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Cornyn, Cruz bill to allow federal court proceedings in West Texas signed into law
Jul. 31—WASHINGTON U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statements after their Improving Access to Our Courts Act to allow federal court proceedings to be conducted at the U.S. District Court in Alpine, which is one of the seven U.S. District Courts for the Western District of Texas and serves nine Texas counties, was signed into law: "The Improving ...
Electrical Apprentice License Program Now Offered at Texarkana College
Students can now jumpstart their career in Texarkana College’s new Electrical Technology Apprenticeship program and log hours toward earning their Journeyman Electrician license while taking classes. This is a huge benefit and time saver for students who want to jump start their career according to Mark Rushing, TC’s lead program instructor. To becoming an electrician in Texas, there are several steps to earning a license said Rushing.
Parents, guardians accused of not taking children to juvenile court appearances
SHREVEPORT, La. -- Eight were arrested Tuesday and Wednesday on charges related to their alleged failure to bring their children to scheduled juvenile court appearances. The arrest warrants were issued by Caddo Parish Juvenile Court. A combination of SPD's Violent Crimes Violent Crimes Abatement Team, Shreveport City Marshal’s Office and...
Entergy Arkansas customers to receive a one-time bill credit in August
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – At a time when budgets may be tight with back-to-school shopping and higher summer expenses, Entergy Arkansas customers will be getting a break on their August bills. A residential customer will receive a one-time bill credit of approximately $78 – a decrease of about 63%...
Meet new two-star general Andree Carter — the wife of Louisiana Congressman Troy Carter
WASHINGTON — U.S. Army Reserve Brigadier General Andreé “Ana” Carter, the wife of U.S. Rep. Troy Carter, was officially promoted to two-star general by the U.S. Senate. “I’m extremely proud of my wife, Ana Carter, for reaching this historic rank," Carter, D-New Orleans, said Thursday. "As the first woman in our nation’s history to serve in this capacity, she is leading the way for generations of young girls who will come after her. This is an exciting day for the Carter family and the great state of Louisiana."
Lack of grocery stores creating food insecurity in Beaumont's south end
BEAUMONT — Cash Saver on Lavaca Street serves as the only means for south end residents in Beaumont to get fresh produces and groceries in their community. "It's convenient for me because I come here for lunch, you know, but actually for the people that live around here, they don't have a choice but to like it because it's the only store, you know, they have great prices, you know, it's just not a big enough store," says Jeanetta Rawls, a frequent shopper at Cash Saver.
Another California company will soon call Texas home
HOUSTON — Another major corporation is moving its headquarters to Texas. On Friday morning, Chevron announced they are relocating their company’s headquarters from San Ramon, Calif. to Houston. The company said in a release that Chevron Chairman and CEO, Mike Wirth, and Vice Chairman, Mark Nelson, will move...