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The True Value of $100 in Texas Revealed!
I recently came upon a study in my feed and immediately became engrossed in it. Results from the Tax Foundation, which looked at the buying power of $100 in each state, were recently made public by Upworthy. I naturally focused in on Texas, curious to hear their thoughts. I practically yelled at my phone when I saw their results because it seemed impossible.
Why Were the Texas & US Flags at Half Mast on August 1? Explained
Many Texans are curious why the Texas and USA flags were at half-mast on August 1, 2024. The lowering of the flags has raised questions and garnered significant attention, especially in light of recent events. Here’s everything you need to know about why the flags were at half-staff, including the...
Shreveport mayor announces winning water tower designs and project timeline
The winners of the new designs for three Shreveport water towers were announced by Mayor Arceneaux Tuesday at Artspace. This initiative, a collaboration between the City of Shreveport and the Shreveport Regional Arts Council , will integrate community-inspired artwork as part of a broader project encompassing structural repairs, painting, and upgrades to the city's elevated water storage tanks.
It could be months and lots of work before Shreveport's water is normal again
Shreveport's water department almost has the levels of manganese leaving its treatment plant to the point it isn't exceeding the nationwide standard. To keep it that way for the next couple of months is expected to take a lot of work. The manganese problem is now months old. Shreveport's drinking...
Parents in Shreveport Arrested for Missed Juvenile Court Dates
SHREVEPORT, LA- Parents Held Accountable for Missed Juvenile Court Dates. On July 30 and 31, 2024, members of the Violent Crimes Abatement Team, along with the Shreveport Police Department, the Shreveport City Marshal’s Office, and Caddo Parish Juvenile Services, collaborated on a warrant operation. The purpose of this operation...
New law creates buffer zone for law enforcement
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Starting Aug. 1, House Bill 173 goes into effect in Louisiana as Act 259. Following the commands of an officer has always been the law but now you must adhere to a 25 feet reactionary gap. The law states no person should knowingly or intentionally approach within 25 feet of a peace officer who is lawfully engaged in the execution of their official duties after the peace officer has ordered the person to stop approaching or to retreat.
Shreveport Police Announce Changes Due to Humor & Harmony Festival
In preparations for the upcoming Humor & Harmony Festival that will be held in Shreveport over several days, the Shreveport Police Department has announced several changes including the temporary closure of the ABO Office, and new towing measures in regards to the festival. The Shreveport Police Department issued the following...
Felony Arrests In Angelina County July 22 – July 28
This week the felony arrests in Angelina County from July 22 - 28, 2024 included 20 inmates. There are currently 256 inmates inside the Angelina County Jail in Texas. All the pretrial felons pictured below are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. We have provided only their felony charges in the descriptions.
Monroe woman accused of shooting victim inside residence during an argument; arrested
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On May 1, 2024, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a Monroe woman for Attempted Second Degree Murder. Jakayla Mcgee allegedly started a physical altercation with the victim at a residence on Harvester Drive in Richwood, La. According to officers, after the altercation, Mcgee told the victim she was going to […]
Wrapping up their first week with new coach, Chiefs have impressed Laird
Wrapping up their first week of preseason practice this evening, the Natchitoches Central Chiefs have new head football coach Brad Laird smiling. “This time of year everybody’s excited, and there’s an added excitement because there’s a new staff. One thing about these guys at Natchitoches Central, you can tell they came ready to work. They have worked in the past, and so it’s been fun for us to be able to take over that,” said Laird Thursday evening.
The Texas Legal Guide: To City, County, and State Law Differences
When my youngest daughter who's in college wanted to find her own place but found real estate prices sky-high, she thought of living in a travel trailer in our backyard. This seemed like a great idea until I explained that we have laws prohibiting this. She asked, “Is this your law, a local law, state law, or what kind of law is it?”
‘I will never forget this place’: TJC tennis star talks journey from India to East Texas
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Coming to another country is a big move in someone’s life, and that’s what one student-athlete did to play tennis at Tyler Junior College. Calvin Golmei, from India, fell in love with the game of tennis at 15 years old. “Maybe the attention part kind of gave me some kind of […]