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Texas man sentenced for nationwide scheme to sell thousands of fake paper vehicle tags
HOUSTON – A 35-year-old Dallas man, who had formerly lived in Houston, was sentenced to nearly 8 years in federal prison after conspiring with others to buy and sell thousands of fake Texas-issued paper tags for car sales when no cars were sold, according to a press release. Daniel...
Man sentenced for diesel thefts across Texas, 3 others at large
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — A Mesquite man who was a part of a “sophisticated” organized criminal group accused of stealing 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), Ramon Perez-Torres was convicted of engaging in organized criminal activity on […]
Walgreens Meltdown Now Affecting Thousands Of Stores Including Texas
Like so many brick and mortar retail stores across Texas, it appears to be another case of one step forward, two thousand steps backwards for Walgreens in the Lone Star State and throughout the rest of the United States. In the above link you will be able to read how...
Democratic Senate campaign chief ‘encouraged’ by races in Florida, Texas
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Gary Peters (D-Mich.) said Tuesday that he was “encouraged” by the party’s Senate campaigns in Texas and Florida. “I’m very encouraged with what I see in those states,” Peters told reporters at the Democratic National Convention. “We have very strong Democratic candidates.” Peters called Texas Senate candidate Rep. Colin Allred…
Pfluger announces over 3,000 cases closed and $9.4 million returned to citizens of Texas-11
Aug. 20—WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger on Tuesday announced that his district staff has achieved a monumental milestone in their service to the constituents of the 11th District of Texas. Through their tireless efforts, they have successfully closed 3,000 cases — resulting in the return of an impactful $9.4 million to the community. This is money that federal agencies like the ...
East Texas doctor appointed to state medical board
AUSTIN, Texas (KETK) – Gov. Greg Abbott appointed eight people to the Texas Medical Board on Monday, including an East Texas doctor. According to a release, George De Loach, D.O. of Livingston was one of the eight appointed to join the Texas Medical Board. De Loach is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon that serves Polk, San […]
Mayor Melton has died at 86, remembered as a community leader
Aug. 21—Larry Melton, Odessa's longest-serving mayor, died Monday after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's. He was 86. Melton was described by friends as a gentleman who was a man of faith and integrity, as well as a man of wit who enjoyed a good laugh. He was also known for his community service to his beloved Odessa. A graduate of Odessa High School in 1956, he married his wife, J'Nevelyn, in ...
UPDATE: AT&T service, internet restored to Greenwood residents
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Update: The Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department said in a post on Wednesday afternoon that internet service in the area has been restored. If you continue to experience problems with internet or AT&T service, please contact your provider. Update: According to an update from the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department, Oncor is […]
All About El Paso’s New City Manager Dionne Mack
El Paso City Council has made its decision. The new City Manager for El Paso is a familiar face, Deputy City Manager Dionne Mack. The list of finalists for the job was narrowed down to four. If you’re worried that you missed out on the vote, don’t. It’s not a decision that was made not by the citizens but by City Council and Mayor Oscar Leeser. After a drawn-out and arduous selection process, the Council voted to give the job to Mack by a vote of 6 to 2.
Hottest day ever recorded in Abilene on Wednesday
ABILENE, Texas — Wednesday afternoon, the temperature climbed to 113 degrees F. This is the highest temperature ever recorded in Abilene, TX. Full year records go back to 1886. The 113 degrees certainly broke the previous record high temperature for August 21st of 106 degrees set just last year.
Border officials confiscate 92K rounds of high-caliber ammo on tour bus bound for Mexico
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said on Wednesday that its officers at the El Paso port of entry confiscated 92,000 rounds of large-caliber ammunition leaving the United States over the weekend.
Abilene mother outraged as 9-year-old suffers with untreated fractures for hours at school
ABILENE, Texas — A mother is furious after her 9-year-old daughter suffered for over 6 hours with two broken arms at Taylor Elementary last Thursday. At around 11 a.m. on Aug. 15, Alonna Barrow says she was playing on the double swing on the playground at Taylor Elementary with her friend. The 4th grader says she put her foot down to stop the swing, and that’s when she went flying five feet in the air.
Texas delegate, in town for Democratic convention, gets robbed at gunpoint in downtown Chicago
CHICAGO — A member of the Texas Democratic Delegation, in town for the party’s national convention, was robbed at gunpoint while walking in downtown Chicago on Wednesday morning. The victim confirmed that he was walking with a friend when they were targeted around 2 a.m. in the 100...
Houston pilot who died in Odessa plane crash was President & CEO of Pasadena-based TechCorr
Ector County Sheriff Mike Griffis said the plane was struggling to get altitude and clipped powerlines before crashing. A Houston pilot who died in a plane crash on Tuesday morning in West Texas was the President and CEO of a Pasadena-based company called TechCorr. Joseph Vincent Summa died in the...
‘Help Me. I Don’t Know Anyone’: 12-Year-Old Texas Boy Hospitalized After Being Found Unconscious In Street Was Forced to Ingest Acetone By Stranger In School, Mom Says
It’s been one week since Chandra Weekley’s 12-year-old son was found unresponsive with his mouth foaming after leaving school in suburban Dallas, and she still […] ‘Help Me. I Don’t Know Anyone’: 12-Year-Old Texas Boy Hospitalized After Being Found Unconscious In Street Was Forced to Ingest Acetone By Stranger In School, Mom Says
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