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‘That’s just stupid.’ Crime victim’s payment woes among worsening wait in Texas
Read more https://www.kxan.com/investigations/thats-just-stupid-crime-victims-payment-woes-among-worsening-wait-in-texas/ Alone, walking through the parking lot of a north Austin grocery store, Terry Reager heard her attacker’s running footsteps just before impact.
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.
Here are Some of the Best $1, $2, $5, and More, Texas Lottery Scratch Offs to Play Right Now
I don't play a whole lot but it is fun to grab a couple of Texas Lottery scratch off tickets from time to time. Sure, I know I'm most likely just giving my money to the State of Texas instead of winning but it's still fun to try. That feeling of anticipation of a hopeful big win as you scratch is what I think is the most fun. Even if I get my money back, I still consider that a win. After seeing this list, I think I may need to seek out some of these tickets because it looks like the chances of hitting a big jackpot are just a tad bit better with these Texas Lottery tickets.
Texas resident wins $5 million in lottery scratch ticket game
TEAGUE, Texas — A Teague resident recently won $5 million in the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game $5,000,000 Ultimate. The player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought the winning ticket at a Jet Travel Plaza store at 771 Texas Highway 179 in Teague, according to Texas Lottery. Teague is in Freestone County, about an hour and a half southeast of Dallas.
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...
City Funds Initiative to Support Families in Crisis in Texarkana, Texas
The City of Texarkana, Texas, is investing in a new software system that help cities locate the communities that have families in crisis. The Ground Floor Collective’s 100 Families Initiative will develop the HopeHub software system for the Texas side of Texarkana. The city will allocate $25,600 from an...
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."