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Texas Department of Criminal Justice launches new mass email system
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has introduced a new mass email system to keep the public informed with updates, news, and notifications.Subscribers can choose from a variety of topics, including TDCJ Announcements, Office of Family Services Events, and notifications specific to TDCJ volunteer groups, according to a press release from the department. The sign-up process is described as quick and easy, offering options to receive information via email, text message, or both."Sign up today to stay up-to-date on all of the latest TDCJ news," stated the source.
Rep. Doggett on Democratic enthusiasm for Harris: 'Now we have a fighting chance'
With Democratic support for Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee seems to be solidifying, some in the party still want to see an open convention. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas was the first Democratic lawmaker to call on President Biden to abandon his bid. Now he's calling for an open convention. Amna Nawaz spoke with Rep. Doggett about his thoughts.
Caleb Harris' celebration of life service to be livestreamed
KIII-TV will livestream Caleb Harris' celebration of life service from New Braunfels Tuesday morning. The service will take place at 10 a.m. at the Oakwood Church for the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi student who went missing in March. Corpus Christi officials confirmed last week that human remains found in June were his.
Philip Morris delays U.S. heated tobacco device pilot to fourth quarter
(Reuters) - Philip Morris International pushed the test-launch of its heated tobacco device, IQOS, in the U.S. to the fourth quarter on Tuesday and lowered its annual forecast for the heated tobacco business.
McAllen commissioners expected to discuss limiting number of pets allowed in a home
McAllen city commissioners are expected to discuss a proposed ordinance that would limit the number of pets residents can have in their home. Recent cases of animal hoarding have prompted this discussion. The proposed ordinance limits the number of animals a resident can own to four. RELATED COVERAGE: McAllen man...
Former Sinton Pirate Jaquae Stewart transfers to Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — Former Sinton baseball player Jaquae Stewart announced on social media Monday that he is transferring to the University of Texas from Northwest Florida State Junior College, which went all the way to the JUCO championship game. Stewart lead all of JUCO with a .538 on base...
Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Embezzles $10 Million Dollars to Fund Rap Career
Planning to start a family is supposed to be one of the most exciting times in your life. However, countless Texas families were cheated out of experiencing that joy. The owner of Surrogacy Escrow Account Management stole millions of dollars from her own company. These funds were intended to fund future parents' dreams of starting a family, but instead, they were allegedly used to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a racy rap and R&B singer and music producer."
Rain chances increase in North Texas towards the end of the week
NORTH TEXAS — While the rain hasn't been as widespread as it was Monday, we have had a few cells drop some heavy rain. The area circled in Grayson County was under a Flash Flood Warning from 2-4 p.m. and received 3-4" of rain with some isolated amounts closer to 5". These storms eventually rain themselves out, but we've got a few more hours before we lose the daytime heating. As of 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, parts of Lamar County are under a Flash Flood Warning or Flood Advisory, but these storms have also fizzled out. Notice along the boundary though that...
Texas report shows increase in housing availability in Waco; favorable to buyers
The Q2 edition of the 2024 Texas Quarterly Housing Report by Texas Realtors is out, highlighting the increase in housing availability in Texas. The market in Waco reflects the trends seen state-wide.
Two suspects wanted after smashing store windows, stealing cigarettes and lotto tickets
SAN ANTONIO - Two suspects are wanted by deputies after allegedly smashing through a store's windows and stealing cigarettes and lottery tickets. On Tuesday, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office released the photos of two suspects wanted for allegedly robbing the Refuel Convenience Store in Adkins, Texas in a brazen smash-and-grab robbery.
Laredo, East LA and Hialeah, among the Latino-heavy cities with the highest poverty rates in the U.S.
A new study of the ten census-designated cities with 100,000 or more residents and high Latino populations showed their poverty rates are 50% higher than the national average. The ten communities, which include Laredo, Texas; East LA and Hialeah, Florida had an average poverty rate of 18.7%, considerably higher than the national poverty rate of 12.5% and the overall Latino poverty rate of 17.2%, the report by Axios shows.
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...
Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Embezzles $10 Million Dollars to Fund Rap Career
Planning to start a family is supposed to be one of the most exciting times in your life. However, countless Texas families were cheated out of experiencing that joy. The owner of Surrogacy Escrow Account Management stole millions of dollars from her own company. These funds were intended to fund future parents' dreams of starting a family, but instead, they were allegedly used to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a racy rap and R&B singer and music producer."
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...
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