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Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Texas Stores Closing Soon
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Webster, Austin, Lewisville, Texarkana, and the Greater Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio areas might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
Fort Worth man arrested for leaving three children in RV in Wink, assaulting girlfriend in Odessa
WINK, Texas — 38-year-old Mike Mares of Fort Worth was arrested on Saturday by the Winkler County Sheriff's Office after allegedly leaving three children unattended in a RV in Wink, assaulting his girlfriend in Odessa and more. According to WCSO, around 5:15 a.m., deputies responded to the Royal RV...
North Texas Commission Forms Committee To Explore Casino Gambling Legalization
As the momentum for casino legalization builds in Texas, the North Texas Commission (NTC) is taking proactive steps. The Dallas Business Journal reports that it has formed a committee of business and community leaders to scrutinize the implications of destination resorts and casino gambling. This move comes ahead of the...
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?
Missing 12-year-old Georgia girl found in Ohio, officials say
AUSTIN, Texas - UPDATE: Maria Gomez-Perez was found safe at a shopping center in Ohio with 34-year-old Guatemalan native Antonio Agustin, who is in custody. Below is the original "Missing in Texas" on the search for Gomez-Perez published July 25. _______________________________________________. The search for a missing 12-year-old girl from Georgia...
Texas attorney general going after 3rd border nonprofit that helps migrants
The same day that a court struck down a request by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to investigate a popular faith-based nonprofit that helps migrants on the South Texas border, Paxton's office asked for a hearing to depose another NGO that also assists asylum seekers in South Texas, Border Report has learned.
Texas Powerball – Texas Lottery Confirms ‘Life-Changing’ Win
Our sources at the Texas Lottery have confirmed that Wednesday's Powerball drawing has produced what can be described as a "life-changing" win in last night's game. Texas Lottery players have really been exercising their luck here lately with big wins not only in the multi-state Powerball lottery game. But, Texas tickets have also earned major prizes in Mega Millions and the Texas Lottery's Lotto Texas with Extra!
Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Address Recent Surge of Army Aviation Class A Mishaps to Prevent Further Loss of Life
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) led a bipartisan coalition of Texas legislators in sending a bicameral letter to Secretary of the Army Wormuth expressing concern about the high number of recent Army Aviation accidents. One of the deadliest of those accidents occurred in Rio Grande City, Texas where a UH-72 Lakota helicopter crash killed two National Guard Soldiers, one U.S. Border Patrol agent, and critically injured another Guardsman. Congressional oversight is crucial to ensuring the safety and accountability of Army aviation operations and decreasing the current trend of accidents to prevent further loss of life.
Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada & Sinaloa cartel ally ‘arrested in Texas after surrendering to authorities
TWO top leaders of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most dominant criminal groups in Mexico, have surrendered to American law enforcement and are in custody in the United States. Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, the notorious Mexican drug kingpin and co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, along with Joaquín Guzmán...
Texas woman’s lawsuit after being jailed on murder charge over abortion can proceed, judge rules
A Texas woman who was jailed and charged with murder after self-managing an abortion in 2022 can move forward with her lawsuit against the local sheriff and prosecutors over the case that drew national outrage before the charges were quickly dropped, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
Explorers add pair of runs in top of 11th inning, defeat Cleburne 6-4 in extras
CLEBURNE, Texas (KCAU) – Sioux City picked up where it left off after the All-Star Break, scoring a pair of runs in the top of the 11th inning to secure a 6-4 win over Cleburne to extend its win streak to three games. John Nogowski tallied six sixth home run of the season to go […]
Godley ISD asks parents to acknowledge social media use 'pledge,' but says it's not a mandate
GODLEY -- A small school district serving students from Tarrant, Hood, and Johnson counties is asking parents to be kinder online.However, making this pledge part of the school registration process for the upcoming year has stirred a social media controversy."It was definitely executed in a bad way, if that was their intent," said Godley ISD trustee Kayla Lain. Lain said she had no vote or input on a page that appears during the district's online registration process. The page requires parents to acknowledge the following:"If I have an issue with something at school, I will not immediately post to social media....
UTA spearheads Quantum For All science initiative
Led by UTA, the National Quantum STEM Camp gathered over 70 students and professors at Martin High School last month, aiming to remove some of the mystique around quantum information science by giving teachers the tools to teach it. The camp is part of a larger initiative called Quantum For...
Students advocate for disability rights
National Disability Independence Day, celebrated every July 26 on the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law, serves as an opportunity to continue the advocacy for individuals with disabilities. Two students in the Disabilities Studies minor program, Cheyenne Hennesay and Marissa Reeves, share their story...
AISD to host 10th annual Back to School Kickoff
Arlington ISD is hosting its 10th annual Back to School Kickoff from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 3 at AT&T Stadium, continuing the district’s decade-long commitment to providing students with free resources. Students and families currently enrolled in AISD schools can register for the event online. Attendees will receive...
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