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Man accused of giving a fatal dose of heroin to T. Boone Pickens' grandson arrested 3 months shy of probation's end
FORT WORTH, Texas — Brennan Rodriguez is back in jail nearly ten years after being accused of felony murder for giving a fatal injection of heroin to the grandson of Dallas billionaire T. Boone Pickens, according to court and jail records. Jail records show that Rodriguez was arrested Thursday,...
Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Cool Relief Coming Soon to Texas Panhandle
It's scorching and unbearable in the Texas Panhandle. The summer has turned the Texas Panhandle into an oven, with temperatures reaching triple digits and causing chaos for people, animals, the power grid, and everything else. We have finally reached that time of year when we long for Fall. We crave...
1-year-old baby dies after being left in hot car, marking 2nd infant death in Texas as temperatures continue to rise
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS – A 1-year-old child tragically died Tuesday in the state of Texas after being left inside a hot vehicle. Additionally, this incident marked Texas’ second hot car death of the year as temperatures continue to rise across the state. The death took place in Corpus...
Harris inducted into Ag Teachers Hall of Fame
Jim Harris, a beloved former agricultural science teacher at McMullen County ISD, was inducted into the Texas Ag Teachers Hall of Fame on July 26 in Dallas. He was honored with the recognition for his decades of service. The Texas Agriculture Teachers Association bestows this prestigious honor upon educators who...
The Big Change That is Coming To Every Costco Store In Texas
Heads up, Costco members all over Texas--big change coming to Costco warehouse stores. (Have they built one in Tyler or Longview, Texas, yet?) OK, on a serious note: I'm not sure how Costco hasn't built a location in East Texas yet. They clearly don't realize how incredibly profitable it could be. I still have friends who carpool to the one in Rockwall, Texas. *Stops and pensively ponders when they'll finally come to their senses.*
Everything’s Bigger in Texas—Including This High School’s Tuition!
Everything is bigger in Texas… especially when it comes to forking over money to get your kids through school!. My son just started high school but I’m already stressing the cost of college as I’m sure most other parents with high school kids are. However, If you thought college tuition was outrageous, wait until you hear about the price tag for high school education in Texas.
How can I vote with a disability in Texas? Here are the accommodations you're entitled to
The 2024 election — it seems like the upcoming transition is on the lips of nearly every voting citizen. Texans are marking their calendars for Nov. 5, when they will vote for local, state and federal officials. Voting is a civic duty, and has been foundational to America's democracy from the first U.S....
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.
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