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MISD-created counseling tool adopted by state agency
Aug. 21—MIDLAND — The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced plans to standardize monitoring for counselor compliance with the state's 80/20 Rule. The state will use a tracking document created by Midland ISD Mental Health Coordinator Taylor Harris that has been used by the district the past two school years. Earlier this year, the TEA audited school districts across the state to verify ...
Expert Warns of Rodent Surge in Texas
Texas appears to be primed for a spike in rodent infestations. Nothing makes me cringe like the thought of rodents living in my home. Having a single rat find its way into my home is enough to make me want to pack up and leave. But an infestation? Yeah, it’s time to scorch the earth at that point.
Texas man sentenced for nationwide scheme to sell thousands of fake paper vehicle tags
HOUSTON – A 35-year-old Dallas man, who had formerly lived in Houston, was sentenced to nearly 8 years in federal prison after conspiring with others to buy and sell thousands of fake Texas-issued paper tags for car sales when no cars were sold, according to a press release. Daniel...
Man sentenced for diesel thefts across Texas, 3 others at large
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — A Mesquite man who was a part of a “sophisticated” organized criminal group accused of stealing 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), Ramon Perez-Torres was convicted of engaging in organized criminal activity on […]
Temple man arrested, narcotics confiscated by Morgan’s Point Resort police
MORGAN’S POINT RESORT, Texas (KWTX) - A Temple man was arrested and narcotics confiscated after the man attempted to run away from the Morgan’s Point Resort Police Department following a traffic stop. Raymond Wayne Malina, 46, of Temple is charged with with habitual violations of driving while license...
Successful Drug Raid in Groesbeck
In a collaborative effort, the Groesbeck Police Department, Limestone County Sheriff’s Office, and Groesbeck Animal Control, along with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), successfully executed a search warrant on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The operation took place in the 400 block of East Cypress Street in Groesbeck and resulted in the confiscation of cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana.The search warrant was part of an ongoing investigation led by Limestone County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Scott Logan. One individual was apprehended during the operation and taken into custody at the Limestone County Jail.In light of the operation's success, Groesbeck Police Chief Chris...
Wednesday was San Antonio’s hottest day in 11 years 🤯
While this summer has so far been much “cooler” than last year, we have recently experienced quite the heatwave in San Antonio this August. Wednesday, the official high at San Antonio International Airport reached 108°. That’s the hottest temperature recorded for the Alamo City since 2013.
College costs weigh heavily on Texas students as they wait on late financial aid offers
(The Texas Tribune) - Tina-Rose Chipeta fiddled with a Lego set in her dorm room bed to quiet the numbers and costs bouncing in her brain. How would she stretch out her savings to get her through the end of the semester?. The 19-year-old Texas A&M sophomore learned in the...
Texas’ 2024 Fall Season Is Predicted To Be Unusually Warm And Wet
Texas' summer will, technically, be coming to an end in about a month with the start of fall on September 22. However, if I were you, I wouldn't expect the heat associated with summer to disappear. As Texans, we know that the fall months start off pretty warm -- It...
TxDOT and Local Cops Crack Down on Drunk Driving: Stay Safe This Labor Day!
Now that school has started, college students are returning to campus, and football starts soon, Labor Day will be here before you know it. Many people in the Amarillo Area and all over the Texas Panhandle, celebrate Labor Day with friends. They fire up the grills and crack open some cold ones or meet at a local bar. It's a holiday to kick back, relax, and enjoy your weekend or day off.
Walmart and Walgreen’s Security Measures Anger Texas Shoppers
Along the banks of the Brazos River, you'll find many small Texas communities. Some are not so small like College Station, Waco, and Temple. Then there are others that are made up of just a few thousand Texans. Whether those Texans are in the big city or still in their...
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