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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.
Watch: People Seek Shelter From Tornado in Texas Target
When fleeing from a tornado, you have to do whatever it takes to get to shelter. Ideally, it would be an actual tornado shelter, but a big box store is better than nothing. No, they’re not immune from being destroyed by a twister, but it’s 1,000 times better than trying to ride out or run from a storm in your vehicle. Many have lost their lives doing that.
Local advocacy group reacts to AG Paxton's new rule on gender markers
Amarillo Area Transgender Advocacy Group is responding to the Texas Department of Public Safety no longer accepting court orders to change a trans person’s gender marker on their driver’s license. The court allows a person to change the gender on their birth certificate after a transition. Attorney General...
High School Football: Pampa at Iowa Park
The Iowa Park Hawks hosted the Pampa Harvesters for a week one football game at Hawk Stadium. The Hawks and Harvesters have not met since 2013. Iowa Park winning three of those four games. Tonight, Pampa beats Iowa Park 42-28.
Texas high school football scores for Week 1: UIL results across the state
Texas high school football is back. Find the scores for Week 1 Texas high school football games across the state right here. While the finals come in, the American-Statesman has live updates for Friday night UIL football games. Top matchups tonight include Lake Travis vs. Arlington Martin, Thrall vs. Thorndale, Vandegrift vs. Dripping...
Texas’ 11th Largest City Now 8th Most Dangerous in U.S.
Not many people would ever associate The Hub City with Detroit MI, but according to one website they are number eight and seven, respectively, when it comes to the most dangerous cities in the U.S. Houston, TX is one of the largest cities in the country. San Antonio, TX and...
Texas Governor Announces $148 Billion Transportation Investment
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday, August 28, 2024, an unprecedented $148 billion investment in Texas’ transportation infrastructure. This historic commitment includes the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) unanimous approval of a more than $104 billion 10-year transportation plan aimed at enhancing safety, addressing congestion and connectivity, and preserving roadways across the state.
Poisonous fireworms wash ashore on Texas coastline ahead of Labor Day weekend, officials warn
Ahead of Labor Day weekend, officials are warning those headed to Texas' beaches about fireworms.If you come across one, officials advise you to avoid touching it. Their sting leaves a burning sensation that can last for hours, and their venom can make you feel sick or dizzy.According to scientists, several of them have washed up on beaches near Corpus Christi and Port Aransas.A researcher from the Harte Research Institute found one attached to a log along the coast.Fireworms move around by hitching rides on logs. They feast on gooseneck barnacles.If one of these worms leaves its poisonous spike in your skin, you are recommended to use adhesive tape to remove it.RELATED: What are those fuzzy caterpillars crawling across southeast Texas right now?RELATED: What to do if you're stung by an asp caterpillarRELATED: Sea lice: What to know and how to avoid
Texas’ Smallest High School Has An Enrollment In The Single Digits
I used to always think my former high school in Texas was small, but as it turns out, it was pretty midsized. It was one of those places where you knew everyone in your high school class, along with the upper and lower classes, but you didn't all necessarily talk. The same thing applied to the small town of Brownsboro, TX where it was located.
North Carolina woman sentenced to federal prison for stealing from SETX organization, ordered to pay over $800,000 in restitution
BEAUMONT — A Raleigh, North Carolina woman has been sentenced to federal prison for violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Tahshyria Allen, 31, pleaded guilty to possession of stolen money and was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone on Aug. […] The post North Carolina woman sentenced to federal prison for stealing from SETX organization, ordered to pay over $800,000 in restitution appeared first on Port Arthur News.
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