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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's daughter seeks to finish mother's term
Washington — The daughter of former Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who died last month, announced late Monday that she intends to run to fill the Houston-area seat for the remainder of her mother's term."I want to finish for my mom," Erica Lee Carter said in a statement. Lee Carter said she's received encouragement from members of the community to run to complete her mother's term, which ends on Jan. 3, 2025. Jackson Lee, a Texas Democrat who previously revealed that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, died on July 19 at 74. She represented the district for nearly three decades. "The...
Houston-area school districts warn of continued severe cuts if voucher fight keeps funds tied up in state legislature
HOUSTON – Superintendents and school board leaders across Texas are raising urgent concerns about the financial crisis gripping their districts. Alief ISD and Spring Branch ISD are among those hardest hit, warning of severe cuts ahead if the state continues to withhold additional funding. Alief ISD Deputy Superintendent Charles...
SPD, DA: No arrest, prosecution of former KTBS news director
SHREVEPORT, La. – Former KTBS News Director Bill Lunn will not be arrested or prosecuted following an investigation by Shreveport police, who said there is no evidence of improper communication between him and a juvenile. Instead, a forensic investigation of Lunn’s phone indicates text messages sent to him had...
Second man arrested, third one sought in Kennedy Street homicide
SHREVEPORT, La. -- Shreveport police on Wednesday arrested a second person in connection with a deadly shooting last month on Kennedy Drive. And the search is on for a third suspect. Detectives arrested Lejerrion Lee, 22, for second-degree murder. Everett Henderson, 23, is already behind bars charged with second-degree murder...
Man arrested for DWI after running stop sign, crashing into police car
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A man is now in jail after striking a Shreveport police officer’s patrol car and fleeing the scene Saturday night (Aug. 10). At approximately 10:30 p.m., an officer was patrolling Youree Drive when a vehicle reportedly ran a stop sign and collided with the officer’s police cruiser at the intersection of Youree Drive and East Herndon Street, according to officials with the Shreveport Police Department (SPD).
Homeless man arrested after allegedly threatening people with knife during Humor & Harmony
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Shreveport Police responded to a report of a homeless man with a knife, who was allegedly threatening event attendees during Humor & Harmony. On August 10, during Humor & Harmony, the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) responded to a report of a homeless man armed with a knife on the 700 block of Elvis Presley Boulevard. Witnesses reported that the man threatened people attempting to enter the event area of the Municipal Auditorium grounds.
New location for The Broncy Donkey Leather Company
New location for The Broncy Donkey Leather Company Nicole Kimball Nicole@steelcountrybee.com Wed, 08/14/2024 - 06:23 Image Owner Carline Ayers welcomes customers on the first day Owner Carline Ayers welcomes customers on the first day ...
Beware: Scam Artists Are Calling Bossier Residents
SHREVEPORT, LA - Beware of a scam happening in Bossier City. Leaders have issued a statement about scam artists trying to get money from you illegally. Bossier City Officials say the thieves are falsely claiming to be from Bossier City Water billing telling you it's time to pay your bill to avoid disconnection.
Texarkana Arkansas School District to implement phone-free environment
TEXARKANA, Ark. - Following the school board's approval, the Texarkana Arkansas School District will offer a cell phone and device-free learning environment on its middle school and high school campuses. This implementation will also use the Yondr pouch, in which the students place their phones in a pack at the...
Inflation Woes Hitting Texas Roadhouse, Bubba’s 33 and Jaggers, Rolls Still Free
Inflation is the Word of the Year across Texas and the whole country. Prices are going up, and continuing to go up, almost on a daily basis. It's frustrating for just about anyone nowadays even if you make a really good salary. Inflation has even made a once a week date night turn into a once a month date night because restaurant prices have had to go up. A popular destination for a date night is either Texas Roadhouse, Bubba's 33 or Jaggers. Sadly, inflation woes are now hitting those popular restaurants.
Health Inspectors Found Numerous Health Violations At These Restaurants
The goal of any restaurant is to serve a well-prepared meal to every customer. The majority of restaurants in East Texas do just that, but others may let certain things slide, and then all of a sudden those little things that go unchecked compound and public health could soon be affected.
Warning: Not Stopping For Texas School Buses Carries Big Penalties
Let's keep our little Texans safe. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) wants us all to remember to always stop for school buses that have activated flashing red lights and have the stop arm extended. In most circumstances, you need to stop regardless of what side of the road you...
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