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Three Texas teens arrested for alleged theft, evading officers in Louisiana
Three Texas 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 Texas 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.
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...
Bombers sweep two game series against Seguin after 4-0 win Wednesday
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The Brazos Valley Bombers defeated the Seguin River Monsters by a score of 4-0, earning their third shutout victory of the summer. In the bottom of the first, the Bombers scored on a throwing error from Seguin catcher Chris Bernal to make it 1-0. They would later tack on another run in the fourth thanks to another throwing error making it 2-0 Bombers after four innings.
GigEm247 analyzes Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame, Mike Elko's first offseason and more
On Tuesday, GigEm247 reporter Carter Karels joined Chris Wilson of the Rakes Report podcast to talk about the Aug. 31 game between Texas A&M and Notre Dame in Kyle Field. That discussion – which came out Wednesday – can be found at the bottom of this article. Karels,...
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...
Looking At One of the Biggest Prison Breaks in Texas History
Picture seven inmates conducting a daring escape right under the noses of their guards. That happened in the heart of Texas at the Connally Unit near Kenedy on December 13, 2000. According to an article on History, this event isn’t just a wild story; it's a true tale of cunningness,...
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...
City of Ingram Mayor signs disaster declaration to request help from the state after flash flood damage
INGRAM, Texas — Kerr county officials said the City of Ingram was the hardest hit by heavy rains on Tuesday leaving massive infrastructure ruined. The mayor of Ingram has signed a disaster declaration to request help from the state. This would help repair roads, sewage systems and over a dozen homes affected by the flash floods.
Texas gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.02 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.11 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 2 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.46 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as high as $3.45...
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