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Man sentenced for diesel thefts across Texas
SMITH COUNTY — A Mesquite man who was a part of an organized criminal ring accused of stealing 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. According to our news partner KETK, Ramon Perez-Torres was convicted of engaging in organized criminal activity on Tuesday. The criminal group is accused of using fraudulent credit card information and using pulser tampering devices on motor fuel dispensers.
Texas Little League team advances to U.S Championship
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania (KWTX) - The Boerne little league team is heading to the United States Championship game at the Little League Baseball World Series. The Boerne team is representing the Southwest Region. They defeated Nevada 5-2 on Wednesday afternoon. Boerne had defeated Florida 4-1 on Monday night and Pennsylvania 9-0...
Mega Million Winners Confirmed Tuesday by Texas Lottery
It's time to do a little Lone Star lookback as far as the Texas Lottery and the Mega Millions multi-state lottery game are concerned. Texas Lottery players in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and other Texas cities and communities were first invited to try their luck in the Mega Millions game back in 2003. Since 2003 Texas tickets have claimed 14 different Mega Millions jackpots.
The oil industry is booming. This West Texas small business worries it’s been left behind.
"The oil industry is booming. This West Texas small business worries it’s been left behind." 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.
Drought conditions continue to worsen across the Big Country
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — The dangerous heat and lack of rain in the Big Country have worsened this week’s drought monitor. Last week, most counties were under a Dry (1/5) Risk. This week, all of our counties are now experiencing at least a Moderate (2/5) Risk. This is due to the fact that the […]
Highest Priced Texas High Schools Cost Way More Than Colleges
The cost of a college education has been going up significantly Texas and across the country while many are starting to argue the value of the degree has been going down. Now, imagine attending a high school that costs more in a single year than dozens of colleges and universities in the Lone Star State cost in 4, 5, or maybe as many as 20 years for those really super duper seniors that are stuck being a cross between being Peter Pan and Van Wilder.
Everything Costs: Would Texans Tolerate Bag Or To-Go Container Fees?
A TikTok video recently went viral of a woman complaining about a 10-cent bag fee on her Chic-fil-A order. She was outraged and threatened Chic-fil-a: "Count your days." However, it wasn't Chic-fil-a's fault she got the bag upcharge, it's local law in her town. It went into effect this past January but I suppose this is the first time she noticed.
Nearly every drought category worsens across Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — A new drought monitor has been released and as expected, the week-to-week change does not look pretty. Nearly every drought category worsened statewide, despite there not being any changes in Central Texas. For example, areas in the "abnormally dry" category increased by 5%, while areas not in a drought decreased by that same metric.
Texas Lotto changes rules after a Houston Chronicle investigation
Last month, a Houston Chronicle investigation revealed how wealthy investors were gaming the Texas Lottery, buying up millions of tickets to ensure a winning number. That story caught the attention of lawmakers who have scrutinized the Texas Lottery Commission over allowing the practice. The commission has since said it will be implementing changes to prevent mass ticket buys in the future.
Brace Yourself, Texas: Highly Active Hurricane Season Continues, Say Experts
After Hurricane Beryl battered south Texas, many residents who live along the gulf are contemplating if there will be another devastating tropical storm. Experts warn that it very well may be possible. One thing to keep in mind is that parts of the Texas gulf are actually more vulnerable to...
Texas Roads Buckle from Intense Heat
If you’ve been driving around Houston lately, you might have noticed the roads seem a little… wavy. No, you’re not imagining things—Houston’s infamous summer heat is taking its toll on the city's infrastructure, and the roads are buckling under the pressure. Downright Destructive. As temperatures...
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