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Texas Nominations Are Now Open – 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 41st Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards. Administered by the OneStar Foundation, the Governor’s Volunteer Awards are an opportunity for the State of Texas to honor exemplary individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to improving their communities through outstanding service and volunteering. “Texans recognize...
UPS driver in North Texas passed out, crashed due to heat-related symptoms, union says
The UPS driver crashed into the woods along Texas Highway 121, north of McKinney. The driver called for assistance but UPS told the worker to drive himself in, according to the union representing the driver.
Three suspects in North Carolina ATM theft arrested in Harrison County
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests Monday in connection to a major ATM theft out of North Carolina. Sheriff Matt Haley said 23-year-old Alecia Bailey of Texas, 24-year-old Braxton Hayes of Arizona and 34-year-old Christopher Walker-Aycock of Texas, have been charged with conspiracy, grand larceny and safe cracking.
Devastating Details About the Worst Crime Ever in Texas
Just like every other state in the country we know that crime happens in Texas. There are burglaries, robberies, and even murders. We know that people with evil intentions are going to do bad things, but when you think about the worst crime to ever be committed in Texas it’s a reminder to all of us about how evil some people can truly be.
'I didn't expect it': K-99's Big Frank to be inducted in Texas Radio Hall of Fame
At 50, radio personality Frank "Big Frank" Edwards Franklin said he's nowhere near slowing down. "I'm not ending anytime soon," Franklin said in a phone call. "I have a daughter that just started kindergarten, so I'm going to keep on keeping on. I'm a young 50 and have no plans of retiring in...
Questions surround the handcuffing of a Texas 10-year-old with learning disabilities
TEXAS — In an incident raising questions about school discipline and law enforcement practices, police handcuffed a 10-year-old girl with learning disorders following an incident at school.Conroe ISD Police arrested McKenna Lombardo, a fifth grader at Cryar Intermediate School, last May."I was scared. I was angry and I was sad," McKenna recalled.The incident, captured on police body cameras, reveals a sequence of events and comments that has McKenna's father, Matt Lombardo, a former police officer, demanding answers.The family reached out to the I-Team after seeing the videos, watching how McKenna was disciplined, and listening to the discussion officers and administration...
City of Rockwall proposes lower tax rate in 2025 budget
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 20, 2024) –Rockwall City Manager Mary Smith is proposing a reduced tax rate of 24.745 cents per $100 of assessed value for the upcoming fiscal year, October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. This represents a decrease of 2.27 cents from the previous year, reflecting the City’s commitment to maintaining low taxes.
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