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In two Texas cities, housing prices are falling
Texas Home Prices Drop in San Antonio and Austin as Sellers Slash Asking Prices. While other states struggle with rising costs, two Texas cities see a decline as buyers lose interest. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the US has faced soaring mortgage rates and home prices. Now, these costs are finally...
In Louisiana, students and teachers begin school year with cell phone ban, anti-LGBTQ laws
Louisiana students and teachers will begin the school year with a cell phone ban and LGBTQ restrictions among the new laws taking effect this month. No new law will have a more widespread impact than Republican Franklinton Sen. Beth Mizell's cell phone ban requiring devices be stowed away for the entire school day,...
These are the new laws now in effect in Louisiana: 'Don't say gay,' permitless carry, more
Nearly 300 bills passed by Louisiana lawmakers in the 2024 regular session earlier this year are now in effect. The bills became new laws on August 1, unless a different date was specified in the bill. Over the last seven months, lawmakers have worked together to pass new laws that...
Dallas Builder Among 3 To Be Inducted into Texas Housing Hall of Honor
A pioneering figure in the Dallas construction industry is one of three people to be inducted into the 2024 Texas Housing Hall of Honor. Dallas’ Harold Peek joins Randy Birdwell and Larry Johnson as honorees, the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) announced. Their inductions were voted upon by the Texas Housing Hall of Honor board of governors. The ceremony will take place at the Excellence in Leadership Dinner on November 20 at the Hyatt Lost Pines in Bastrop.
Caddo Correctional Center Bookings July 27th Through August 2nd
The following booking photos are those who were booked in to the Caddo Correctional Center from Saturday of last week to Friday of this week. All those pictured are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. With a recent change to the booking photo law, all those...
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?”
Friday Evening Forecast: Hot summer weekend expected
TONIGHT: A few clouds after midnight tonight. Otherwise warm & humid. Low: 79. Winds: W 5 MPH. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy skies with a few isolated storms possible in Deep East Texas as a weak frontal boundary moves through. Chance of rain: 10%. High: 98. Winds: NE 10 MPH. SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and hot with a […]
Will August Bring More Heat?
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Meteorologist Leah Rodriguez takes an extended look at the forecast for August. Meteorological summer includes the months of June, July, and August. So far, June and July of 2024 have already made us tie for the 10th hottest summer on record. Let’s see if August offers any relief from the heat.
Southeast Texas Faces Dangerous Heat: Temperatures to Soar Beyond 110°F
Houston, TX – Southeast Texas is under a Heat Advisory as temperatures are expected to reach dangerous levels through the weekend. The National Weather Service in Houston-Galveston has warned residents of the potential for heat index values to exceed 110°F, particularly in the afternoon hours on Friday and Saturday. This intense heat, coupled with high humidity, poses significant risks for heat-related illnesses, especially for those engaged in outdoor activities.
Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge has plans to expand, some Texas representatives oppose the plan
LUBBOCK, Texas — After 15 years in the works, the Land Protection Plan was approved in June 2023. The intent of the plan is to give the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge the ability to allow willing sellers to donate or sell their land to the refuge for conservation efforts.
Someone In Teague, Texas Just Won Themselves $5 Million
Everyone in the state of Texas plays the lottery once in a while right?. After all, paying a small amount of money for the chance to take home a major increase in funds is always wanted by something. The growth in money could even be small. For example, turning $10 into $100 would be great for anyone right?
Criminal illegal immigrant on Most Wanted List arrested in Round Rock
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has captured another fugitive from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List – this time in Round Rock. A Crime Stoppers reward will not be paid in this arrest. Fabian Martinez Toribio, 25, a criminal illegal immigrant from Mexico, was...
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?”
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.