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Texas Woman Who Stole Over $100 Million From U.S. Army Receives Sentence
A Texas woman who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing nearly $109 million from a youth development program for children of military families has received her punishment. In a story that rocked a Texas military base, a civilian worker for the U.S. Army allegedly stole hundreds of millions of dollars that were meant for military families and spent the money to fund her extravagant lifestyle earning her the nickname the "Gucci Goddess".
Shield Ranch designated 20th International Dark Sky Place in Texas
Shield Ranch, located on 6,400-acres, is a designated historic district comprised of 10% of the Barton Creek watershed. (Courtesy Shield Ranch) Shield Ranch Barton Creek has been certified as an Urban Night Sky Place by nonprofit DarkSky International, meaning the 6,400-acre protected land minimizes light pollution despite being located nearby artificial lightning.
Three area teens arrested for alleged theft, evading officers in Louisiana
Three Beaumont-area teens were arrested in Sulphur, Louisiana, after a car chase involving a vehicle allegedly stolen from Port Arthur. A post by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office said officers were informed of a stolen vehicle from Port Arthur traveling in the Sulphur area at 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Deputies attempted to stop the car […] The post Three area teens arrested for alleged theft, evading officers in Louisiana appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Is It Legal To Shoot A Trespasser In Texas? What You Need To Know
Here in Texas, protecting your home and property is taken seriously, but it's not as simple as "shoot first, ask questions later" when someone trespasses. The laws about the use of force or deadly force against trespassers are specific and it's good information to know. In this day and age, you've got to be ready for anything.
Southeast Texas teens compete in Dairy Queen Blizzard eating contest ahead of Miracle Treat Day
BEAUMONT, Texas — The Children’s Miracle Network hosted the 3rd Annual Blizzard Eating Contest at CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth to kick off Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day which will take place on Thursday, July 25. Dairy Queen is helping raise funds for the Children's Miracle Network...
US Govt Steps Up To Assist Laid Off Tesla Employees
The United States is stepping up to assist workers affected by layoffs at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Austin. The Department of Labor has awarded Texas more than $1 million to provide employment and retraining services for impacted employees. A WARN notice suggested 2,688 people were impacted by the job cuts.
Conn's HomePlus closures: 9 stores closing in Texas
Home goods and furniture retailer Conn's Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday and announced plans to close several locations, including 9 in Texas. The chain is closing more than 70 of its 130 HomePlus stores across the country. Conn's announced the following Texas locations that would be...
Devastating Fire Destroys Historic Texas Sanctuary
A four-alarm fire on Friday has destroyed the historic chapel at First Baptist Church in Dallas. The chapel served as the main sanctuary for the church until 2013 when a new sanctuary was built. The historic secondary chapel held services for nearly a century. Firefighters were called to the scene...
TxDOT at work clearing downed trees after months of severe weather
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – This most recent East Texas storm season saw trees uprooted and toppled across the area, and as July brings more rain it’s causing a delay in cleanup. “There’s quite a bit of debris, and so we just have these guys going to make sure it’s all done properly, making sure that […]
Fort Worth’s Eosera Foundation Announces Third Annual Pitch Competition
The Fort Worth-based Eosera Foundation has announced its third annual pitch competition, calling it “a dynamic platform aimed at propelling female-led businesses in Texas to new levels.”. The competition is open to Texas-based women entrepreneurs with businesses that are less than three years old. The pitch finale event will...
Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bartie does not get enough verified signatures to change charter allowing him to run for third term
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bartie has failed to get enough certified signatures to change a city charter that would've allowed him to run for a third term. To make the change, Bartie needed to gather almost 1,400 signatures from the community. He told 12News that...
Vote could lead to investigation into bankruptcy of Steward Health Care, subpoena of CEO
Washington, D.C. — The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) will hold a bipartisan vote Thursday to authorize an investigation into the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care and subpoena the company's CEO, according to a release from the office of Senator Bernie Sanders, who chairs the committee.
Flower Mound ranks as most livable small city in Texas
Flower Mound is the most livable small city in Texas, according to a new study published this month by SmartAsset, an online personal finance company. Researchers compared key data points from 281 small cities, including unemployment rates, percentage of residents with health insurance, average commute times, annual housing costs as a percent of income, percent of residents below the poverty line and more, according to a news release from the town of Flower Mound.
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