Manor
LATEST NEWS
West Nile Virus detected in mosquito trap in Taylor
AUSTIN, Texas — A mosquito pool in Taylor has returned a positive test for West Nile Virus, according to Williamson County health officials. According to the Williamson County Cities and Health District (WCCHD), the positive sample was taken from a trap site near North Drive and T.H. Johnson on July 2 and the positive test was confirmed in lab results received on July 5.
Man charged in fatal stabbing of father.
The Austin Police Department [https://www.austintexas.gov/department/police] has identified Hayden Lerond, 22, as the suspect in the fatal stabbing of his father, James Lerond, 51. "Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services arrived and found a victim... lying in the street and began life-saving measures." At approximately 5:39 p.m. on Monday evening, officers responded...
Nonprofit organizations Cajun Navy, Red Cross on standby in South Texas bracing for Beryl
BEAUMONT, Texas — Nonprofit organizations the Cajun Navy and the Red Cross are on standby in South Texas bracing for Beryl and ready to help those in the storm zone. As Beryl moves into the Gulf, the groups are prepared to send resources and volunteers to South Texas. Ten...
Know your zone: Texas hurricane evacuation zones
Of Texas’ 254 counties, 14 counties are heavily influenced by coastal impacts. These include: Jefferson, Chambers, Galveston, Brazoria, Matagorda, Calhoun, Jackson, Victoria, Refugio, Aransas, San Patricio, Nueces, Kleberg and Cameron counties.
EMPOWER makes leadership changes, creates state-mandated improvement plan in response to multiple contract violations
DALLAS — The private child welfare collaborative that the State of Texas has hired to manage foster care in nine North Texas counties is bringing in help to better manage the organization. Multiple people who work for EMPOWER sent tips to WFAA that EMPOWER's Senior Vice President, Dr. Linda...
Texas Lottery Commission Allows Rigged Win
When a small group of Texas lottery retailers heard about a customer's ambitious plan to secure a guaranteed lottery win, they were in for an unprecedented ride. This daring move, which played out last spring, saw one individual ready to spend millions to buy nearly every possible numeric combination for the Lotto Texas draw. The result? An extraordinary jackpot of $95 million was on the line. To learn more about this incredible story, check out the original article on the Houston Chronicle.
LITTLE LEAGUE FRIDAY MORNING UPDATE
TONIGHT (FRIDAY):. 7:30pm Washington County vs. Lufkin/Austin Northwest Winner (7:05pm pregame on KWHI) MINOR SOFTBALL IN ELGIN (2 OUT OF 3 SERIES) MAJOR SOFTBALL IN SCHULENBURG (2 OUT OF 3 SERIES) TONIGHT (FRIDAY):. 7pm Columbus vs. Bastrop.
Texas DPS seizes over ten pounds of suspected cocaine in Carson County traffic stop
CARSON COUNTY, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized more than ten pounds of suspected cocaine after a traffic stop in Carson County. On Thursday, July 4, at approximately 5:39 p.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2024 Ford Edge traveling east on I-40 near Groom for a traffic violation. During the stop, the Trooper allegedly discovered five tape-wrapped bricks of cocaine concealed inside the trunk area, according to a statement from the DPS.
NCTCOG to host hybrid public meeting
(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – The North Central Texas Council of Governments will host a hybrid public meeting July 8 for North Texans to provide their input on transportation and air quality. The meeting is scheduled for noon at NCTCOG’s Arlington offices, 616 Six Flags Drive. Residents can also watch the meeting live at https://publicinput.com/nctcogJuly24 or participate via phone by dialing 855-925-2801, then code 10300. Public comments will be accepted until Aug. 6.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.