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CenterPoint Energy withdraws earlier 2024 rate increase case post-Hurricane Beryl
CenterPoint Energy plans to withdraw its 2024 rate case filing with the Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUC). The announcement follows CEO Jason Wells admission to Texas lawmakers on Monday that the company planned to pass on its costs for Hurricane Beryl by asking for a rate increase. In a...
14-year-old smuggler leads Texas State Troopers on high-speed chase
TEXAS — Texas State Troopers caught a 14-year-old smuggler and seven illegal immigrants after a high-speed chase and vehicle fire Wednesday.Troopers were in a high-speed chase with a white GMC Acadia on I-35 in Webb County when the driver of the GMC ran a red light and hit a curb, losing the front passenger tire.The trooper performed a precision immobilization technique, or PIT maneuver, causing the driver of the GMC to veer off the road and into the brush.The vehicle then caught fire and troopers helped seven people out of the burning vehicle, according to the Department of Public Safety.The 14-year-old smuggler was arrested and charged with evading arrest and smuggling people. DPS said the seven passengers were illegal immigrants from Mexico and were referred to US Border Patrol.
Convention brings 1,500+ municipal officials to Shreveport to learn, network
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — Each year, the Louisiana Municipal Association (LMA) hosts a convention for elected officials from throughout the state. Shreveport is home to the 87th annual LMA conference, which kicked off Thursday (Aug. 1). Organizers said more than 1,500 mayors, council members, police chiefs and other officials will be in town until Sunday for training sessions at the Shreveport Convention Center.
New law cracks down on people who inhabit property that doesn’t belong to them
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Squatting in the state of Louisiana just got a little more difficult. Senate Bill 466 went into effect on Aug. 1 after being signed into law. It states occupants who fail to obey an order to vacate within 5 days will be considered criminally trespassing. KSLA...
Shining a light on leadership
Cheering in the Sullivan Performing Arts Center erupts as the district gathers to begin the new school year. On Aug. 1, 2024, TISD held its annual Convocation, which jumpstarts the new school year for faculty and staff. The event demonstrated the prominent student leadership in the district, further tying into...
Scott’s Gourmet Teacakes offers teacake and entrepreneurship workshop for kids
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Scott’s Gourmet Teacakes is excited to announce a unique Teacake & Entrepreneurship Workshop for children ages 8-12. The workshop will be held on August 3rd and 10th, with sessions running from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 3144 North Market Street, Shreveport. The cost is $25 per child. Kids will learn how to bake delicious teacakes and gain insights into starting and managing a business.
Cedar Park, Texas earns first-of-its kind state certification as ‘digital media friendly’ hub
CEDAR PARK, Texas (KWTX) - Governor Greg Abbott on July 31 announced the City of Cedar Park’s designation as the Texas Film Commission’s “first Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community.”. The city recently completed a multi-step certification process. The designation will help the city spur its digital...
West Bowie County Back to School Bash Saturday
The 7th Annual West Bowie County Back to School Bash is this Saturday August 3rd from 11 to 2pm at the Plentiful Harvest Church in New Boston. Back packs filled with school supplies, shoes, clothes, haircuts and more. Free hot dogs and snow cones, bounce houses for the kids. Face painting and balloon artists.
Chevron ditches California for Texas, citing climate rules
Chevron is moving its headquarters to Texas from California, where it’s been stationed for more than 140 years, after the state’s climate regulations caused problems for the oil company. The company announced Friday that it plans to move its headquarters to Houston from San Ramon. Although the company’s corporate roots in California stem from the […]
Is the pending tropical storm going to impact Texas? Track path of Invest 97L
Tropical storm watches or warnings may be issued today as Invest 97L continues to move toward the Gulf of Mexico, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. ➤ Track all active storms ➤ Spaghetti models for Invest 97L ...
Texas’ Wildest Police Chases….No More: Change in Pursuit Policy Sweeps Lone Star State
Whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when the police come for you?. When it comes to a police chase, will Texas law enforcement give pursuit or call it off? It depends. In Texas, rules are set in place regarding vehicular pursuit from law enforcement. These are also known as no chase laws and, according to an International Association of Chiefs of Police Texas policy from 2015, is packed with information that the public may not even know about.