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Region 16 Teachers Of the Year
Region 16 Education Service Center announced the 2025 Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year. The Elementary Teacher of the Year is Kristi Leff from Amarillo ISD, and the Secondary Teacher of the Year is Christian Hernandez-Ocasio from Highland Park ISD., as awarded by the Texas Association of School Administrators,
Suspect arrested in Florida for Texas fraud cases
SMITH COUNTY, Texas - An elderly couple in Smith County fell victim to a fraudulent asphalt paving scheme in March 2020, leading to the arrest of Timothy Mark Adams in Florida.The couple had seen an advertisement on Facebook and hired Adams, paying him $3,000 in advance for driveway paving that was never completed. Smith County investigators linked Adams to similar scams in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, and Texas, and obtained two felony theft warrants and a grand jury indictment against him in 2020. Adams fled and sent threatening messages to one of the victims, according to the Smith County Sheriff's Office.On July 29, 2024, Smith County Fraud Investigator John Partlow received a tip about Adams' whereabouts. Adams was located and arrested at an RV park in Perry, Florida, by Taylor County Sheriff's investigators. He is currently awaiting extradition to Smith County."Never hire anyone for home repair services until you thoroughly check them out," Detective Partlow advised. "Never pay anyone up front for services until the work is completed unless they require money for materials during the project. Asphalt driveway scammers are one of the most prevalent forms of this type of fraudulent activity and cost victims thousands of dollars each year."
Texas ‘Tax-Free’ Weekend Coming Up August 9-11 For Back To School
Those three dreaded words that indicate an abrupt end to summer fun are here, "BACK TO SCHOOL." Luckily, the Great State of Texas has an upcoming opportunity for you to save some money on the items you need for class, so you can look good and learn even gooder'er. The...
Human Remains Found Confirmed to be Missing Texas Woman
Recently discovered human remains put an end to a tragic weeks-long search for a Texas woman who went missing while on vacation with her husband. The Grand County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the human remains discovered on July 22 belong to Miranda Ankofski, who went missing with her husband during their annual Moab trip in June.
Bye Bye Baby: Why Are There So Many Abandoned Newborns in Texas?
The last place an unwanted newborn baby should be put is often the first place to look: the trash. With the expansion of Safe Haven locations and the promotion of the Baby Moses law, the continued discoveries of the most helpless members of society. infants, left in dangerous locations is confusing as it is disturbing.
Oscar de la Renta to Open Its Only Texas Residency at Highland Park Village
The Lone Star State now has a lone Oscar de la Renta store — and it’s right here in Dallas. The brand’s only standalone retail residency in Texas will open as a pop-up location at Highland Park Village in the fall. “We couldn’t be more excited to...
DFW swim teams show impressive results at Annual YMCA Lone Star Swim Meet
Dallas, TX (July 31, 2024) – YMCAs throughout the state of Texas recently took to the pool for the annual Lone Star 2024 swim meet. Held July 18-21 in Lewisville, the Lone Star State contest hosted seventeen teams from across the state in a vigorous competition. With swimmers ranging...
Texas Catfish Con Artist Spun a WEB OF LIES in Wisconsin to Steal Over $1 MILLION!
MADISON, WI – Justice in Wisconsin! A Texas woman has been sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay restitution for using multiple alter egos to defraud a single victim out of more than $1 million over the course of four years, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin announced Thursday.
'Darth Vader' home on the market in Texas
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, Texas — Embroiled in controversy and a legal fight with city officials, the “Darth Vader” house is back on the market in Texas. The imposing structure in West University Place, just outside Houston, is listed for $3.75 million. Events at the house have been...
From the Vault: Sydney Becerra's 2021 Gatorade Texas Girls Soccer Player of the Year Honor
For the ninth installment of our "From the Vault" series, we're celebrating an individual achievement that capped off a remarkable season for the Flower Mound girls soccer team. In June 2021, just months after helping lead the Lady Jaguars to a Class 6A state championship, senior midfielder Sydney Becerra was named the Gatorade Texas Girls Soccer Player of the Year.
Two Texas Teens Accused of Stealing Over $1 Million From Walmart
Two 18-year-old boys from San Angelo were arrested last Sunday after being accused of stealing more than $1 million from Walmart over a year while employed by the superstore. Ryan Munoz and Carmelo Amigleo currently have a bond set for $350,000 and the two remain in jail while they wait to face the music.
Texas Target Stores Confirm Special Discounts – One Week Only
If you're a fan of the Target Store brand across the Lone Star State you will be quite pleased to hear what the giant retailer has planned for patrons in Beaumont, Baytown, College Station, and Galveston, and one hundred forty-seven other locations around the state. We all know back-to-school shopping is in full force right now and to assist Texas families in a two-fold way Target stores in the state and across the company's footprint are offering a special discount.
Texas Water Board details how it will spend $1 billion for water infrastructure projects
Texas last week began dividing $1 billion in taxpayer approved money among different types of water infrastructure and supply projects. Most of the money will go toward lowinterest loan programs to help cities and water systems upgrade drinking water systems and water conservation projects. At least $45 million will be reserved for communities with fewer than 1,000 residents. And about $130 million will go to towns with 1,001 and 10,000 residents. The Texas Water Development Board, the agency responsible for the state’s water supply and managing this money, also set aside $20 million for highrisk projects. Texas is losing billions of gallons of...
Here Are 9 of The Most Heinous Crimes To Ever Happen In Texas
You hear it all the time. Things are bigger in Texas. It's true. There are plenty of things I can think of that are Texas-sized. From the tallest building in Houston to the largest football field at Texas A&M. Things in Texas are huge. Unfortunately, that also means crime. Texas...
Heat Wave Headed To Texas: Here’s What You Need To Know
After six straight days under a low-pressure-dominant weather pattern, a high-pressure system is now developing across the middle of the country, and it will strengthen as we head later into the week. San Antonio will see temperatures rise into the mid- to upper 90s this week, but many other parts...
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