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Nine area girls compete at Miss Texas Teen
, Nine area girls competed in the Miss Texas Teen competition this past week, June 23-29, at the Eisemann Performance Center in Richardson and brought back multiple honors. In addition to those nine, there were 16 youngsters who attended as Texas Lone Star Princesses. The girls stayed at the Renaissance Hotel in Richardson all week. The nine contestants competed in private interview, health and fitness, talent, evening gown, and onstage conversation. “As a small-town girl that has watched the Miss Texas competition her entire life as well as attending the past seven years, you could never have convinced me that I would one day...
Despite new law, concealed carry permit still has benefits
Concealed carry instructor Dave Newman says it’s imperative for gun owners receive situational awareness training. Louisiana State Trooper Shelby Mayfield says a Louisiana concealed carry permit also provides gun owners some legal benefits.
DeSoto Parish Library’s Summer Reading Program concludes with rousing finale
The DeSoto Parish Library recently wrapped up its summer reading program with a delightful finale that left kids and parents beaming with joy. Each of the library’s four locations hosted unique events to mark the end of the program. Mansfield, Stonewall, and Pelican Library treated children to thrilling water...
Game warden stresses importance of safety while on East Texas lakes this summer
GREGG COUNTY, Texas — With summer in full swing, people are visiting the many lakes in the East Texas area to enjoy the water, but what about safety? Officials are asking boaters and swimmers to take extra precautions when entering lakes. They are asking boaters to make sure to...
Local Family Support and Coaching Program Helps First-Time Mothers and Their Families
The Louisiana Department of Health currently provides voluntary, no-cost home visiting services to families in our community. To qualify for home visiting services, families must be eligible for one or more of the following services:. Medicaid. Social Security Income (SSI) Special Supplemental Nutritional Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Stonewall Town Council to hold monthly meeting
The Stonewall Town Council meeting will take place Tuesday, July 9 at 6:30pm at the Stonewall Town Hall, 1746 US Hwy 71. The agenda includes committee reports and under new business introduction of Ordinance No. 143-2024:. an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 139-2024 on January 9, 2024, to modify the boundaries...
Kid Seen Dangling from Ride at Six Flags Over Texas is Hoax
A very scary moment captured on video at Six Flags Over Texas. The video that was posted to many social platforms including X, shows a child dangling from the Superman ride. The ride is an impressive 325 feet in the air. The question then becomes, it this a real incident? WFAA reached out to Six Flags Over Texas and received the following statement.
Watch Five Texas Cops Use Force to Take Man Into Custody
Texas Officers Use Force to Arrest Man – What Really Happened?. The video at the bottom of this article was recorded on the infamous 6th Street in Austin, Texas. These five police officers are attempting to get a very large man to cooperate with them. As the cops threaten...
This & That…Friday, July 5, 2024
The DeSoto Parish Police Jury will hold a Committee Workshop on Tuesday, July 9 at 5pm at the Police Jury Meeting Room, 101 Franklin Street, Mansfield. The agenda includes discussing the proposed community investment regarding the DESRi Project at Dolet Hills. The average soldier during the American Civil War only...
Blue Bell bringing back two flavors after revival tournament
BREHNAM, Texas (KETK) – The results from Blue Bell’s Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament are in and they’re bringing back an extra scoop on top of the winning flavor. Groom’s Cake Ice Cream won the tournament but Blue Bell said there was such an out pouring of community support for the runner up Cookie Cake […]
Texas County Named Number One In Nation For Flooding Threat
Hurricane season is major worry for some in Texas. We've seen how major storms affect the state, and when a major hurricane is forecasted to hit our area, preparations begin. Attempts to limit the damage are made, and warnings are sent out to alert Texans when the storm will arrive. One of the biggest scares during the storms is none other than flooding.
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