected from hotel stays — about a quarter of the funding for the First Friday Art Trail.
Three area teens arrested for alleged theft, evading officers in Louisiana
Three Beaumont-area 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 area teens arrested for alleged theft, evading officers in Louisiana appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Texas Legal Legend Rusty Hardin Awarded Texas Bar Foundation’s 2024 Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024-- Rusty Hardin & Associates is pleased to announce that founding partner Rusty Hardin has been awarded the Texas Bar Foundation’s 2024 Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer award. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240724826375/en/ Rusty Hardin, the Texas Bar Foundation’s 2024 Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer award winner, is congratulated by Patrick Keel, Texas Bar Foundation’s Past Fellows Chair. (Photo: Business Wire)
Hurricane Beryl death toll climbs to 28, including 15 caused by heat due to massive power outages
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Three more names have been added to the list of people who died during and after Hurricane Beryl roared ashore in Texas on July 8, bringing the total to. In an update on Wednesday, July 24, from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, we...
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.
Westlake Produce Company's Brian Cook Discusses Recent Company Expansions and Team Growth
DOWNEY, CA - It is an exciting time for the folks at Westlake Produce Company, which is accelerating its growth in terms of both volume and industry talent. As the company welcomes some of its newest sales leaders and celebrates new shipping locations in Texas, New Jersey, and Florida, I touched base with Brian Cook, Managing Director, to learn more about this period of rapid company growth.
Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Stole Funds For Rap Career
Houston based, Surrogacy Escrow Account Management(SEAM) is a company designed to give intended parents an account in which to store money for their surrogate's payments and medical bills. WFAA reports that SEAM owner Dominique Side allegedly stole the money and used it to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a...
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