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Texas Higher Education commissioner to become UNT president. What that means for the board
Harrison Keller, the commissioner of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, will step down to become president of the University of North Texas effective Aug. 1, the university announced Monday. "I'm excited as I can be," Chancellor Michael Williams of the University of North Texas System told the American-Statesman in...
Texas DPS arrests several criminal illegal immigrants of interest
PILOT POINT, Texas (KXII) - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced the arrests of 12 wanted criminal illegal immigrants of interest across the state. One man was arrested in Pilot Point on June 5. DPS said in a press release that Juan Francisco Molina-Garcia has been wanted since...
DPS offers summer safety tips for driving, outdoors, walking
As the heat continues across Texas, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) urges everyone to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones from the dangers of extreme heat in order to have a safe, healthy summer.
Texas fishing legend, Bob Sealy, passes away at 75
BROOKELAND, Texas — In a post on Facebook, Big Bass Splash has announced the passing of Sealy Outdoors founder and Bass Fishing Hall of Fame inductee, Bob Sealy. "It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved founder, Mr. Bob Sealy," Big Bass Splash wrote Wednesday morning. "His legacy and spirit will forever be deeply etched in our hearts and continue to be our guiding light."
Was Johnny Frank Garrett Wrongfully Accused of Murder In Texas?
The story of Johnny Frank Garrett is a chilling reminder of the flaws in our justice system, especially in Texas. Let me tell you about Johnny, a man whose case shook up legal proceedings and sparked conversations about justice, innocence, and the death penalty. According to an article from The...
Tropical Storm Alberto didn’t aid South Texas’ drought as expected
South Texas has been experiencing a three-year drought, leaving the lower Rio Grande area in a critical state with two of the region's major water reservoirs at record-low levels. The arrival of a tropical storm on the Texas Coast brought hope for relief, but Alberto failed to deliver.
Be the First to Win Millions with These 3 New Texas Scratch Offs
July is here, and the Texas Lottery has introduced three new scratch-off games. These games went into circulation as of July 1. Each of the three games has impressive top-tier payouts. Let's take a look. $250,000 50X Crossword. This $10 scratch-off is a new version of a game with the...
'This is what we need' | Texas group home advocates urging lawmakers to raise pay for caregivers
AUSTIN, Texas — Group homes for the disabled and elderly are key in securing services for those with limited income and nowhere to go. For many – like Christopher Botello, who has lived in a group home for 50 years – these facilities play a vital part in their residents' lives and independence.
Watch Bus Transporting Prisoners in Texas Catches Fire
Texas Drama: Prisoner Transport Bus Catches Fire on I-45 The video at the bottom of this article looks like it comes from a prison escape movie. Imagine driving down I-45 in Texas and running across a prisoner transfer bus on fire. Evacuate. The bus, loaded with inmates, was heading to...
Annette Addo-Yobo: Meet The First Immigrant-Born And First Ghanaian To Win Miss Texas 2024 (Watch Video)
Annette Addo-Yobo was crowned Miss Texas over the weekend, becoming the first immigrant and Ghanaian to be crowned in the event’s history. The beauty pageant happened Saturday night at Richardson’s Charles W. Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts. Following the win, Annette took to Instagram stating that she...
At half a mile a week, Gov. Greg Abbott’s border wall will take around 30 years and $20 billion to build
"At half a mile a week, Gov. Greg Abbott’s border wall will take around 30 years and $20 billion to build" 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.
New racial profiling data analysis finds Black people, Hispanics more likely to be cited, searched by Texas police
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University's Institute for Predictive Analytics in Criminal Justice has published its annual report on racial profiling data in Texas, finding the likelihood of various races to be cited or searched by police. “This report on racial profiling data in policing offers another year of...
What-A-Burger #13 in N. Carolina Fires Back in Suit Versus Whataburger in Texas
Whataburger is a Texas born and bred burger chain that has gained a huge following throughout its 50 plus years. A few years ago, Whataburger decided to sell so they could have the opportunity to spread their burger goodness across the country. That prompted many in Texas to turn against the burger giant. The company now has plans to expand into the Carolinas where a similarly named burger joint exists, What-A-Burger #13. Whataburger has talked with this restaurant before and believed they breached their agreement and violated their trademark.
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