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Man convicted of stealing credit card information, diesel fuel across East Texas
SMITH COUNTY, Texas — A man was convicted of engaging in organized criminal activity in connection with diesel fuel thefts and stolen credit cards across the state, including in East Texas. Officials say Ramon Perez-Torres, 31, of Mesquite, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison, was part of...
How bacteria can become deadly
HOUSTON - A Texas man died from Vibrio, a flesh-eating bacteria, after a normal day out fishing in Freeport this summer. This is the same bacteria Galveston officials put an alert out for after multiple illnesses. Dr. Danish Ali with ArchPoint Pain Institute breaks down how bacteria becomes deadly. FOX...
The Big Change That is Coming To Every Costco Store In Texas
Heads up, Costco members all over Texas--big change coming to Costco warehouse stores. (Have they built one in Tyler or Longview, Texas, yet?) OK, on a serious note: I'm not sure how Costco hasn't built a location in East Texas yet. They clearly don't realize how incredibly profitable it could be. I still have friends who carpool to the one in Rockwall, Texas. *Stops and pensively ponders when they'll finally come to their senses.*
South Texas leaders rally at 1st water symposium to tackle ‘crisis’ on border
The first-ever Deep South Texas State of Water Symposium was held Tuesday on the border to discuss the dwindling Rio Grande, lack of water payments from Mexico and how local communities can rally together to find future water solutions.
Tragic 14-Year-Old’s Death Reveals Outdated First Aid Equipment on Houston ISD Campuses
Houston ISD 8th grader, Landon Payton, recently died after passing out during gym class, sparking investigation into first aid protocol and revealing a shocking discovery towards their defibrillator inspections. The Tragic Death of Landon Payton. It was just another average school day for Payton, until gym class came around. During...
Texas Nominations Are Now Open – 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 41st Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards. Administered by the OneStar Foundation, the Governor’s Volunteer Awards are an opportunity for the State of Texas to honor exemplary individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to improving their communities through outstanding service and volunteering. “Texans recognize...
Tyler Legacy senior receives full-ride Navy scholarship in surprise ceremony
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Tyler Legacy High School senior William Barker was awarded a Navy ROTC scholarship in a surprise ceremony Tuesday afternoon. Surrounded by his family, high school classmates, and Navy representatives, cheers erupted as he was presented with a full-ride scholarship to a Navy ROTC-qualifying college of his choice.
UPS driver in North Texas passed out, crashed due to heat-related symptoms, union says
The UPS driver crashed into the woods along Texas Highway 121, north of McKinney. The driver called for assistance but UPS told the worker to drive himself in, according to the union representing the driver.
Three suspects in North Carolina ATM theft arrested in Harrison County
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests Monday in connection to a major ATM theft out of North Carolina. Sheriff Matt Haley said 23-year-old Alecia Bailey of Texas, 24-year-old Braxton Hayes of Arizona and 34-year-old Christopher Walker-Aycock of Texas, have been charged with conspiracy, grand larceny and safe cracking.
Parents concerned as more HISD schools deal with AC problems amid rising temperatures
HOUSTON — As students within Houston ISD settle into another semester, the district is facing questions from concerned parents about air conditioning. Last week, HISD confirmed that at least four of the district’s nearly 250 campuses dealt with air conditioning problems in the first few days of school. At the time, the district said it would work to address the issue. However, days later, it appears that the problem has only grown.
Houston ISD decreases F-rated schools by 66% under state leadership
Houston Independent School District has made "dramatic progress" in reducing the number of failing schools — down by nearly two-thirds in 2024 year over year, according to school-level accountability ratings released by the district Monday. Texas’ largest school district, which was taken over by the state in 2023, decreased...
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