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The ‘Best Tamale Maker in Texas’ Has Been Raided by the Feds
Uh-oh! Looks like trouble bubbles for Deila, the self-proclaimed 'best tamale maker in the world' was raided by federal agents in south Texas on Wednesday. If you have no idea who Delia is or why she's got the G-Men barging in uninvited and rifling through everything, buckle up. This is a hot tamale of a story.
NC Fast Facts: US census to conduct test runs throughout South, West, including NC
Six places in the South and West will host practice runs four years before the 2030 U.S. census, a nationwide head count that helps determine political power and the distribution of federal funds. Residents of western Texas, tribal lands in Arizona; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Western North Carolina; Spartanburg, South Carolina;...
15-year-old Mississippi murder suspect captured in his mother’s Texas apartment
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WLBT) - A teen connected to a murder at a Mississippi apartment complex has been captured by the U.S. Marshals. Christian Collins, 15, was wanted in connection with a shooting at a Brookhaven apartment complex that left a 23-year-old dead in June. Collins was captured in his mother’s...
Waiting Out the Storm in Prison
Incarcerated Texans describe conditions in prison following Hurricane Beryl. James Guevara has ridden out three hurricanes sheltered in-place in Texas prisons. Hurricane Beryl, which blew into Texas on July 8, knocked out power at the prison where he lives, among several other Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) facilities. The lights went off at Ramsey, a maximum-security prison in Brazoria County where Guevara lives, around 3 a.m. about an hour before the storm hit in earnest.
El Paso County officials say it’s time the state pays for Operation Lone Star arrests
El Paso County leaders say a recent surge in migrant arrests by the state has cost the border county millions of dollars and spurred them to issue a disaster declaration this week — a move they have avoided for more than two years. El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego on Tuesday signed the...
Legal Pathways for Injured Construction Workers in Beaumont, TX
The construction industry in Beaumont, TX, plays a central role in the local economy by developing infrastructure and providing jobs. However, it is also filled with risks and dangers. Workers face daily hazards, such as falls, equipment malfunctions, and exposure to harmful materials. These risks make safety a top priority and highlight the seriousness of on-site accidents. Ensuring proper safety measures and regulations is essential to protect workers, making it a key concern for industry stakeholders and the community.
Brave momma dog putting her own needs aside to nurture her puppies needs urgent rescue help
At Beaumont Animal Care in Texas, the shelter has asked for the public’s help finding a foster home for a mother dog, who has ignored her own basic needs, to make sure her puppies are safe. Her name is “Mama Marie,” and she needs a foster home where she can can be cared for and still take care of her puppies. What an exceptional mom!
City Manager appoints Beaumont Police Captain Tim Ocnaschek for next chief of police
BEAUMONT, Texas — The City Manager has appointed Beaumont Police Captain Tim Ocnaschek for next chief of police. 12News has confirmed that overnight, Beaumont City Council received an email from City Manager Kenneth Williams with an official recommendation for the next police chief of the Beaumont Police Department. Williams...
Tropical disturbance in the Atlantic being monitored: National Hurricane Center
HOUSTON - We haven't had much activity in the Atlantic since Hurricane Beryl devastated the Caribbean and southeast Texas, but the National Hurricane Center has spotted something to keep an eye on. Models are showing an area of disturbed weather in the Atlantic with a LOW, 20 percent chance for...
Jeff Davis ITEP committee approves request for solar project
A newly formed Jeff Davis Parish Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) committee approved a request Wednesday for a 10-year industrial tax break for a proposed $57 million solar project planned in Topsy. Committee members Police Jury President Steve Eastman, School Board President Paul Trahan and Sheriff Kyle Miers granted a request from Aypa Power to […]
THE END: Several East Texas Conn’s Locations Will Close Down
We Now Know What Conn's Locations In East Texas Will Shut Down After The Company Filed For Bankruptcy. Many stores are grappling with supply chain disruptions, which have led to delays in receiving inventory and increased costs. Additionally, changes in consumer behavior, such as the shift towards online shopping and rising living costs have forced consumers to cut back on discretionary spending, including furniture purchases with many opting for budget-friendly options.
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