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Motorists traveling I-27 in Hale, Swisher counties can expect lane closures over next few months
HALE CENTER, Texas — In Hale and Swisher counties, various lane closures can be expected at several bridges along the I-27 corridor over the next few months, according to a press release from the Texas Department of Transportation Friday. The press release said I-27 bridges located at 24th Street...
Routine repair work planned for I-27 corridor bridges
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Motorists traveling I-27, in Hale and Swisher counties over the next few months can expect various main lane closures at several bridge locations along the corridor as the Texas Department of Transportation begins work on a $1.4 million routine bridge maintenance project. “The lane closures...
Texas fugitive captured in Wyoming after months on the run
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas 10 Most Wanted sex offender is back in custody following his recent arrest in Cheyenne, Wyoming, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Ramiro Manuel Dominguez, a 35-year-old from Hale County, Texas, was apprehended on June 27 after DPS Special Agents from...
Woman who lured 79-year-old Slaton man to his death gets prison
Heather Casias, 39, pleaded guilty to Aggravated Robbery in connection with the 2019 plot to murder 79-year-old Celestino Rodriguez, who was found dead in Hale County. Casias was sentenced to 40 years in prison.
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