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Texas city strips funding for monthly art event over drag show
LUBBOCK — The City Council here on Tuesday voted to strip funding from a popular free monthly arts walk, after a council member suggested the event promoted a drag show. The 5-2 vote strips the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts of $30,000 of tax dollars collected from hotel stays — about a quarter of the funding for the First Friday Art Trail.
Three area teens arrested for alleged theft, evading officers in Louisiana
Three Beaumont-area teens were arrested in Sulphur, Louisiana, after a car chase involving a vehicle allegedly stolen from Port Arthur. A post by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office said officers were informed of a stolen vehicle from Port Arthur traveling in the Sulphur area at 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Deputies attempted to stop the car […] The post Three area teens arrested for alleged theft, evading officers in Louisiana appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Today's oilfield challenges workers
Jul. 24—Like everything else in the modern day, the energy industry has become more automated and expects more of its employees than ever before. But the industry has kept its traditional practice of welcoming high school graduates into its workforce and giving them the training they need to succeed. Odessa oilman Kirk Edwards, the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association and ...
Texas Lottery Confirms Huge Mega Millions Win in State Tuesday
Lottery players in the state of Texas from Sabine Pass in the southeast to El Pason in far west Texas to Amarillo up in the panhandle have been a little disappointed in Lady Luck over the past few days. It appears as if "the Lady" had taken a brief hiatus from bringing big-money lottery wins back to the Lone Star State. Lady Luck's hiatus in Texas, as of Tuesday night, is officially over.
Devastating Fire Destroys Historic Texas Sanctuary
A four-alarm fire on Friday has destroyed the historic chapel at First Baptist Church in Dallas. The chapel served as the main sanctuary for the church until 2013 when a new sanctuary was built. The historic secondary chapel held services for nearly a century. Firefighters were called to the scene...
Will Louisiana & Texas Be Impacted by 1,000 Family Dollar & Dollar Tree Closures
The discount market is much more difficult these days for retailers and thus Family Dollar and Dollar Tree have announced they will be closing 1,000 stores with the closures beginning this year according to a report from CNN. As the leases of some of these stores across the country, that...
Rain goes a long way for plant nurseries, landscapers
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Tommy Olive has run his grandfather's business for decades. In that time, he's seen several cycles of impactful weather. Farmer's Daughter Landscape's Tam Honaker has a similar story. She said rain washes harmful salts from her plants' leaves.
Texas Woman Who Stole Over $100 Million From U.S. Army Receives Sentence
A Texas woman who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing nearly $109 million from a youth development program for children of military families has received her punishment. In a story that rocked a Texas military base, a civilian worker for the U.S. Army allegedly stole hundreds of millions of dollars that were meant for military families and spent the money to fund her extravagant lifestyle earning her the nickname the "Gucci Goddess".
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Texas Stores Closing Soon
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Webster, Austin, Lewisville, Texarkana, and the Greater Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio areas might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
Texas Rainfall Brings Out ‘Toxic’ Worms that Regenerate When Chopped in Half
The recent excessive rainfall in the Houston area has brought an unexpected and toxic guest out of hiding: the hammerhead flatworm. These invasive worms, known for their distinctive hammer-shaped heads, emerge from their subterranean homes due to the massive amounts of precipitation. Danger Lurking in Your Yard. These flatworms can...
CenterPoint draws state ire after Hurricane Beryl power outages. Here’s what you need to know.
When Hurricane Beryl swept through southeast Texas on July 8, its damaging 80-mile-per-hour winds took down thousands of trees and knocked out much of the electricity system. More than 2.6 million Texas power customers went without electricity for days in the summer heat. In the days that followed the storm,...
4.9 Magnitude Earthquake in West Texas Felt in DFW/Austin
Earthquakes in Texas are more common than you think! At approximately 10:39 PM CDT on Monday, July 22, 2024, an earthquake occurred between Snyder and Roby Texas. This was a magnitude 4.9 and is tied for the 8th strongest earthquake recorded in Texas. An aftershock was reported at 10:46 with a magnitude of 4.4 struck in roughly the same location. Effects from the aftershocks were felt in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and were also felt as far north as Amarillo and as far south as Austin.
Stormy week could lead to flash flooding, then river flooding in portions of Southeast Texas
The immediate risk during these rainy days is street and potential flash flooding. A Flood Watch is in effect for portions of southeast Texas through 4 p.m. Thursday.Once all this heavy rain falls, the floodwaters have to go somewhere - and that's through area bayous, rivers, and creeks. Sometimes, too much rain over the course of a few days to weeks can lead to rising water levels, thus going out of their banks. That is a growing concern heading into the weekend in parts of southeast Texas.This is something we saw back in May, when after rounds of heavy rains,...
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