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Water levels in Rio Grande reservoirs drop, raising concerns in south Texas
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The water levels and river flow of the Rio Grande have significantly decreased since the 1970s, according to the United States International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC). The Rio Grande, the third longest river in the United States, begins in Colorado and flows into the Gulf...
U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrests Two Fugitives from Texas and Oklahoma in Florida
North Texas — The U.S. Marshals Task Force, including members of the Walton County Sheriff's Office, arrested two suspects wanted in multiple states at a home on Smith Road. Courtney Boothe, a 29-year-old, was wanted in Oklahoma for burglary and possession of a stolen vehicle, and in Mississippi for illegal use of a credit card. John Toney Bishop Jr., a 30-year-old, was wanted in Oklahoma for possession of a stolen vehicle and in Texas for larceny theft charges.
Unionized Workers at Airport Businesses Could Strike Next Month
Yesenia Cornejo hoped she could take her two daughters to the beach this summer. A modest vacation that would give Cornejo, a single mother, relaxing time with her children – time she struggles to find working the long hours she needs to pay her family’s bills. But that...
Tributes Pour in for Chris Riley, the Kind Colossus of Austin Urbanism
Friends and colleagues are mourning the death at age 60 of Chris Riley, former Council member and unwavering advocate for smart development in Austin, as they celebrate the life of a man dedicated to improving the city he loved. Born and raised in Austin, Riley seemed on the fast track...
2024-2025 Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program Nomination
The Office of State Representative Jill Dutton is accepting applications for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP) from students residing in House District 2. TASSP aims to foster participation in Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs at state civilian colleges by awarding eligible students with an annual conditional scholarship. Each state representative may appoint one student to receive this scholarship.
Emergency experts urge East Texans to protect vital documents
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - Dozens of homes across East Texas have been impacted by severe weather in the past several months. For those wanting to begin the recovery process quickly and efficiently, emergency experts say it is crucial to have documents safe and ready. “The last thing any of us...
Texas woman gets life sentence for Ponzi scheme targeting senior citizens
A 65-year-old Texas woman was sentenced to life behind bars on Tuesday for her role in a Ponzi scheme targeting senior citizens. Debra Mae Carter worked with William Neil Gallagher, a Christian radio host who called himself the "Money Doctor," to scam more than 170 people out of around $31 million, Tarrant County prosecutors said in a news release. Gallagher brought in the money — which Assistant DA Lori Varnell described as retirement savings — while Carter made sure the victims couldn't recover their money. "These were hard-earned retirement (dollars) which … got put into her account over and over again," Varnell...