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Public Sleeping Fines Upheld Amid Texas Homelessness Surge
In what marks a significant shift in the nation's approach to addressing homelessness, the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday upheld laws that allow for the fining of individuals for sleeping in public places. The 6-3 decision supports the legality of camping ban laws, specifically referencing a case from Grants Pass, Oregon. This ruling affirms the rights of Austin and other Texas cities to implement and enforce similar statutes, as reported by the Austin American-Statesman.
Devastating Loss, Beloved Texas Zoo Animal Now Dead
Texas has many activities that are great for all ages to enjoy in the summer time, and just about nothing can top the family fun of going to the zoo. Growing up, you probably never would have thought you would live to see the day where protecting animals in safe environments away from poachers and predators would become so despised by people, but we now live in strange times.
Did We Make The List? FBI’s 2024 Most Dangerous Cities In Texas
When it comes to where we live, we never want it to be considered one of the most dangerous places to live. Here is the FBI's 2024 list of most dangerous cities and one of them is not that far from us. The information is based on crime statistics from January 2023 through September 2023. Violent crimes are any crimes that include murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Top 5 Reasons Why Texas Should Rename July: Military Month
Every year around the first of July, I begin thinking about Independence Day and how the month of July should be referred to as Military Month. While we do celebrate our country's independence, it was afforded to us by all the men and women who died standing up for the rights given to us by our forefathers.
Texas Most Wanted: It’s Almost Been Two Years, Where’s Brandon Wayne Hogan?
Texas law enforcement as always looking for individuals who are on the run. One of these individuals is none other than Brandon Wayne Hogan. Where is he?. Per FOX 44, Hogan was on a work crew in September of 2022 when he fled:. Coryell County Sheriffs Office Public Information Officer,...
Search for Texas couple has turned into a ‘recovery effort,’ sheriff office says
MOAB — The search for a married Texas couple who went missing east of Moab has turned into a recovery operation, according to the Grand County Sheriff’s Office. On Friday evening, the office said even though search and rescue crews have not found the bodies of Ray and Maranda Ankofski, they are making the transition from search and rescue to body recovery.
Friday Evening Forecast: Heat advisory issued for Saturday
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and humid. Low: 78. Winds: S 10 MPH. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny & hot. High: 97. Winds: S 10-15 MPH. SUNDAY: Partly cloudy skies with a spotty storm or two. Chance of rain: 10%. Low: 77. High: 96. Winds: S 5-10 MPH. MONDAY: Partly cloudy skies with an isolated storm or two around. […]
Excessive Heat Warning for North Texas extended through Saturday
NORTH TEXAS — The Excessive Heat Warning for the Metroplex and surrounding counties continues through 7 p.m. Saturday. These are the first weekend heat alerts of the season. With many people planning outdoor activities, it is important to be careful and stay hydrated. For the second time this season, the DFW high officially hit 100 degrees. More 100-degree days are expected in the immediate days ahead. Last year DFW hit its first 100-degree day on June 25. This year it was on June 23. In 2023 North Texas ended up with a total of 55 days at 100 degrees. The area is...
No Texas Road Rage Here, Just Two Men Playing Rock, Paper, Scissors During Traffic Jam
When driving in the big city in Texas, traffic jams are a given. It's frustrating and most people just get impatient and become idiots behind the wheel. That's where someone's traffic rage will show and we could see some fisticuffs while stopped. We see it all the time on social media nowadays. Too bad cooler heads couldn't prevail when the frustration of a traffic jam get to us. Surprisingly, that happened in Houston of all places and lightened the mood of both of these men during some jammed up traffic.
What's happening in Southeast Texas the weekend of June 28-29
BEAUMONT, Texas — If you're like many of us here at 12News you enjoy getting out with your friends or family and finding something to do on the weekends. We don't claim that this list is in any way a complete representation of all the happenings in Southeast Texas this weekend but it's a list of a few to get ya started!
Exclusive: West Texas leads nation in federal criminal prosecutions
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The Western District of Texas has led the nation in federal criminal prosecutions for the past two years, Department of Justice and U.S. Courts data shows. A total of 13,360 cases were filed between Oct. 1, 2021, and Sept. 30, 2023, in federal courthouses in border cities like El Paso […]
Are Texas liquor stores open on the Fourth of July?
As Texans celebrate the nation's independence on the Fourth of July, some might be wondering if liquor stores in the Lone Star state will be open to stock up for festivities. While Texas liquors stores are closed for some holidays, those wishing to celebrate Independence Day with a drink are in luck for 2024.
Coalition petitions Texas’ education board to adopt American Indian/Native studies course
A coalition of native tribes, community groups and educational advocates, held a press conference Friday, where they discussed their desire for the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) to consider adoption of an American Indian/Native Studies (AINS) course for use in Texas schools.
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