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How a no taxes on tips policy could affect Texas
TYLER (KETK) – Removing tax on tips is something both presidential candidates, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, say they are fighting for during this election season, the proposed policy could potentially help millions of Texas workers. In Texas there is over 1.3 million restaurant employees, according to the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA). A policy taking […]
Disturbing Animal Trafficking in Texas: Baby Monkeys Found in Terrible Conditions
Drugs are not the only thing being smuggled over the Texas border. The illegal pet trade is also booming as baby Mexican Spider Monkeys are taken from their natural habitat and smuggled into the Lone Star State. The South Texas Zoo is dealing with the consequences of other’s actions as...
Texas Veterans Commission begins new service dog grant program
NORTH TEXAS – Canine Companions has placed about 400 dogs nationally and 60 dogs in the south-central region since 2015. Now, through a new partnership with the Texas Veterans Commission, it will help even more of our nation's heroes.Retired U.S. Army Sgt. April Duckson-Jackson served the country for eight years."In my instance, my wounds are not physical," Duckson-Jackson said.She now has a constant companion by her side to help with the wounds no one can see.Rhapsody Jalapeno is a 2-year-old Labrador and golden retriever mix Duckson-Jackson got in July through Canine Companions."Being a veteran and having PTSD, Rhapsody isn't only a...
Texas Community College Goes Viral Over Insane Video Involving Steer
It's been said that we do things differently in Texas. We're known for our rugged individualism, strong sense of self-reliance, and being prone to going over the top for a good time. This is embodied in a recent viral video of what's called "Ranch Day" at Cisco College in Cisco, Texas. It's the most "Texas" thing you've ever seen.
Paxton sues Biden administration on several issues, from transgender policies to lizards
(The Center Square) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Biden administration on a range of issues, from transgender policies to lizards in west Texas. His office sent out a flurry of announcements over the past two weeks touting Texas’ ongoing commitment to challenge Biden administration “weaponization” policies. Earlier this month, Paxton notified the Biden administration that Texas was suing to stop the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard from being...
Another toll road text message scam is targeting Texas drivers
AUSTIN, Texas — Did you recently get a text about an unpaid toll road balance? Yeah, it's a scam. The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) is warning drivers of a new text message scam claiming to be from the agency. The text claims the driver has an outstanding...
Texas Cheerleader Dies After Parents Allegedly Treat Life-Threatening Injuries With Smoothies And Vitamins
A 12-year-old Texas cheerleader is dead after her parents refused to take her to the hospital. Instead, they tried to treat "life-threatening" injuries with a combo of smoothies and vitamins. Smoothies and vitamins are good for a lot of things, but curing injuries isn't one of them. The Atascosa County...
Friendswood ISD trustees approve safe and supportive school teams
Safe and supportive school teams will serve at each campus in Friendswood ISD for the 2024-25 school year after they received approval from the board of trustees on Aug. 12. (James T. Norman/Community Impact) Safe and supportive school teams will serve at each campus in Friendswood ISD for the 2024-25...
Witness says running toward woman's screams scared off Memorial Park attacker
A warning to anyone who jogs alone: police confirmed that someone assaulted a woman while she was running at Memorial Park.The Houston Police Department said the attack happened at about 5 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, in the 6500 block of Memorial Drive.The runner was physically assaulted and admitted to the hospital, officials said.According to police, a man in his 20s approached her and reportedly began physically assaulting the woman, dragging her off the trail."About 2.2 miles in, I started to hear screams and just instinctively started to run quicker towards the screams. I knew something was wrong, but at...
Houston Mayor John Whitmire claims Iran paid some pro-Palestine demonstrators outside his home
Houston Mayor John Whitmire accused some of the pro-Palestinian demonstrators staging outside of his home in recent months of being paid protestors for Iran.Whitmire made the accusation Wednesday as a discussion dragged on over a law he proposed to keep protestors 200 feet away from targeted homes. He went on to explain he was not certain of the information regarding Iran."I'm just going by the advice of Homeland Security, other departments, some higher than city government, that there is a connection to Iran. It's dangerous if it's true," he said.Nishu Siddique, who has been participating in some of the Al-Awda...
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