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Beloved country music legend visits East Texas crawfish restaurant
BIG SANDY, Texas β Randy Travis, a country music legend with a career that spans over four decades, made a stop in East Texas Wednesday night. The "Forever and Ever, Amen" singer visited Circle M Crawfish in Big Sandy Wednesday evening, the restaurant shared on Facebook. Travis lives in the North Texas town of Tioga.
Growing trash, litter at Beaumont home leads to discovery of squatters
BEAUMONT β Coming home to find someone else living there is the reality for one Beaumont homeowner, whose home in the north end has been taken over by one or more squatters. Neighbors of the home at 5270 Landry Lane originally contacted KFDM about trash littering the entire yard of the property. Reverend J.D. Roberts says he and other neighbors noticed the trash three weeks ago and the piles are steady growing.
Gov. Abbott Launches Texas A&M COAST Program in Corpus Christi to Boost Skilled Workforce Training
Yesterday, in a move to step-up skilled workforce training in the Lone Star State, Texas Governor Greg Abbott presided over the unveiling of the Texas A&M Coastal Bend Occupational Advanced Skills Training (COAST) program in Corpus Christi. The COAST initiative, grounded in a collaboration with Texas A&M, aims to arm Texans with the necessary tools to tackle the job market in high-demand sectors such as chemical and petroleum manufacturing, fabrication, maritime shipping, and research, as reported by the Governor's Office.
Cormac McCarthy, Sergio Troncoso selected to Texas Literary Hall of Fame; other El Paso news
This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. Cormac McCarthy, Sergio Troncoso Selected for Texas Literary Hall of Fame. Two authors with deep El Paso connections are among the inductees selected for induction...
Killeen firefighters go to fight wildfires
Killeen, Tx (FOX44) β Five Killeen Fire Department firefighters have deployed to assist in multiple wildfires across Texas. They are assisting in battling the fires and assisting crews in disaster services. They are taking part in a 14-day joint operation, with one strike team leader, three wildland firefighters with...
Fort Bend County commissioners approve raises up to 26% for elected officials
Fort Bend County elected officials are about to get a big bump in pay.Although an item from Tuesday's Fort Bend County Commissioners Court was discussed for only a minute, the discussion is lasting longer in the community.I think it's not fair. The regular working people don't get that kind of raise.Commissioners approved salaries for next year's elected officials. They include big raises for themselves.Budgets from the last 15 years show next year's raises are some of the largest in recent history."It hurts my feelings, honestly, a little bit because I was trying to go to a 50-cent raise at my...
TxDOT, local law enforcement warn against drinking & driving this Labor Day weekend
Many people will be celebrating this Labor Day weekend⦠but TxDot and local law enforcement are warning people not to drink and drive. TxDot and local police are stepping up enforcement across Texas over the holiday.
Texas Teachers Are The Most Overworked In The U.S.
It certainly appears that we aren't taking very good care of our teachers. A number of Texas school districts have kicked off the school year. This type of thing would never be on my radar, except for the fact that a number of teachers posted their Amazon wish lists online in order to receive a little help. If you're unfamiliar with the phenomenon, the teachers are so desperate for classroom basics that they are turning to their communities for a little support. I have to say, it's a bit embarrassing that the State Of Texas doesn't give teachers what they need to do their jobs.
Police Warn Texans to Be Vigilant Against Phone-Spoofing Scam
Police in San Antonio, Texas are warning residents of a rise in phone scams where scammers are pretending to be local police calling. Authorities at the Schertz police department says that scammers are not only identifying themselves as police but they are phone-spoofing to manipulate the Caller ID so it comes up as the police calling you.
Get Ready for the 2024 East/West Rivalry Game
The date for the 2024 East/West Rivalry has been set. This years game has lost some of it's luster. Both East and West have been put in new districts this season, which means that this years contest will be a non-district matchup and will be the second game of the season. Last year's game was the season finale with playoff seeding on the line.
Urgent: 13 Young Girls Missing In Texas This August
Another month has come and (almost) gone in Texas. As August ends, the unfortunate truth is that numerous kids, the majority of young girls, have gone missing in the state. The issue of children going missing is not only confined to Texas, this is something seen nationally. But no matter where kids are going missing, it is tragic. It's impossible to understand what these children and their loved ones are thinking and feeling at this moment. But I can predict feelings of loss, fear, and panic.
Weekend forecast now dryer but still wet next week
Friday's Weather Headline: If you're looking for a short break from the rain, this is the forecast for you! If you want more rain, we've still got plenty to come after the break! However, the tropics are beginning to really ramp up... Read on for more details.
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