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Man sentenced for diesel thefts across Texas, 3 others at large
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — A Mesquite man who was a part of a “sophisticated” organized criminal group accused of stealing 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), Ramon Perez-Torres was convicted of engaging in organized criminal activity on […]
Expert Warns of Rodent Surge in Texas
Texas appears to be primed for a spike in rodent infestations. Nothing makes me cringe like the thought of rodents living in my home. Having a single rat find its way into my home is enough to make me want to pack up and leave. But an infestation? Yeah, it’s time to scorch the earth at that point.
Oath Keepers attorney pleads guilty to Jan. 6 charges
An attorney for the Oath Keepers accused of conspiring with the right-wing militia group’s leader to stop the certification of the 2020 presidential election pleaded guilty Wednesday to two charges linked to the Capitol attack. Kellye SoRelle, a Texas woman who once served as general counsel for the Oath Keepers, pleaded guilty to entering and…
Fun Box to bring bounce park back to Grapevine
Fun Box will return to Grapevine Mills in October for a second year after a mass gathering permit was approved by Grapevine city council Aug. 20. (Courtesy Fun Box) Fun Box is bringing its inflatable bounce house park back to Grapevine. The city council approved a mass gathering permit for...
Massive Dust Devil Spotted in Texas
With the recent box office success of the movie Twisters, tornados are a hot topic right now. But why are they getting all the love? Dust Devils are cool too! And the one in the video at the bottom of this article is no tiny swirl of dirt, this thing is massive. Scroll down to check it out, you have to see this thing in motion to truly experience how awe-inspiring it is.
NOAA’s Long-Range Winter Forecast Details Odds for Icy Weather in Texas
HOUSTON, Texas (KPEL News) - It's hot in Texas, and after a long and brutal summer, it would be very understandable if Texans were looking forward to a colder - and possibly icier - winter. The bad news? The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its long-range forecast, and it...
Slight relief from triple-digit highs for most of North Texas Wednesday
NORTH TEXAS – A weak cold front settled over most of the region Wednesday morning, dropping temperatures by just a few degrees.There was also a bit of cloud cover, but they will not stick around to help keep those temperatures down.In the Metroplex, highs will hover in the upper 90s, but increasing dew points will put the feels-like temperatures in the triple digits once again.A weather alert is still in place for counties to the west of the metro, as a cold front has stalled from Jack County south to Hamilton County. Air temperatures will be as high as 109 degrees, with feels-like temperatures even higher. The humidity is also lower in those areas, leading to an elevated wildfire threat.The area of high pressure will shift back east and north over the next few days, bringing triple-digit temperatures with it.The next chance for rain is not until early next week, with a 10% chance on Monday and 20% on Tuesday. There has been no measurable rain at DFW Airport since August 9, and August rainfall is nearly an inch lower than average.
MISD-created counseling tool adopted by state agency
Aug. 21—MIDLAND — The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced plans to standardize monitoring for counselor compliance with the state's 80/20 Rule. The state will use a tracking document created by Midland ISD Mental Health Coordinator Taylor Harris that has been used by the district the past two school years. Earlier this year, the TEA audited school districts across the state to verify ...
Texas Musician Jason McBride, Longtime Fiddler For Kevin Fowler Band, Reveals Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Jason McBride, a Texas musician and fiddler for the Kevin Fowler Band, is battling pancreatic cancer. He could use as much support as he can get. Kevin Fowler made the sad announcement on social media. The artist is asking for prayers for the longtime fiddle player. He wrote, "A lot of y'all know Jason from his many years of playing fiddle with us on the road. He's always been a big part of the Kevin Fowler Band family. His family is now asking for prayers and our help on his path to healing."
Federal judge in Texas overturns FTC ban on noncompete agreements
A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule from the Federal Trade Commission that would have made it easier for employees to quit a job and work for a competitor.In a ruling Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Ada Brown granted a motion for summary judgement filed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other plaintiffs, and rejected the FTC's own petition for a judgement in its favor.In reaching his decision to overturn the ban, Brown concluded that that the FTC "exceeded its statutory authority" in making the rule, which the judge called "arbitrary and capricious." The judge also concluded...
Harris inducted into Ag Teachers Hall of Fame
Jim Harris, a beloved former agricultural science teacher at McMullen County ISD, was inducted into the Texas Ag Teachers Hall of Fame on July 26 in Dallas. He was honored with the recognition for his decades of service. The Texas Agriculture Teachers Association bestows this prestigious honor upon educators who...
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