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Texas Husband Makes Over $1Million Eavesdropping Wife’s Work Calls
Back in February of this year, a Houston man made 1.76 million dollars because he overheard his work-from-home spouse talking business, and used that information to make over $1.7 million in an insider trading scheme, federal authorities said. As reported by cbsnews.com Tyler Loudon, 42, pleaded guilty to securities fraud...
Texas Has One of the Best Small-Town Downtowns in America
BASTROP, Texas (KPEL News) - Texas is home to many great cities and towns, big and small. It's a favorite getaway for a lot of folks and a permanent destination for even more who are looking for a new home. If you're looking for a place to visit or to...
Passerby Discovers Dead Body Near Road, Lufkin PD Investigating
Early this morning (7/2), Lufkin Police were called to the 100 block of Collins Street in north Lufkin. A passerby discovered a man's body in a grassy area beside the road. Investigators with Lufkin Police believe the deceased man had been there for several hours. The cause of death is currently unknown, and an autopsy has been ordered.
This Fan Favorite is the Winner of Blue Bell’s The Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament
It is always exciting news when Blue Bell announces either a brand new flavor or the return of a fan favorite flavor. Most of the time, a new flavor will be available for just a limited amount of time. Sometimes, one of those limited time flavors becomes a favorite for fans and they don't want to see it come off the shelves. Blue Bell knows this and put the return of one of those limited time flavors in your hands. After three days of intense voting, you picked a winner in the Blue Bell The Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament.
Texas Law, What Happens If You Don’t Have a Will?
While I don’t have a will set up myself yet, I know that it’s important for all people in Texas to get that done. Let’s be honest, no one wants to think or talk about dieing even though it’s going to happen to all of us. While we would love to never have to think about it, that is not the smart way of handling things. You have worked hard and you don’t just want those things going to the state of Texas. Wait, does the state of Texas get your stuff if you don’t have a will? Let’s investigate.
Forecasters Warn Texas, Do NOT Turn Your Back on Hurricane Beryl
Hurricane Beryl is a monster of a storm. It has already set a record for the earliest (in hurricane season) Category 5 Atlantic hurricane. As of Tuesday morning (7/2), Beryl has topped sustained winds of 160 mph. Jamaica Beware. There are many uncertainties about the strength and direction of Beryl...
TikToker Can’t Identify Celebrity at Airport; She Responds ‘It’s Me’
In the most 2024 thing that ever 2024ed, TikToker Richmond Staunton Keeling (@richmondkeeling) captured the moment when, while waiting parked at arrivals at the airport, he saw numerous people walking up to the woman standing in front of his vehicle and asking her for photos. Not knowing who this person...
Be the First to Win Millions with These 3 New Texas Scratch Offs
July is here, and the Texas Lottery has introduced three new scratch-off games. These games went into circulation as of July 1. Each of the three games has impressive top-tier payouts. Let's take a look. $250,000 50X Crossword. This $10 scratch-off is a new version of a game with the...
Is Surge Pricing Coming To A Buc-ee’s Near You?
Over the weekend I stopped at my local Buc-ee's and noticed something I hadn't seen before. Every item was set up with Digital Shelf Tags. These electronic shelf labels have been popping up at stores all over Texas. I've seen them in Best Buy, Walmart, and other big box stores.
UPDATE: I-10 in Lake Charles Reopened Following Warehouse Fire
(Lake Charles, Louisiana) - UPDATE (11:20am) - From the Louisiana State Police, the shelter in place has been lifted, I-10 is now open. A BioLab representative released an announcement regarding the incident including actions taken to ensure the safety of the residents of Lake Charles and surrounding areas - BioLab...
Did We Make The List? FBI’s 2024 Most Dangerous Cities In Texas
When it comes to where we live, we never want it to be considered one of the most dangerous places to live. Here is the FBI's 2024 list of most dangerous cities and one of them is not that far from us. The information is based on crime statistics from January 2023 through September 2023. Violent crimes are any crimes that include murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Felony Arrests In Angelina County June 9th – 15th
Two current inmates of the Angelina County Jail made the local news when they were arrested. Though they were very different crimes, both are now incarcerated because of their actions. Livingston Woman Found With 33 Grams Of Meth. On Thursday, June 20, 2024, Angelina County DPS pulled Tammy Shutter over...
Why Fewer People are Buying Grills to Barbecue at Home
Not as many people are interested in buying a grill for their home according to a new report on a recent decline in sales. But that doesn't mean there are fewer people cooking on their patio this summer. Barbecue Industry Trends. A recent article published by CNN looked at trends...
AIR ALERT: Saharan Dust Plumes Have Returned to Texas
That Saharan dust is a tricky little devil. Over the past several days, I've had my attention focused on Hurricane Beryl (and with good reason). It's one of the most powerful hurricanes ever to form in June. It has already ravaged some of the Windward Islands, and now it's heading into the Caribbean.
Man Miraculously Walks Away From Horrible Texas Accident
This man had his guardian angel watching over him. A video that was posted to X by Dallas Texas TV shows man just casually getting out of an overturned car. The accident occurred near Huntsville, Texas. Luckily, I have never been a part of an accident like this. Since the man walked away uninjured, the comments took over with some lighthearted comedy.
SHOCKING: Texas Mom Leaves Kids in Hot Car While She Shops
We will file this under "not fit to be a parent." A San Antonio woman has been arrested after she allegedly left her three children in a car that was locked and turned off for almost an hour. The temperature outside at the time of the incident was in the upper 90's.
McDonald’s Says These Menu Items Are Going Away and Never Coming Back
We regret to inform you may never see some of your McDonald's favorites again. The fast food chain recently revealed it has no plans to bring back some of its previous menu items. Why McDonald's Is Dropping Menu Items?. McDonald's a fairly predictable menu no matter what location you stop...
Dallas Could Be Voting to Decriminalize Marijuana In 2024
We all know that marijuana is legal in many states across the country, but Texas is not one of them. There are certain cities in Texas that have voted and decided to decriminalize marijuana, but it remains illegal. According to WFAA, there is an advocacy group (Ground Game Texas) that has gathered over 50,000 signatures to make Dallas the largest city in Texas to decriminalize marijuana.
Gorgeous 57 Acre East Texas Farm Currently on the Market
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own farm in Texas, this might be your dream come true. There is a 57-acre farm that is currently on the market and it’s a beautiful piece of real estate. The farm is located near Jacksonville, TX which is about 2...
Police Confirms Drowning Death at Lake Nacogdoches on Saturday
Saturday evening, June 29, just after 7 p.m., officers with the Nacogdoches Police Department responded to the west side park at Lake Nacogdoches after receiving reports of a man who had possibly drowned. Numerous agencies including the Nacogdoches Fire Department, Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office, Texas Game Wardens, and Nacogdoches Police...
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