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In Texas, violating campaign ethics laws rarely yields repercussions. The attorney general’s office is to blame.
TEXAS, USA — Editors Note: This article was originally published in The Texas Tribune. You can read the original article here. In 1989, Bo Pilgrim, an East Texas chicken plant magnate, strolled the floor of the Texas Senate and dispensed $10,000 checks to nine members in an effort to stop a worker’s compensation bill from passing.
TWDB approves $10,000,000 to Laguna Madre Water District for seawater desalination plant
AUSTIN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Water Development Board has approved financing from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas program to the Laguna Madre Water District. The District will use the $10,000,000 assistance it has received for the planning, acquisition and design of a seawater desalination plant, according to a release from Texas Water […]
Top 6 Texas-Caught Florida Bass
Top 6 Texas-Caught Florida Bass News Staff Tue, 07/23/2024 - 22:18 Image Body 1. BrianTurner,16.89,1993, Lake Fork2. JoeMcKay,16.40,2021,O.H. Ivie3. JerryBales,16.08,2010,O.H. Ivie 4. RobertBandy,16.00,2022, Eagle Mountain5. RickyBearden,15.93,2009, Conroe 6. KyleHall,15.82,2024, O.H. Ivie (All-Tackle World Record)
Human remains found in area of Utah where crews had been searching for missing Pearland couple
MOAB, Utah – Authorities confirm human remains were found in an area of Utah where crews had previously been searching for a missing couple from Pearland. Ray and Maranda Ankofski were last seen on June 21 while exploring the Steel Bender Trail east of Moab. Grand County Sheriff’s Chief...
Texas A&M commit Landon Rink ranked as the top defensive tackle prospect in Texas
Not all recruiting rankings are the same, and that’s good. No matter what many of us see with our own eyes when watching high school prospects, 247sports, Rivals, and On3 have their own opinions when ranking each prospect at every position. In the 2025 recruiting class, the defensive line cycle is borderline elite, in my humble opinion. The prospect that constantly sticks out is a 4-star defensive lineman and Texas A&M commit, Landon Rink, who is heading into his senior season at Cy-Fair HS in Cypress (TX). Within 247Sports’ 2025 DL rankings, Rink is currently the 30th-ranked defensive line prospect in the...
Most expensive homes in Texas reach $2.7M, Houston-metro city makes list: Stacker
HOUSTON - Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value...
OG&E crews return after aiding Texas in post-hurricane power restoration efforts
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — After nearly two weeks of assisting power restoration efforts in Texas, OG&E’s 105 linemen and support staff returned home. According to OG&E, crews returned to their Oklahoma and Arkansas homes on Friday. Line workers assisted with power restoration in Sugar Land, Barrett, Baytown and...
Missouri and California Men Sentenced for Multi-Million Dollar Fake Concert Scam
A scheme designed to defraud music fans and investors involving counterfeit concerts and artist engagements has ended with the sentencing of two culprits. Terronce Morris was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison on charges of mail and wire fraud conspiracy, along with aggravated identity theft, according to a press release from the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida.
HISD attempts to clarify changes to school bus routes to ease parents’ concerns
HOUSTON (KIAH) — A letter sent to the homes of Houston Independent School District students on Monday led to more questions than answers for some of the students’ families. On Tuesday, HISD held an online press conference that it hoped would clear up any confusion. Alex Elizondo, the...
LIST: Avoid these high-water locations as severe storms roll through Houston area
HOUSTON – High-water locations are being reported on some Houston area roads due to heavy storms moving across southeast Texas Wednesday morning. KPRC 2 is urging residents to “turn around, don’t drown” if they happen to encounter some of these roadways, but we’re also giving drivers a heads-up before heading out the door.
Volunteers step in to clean up historic Houston cemetery damaged by Hurricane Beryl
Cleanup and removal of storm damage are costly processes, and they are even harder for a place like Olivewood Cemetery.Descendants of Olivewood, a nonprofit organization, helps with the upkeep and restoration of the property. Finding cleanup funds is challenging for them, but the cleanup is underway with the community's help.The roar of the chainsaws and the hands of help cleared off hurricane havoc left by Beryl. Up to 60 trees were lost, and more than a dozen headstones were damaged."This is a huge task for us," Margott Williams, who is part of the Descendants of Olivewood, said.The nonprofit organization helped...
The Hive Women's Wellness relocates, expands services in southeast Houston
The Hive's new space includes a spa, The Botanical, where clients can receive facials and other spa services. (Courtesy The Hive Women's Wellness via Facebook) The Hive Women's Wellness has completed its expansion and relocation to a new, larger facility‚ confirmed Business Manager Kelly Dando. The wellness center offers...
Houston icon Felix Fraga dead at 94 due to Alzheimer's complications, family says
HOUSTON — Felix Fraga, who spent decades in public service in the Houston area, died at 94, his son said on social media. Fraga was a longtime Houston civil leader who grew up in the Second Ward, where he was born in 1929. He was a member of City Council from 1994 to 1999 and also served on the Houston ISD School Board.
Texas-Based Conn's HomePlus Faces Potential Bankruptcy, Houston and Nationwide Store Closures Loom
Conn's HomePlus, the Texas-based furniture and appliance retailer, is reportedly on the brink of filing for bankruptcy and may close as many as 100 stores across the nation. The Woodlands-based company has been grappling with declining sales in the recent years, which has culminated in a significant drop in share value, now hovering around 50 cents from a previous high, according to recent reports from Bloomberg obtained by the Houston Chronicle.
Children’s Museum Houston host free back-to-school vaccinations
HOUSTON (KIAH) – As summer comes to a close, families are getting ready for back-to-school season. So, are your children up to date on their shots?. Data showed the percentage of kindergarten kids up to date on their vaccinations have yet to bounce back after the pandemic. The CDC reported that during the 2022-23 school year 93% had been vaccinated with all required vaccines.
Suspect charged in shooting of two men in Houston
HOUSTON, Texas — Charges have been filed against a suspect wanted in the shooting of two men at 2000 Oakdale Street around 2:55 a.m. on March 24. The suspect, 35-year-old Charles Dee Strain III, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the 482nd State District Court, according to a press release from the Houston Police Department. A December 2020 booking photo of Strain, who is not in custody, is attached to the news release.
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