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A federal utility assistance program favors cold-weather states, giving less money to hot places like Texas
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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...
2 Major Texas Grocery Store Companies Set To Merge, Prices Could Lower
It appears that two major chain grocery stores will be merging, and it might even have a positive impact on the cost of your grocery bill moving forward. A while back it was announced that Albertsons and Kroger would soon be merging, well it looks like that will certainly be the case. We've got everything you should know about the merger and what it could mean for your grocery bill moving forward...
Wow, Here’s 5 of the Biggest Drug Busts in Texas History
Texas has seen its share of drug busts, and some of them are so huge, they almost sound like something straight out of a Hollywood movie. Operations like these not only show the sheer scale of drug trafficking but also highlight the tireless efforts of law enforcement to keep dangerous substances off the streets.
A Tragedy in Texas: Buc-ee’s Burns as Smoke Billows into the Sky
Texas residents and visitors alike have come to love Buc-ee’s as a must-visit destination. Its popularity has even led to expansion beyond state borders, with locations now found in other states. It’s not surprising that this Texas staple has become a beloved experience that people want to share with others.
SEVERAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS UNDERWAY THROUGHOUT NISD
Several summer construction projects are being overseen by NISD’s Plant Services Department, including improvements at Thomas J. Rusk Elementary that will include new driveway and parking surfaces behind the campus. Other projects include renovations at the district’s plant services facility on Douglass Road, the Nettie Marshall campus on Cox...
Crockett PD searching for suspects in convenience store burglary
CROCKETT, Texas (KETK) – The Crockett Police Department is currently searching for four people seen on security footage at a convenience store that was reportedly robbed on Saturday. Crockett PD said that officers responded to a burglary alarm at a convenience store in the 800 block of North 4th Street at around 4:45 a.m. The […]
‘Words matter:’ Houston officials say city was prepared for Beryl in response to councilman’s comments
HOUSTON – City leaders, including Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Acting Houston Police Chief Larry J. Satterwhite, responded to the comments of a city councilmember at a news conference Sunday in regards to the city’s preparedness for Hurricane Beryl. Mayor John Whitmire said the city continues to work...
74-year-old arrested in connection to Gladewater fatal shooting
GLADEWATER, Texas (KETK) – The Gladewater Police Department said that they’ve arrested a 74-year-old man in connection to a shooting that happened on Saturday at 220 S. Ferry Street. Gladewater PD officers responded to the scene after a 911 call reported the shooting at around 11:16 p.m. on Saturday. Upon their arrival, Sheri Shanell Evans […]
Galveston Coast Faces Twin Environmental Threats from Platform Leak and Barge Collision
An oil sheen extending for miles off the Galveston coast has been traced to an 'inactive' offshore drilling platform, with local fishermen and business owners raising concerns for their livelihood and the environment; this development closely follows a separate incident involving a barge collision and the resultant oil leak into Galveston Bay, as reported by Click2Houston and ABC News respectively. This sheen, originating from a facility in the High Island 98-L plot, is primarily composed of natural gas and condensate from a flowline riser, according to the Texas General Land Office (GLO). Buddy Guindon, owner of Katie's Seafood Market, after a site visit expressed to Click2Houston, "Anytime it's a consistent stream of, some kind of petroleum going in the water. It's bad for everybody."
Central Heights’ Rodriguez grabs AL-leading 12th win on Saturday
ARLINGTON, Texas (KTRE) - Former Central Heights Blue Devil Grayson Rodriguez went six innings on Saturday as the Orioles beat the Rangers 8-4 The righthander started the game against Texas. In the bottom of the first inning, Rodriguez walked Marcus Semien to put a runner on for the Rangers with...
Splendora Police Uncover Narcotics and Loaded Firearm, Driver out on Murder Bond from Louisiana
Last night, the routine monotony of a traffic stop in Splendora turned into a jarring discovery for local enforcement. Splendora Police Department detailed the incident in a Facebook post, as an officer, engaged in what began as a standard protocol for a minor violation, stumbled upon far more than anticipated when a subsequent vehicle search revealed both illegal narcotics and a loaded firearm. The gravity of the situation intensified as the driver’s background check illuminated an alarming fact, the 19-year-old was out on bond for murder in Louisiana.
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