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Local advocacy group reacts to AG Paxton's new rule on gender markers
Amarillo Area Transgender Advocacy Group is responding to the Texas Department of Public Safety no longer accepting court orders to change a trans person’s gender marker on their driver’s license. The court allows a person to change the gender on their birth certificate after a transition. Attorney General...
'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.
MFD responds to nearly 30 water rescues in six hours amid heavy rain
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Midland Fire Department responded to 28 water rescue calls between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Friday, August 30 amid major flooding across the area caused by widespread rain and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service reported 1.6 inches of rain between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. At Midland Airpark, according to […]
AMBER Alert discontinued for 13-year-old Princeton girl
The Texas Department of Public Safety says an AMBER Alert for a 13-year-old Princeton girl who was last seen early Saturday morning has been discontinued. The girl had last been seen at around 2:40 a.m. Saturday. The statewide AMBER Alert was discontinued late Saturday night, with the DPS saying she...
BUSTED: Most Commonly Stolen Items From Texas Wal-Mart Stores
And a lot of people getting busted for it. Here in Texas, even misdemeanor theft can result in jail time and hefty fines. Walmart is the largest retailer in the U.S. and has 517 locations throughout Texas. Walmart constantly has to deal with "shrink" which is retail lingo for theft, from both consumers and "inside jobs."
Six Texas Cities Ranked Worst In Nation For Deadly Drunk Driving Crashes
Driving and drinking is never the right choice in Texas. Drunk driving has been a problem in the state. Not only does it endanger the driver, it also endangers the people around them while out on the road. When you've been drinking, it's for the best to have a designated driver, or have a ride available to you.
Two of Texas’ Most Wanted Offenders Back in Custody
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces two Texas 10 Most Wanted offenders are back in custody. Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Dewarren Knowles on Aug. 17 and Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Antioneo Sims on Aug. 27. A Crime Stoppers reward will be paid in Sims’ arrest.
Texas’ 11th Largest City Now 8th Most Dangerous in U.S.
Not many people would ever associate The Hub City with Detroit MI, but according to one website they are number eight and seven, respectively, when it comes to the most dangerous cities in the U.S. Houston, TX is one of the largest cities in the country. San Antonio, TX and...
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.
Hendrick Brownwood holds supply drive for Good Samaritan Ministries
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood posted the following on social media Friday morning:. At Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood (HMCB), caring for our community is important. HMCB partnered with Good Samaritan to host a supply drive to help meet the needs of our homeless neighbors. The two-week supply drive focused on summer specific items needed and were delivered to Good Samaritan for distribution. Thank you HMCB staff for your caring heart.
Uncle Si from Duck Dynasty coming to Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Duck Dynasty star Si Robertson will be making an appearance in the Hub City. Known by many as Uncle Si, he will be featured at a Baker Outdoors event on Sept. 7. The event starts at noon and lasts until 3 p.m. Those who attend will...
A visit to El Paso’s only black art gallery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- As black business month comes to a close, we are highlighting JMM Fusion Gallery, a place art lovers can go to see wood carvings, pastels, yarn art, jewelry, paintings and more. The unique thing about all of the pieces, no matter the medium, is that they are all made by The post A visit to El Paso’s only black art gallery appeared first on KVIA.
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