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Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Texas Stores Closing Soon
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Webster, Austin, Lewisville, Texarkana, and the Greater Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio areas might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
North Texas Commission Forms Committee To Explore Casino Gambling Legalization
As the momentum for casino legalization builds in Texas, the North Texas Commission (NTC) is taking proactive steps. The Dallas Business Journal reports that it has formed a committee of business and community leaders to scrutinize the implications of destination resorts and casino gambling. This move comes ahead of the...
Concerns Growing Over Cocaine Sharks Appearing In Texas Waters
New data has revealed sharks near the coast of Brazil has been found to have cocaine in their systems. Some in Texas are now concerned that cocaine sharks could appear in the state. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Cocaine Sharks Possible In The State Of Texas?
Missing 12-year-old Georgia girl found in Ohio, officials say
AUSTIN, Texas - UPDATE: Maria Gomez-Perez was found safe at a shopping center in Ohio with 34-year-old Guatemalan native Antonio Agustin, who is in custody. Below is the original "Missing in Texas" on the search for Gomez-Perez published July 25. _______________________________________________. The search for a missing 12-year-old girl from Georgia...
Texas Powerball – Texas Lottery Confirms ‘Life-Changing’ Win
Our sources at the Texas Lottery have confirmed that Wednesday's Powerball drawing has produced what can be described as a "life-changing" win in last night's game. Texas Lottery players have really been exercising their luck here lately with big wins not only in the multi-state Powerball lottery game. But, Texas tickets have also earned major prizes in Mega Millions and the Texas Lottery's Lotto Texas with Extra!
Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Address Recent Surge of Army Aviation Class A Mishaps to Prevent Further Loss of Life
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) led a bipartisan coalition of Texas legislators in sending a bicameral letter to Secretary of the Army Wormuth expressing concern about the high number of recent Army Aviation accidents. One of the deadliest of those accidents occurred in Rio Grande City, Texas where a UH-72 Lakota helicopter crash killed two National Guard Soldiers, one U.S. Border Patrol agent, and critically injured another Guardsman. Congressional oversight is crucial to ensuring the safety and accountability of Army aviation operations and decreasing the current trend of accidents to prevent further loss of life.
Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada & Sinaloa cartel ally ‘arrested in Texas after surrendering to authorities
TWO top leaders of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most dominant criminal groups in Mexico, have surrendered to American law enforcement and are in custody in the United States. Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, the notorious Mexican drug kingpin and co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, along with Joaquín Guzmán...
Texas woman’s lawsuit after being jailed on murder charge over abortion can proceed, judge rules
A Texas woman who was jailed and charged with murder after self-managing an abortion in 2022 can move forward with her lawsuit against the local sheriff and prosecutors over the case that drew national outrage before the charges were quickly dropped, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
Fentanyl dealer linked to 2 overdoses sentenced to 23 years in prison
ALVORD, Texas - A Wise County drug dealer connected to two deadly overdoses was sentenced to nearly 23 years in federal prison. Rhett Barclay, 23, pleaded guilty in February to fentanyl charges. Prosecutors said the two fatal overdoses happened less than two years apart. One woman died in 2021 and...
UniverSoul Circus sets up under the big top at Dallas' Red Bird Mall
If you're driving near Red Bird Mall in Southern Dallas, you can't miss the Big Top. It's the UniverSoul Circus setting up to begin its two-and-a-half-week "Family Reunion Tour" run here. "I'm a kid at heart," Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Tennell Atkins said as he waited for a preview show...
Another Major Store Leaving Sikes Senter Mall in Wichita Falls, Texas
Another one of the bigger clients in Sikes Senter Mall announced they're moving out. Not Been a Good Year for Our Mall in Wichita Falls. When you think of the bigger properties at Sikes Senter Mall. Four things come to most people's minds. Dillard's (which actually took up two stores at the mall), JC Penny, AMC Movie Theaters, and At Home. All of those properties take up massive amounts of space and sadly another one will be leaving us.
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