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Texas high school football scores for Thursday, Aug. 29
Anderson picked up its third consecutive win in the Taco Shack Bowl over McCallum 57-40 while Weiss outlasted McNeil 42-41 in overtime. Westlake, ranked No. 4 in the Class 6A Dave Campbell's Texas Football preseason poll, used a big second half to takeout No. 15 Prosper 35-14 in Belton.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues State Fair of Texas over new rule banning guns on premises
DALLAS — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to block a ban on firearms at the State Fair of Texas, one of the state's biggest annual celebrations. Fair organizers earlier this month announced a ban on guns after a shooting last year that left three...
Unveiling the Largest Lawsuit Payouts in Texas History
It seems like we like is a sue happy world nowadays, and that includes here in the state of Texas. But there are some lawsuits that are justified and there need to be consequences for mistakes made by big companies. When big companies make mistakes, it normally leads to a large lawsuit, so I wanted to find out about some of the largest lawsuit payouts in Texas history.
DPS Announces Leadership Changes Effective Sept. 1
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) publicly announced several changes to key leadership positions across the department during the Public Safety Commission Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22. The changes are a result of personnel retiring after many dedicated years of service or new positions being created throughout various divisions of the department.
Texans Need to Start Putting These Stickers on their Mailbox
The United States Postal Service has implemented a new dog bite prevention program to protect USPS employees. Called the Paws Program, the program was rolled out in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, and the western region of New York, among other areas, in June. And now, I think that Texans need to start doing this as well!
Venomous ‘nightmare’ fireworms invade Texas beaches
Texas beachgoers are being urged to stay vigilant as venomous fireworms, described as “your worst nightmare,” have been spotted along the shores near Corpus Christi and Port Aransas. The Harte Research Institute for the Gulf of Mexico Studies, a division of Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi, issued the warning after several sightings of these unusual marine critters.
Over a dozen Texas National Guard members have died while deployed at the southern border since 2021
SEATTLE - At least 17 Texas National Guard members have died while deployed at the southern border since 2021, according to state military officials. The amount of troops that have died in connection to Gov. Abbott's Operation Lone Star was revealed during a hearing last week of the Texas House Committee on Defense and Veterans' Affairs, despite the Texas Military Department keeping a tightlipped approach about troops serving at the border.
Biden Appointee Investigated for Racial Abuse Hoax in Which He Allegedly Sent Slurs to Himself
A Texas Democrat and former Biden administration appointee is currently being investigated for impersonating a judge and a real estate agent. The post Biden Appointee Investigated for Racial Abuse Hoax in Which He Allegedly Sent Slurs to Himself first appeared on Mediaite.
What to know after Texas authorities searched the homes of Latino campaign volunteers
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A series of raids in Texas on the homes of Latino campaign volunteers has outraged civil rights groups who want federal action after officers seized electronics and documents as part of a state investigation into alleged election fraud. No charges have been filed against those...
5 members of Houston-based burglary ring accused of targeting rural pharmacies, federal authorities say
HOUSTON — Dozens of gang members who were part of a Houston-based burglary ring that stole millions of dollars worth of drugs are facing federal charges for break-ins that targeted rural pharmacies in Iowa and Nebraska, the feds announced Thursday. The Drug Enforcement Administration said 42 people from Houston’s...
Target renovations in New Caney projected to be complete in September
Renovations to add a canopy to the pick-up area at the Target in New Caney began in August, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. (Community Impact staff) Renovations to add a canopy to the pick-up area at Target in New Caney began in August, according to...
JSW Steel invests $110 million to modernize manufacturing at Texas steel plate mill
JSW Steel USA, Inc. has announced plans to modernize its steel plate mill in Baytown, Texas. The company, which is a subsidiary of JSW Steel Ltd., will invest $110 million into the project, which will feature sustainable technologies and state-of-the-art equipment. According to the company, this investment will aid the U.S. government’s initiative to expand offshore wind energy by deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2030, as well as supporting Buy America requirements for niche grades and sophisticated applications.
TSU and Prairie View exchange nice-nasty barbs ahead of Labor Day Classic
Texas Southern’s President James W. Crawford is new to the Labor Day Classic and the rivalry that exists between his school and Prairie View. So, it’s likely he didn’t realize the nerve he struck when he referred to Prairie View as TSU’s “country cousins” during Wednesday afternoon’s 22nd annual Labor Day Classic Luncheon put on by The Touchdown Club of Houston.
Business Briefs: FullScope Pest Control recognized for excellence in industry
This article is the second installment in the Bluebonnet News Business Briefs series, which highlights local businesses making an impact in the community. This week, the featured business is FullScope Pest Control. FullScope Pest Control, a locally-owned business in Splendora, Texas, has been providing expert pest management services for the…
Sheldon ISD 3rd grade teacher, among 20 federal arrests, accused of drug dealing during class
A third-grade teacher was arrested after federal agents say they caught her on a wiretap dealing drugs while in class.That's just one of 20 arrests announced Thursday, as law enforcement officers revealed what they call a crackdown on violent gangs that has been two years in the making."Cocaine, meth, machine guns, and gangs," U.S. Attorney Alamdar Hamdani said to start off the press conference. "It's a recipe whose consequences play out on the streets of Houston every day and every night."Hamdani, along with other federal, state, and local law enforcement officials, announced they had arrested 17 people on Wednesday. Three...
‘Everything came back negative’: Pearland ISD student says he is being punished for THC vape he didn’t even have
PEARLAND, Texas – A Pearland student says he was singled out and punished for a vape that he didn’t even have. The family not only says they have proof their son is innocent, but also say the school’s explanation for punishing him just isn’t adding up.
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