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BE ALERT: SNAP Hot Foods Purchases Approved In Texas
According to Texas News, Austin, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Monday, July 22 that the Texas Health and Human Services received approval to allow the Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program also known as SNAP to purchase food and ready-to-eat meals with their benefits. HOT FOOD IS NOW ACCEPTED IN TEXAS.
Texas Rainfall Brings Out ‘Toxic’ Worms that Regenerate When Chopped in Half
The recent excessive rainfall in the Houston area has brought an unexpected and toxic guest out of hiding: the hammerhead flatworm. These invasive worms, known for their distinctive hammer-shaped heads, emerge from their subterranean homes due to the massive amounts of precipitation. Danger Lurking in Your Yard. These flatworms can...
15-year-old Mississippi murder suspect captured in his mother’s Texas apartment
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WLBT) - A teen connected to a murder at a Mississippi apartment complex has been captured by the U.S. Marshals. Christian Collins, 15, was wanted in connection with a shooting at a Brookhaven apartment complex that left a 23-year-old dead in June. Collins was captured in his mother’s...
West Nile Virus Cases Increases In North Texas
As summer continues, bugs and insects are becoming more active. But with the influx of mosquitos, the West Nile Virus is spreading in North Texas. Denton County recently reported the first positive human case of the West Nile Virus in 2024. According to Denton County Public Health, the community member lives in Sanger and was diagnosed with West Nile Virus Neuroinvasive Disease. So far this year, 25 mosquito traps used in Denton County to monitor the virus have tested positive. Other counties such as Collin also tested positive for West Nile virus, however, no human cases were reported. In Collin County, traps...
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.
Cleburne scores four unanswered runs, snaps Sioux City’s win streak with 7-5 win over Explorers
CLEBURNE, Texas (KCAU) – The Sioux City Explorers were defeated on the road by the Cleburne Railroaders, 7-5. Zach Vooletich and John Nogowski each recorded an RBI for the Explorers, who snapped its four-game win streak with the loss.
Newly Constructed Ramp Set to Open for I-20 and US 287 in Arlington's $2.1 Billion Southeast Connector Project
The Texas Department of Transportation's monumental Southeast Connector Project continues to evolve with the pending opening of a new interchange ramp. This ramp, which connects I-20 westbound to US 287 southbound, is scheduled to welcome travelers starting at 6 a.m. on Monday, July 29. The project, with an estimated $2.1 billion budget, aims to overhaul approximately 11 miles of I-20, I-820, and US 287 by 2027, as reported by the City of Arlington.
Shakeup at Gateway Church continues, Pastor Robert Morris' son latest to step down
SOUTHLAKE -- The son of Gateway Church's founding pastor stepped down Thursday – just seven weeks after his father resigned over allegations he sexually assaulted a young girl decades ago.Pastor James Morris was the designated successor for his father, Pastor Robert Morris.James Morris' wife, Bridgette, also stepped down. Church staff members were told on Thursday.Pastor Robert's victim, Cindy Clemishire, revealed that the elder Morris sexually abused her starting in 1982 when she was just 12 years old."Earlier this week, the (church) elders met with Pastors James and Bridgette and they collectively made the decision that Pastors James and Bridgette would both...
Seven Dores Named East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 Watchlist
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Seven Vanderbilt football players have been selected to this year’s 2025 Shrine Bowl 1000 Watchlist. Mark Davis, Loic Founji, Steven Losoya, Diego Pavia, Eli Stowers, CJ Taylor and De’Rickey Wright were among the players the East-West Shrine Bowl staff selected, as announced Tuesday. The...
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