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Texas Lottery Confirms Powerball Jackpot Win of $44.3 Million
If you play the Powerball Lottery game in Texas you might wonder do lottery players in the big cities such as Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and El Paso have an advantage over a player in a smaller town. We did some snooping on the Texas Lottery winners page and found that Powerball, Lotto Texas with Extra! and Mega Millions balls don't seem to care where they bounce from or bounce to.
Harlingen woman indicted for fatal Mercedes drunk driving crash
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The 69-year-old Harlingen woman charged with the death of her passenger when she crashed her vehicle while she was intoxicated in December has been indicted, court records show. Imelda Silva Velez is charged with intoxicated manslaughter with a vehicle which resulted in the death...
Derek Chauvin transferred to Texas prison following stabbing incident
MINNEAPOLIS — Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd, was transferred to a federal prison in Texas almost nine months after he was stabbed in a different facility, the Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed Tuesday.Chauvin, 47, is now housed at the Federal Correctional Institution in Big Spring, a low-security prison. He was previously held in Arizona at FCI Tucson in August 2022 to simultaneously serve a 21-year federal sentence for violating Floyd's civil rights and a 22 1/2-year state sentence for second-degree murder. Earlier this month, Chauvin was temporarily transferred to the Oklahoma Federal Transfer Center.The transfer...
'Football fields' of batteries have helped Texas's grid when electricity demand is highest
FORT WORTH, Texas — Curious cattle lowed at the herd of people examining rows of shipping containers about thirty yards away on an overcast May morning. A heavy-duty fence surrounds the inconspicuous gray boxes. Air conditioners cooling their precious cargo emit a gentle hum. The property borders ranchland and...
‘Simply False’: Texas Official Rebuts Story Shared by Fox’s Bartiromo About Immigrants Registering to Vote
The Texas Department of Public Safety poured cold water Tuesday on a post from Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo, in which she shared a claim “from a friend” The post ‘Simply False’: Texas Official Rebuts Story Shared by Fox’s Bartiromo About Immigrants Registering to Vote first appeared on Mediaite.
Fruit of the Texas vine — SRT’s ‘Legacy Comes to Life’
Mary Catherine Longley, born in the Republic of Texas in 1839, led a life marked by resilience and loss. At 15, she married Charles Marion Tyler, with whom she farmed in Washington County. They later moved to Utah and Arizona, enduring the deaths of four of their 13 children at...
Eyes Up Front: Is Banning Smartphones In Texas Schools A Good Idea?
Many school districts across Texas have banned the use of smartphones in classrooms, citing a laundry list of reasons why phones and education do not mix. But is it enforceable? And is it ultimately a good idea?. On the surface a phone ban makes sense. Any smartphone owner is well...
These Central Texas school districts have tax rate elections on the November ballot
Several local districts have chosen to place voter approval tax rate elections, or VATREs, on the November ballots. As Central Texas school districts work to accommodate a lack of assistance and financial expectations from the state, as well as address teacher concerns and a rising cost of living, some are turning to taxpayers for help.
The SETTA celebrates 104th Labor Day Tennis Tournament, longest running in Texas
BEAUMONT — Southeast Texas Tennis Association (SETTA) is celebrating 104 years as the longest running tennis tournament in Texas. The 104th Annual SETTA Labor Day Tennis Tournament will take place at the Beaumont Municipal Tennis Center on Friday, August 23rd through Sunday, August 25th. The sporting event showcases world-class...
From Iowa To Texas: The Incredible Ride Honoring WASP of WWII
The National Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) WWII Museum in Sweetwater, Texas, is preparing to honor veteran and avid cyclist Larry Ritland as he embarks on his "WASP Legacy Ride." This remarkable journey, set to take place from September 1 to 28, 2024, will see Ritland cycle from Iowa to Texas in tribute to the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II. Ritland is a Vietnam veteran and is a proud 42-year member of the American Legion.
Everything’s Bigger in Texas—Including This High School’s Tuition!
Everything is bigger in Texas… especially when it comes to forking over money to get your kids through school!. My son just started high school but I’m already stressing the cost of college as I’m sure most other parents with high school kids are. However, If you thought college tuition was outrageous, wait until you hear about the price tag for high school education in Texas.
Counties across North Texas implementing burn bans to prevent wildfires during excessive heat
Several North Texas counties are declaring burn-bans. The lack of rain, the heat, and low humidity are creating bad conditions in the rural area. On Tuesday, Tarrant County issued a burn ban for its unincorporated areas.
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