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SPCA welcomes Emily Heglund as new executive director
A new face is joining the “pack” at the SPCA of East Texas (SPCA ETX). Last Monday, the nonprofit animal welfare group welcomed Emily Heglund as its new executive director. In her role, Heglund will be responsible for guiding the strategic direction and daily operations of SPCA ETX. Her focus will be on enhancing the organization’s rescue and adoption program, along with overseeing its SNIPPET Spay/Neuter Clinic, which provides discounted wellness services to community pets.
Grand jury indicts Tyler doctor on 8 felony charges
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A Smith County grand jury has indicted a suspended Tyler doctor on seven sexual assault charges and another charge alleging he practiced medicine without a license. Kenneth Donald Haygood, 55, of Tyler, was indicted on six counts of second-degree sexual assault, one count of first-degree aggravated...
A Rainy Week Ahead Along With Cooler Temperatures
East Texas (KLTV) - Scattered showers and thunderstorms are beginning to slowly diminish this evening. Expect only a slight chance for rain overnight with temperatures dropping into the lower 70s. Tomorrow looks very much the same with scattered showers and thunderstorms off and on most of the day, but that keeps temperatures well below average. Likely chances for rain continue into midweek and then begin to decrease through the weekend.
Henderson County man sentenced to 15 years in prison for 48 grams of meth
HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after officials discovered nearly 50 grams of meth during a search of his vehicle. According to the Henderson County District Attorney’s office, Richard Blane Sims, 48 of Payne Springs, was sentenced on July 11 for manufacture or delivery of a […]
Texas is once more flirting with expanding passenger rail
"Texas is once more flirting with expanding passenger rail" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Was there an earthquake in Texas on Monday night?
TEXAS (KFDX/KJTL) — Thousands of Texans were left with an uneasy feeling late Monday night after feeling their houses shake, leaving many to wonder what exactly they had just experienced. At around 10:40 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024, several members of communities across the Lone Star State took to social media, posting statuses in […]
Texas Is The Number One Worst State For Weather Related Power Outages
The Texas power grid is something that all residents worry about. When the power goes out, many things are lost. Lights are unable to be turned on, and depending on the the time of day, individuals may not be able to see for an extended period of time. Many reasons can be the cause for the power to disappear.
Mark Mayfield: An authority on affordable housing for almost 40 years
Mark Mayfield stepped down as the chief executive officer of the Texas Housing Foundation on June 20 after 37 years of working on affordable housing issues in Texas. “It’s the only job I’ve ever had,” he said of his commitment to housing needs. It was the Marble...
Tremors in Texas: 3 Deadly Earthquakes That Made Their Mark
When people think of earthquakes, Texas isn't the first place that comes to mind. However, the Lone Star State has had its share of seismic events that have left an impact. Texas is not known for frequent or intense earthquakes like the West Coast, but they do happen. Volcano Discovery...
Driver’s License Offices In Texas Still Facing Issues After Major Network Problem
The state of Texas is still affected by the CrowdStrike outage that took place last week. Some Driver's License officers remain closed due to the issue. Here's what is known. Some Driver's License Offices In Texas Closed Until Further Notice. Per MySanAntonio, certain offices in the state are unable to...
New Lawsuit Alleges Chris Brown Ordered Backstage Assault After Show In Texas
Chris Brown delighted crowds this weekend in Ft. Worth but a new lawsuit filed against him alleges a BRAWL took place backstage on Saturday night at Dickies Arena. The 11:11 Tour stopped through Fort Worth over the weekend for 2 nights and Breezy's performance received rave reviews from the thousands who attended the shows. But its what allegedly happened after the show that's getting all the attention.
Texas Drivers (Again) Asked Not To Drive Their Cars
It's partly due to the summer heat but the possibility of Texas drivers being asked to leave their cars parked again will continue into winter. Warmer temperatures and certain weather conditions can lead to an increase in ozone levels which can be harmful. To ease these levels, millions of Texans are being asked ... for the 2nd time this month ... to leave their cars at home.
Excessive Rainfall Alert Now Includes Lufkin and Nacogdoches
Lufkin, Nacogdoches, and a good chunk of Deep East Texas are shaded yellow in the latest Excessive Rainfall Outlook from the Weather Prediction Center. This map represents the forecast for Tuesday, July 23. What Exactly Does This Mean?. In simple terms, it means that anyone living in the yellow-shaded area...
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...
Warning Issued for Texas Most Wanted Fugitive and a $4,000 Reward
AUSTIN – Jorge Hernandez Dionicio, a criminal illegal immigrant, is one of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted. This month, he is the Featured Fugitive, and authorities are urging the public to be vigilant. Details:. Name: Jorge Hernandez Dionicio. Aliases: Jorge Hernandez-Dionicio, Noe Vega. Age: 33. Height: 5 feet 3...
As hurricane season begins, here's how small businesses can prepare in advance of a storm
NEW YORK (AP) — The hurricane season roared into the U.S. with Hurricane Beryl hitting Texas in early July, surprising many business owners accustomed to seeing big storms arrive later in the summer. With the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicting an above-average storm season this year, small businesses need to be prepared. Small businesses in Texas had to not only deal with physical damage from Beryl but also a dayslong power outage. For some, the lack of electricity meant the loss of some or all of their inventory. There are steps small businesses should take to make sure they’re ready for storms and insured for storm damage.
US census takers to conduct test runs in Colorado 4 years before 2030 count
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Six places in the South and West will host practice runs for the next U.S. head count in 2030. The census helps determine political power and the distribution of federal funds. Residents of western Texas; tribal lands in Arizona; Colorado Springs, Colorado.; western North Carolina; Spartanburg, South Carolina; and Huntsville, Alabama, will be encouraged to fill out practice census questionnaires in the spring of 2026. Census Bureau officials said Monday that they hope the tests will help ensure that in 2030, they count the people who were missed in the 2020 census.
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