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Texas woman’s lawsuit after being jailed on murder charge over abortion can proceed, judge rules
A Texas woman who was jailed and charged with murder after self-managing an abortion in 2022 can move forward with her lawsuit against the local sheriff and prosecutors over the case that drew national outrage before the charges were quickly dropped, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
Big price cut ordered for phone and video calls for Texas jail inmates in 2024
Fees Texas inmates pay to make calls will be slashed under new federal regulations approved this month. High rates that had averaged 23 cents a minute for Texas jail inmates have long been a target of prisoners, their families, and advocates.The Federal Communications Commission voted last Thursday to approve regulations, to take effect next year, that cap the price of inmate phone and video calls at prices as low as 5 cents per minute.The prices and caps differ throughout the state, and depend on prison size as well as differences between state and local rules. While Texas had lowered the...
Greg Abbott Compares Hamas Attacks to Texas Border Crossings at Sheriffs’ Conference
The governor’s comments followed a screening of raw October 7 footage for Texas lawmen. In a speech Tuesday to attendees at the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas’ 146th annual training conference and expo in Fort Worth, Governor Greg Abbott compared attacks on Israel by Hamas—the militant group that killed around 1,200 Israelis on October 7—to crime and immigration in Texas.
Texas Veterans Land Board wants public to attend burial of USMC veteran with no next-of-kin
ABILENE, Texas — A Marine Corps veteran with no known next-of-kin has died and the Texas Veterans Land Board wants to make sure he is not laid to rest alone in the Big Country. Bob Gilbert Wood was born Oct. 2, 1941. He served as a USMC Private First...
Patrick: Obama is seeking his fourth term in office
(The Center Square) – Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says former President Barack Obama is running for a fourth term in response to President Joe Biden announcing he isn’t running for reelection and is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement. “Obama is seeking his 4th term as president,” Patrick said in a social media post. “The June debate was a hit job on Biden by his own party; humiliating him was step one to run him out. There was no need for Biden...
Scandals That Rocked Amarillo: The Potter County Judge Who Swept His Scandal Under The Rug
Every district courtroom in the state of Texas is a kingdom in its own right. The Potter County District Courts in Amarillo is no exception. In these courtrooms, law is to be administered under the watchful and impartial purview of a District Judge. But what of the district judge who...
Amarillo’s Latest WTF Moment Is Almost Here – Get Ready
When Amarillo notices a new business going up we start talking. We wonder what it is. We wonder when it is going to open. We look to get our answers. When this new business started going up at I40 and Coulter it really got us wondering WTF it was. I...
Former Amarillo Mayor, prominent businessman, philanthropist Jerry Hodge dies at 81
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Jerry Hodge, a former Amarillo mayor, as well as businessman and philanthropist, died Thursday at age 81. Hodge served as the Mayor of Amarillo from 1977 through 1981. He was the youngest mayor in city history. He also served on the City Council from 1973...
Connecting Round Rock: Advocates for Veterans – AUSA Texas Capital Area Chapter
Describe the part of your mission focusing on veterans and the work. The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Texas Capital Area Chapter is a nonprofit educational and professional development association serving America’s Army and supporting a strong national defense. AUSA provides a voice for the Army, supports the Soldier, and honors those who have served in order to advance the security of the nation. The AUSA – Texas Capital Area Chapter is open to all Army ranks and all components — including Active, National Guard, Army Reserve — Government civilians, retirees, Wounded Warriors, Veterans, concerned citizens and family members. Indeed our AUSA chapter welcomes anyone who subscribes to the philosophy of a strong national defense with special concern for the US Army. Community businesses and defense industry companies are also welcome to join AUSA.
Kellen Moore may already regret joining Eagles after reported turmoil
Dallas Cowboys fans couldn't help but roll their eyes after Brian Schottenheimer was promoted to offensive coordinator last year. While it was already confirmed that Mike McCarthy would call plays, the fan base was hoping the Cowboys would look externally for Kellen Moore's replacement. When all was said and done,...
Moore Options to host blood drive Tuesday, July 30
With the need for blood to save the lives of trauma victims, surgery patients, women giving birth, cancer and sickle cell patients, and others never ending, the Coffee Memorial Blood Center bloodmobile will be back in Dumas for a community blood drive on Tuesday, July 30 from 1-4 p.m. at the offices of Moore Options Pregnancy Resource Center at 214 East 5th Street.
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