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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...
Little League World Series championship weekend features Texas-Florida rematch and Venezuela-Taiwan
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — After Teraj Alexander guided his Florida team to a berth in the Little League World Series semifinals, he was asked about a rematch on Saturday with Texas, the only team to defeat the Southeast region representative. “Time for revenge,” Teraj said. Maybe —...
State Rep. González appointed to NADBank board
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Texas state Rep. Mary E. González, D-Clint, has been appointed by President Joe Biden to serve on the Board of Directors for the North American Development Bank or NADBank, her office announced this week. NADBank is a binational financial organization that invests in...
North Texas braces for 24th day of 100+ degree heat
NORTH TEXAS – What a scorcher of a day. We hit 103 degrees Friday afternoon, but many areas felt 109+ degrees.We are now up to 23 days at 100+ degrees. We could add one more Saturday.The excessive heat warning expires at 9 p.m. Friday and so does our weather alert.It is being replaced by a heat advisory for feels-like temperatures to 107 degrees.It won't be quite as hot this weekend as the ridge of high pressure moves off to the northeast.This weekend is still looking hot, but a bit more bearable than today.As the ridge moves out of the area it will open the door for an area of low pressure to move into south Texas.A few showers from the system will try to make it into North Texas, but most of us will remain dry.The cloud cover from the system will keep afternoon highs in the mid 90s, which is closer to our average temperature for this time of year.Unfortunately, the "cooler" temperatures also come with higher humidity.
TX DPS chief who called Uvalde response 'abject failure' but defended his state police is retiring
Texas' state police chief, who came under scrutiny over the hesitant response to the Robb Elementary school shooting in 2022 and has overseen Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's aggressive efforts to stop migrant crossings on the U.S.-Mexico border, said Friday he will retire at the end of the year.The video above is from a previous report.Col. Steve McCraw has been the director of the Texas Department of Public Safety since 2009. He announced his retirement while addressing a new class of state troopers at a graduation ceremony in Austin.McCraw did not elaborate during his remarks on the decision to step down....
Beloved Viral Texas ‘Pop Watch’ Star Passed Away Today
Hearts are extremely heavy across the world today as we lost a great family man, a proud Veteran and Texan. Joe Mack Roy, known lovingly as ‘Pop’ from Pop Watch to people across the globe, has passed away. This according to CBS 19, where his granddaughter works. He...
I spent $25 million on lottery tickets to ensure a $95 million jackpot – it was all legal thanks to a ‘rush order’ move
SOMEONE decided to bet millions on the chance they could double their money playing the lottery in a surprisingly legal move. They were able to give themselves an unprecedented number of chances to land the sweet payday, but it’s not likely to happen again. The risky business took place in Texas back in April 2023 […]
The Great Sam Rayburn Cardboard Boat Regatta will be Sat, Aug 31st
The Third Annual Great Sam Rayburn Cardboard Boat Regatta will be Saturday, August 31st, 10:00am to 6:00pm, at Jackson Hill Park & Marina swimming area just southwest of Broaddus. The event is a fundraiser for The Outdoor Freedom Network 2024 Toys for Tots Campaign. In addition to the display and...
Decreasing mortgage rates could convince East Texas homeowners to sell
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - As mortgage rates continue to trend downward, East Texas realtors and lenders predict more buyers and sellers will affect the local housing market. According to Freddie Mac, the national mortgage rate sits at just under 6.5%, the lowest it’s been in 15 months. “I feel...
Dallas City Council Confronts Legal Challenge Over State Fair of Texas Gun Ban as Attorney General Ken Paxton Sets Ultimatum
The debate around the State Fair of Texas' recent gun ban has escalated to the doors of the Dallas City Council as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issues a threat of legal action. The council convened in a closed session to deliberate on the new gun policy, which was implemented after a shooting incident at the fair last year left three people injured. According to CBS News, Paxton's ultimatum underlines the policy's conflict with state laws that permit licensed gun owners to carry firearms on government-owned properties.
2 considered armed, dangerous after robbery at Tyler apartment
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Two suspects are considered armed and dangerous after a robbery at a northeast Tyler apartment building Friday afternoon, the Tyler Police Department said. According to Tyler Police Department’s Public Information Officer Andy Erbaugh, a call came in at around 4 p.m. of an armed robbery at the Oxford Pointe Apartments on […]
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