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DeSoto man found guilty of weapons, battery, resisting peace officer
JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – A Jackson County jury found a DeSoto man guilty weapons and battery charges. Blake A. Jennings, 36, of DeSoto, was found guilty of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer. Jennings was arrested by the Carbondale...
Texas Shoppers React to Walmart’s ‘Major’ Pricing Change
School is back in session across Texas. At least most of our public school systems across the state have invited students back to class. Meanwhile, many of our state's universities and colleges are preparing to welcome their student body back next week. I believe the Aggies of Texas A&M are already back in class while the Longhorns at U.T. Austin won't officially start until next Monday.
Texas Megachurch Pastor's Jaw-Dropping Six-Home Compound Hits the Market for $15 Million
Everything is bigger in Texas—and we're not just talking about monster-size hail or those 10-gallon hats. This time, it's a massive compound made up of six separate houses and spread over 24 acres in the Houston suburb of Spring. And with that huge chunk of property comes a very hefty price tag: $15 million.
Kaufman County Issues Immediate Burn Ban
KAUFMAN COUNTY - As the heat of the summer continues to hover over North Texas, Kaufman County has issued a burn ban effective immediately. Effective immediately and until further notice, all open burning—including tree, leaf debris, and household trash burning—is prohibited. According to the National Weather Service, heat...
City of Rockwall Seeks Applicants for City Charter Review Commission
Rockwall, TX – August 20, 2024 – The City of Rockwall is currently seeking dedicated residents to serve on a City Charter Review Commission. This vital commission will play a crucial role in ensuring that the City’s charter continues to provide effective guidance for Rockwall’s governance, structure, and operations.
City of Rockwall Proposes Lower Tax Rate in 2025 Budget
ROCKWALL, TX (August 20, 2024) – Rockwall City Manager, Mary Smith, is proposing a reduced tax rate of 24.745 cents per $100 of assessed value for the upcoming fiscal year, October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. This represents a decrease of 2.27 cents from the previous year, reflecting the City’s commitment to maintaining low taxes.
Woman killed trying to cross North Texas highway, officials say
DUNCANVILLE, Texas — A woman who was trying to cross Highway 67 in the Duncanville area was hit and killed by a vehicle, officials said Wednesday. The crash happened on northbound 67 near Cockrell Hill Road, according to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office, which posted about the incident Wednesday morning shortly after midnight.
Mesquite Spread the Love food drive ends Sept. 2
With just days remaining, Mesquite residents are racing against the clock to contribute to the city's annual "Spread the Love" food drive. The campaign, which has collected hundreds of pounds of food and thousands of dollars in sponsorships since its inception in 2016, is seeking a final push of donations before its Labor Day deadline.
Major crashes cleared after impacting Wednesday morning commute
Two major North Texas highways are back open after early-morning crashes on Wednesday.Eastbound lanes of I-30 were closed for about 5 hours at 635 in Mesquite after a truck hauling gravel crashed and overturned around 3:45 a.m. Crews had to clean up the spilled gravel, and a hazmat team also responded.Another wreck just after 6 a.m. closed the southbound main lanes of 35E at Valwood Parkway, near the Farmer's Branch-Carrollton border. Those lanes also reopened.
Black Business: IVEY + ALLEN CANDLES
Ivey + Allen is a luxe, hand-poured candle brand based in Dallas. They love BBQ, the Cowboys (well, only half of us), and creating spaces people enjoy. They are all about vibes and love what candles can bring to a space. The candle collections, are the best of what you love about self-care, music, and “being outside” in your home. Their vision is to bring quality, luxe, hand-poured candles into your space, while utilizing only premium, eco-friendly ingredients. Check out the website to shop and get free shipping when you spend over $65.00.
Dallas Cowboys: Trade Demand “Likely Coming” From Surprise Player According To Source
The Dallas Cowboys are one of the teams who have had a tumultuous 2024 off-season. The Cowboys have dealt with injuries, contract hold outs, and players leaving in free agency. Currently, their two most important offensive pieces (Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb) have yet to be extended. However, there could...
He needed a kidney. A high school classmate from 25 years ago answered the call
DALLAS — Jereme Peterson needed a miracle to happen after three years and ten hours a day on dialysis. The 42-year-old federal corrections officer had hit rock bottom with his weight at 315 pounds and his kidney function approaching the single digits. "'What would happen if I stopped doing...
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