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CabinetWorks to close its Marshall, Jefferson plants, idling 350+ workers
EAST TEXAS (KSLA) — Hundreds of workers soon will be losing their jobs at manufacturing facilities in two East Texas counties. Cabinetworks Group, the nation’s largest privately owned cabinet maker, announced Monday that it will close its manufacturing facilities in Marshall and Jefferson. The Harrison County and Marion...
East Texas mother and daughter create new online tool to find farmers for fresher produce
Marshall, Texas (KLTV//KTRE) -An East Texas mother and daughter developed a new online option for people looking to buy fresher produce. They hope to help both farmers and families. “I was kind of surprised, it took off so quickly,” said McKenna Angeles the daughter of Nicole. Since March, Nicole...
East Texas Man Sentenced For Indecency
A Longview court sentenced an East Texas man to eight years in prison after he pleaded guilty to online solicitation of a minor. They accused Jeffrey Scott Headrick, 39, of Longview, of sending sexually explicit texts to a person he believed was 14 years old. That person was part of an undercover operation by the DPS.
Longview animal adoption center holds National Pet Fire Safety Day event
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Longview police and firemen participated in a pet safety event on Monday, giving advice for managing situations as common as summer heat and as dire as a house fire. “It’s very important that any pet owner has the tools at hand if they’re ever in a...
Texas restaurants sue utility CenterPoint over response to Hurricane Beryl
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Restaurants in Houston and nearby regions on Monday filed a class action lawsuit, collectively seeking over $100 million, against U.S. power producer CenterPoint Energy Inc for lack of power following Hurricane Beryl.
Texas man facing execution for 1998 killing of elderly woman for her money
A Texas man who has long sought DNA testing claiming it would help prove he was not responsible for the fatal stabbing of an 85-year-old woman decades ago was scheduled to be executed Tuesday evening.
The Perseid meteor shower will light skies across Texas through Aug. 24. See when and where
In addition to the brightest meteor shower of the year, Texans can also see the Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids that will peak in visibility at the end of July. The Perseid meteor shower has returned, bringing a stunning celestial display for stargazers across the state as it illuminates night skies across Texas.
Texas could soon be home to a Michelin star restaurant
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas could someday house a Michelin star restaurant, after The MICHELIN Guide announced Tuesday it had expanded operations into the Lone Star State. Texas joins as the 11th location on The MICHELIN Guide’s list of North America destinations, the company confirmed in the release. Later this year, The MICHELIN Guide will unveil its 2024 Texas restaurants and hotel selections, highlighting institutions in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio.
Free legal assistance, toll-free hotline available For low-income individuals affected by Hurricane Beryl
AUSTIN — Free legal resources are available to low-income individuals affected by Hurricane Beryl in 17 Texas counties included in the federal disaster declaration of July 13. They include Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, and Wharton.
Watch Bun B Hand Out Hot Meals in Texas at Kroger Water Event
Bun B and Trillburgers Spread Hope with Hot Meals at Northeast Houston’s Kroger Water Distribution Event. Legendary rapper Bun B and his popular food venture, Trillburgers, took to the streets of northeast Houston to distribute hot meals at a Kroger water distribution event. This heartfelt gesture resonated deeply with...
90 School Districts in Texas Have Moved to a 4-Day-Week
This is a topic that has been trending for the past year. School districts in Texas moving to four-day-school weeks. KXAN, reports that at least 90 school districts across Texas have now switched to four-day school weeks. This is the state of Texas' effort to prevent teacher turnover!. Other districts...
America’s Dirtiest Lakes Exposed and Texas Has Three In The Top 10
When it comes to cooling off in Texas during the brutal summer heat, millions of people will flock to pools, lakes, and other watering holes. But, according to a recent report, some of our swimming holes are not necessarily the cleanest on the planet as Texas has three lakes that are tops in America when it comes to the dirtiest.
TX Man Bites Off Piece of Girlfriends Nose After Learning Where She Works
A San Antonio man was arrested after he bit off a piece of his girlfriend’s nose during an argument, San Antonio police say. An affidavit reveals that in July of 2023, David Morin Jr., 34, broke into his girlfriend’s apartment after she ignored his calls. WHY THE ARGUMENT...
Texas Standard for July 16, 2024: Department of Energy turned down CenterPoint’s upgrade plans for Houston, report says
CenterPoint Energy is facing growing scrutiny for what the governor says was a failure to prepare for Hurricane Beryl. But a new report says that a year ago, the Department of Energy turned down a CenterPoint plan that could have prevented widespread outages. Here are the stories on Texas Standard...
Heat advisory continues before rare July cold front arrives to North Texas
NORTH TEXAS – Tuesday is forecast to be the hottest day of the week, and if Dallas-Fort Worth reaches 102 degrees, it will be the hottest day of the year. A heat advisory is in effect for most of North Texas until 8 p.m.People in the area are advised to continue taking heat precautions because the "feels like" temperatures could reach above 105 degrees. Drink plenty of fluids, wear sunscreen, limit time spent outside, take breaks in the shade if possible and wear loose-fitting and lightweight clothing. The area of high pressure still controls the pattern on Tuesday and Wednesday and keeps temperatures...
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