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A Breakdown Of Texas’ Nine HBCUs
HBCUs, an acronym for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, are a transformative educational experience. Getting to be surrounded by peers who look like you within walls that foster black excellence is a priceless gift. HBCUs exist to give Black Americans access to the education and opportunities they were once excluded from. Historical figures from Kamala… Continue reading A Breakdown Of Texas’ Nine HBCUs
Cybertruck With Clothes Dryer in Back Spotted in Texas
I have to admire the efficiency of the person driving around Texas with a clothes dryer in the back of their Tesla Cybertruck. However, I must admit that it is the most random thing I have ever seen. And yes, I have many questions about it. First of all, does...
A Texas Mega Millions Ticket Worth $1,000,002 is About to Expire
On March 19, 2024, the winning Mega Millions numbers were 24-46-49-62-66, with a Mega Ball number of 7. A ticket sold in Houston matched the five non-Mega Ball numbers. That's worth $1,000,002. Mega Millions game rules state that 180 days following the draw date, if a prize is unclaimed, that...
Port Arthur council meeting gets heated after council members deny mayor's request to pay for extra training at upcoming conference
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Things got a little heated during Tuesday night's Port Arthur City Council meeting after council members didn't approve some extra training sessions the mayor wanted to attend during an upcoming conference. Mayor Thurman Bartie will be attending the National League of Cities' 2024 Centennial City...
Bossier Sheriff’s Deputies Starting School Bus Ride-Along Program
In a proactive effort to ensure the safety of school children in Bossier Parish, Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington and the Bossier Sheriff’s Office have started an initiative involving deputies riding along on school buses to deter drivers from ignoring stop signals on the buses when picking up and dropping off students.
Killeen firefighters assisting in multiple Texas wildfires
KILLEEN, Texas — Killeen Fire Department firefighters are deployed across Texas to assist in battling wildfires and helping crews in disaster services,. Five Killeen firefighters are now in the middle of a 14-day deployment including:. Battalion Chief Cory Davis. Captain Marcus Stillwell. Captain Matt Phillips. Fire Rescue Officer Charlie...
CPD officer paralyzed in 1987 drunk driving crash dies from injuries
James Crowley, a Chicago police officer who was left paralyzed by a drunken driver on the job nearly 37 years ago, has died.Crowley was on call in 1987 when his squad car was hit by the drunk driver. He was badly hurt and couldn't walk or care for himself.Last Thursday, the Chicago native died as a result of those injuries at his group home in Texas.He was 59 years old.Another officer was killed in that same 1987 crash. The driver was sentenced to three years in prison.
Jimmy Brown Is This Week’s Caught in the Act Recipient
We all owe a debt of gratitude to Jimmy Brown. For over three decades, Jimmy's been watching over us as a first responder. In spite of the curveballs that life has thrown his way, Jimmy's there. Day in and day out. He's one of those people who truly cares and his actions have shown it!
Pleasant Grove to play two QB’s in Friday’s opener vs Atlanta
TEXARKANA, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) — The high school football season gets started this week in Texas, that includes the Pleasant Grove Hawks in the “Friday Night Blitz Game of the Week” at the Atlanta Rabbits. The Hawks offense is going to look quite a bit different than last...
FBI Warning Parents In Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas: Be Aware Of Doxing and Swatting
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is issuing a warning to parents: be on alert for potential doxing and swatting incidents involving their children, particularly those who are active in online gaming communities. Just recently the FBI took to X (formerly Twitter) To warn about this growing issue. While anyone...
School bus driver arrested after Greenwood police allegedly find drugs in vehicle
GREEENWOOD, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A school bus driver has been arrested after police find drugs in the vehicle. According to the Greenwood Police Department, Senior Officer Fertenbaugh responded to a careless and reckless driver call Wednesday afternoon. After allegedly smelling marijuana, the officer called for another officer to meet at the scene.
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