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What to Know About Texas Corporal Punishment Laws
Illinois just banned corporal punishment in all schools and it became just the fifth state to do so. It's 2024 and only five states in the country have banned corporal punishment- and Texas is not one of them. Corporal punishment refers to the use of physical force with the intention...
Rare Sighting: Black Bear Family Seen In Texas National Park
You don't really see black bears in the wild in Texas very often and it's even rarer to see the whole family out roaming around. A visitor snapped a few photos of a mama bear and two cubs foraging on the road in Big Bend National Park, less than 300 miles east of El Paso.
LULAC condemns Paxton’s election fraud raids as 'intimidation'
The League of United Latin American Citizens plans to request a federal investigation into raids Attorney General Ken Paxton conducted this week as part of what he called an “ongoing election integrity investigation.”. Gabriel Rosales, Texas LULAC’s state director, said in a statement that Paxton carried out the raids...
Texas Man Accused Of Brutally Raping A 14- year-old Girl
A Texas man by the name of Scott Laquinn Johnson Junior has been arrested on a warrant after DNA revealed evidence linking him to a sex crime that involved an innocent 14-year-old girl according to Your Basin. WHAT IS SCOTT LAQUINN JOHNSON BEING CHARGED WITH AS OF RIGHT NOW... Continue reading…
Texas falls to Florida in Little League World Series US title game: Full recap
UPDATE: Texas fell to Florida 10-7 in the U.S. finals Saturday. Scroll down for a full recap. Here are the details for Sunday's third-place game. A spot in the Little League Baseball World Series championship game is on the line for Boerne Little League, as they face off Saturday with Lake Mary...
Sheila Jackon Lee’s daughter files to finish out her mother’s term
Sign up for the We the Texans newsletter to receive twice-monthly updates on our year-long initiative dedicated to boosting civic engagement and chronicling how democracy is experienced in Texas. U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s daughter, Erica Lee Carter, will be the only Democrat on the ballot seeking to finish the...
Record-Breaking Heat Wave Grips Amarillo: Nine Days Over 100°F Set New Benchmark
Amarillo, TX – Amarillo has set a new record for consecutive days of triple-digit heat. As of Saturday, the city has endured nine straight days with temperatures reaching at least 100°F. The previous record for the longest span of 100°F days stood at eight, a record now shattered by this ongoing heat wave.
Water Main Break Affects Traffic Around Tascosa High School
As if there weren't already enough issues and detours going on in Amarillo, we now have a new one to deal with for at least today. A water main break on Wolflin Ave. on Thursday night is causing some major headaches for that area, and it's impacted Tascosa High School the most.
A North Texas college donated land to a Christian school. State and federal laws prohibit such gifts, experts say
"A North Texas college donated land to a Christian school. State and federal laws prohibit such gifts, experts say" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Rain chances, and under 100°
Temperatures are trending downward, and rain chances soon return. It’ll still be steamy tomorrow, but the high temperature should be just shy of triple digits, then continue to slide a bit more into next week - back near average in the mid 90s. A stray shower or two could...
Expert Warns of Rodent Surge in Texas
Texas appears to be primed for a spike in rodent infestations. Nothing makes me cringe like the thought of rodents living in my home. Having a single rat find its way into my home is enough to make me want to pack up and leave. But an infestation? Yeah, it’s time to scorch the earth at that point.
Apartment Bills Family of Woman Who Died $15K for Breaking Her Lease
A Texas apartment complex has recently sent a bill to a family of a woman who has recently passed away! The bill from the apartment complex for $15,676 and a collections notice! The Texas law states that family members can cancel a lease if a loved one passes away. However, this apartment complex doesn't believe this.
Governor Abbott Honors Outgoing DPS Director Steve McCraw at Austin Graduation Ceremony
In a ceremony held in Austin, Governor Greg Abbott took the stage to commend the efforts of Director Steve McCraw of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). McCraw, praised for his years of service, has led the agency for 15 years and wraps up a career spanning over four decades. The outgoing director was honored alongside the latest graduates of DPS Recruit Class A-2024, according to a statement by the Governor's office.
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