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Former Texas State Representative Jim Pitts Passes Away at 73
DALLAS, Texas — Former Texas State Representative Jim Pitts passed away shortly before midnight on July 20, 2024, at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, surrounded by his loved ones. Jim Pitts dedicated his life to public service, representing House District 10 in the Texas House of Representatives from 1993 to 2015. His district comprised Ellis County, Hill County, and a portion of Henderson County. During his tenure, he served as Chairman of Appropriations from 2005 to 2007 and from 2009 to 2015. Representative Pitts was known for his commitment to education, fiscal responsibility, and advocating for the needs of his constituents.
Rep. Doggett on Democratic enthusiasm for Harris: 'Now we have a fighting chance'
With Democratic support for Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee seems to be solidifying, some in the party still want to see an open convention. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas was the first Democratic lawmaker to call on President Biden to abandon his bid. Now he's calling for an open convention. Amna Nawaz spoke with Rep. Doggett about his thoughts.
JUST IN: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas’ Women Of Distinction Luncheon Honorees, Deets Revealed
Leaving the teen years behind, the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas is preparing for the 20th Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon. And Luncheon Co-Chairs Andrea Weber and Kim Williams have arranged for an all-star group to be honored, thanks to presenting sponsor Verizon. According to GSNETX Board Member/Verizon SVP/Coastal Plains...
Open Registration – EMT Classes On Texas College Campuses
With an ever-growing population in Texas, paramedics are critical and are often the initial protectors of public safety during emergencies. They have the training and expertise to handle the effects of disasters and crises, provide medical care, and often prevent further harm or death. This is why Emergency Medical Technician...
Monday Night Forecast: Scattered Storm chances over the next few days
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with some scattered showers and thunderstorms around the area. Chance of rain: 40%. Low: 72. Winds: S 5 MPH. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy skies with some scattered showers and thunderstorms around. Chance of rain: 40%. High: 86. Winds: S 5 MPH. WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy skies with some scattered showers and thunderstorms around. Chance […]
DFW Area Hospitals Shine in Texas Top 15 Medical Centers, U.S. News & World Report Reveals
Several Dallas-Fort Worth area hospitals have been named amongst the elite in Texas, according to a recent report by U.S. News & World Report. Out of the 584 hospitals evaluated across the state, five DFW medical centers were ranked in the top 15 of the "Best Hospitals in Texas." The Houston area dominated the top 10, with Houston Methodist Hospital leading the pack as the number one hospital in Texas, according to the U.S. News.
Rainy forecast could prove beneficial for Central Texas region
AUSTIN, Texas — Rainfall across central Texas is bringing cooler temperatures along with the possibility of providing a much-needed lift to water levels at area lakes and rivers. Several people were enjoying the overcast skies out at Michael Butler Park in downtown Austin on Monday. From riding bikes to...
Texas' Christian-influenced curriculum spurs worries about bullying, church-state separation
Andy Wine thinks most children can understand the Golden Rule: talking over your peers is rude, insulting others is mean, and don't hurt people.In short, Wine said it's common sense.That's why the 43-year-old parent of two, who is an atheist, finds it appalling that the Texas Education Agency wants to incentivize public schools to teach the Golden Rule as a core value in the Bible.Wine is a member of the Freethinkers Association of Central Texas, a social organization of religiously unaffiliated people."We teach kids to be nice to each other and to share," Wine said. "You don't need to bring...
GOP lawmaker says he recreated Trump shooting to show security failure
A Texas Republican said he recreated the shooting at former President Trump’s rally with an AR-15 over the weekend to show the security failure of the incident. Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas) said during Monday’s House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing that he used his AR-15 on Saturday to “recreate the events” of the attempted assassination…
Texas companies linked to millions of dollars in fraudulent Medicare billings
NORTH TEXAS – Medicare fraud is suspected of costing Americans billions of dollars annually. Instead of funding healthcare, this money has become an income stream for suspected criminals. After the CBS News Texas I-Team exposed a Grand Prairie company allegedly connected to over $200 million in fraudulent billings, viewers flooded the I-Team with calls and emails. Many shared their experiences as victims of Medicare fraud."That's my story right there," said Dallas resident Dwight Sandell after watching the report the report. Sandell said that his Medicare account was fraudulently billed. He explained that he was billed for 10 straight months for urinary...
Texas Police Department Missing Thousands of Items, Including Guns and Drugs
If most people take something from work and decide to keep it, it's usually something like a pen or office paper, maybe some post-it notes. Stealing from within a police department? That's a different category of work theft. According to CBS News in Dallas, DeSoto Police have discovered they have...
Jaden Manning gives North Texas fifth commitment in 2025 class
North Texas landed its fifth recruitment for the 2025 class as Jaden Manning, a versatile threat from Mansfield Legacy (Texas), announced his decision to join the Mean Green. During his junior year in Mansfield, Manning played linebacker and running back. He recorded 26 tackles across eight games, averaging 3.3 tackles per game. On offense, Manning carried the ball 41 times, amassing 367 yards at an average of 45.9 yards per game. He scored two touchdowns in 2023.
Mansfield Police Seek Assistance to Identify Suspected Package Thief Caught on Camera
Mansfield police are on the lookout for a package thief and they're reaching out to the community for assistance. According to the Mansfield Police Department, a suspect was caught on camera snatching a parcel from the front doorstep of a residence on the 900 block of Hilton Dr. earlier in the month.
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