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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.
Heat advisory likely to persist through July 4th in North Texas, followed by rain chances
NORTH TEXAS – Another July day, another 100° day. It marked our second in a row and the fourth time this early season.So, every day in July so far, it's been 100°. Back in 1980 every one of them hit at least 100°. Our current streak of two continues for two more days, then rain chances show up on Friday to cool us down.We believe the heat advisory will continue into July 4th. Make sure your heat precautions follow with you.The heat dome that has dominated our weather pattern over the last week ebbs away to the east starting late Thursday. This opens...
Southeast Texas shrimpers have chance to voice concerns about 'shrimp dumping' by filling out questionnaire
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Southeast Texas shrimpers are fighting to protect their livelihoods amid shrimp dumping. Shrimp dumping involves the heavy import of foreign shrimp that gets "dumped" into the American market. Now, the United States International Trade Commission wants shrimpers to fill out a questionnaire and document their...
After Morris Allegations, Texas Legislators Vow To Expand Statutes of Limitations On Abuse
Robert Morris, former senior pastor of the prominent nondenominational Gateway Church headquartered in Southlake, Texas, resigned two weeks ago after Cindy Clemishire accused him of molesting her for four years, beginning when she was 12. The case has prompted calls for reforms not only in the church but at the state Capitol.
Boaters Urged to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ to Halt Aquatic Invasive Species Spread
AUSTIN – Texans throughout the state take advantage of the Fourth of July holiday to enjoy the summer sun on the water. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers to do their part to protect the Texas lakes we love from aquatic invasive species during the heart of boating season.
Texas Data Privacy and Security Act enhances consumer control over online personal data
AUSTIN - The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act took effect yesterday, serving as a consumer data privacy and digital transparency measure. The Act gives Texans more control over their personal data online and requires businesses to follow stricter standards on data security and personal data collection.
Texas Ranked In Top Ten Of Worst States For Summer
The Texas summer is full swing as we all know. While the state enjoyed a lot of rain at the beginning of the year, the sun is now making its presence known. Air conditioners are constantly running, and Texans are doing everything they can to stay out of the sun for as long as possible. But Texas isn't the only dealing with this right?
With Valley in cone of uncertainty, NWS says don’t wait on storm preparation
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... While it’s still too early to predict what, if any, impact Hurricane Beryl will have on the Rio Grande Valley, the National Weather Service Brownsville-RGV is urging residents to prepare for the worst now instead of procrastinating. Flood insurance, for instance: NWS Warning...
Final inmate pleads guilty in deadly attack that led to nationwide federal prison lockdown
Beaumont — The final defendant in a racketeering conspiracy that resulted in the nationwide lockdown of the federal prison system has pleaded guilty in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Juan Carlos Rivas-Moreiera, a/k/a “Juan Carlos Moriera,” a/k/a “Stocky” pleaded guilty on July 2,...
Scary: Texas Babies Contracting Deadly Disease Now Up Over 900%
Texas is wildly ahead of the entire United States for newborn babies contracting a super deadly disease, and it appears there is not a lot that can be done to stop the spread at this time. In fact, Texas is dealing with an epidemic that is so severe, it has a 50% lead over the next closest state, and it is costing infants their life at an alarming number.
BEWARE: Federal Agency Issues Warning After Dog and Cat Food Recall In Texas
Texas pet owners are told to be very careful when purchasing food for their dogs or cats. News Week released a statement on how there has been a recall by online food, and pet food subscription site Viva Raw for several products due to a risk of bacteria contamination. PLEASE...
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