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When Texas jail standards push inmates to lockups in other states, oversight doesn’t follow
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If Texas Were a Country, We Would Have Placed 4th In Gold Medals
The Olympics has concluded and the United States of America led all Countries in medals with 126. The USA had 40 gold which was tied with China. They also had 44 silvers, and 42 bronze, which led in both categories. An awesome Olympics indeed, however, we live in Texas and are super proud which means we are going to break it down even more.
Tragic Discovery of Deceased Newborn in Northwest Houston Highlights Urgent Need for Safe Haven Awareness
In the light of the recent heartbreaking discovery of a deceased newborn baby in the Chimney Hill subdivision of Northwest Houston, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is urging those who find themselves unable to take care of their newborns to remember the Safe Haven law or the Baby Moses law.
Mother concerned son had heat stroke in school bus with no AC
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — The mother of a Huntington High School student is raising concerns that some Caddo School buses with no air conditioning could be dangerous for students. Kim Lewis-Scott said her son’s school bus broke down Tuesday (Aug. 13) and had no working AC. She believes he...
Preseason Blitz: Carthage has dynamic playmakers and experience to get to state
CARTHAGE, Tex. (KTAL/KMSS) — Carthage head coach Scott Surratt knows a lot about winning state championships, he’s won nine state titles in his 16 years as a head coach. This year Coach Surratt and the Bulldogs are stacked with dynamic playmakers and experience that could lead Carthage back to the state championship.
OFFICIALS: Elderly driver ejected in fatal US 79 crash
RUSK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – A 90-year-old man died Wednesday afternoon in a crash on US 79 near Chapman. According to the Department of Public Safety, 90-year-old Edward Truelock, of Henderson, was driving a Kubota Utility Vehicle at the time of the crash. At around 5:17 p.m. the Kubota was travelling west on the highway […]
Lack of funding could cause small East Texas Christian school to shut down
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – A small East Texas Christian school is in danger of shutting down due to financial issues. Kingdom Life Academy, located in Tyler near Boulter Middle School, is in its 11th year and has nearly 20 students. The nonprofit school focuses on giving a second chance to children who are unable to […]
AAA: San Antonio gas prices drop, Texas holding steady
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — A week ago, you were seeing a 15-cent increase in the average price for regular unleaded fuel in San Antonio, but this week the script has been flipped. For the second time in a two-week period, the Alamo City is sitting at $2.99 per...
Caddo Fire District 4 captain struck in head by unknown object, undergoes surgery
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - An unknown metal object was discovered in the head of an off-duty Caddo fire department captain who was injured while bush-hogging. On Aug. 13 around 7 p.m., Caddo Fire District 4′s Capt. Freddie Martin was bush-hogging on property in Blanchard when he was hit in the head by an unknown object. The impact knocked Martin unconscious temporarily. He regained consciousness and contacted his wife, who took him to the nearest emergency room.
17-year-old suspect arrested in connection with Texarkana homicide
TEXARKANA, Ark. (KSLA) - INFORMATION FROM POLICE:. The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department would like to inform the community that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the recent homicide investigation that has captured the attention of our community. On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, the Criminal Investigation Division apprehended a...
Bossier City Council votes against term limits, sparks likely lawsuit
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Bossier term limits seem to be moving one step forward and three steps back. On July 25th, Bossier Mayor Tommy Chandler announced that voters will decide on term limits via a ballot initiative. However, the resolution was denied at Bossier City Council’s meeting on August...
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