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Substance abuse expert says RGV faces ‘overdose pandemic’
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Some are so gripped by grief that it changes them. For many, it’s an ever-present and unfillable void. For others, it can transcend nearly every aspect of their lives. Take Adelína Olívares of Alamo, who said she lost her 20-year-old nephew to a...
'Not the party I grew up with:' Another Texas lawmaker leaves Democratic Party
(The Center Square) – Another lifelong Democrat has joined the Republican Party in Texas, this time, state Rep. Shawn Thierry of Houston. She made the announcement on Friday, joining Gov. Greg Abbott in Austin. “This is not the party I grew up with,” Thierry said of the Democratic Party. “I now stand with the party of Lincoln, the party that fought to preserve our Union and fought to end the...
Report disputes Texas' claim that its 'Lone Star Operation' has deterred migrant crossings
Texas authorities have recently claimed that its "Lone Star Operation," aimed at deterring migration into the state, have led to an almost 90% decline from its peak. Mike Banks, Special Advisor on Border Matters under Gov. Greg Abbott said that the concrete figure is 87% and that, as a result, the federal government has opted to temporarily move agents from the state's ports of entry to others in Arizona, California and New Mexico.
Texas judge rejects state AG Paxton's bid to question leader of migrant aid organization
A Texas judge has rejected the bid by the office of state Attorney General Ken Paxton to question the leader of a local organization providing aid to migrants. Concretely, Travis County judge Maya Guerra Gamble, of the 459th Civil District Court, denied a request by Paxton's office to depose a representative of Team Brownsville, which provides water, shelter and other basic necessities to migrants seeking asylum in the U.S.
Texas is Now Home to The Fastest-Growing Port in the U.S.
If I were to ask you where the fastest-growing port in the entire U.S. was in 2024, what would you guess?. Somewhere in New York or San Diego, California? Maybe Seattle, Washington? Those would be some of my initial guesses. However, the fastest-growing port in America is actually here in Texas.
Crockett approves six outdoor storm warning sirens
CROCKETT, Texas (KETK) – Before a powerful EF2 twister tore through the City of Crockett in 2022, the city was already in need of a new outdoor warning system. Their only tornado siren went down years ago. “We update and adopt a new hazard mitigation plan and, of course, that was mentioned that we needed some […]
4 arrested after alleged drive-by shooting, car chase in Tyler
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Smith County deputies were involved in a car chase on Saturday that led to four people being taken into custody. At about 5:20 p.m., authorities were called to assist in a chase that ended at the corner of East Commerce Street and Loop 323. Smith County...
Football Recap: Gilmer Comes Up Short at Home Against Pine Tree
Gilmer couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 22-15 to the Pine Tree Pirates on Friday. The Buckeyes' loss signaled the end of their ten-game winning streak dating back to last season. Although Gilmer took the loss, they still got scores from Trillyon Butler and...
44 pounds of meth found in car during Lufkin traffic stop
LUFKIN — 44 pounds of methamphetamine were discovered in the car during a traffic stop for speeding on Friday afternoon, according to Angelina County Sheriff Tom Selman. The driver was stopped on the east side of Lufkin, on Loop 287 around 2 pm. What's more alarming is that the driver was carrying his 7-year-old son.
East Texas newspaper closes its doors after 124 years
LINDALE, Texas — The Lindale News & Times announced its closure after 124 years of printing. In an article titled "Hometown newspaper closing doors," the Lindale News & Times, which was founded in 1900, announced that it would be shutting down. The front-page story from the newspaper cited a lack of funds for its closure.
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