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Texas Sending Fewer Busloads Of Illegals To Sanctuary Cities
Texas is sending fewer busloads of illegal immigrants lately to "sanctuary cities" run by Democrats. Gov. Greg Abbott has sent thousands of illegals over the past two years to cities like New York and Chicago. But the most recent bus to roll out of Texas left El Paso on June 27th, carrying 50 illegals to New York City. The reduced traffic is reportedly because of fewer illegal crossings at the border in recent weeks. An Abbott spokesman says the governor's Operation Lone Star border security initiative, including a floating border barrier, has helped reduced illegal crossings by 85%.
U.S. unemployment hits highest rate since October 2021, Texas outperforms
AUSTIN, Texas — New numbers show last month's unemployment rate in the U.S. rose to its highest level since October 2021, though a new jobs report from the Texas Workforce Commission shows the state is performing better than the national average. Matt Patton with the Austin-based economic development firm...
Husband Set Fire To Wife’s New Car
Officers arrested Justin Kennedy Hillard, 36, of Mineola, for arson after he allegedly poured the contents of a gas can and set his wife’s car on fire. On August 16, Smith County fire crews responded to a report of a vehicle fire in the 8500 block of FM 14, according to an affidavit. When crews …
2 men arrested after Henderson County officials find large stash of drugs, stolen firearm at residence
HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — Two men were arrested on Thursday after the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office conducted search warrants at Athens residences where they located a large stash of drugs and a stolen firearm. According to the sheriff’s office, at around 4:45 p.m. investigators conducted two narcotic search warrants and a manufacturing or delivery […]
VIDEO: Suspect De J. Thorpe, Jr. Wanted for Aggravated Assault at Dallas Red Roof Inn, Public's Help Sought
The Dallas-area Red Roof Inn was the site of a violent incident on Monday, with a man seriously wounded and a near tragedy involving a toddler. Law enforcement officials have identified the suspect as 26-year-old De J. Thorpe, Jr. and have issued felony arrest warrants for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Deadly Conduct-Discharge of a Firearm. The White Settlement Police Department reported that Thorpe is currently on the run and is considered dangerous, as the firearm used in the shooting has not been found.
First Class Airline Passenger Lands in Jail in Dallas, Texas
The not-so-Friendly Skies anymore keeps giving us endless things to talk about. Let's talk about the world we live in now. Everything can be caught on camera and posted to social media, so you might think twice about melting down, especially if you're intoxicated. View From The Wing tells us...
Cowboys reuniting with troubled defender makes more sense than you think
Dallas Cowboys fans are up in arms over CeeDee Lamb's contract saga. It also seems like Dak Prescott will play out the final year of his contract. The front office deserves all the vitriol that's come its way, but it has also made a flurry of savvy moves in the past week.
Cleveland Clinic’s Groundbreaking Universal Vaccine Could End Flu Season Woes
Cleveland Clinic researchers have developed a universal flu vaccine candidate showing strong immune responses in animals, with human trials expected soon. This vaccine could potentially protect against various influenza strains over multiple seasons. Flu vaccine efficacy varies year to year. A universal flu vaccine would protect people against all influenza...
Almost 90 two-acre homesites planned for development next to famous Southfork Ranch mansion, site of TV show 'Dallas'
PARKER, Texas — The North Texas real estate developer that owns Southfork Ranch -- the famous site of the iconic television show "Dallas" -- has presented its plans to local municipalities to build 89 two-acre estate lots on the land beside the mansion where the fictitious Ewing family once lived.
'Lead, follow or get out of the way' | Mike Miles responds to HISD criticism from Texas Democrats
HOUSTON — On Friday, Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles responded to recent criticism from several Democratic Texas lawmakers. Miles, who was appointed by the state to lead its largest school district, sent a letter calling on the legislators to "put aside the politics of grievance and divisiveness" and to "lead, follow or get out of the way."
IMPORTANT: Burn Bans In East Texas And Wildfires Across Texas
It took a bit, but summer arrived with a vengeance in early August and it still has a firm grip upon East Texas. Much of East Texas enjoyed a mild start to summer with a lot of rain in July, but the faucet quickly shut off right before August. Since...
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