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Texas Judge Removes Old Ban In Place For 156 Years
One Texas judge just got rid of an old ban that had been in place for 156 years, it’s going to be interesting to see how this plays out. If you love making your own beer or alcohol you’re going to love this news. We got the details...
Texas House to hear pay raises for caregivers who help intellectually, developmentally disabled
The State House Committee on Human Services will meet in Austin on Tuesday, where a coalition is pushing them to consider raising the pay rate of those who care for the intellectually and developmentally disabled.They argue that the crisis will cost Texans more in the long run without increasing funding.In July, ABC13 took viewers inside the homes and facilities that care for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). At the time, there was a shortage of skilled caregivers because of the long hours and the low pay, but on Monday, Eyewitness News found out just how deep the problem...
Texas lawmaker floats starting school year later to reduce ‘wasteful stress’ on power grid
A Texas lawmaker said he may introduce legislation next year aimed at pushing back the start of the school year as a way to reduce "awfully wasteful stress on our power grid," according to a social media post this weekend.
Radiology group paying $8.8M over False Claims Act violations
National Interventional Radiology Partners, based out of Houston, and its founder and CEO have agreed to pay $8.8 million to resolve Federal False Claims Act (FCA) and Anti-Kickback Statute violation allegations, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Southern District of Texas. The settlement claims NIRP and Dr. Andrew...
New Technology Results With Mother Arrested In Texas Cold Case
A 23 year old Texas cold case finally got the break it needed because of new technology developed in the field of DNA, and thanks almost entirely to private donations, charges were finally brought against the mother of a day old baby that was abandoned in 2001, and buried with the name Angel Baby Doe.
Mt Pleasant Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges
Officers arrested 31-year-old Miguel Angel Almazan of Mt. Pleasant for Aggravated Robbery, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Possession of Marihuana, and four counts of Cruelty to a non-livestock animal. They have not released any information about the crimes, and at the last report, he was in the Titus County Jail.
Teen's art project goes viral after being turned away from State Fair of Texas competition
DALLAS — The State Fair of Texas is just weeks away and one of the most beloved traditions of the fair is the Arts and Crafts contest. Judging is already underway to select the winners of the 2024 competition; however, one teen competitor got some disappointing news before the competition even started. Sixteen-year-old Kaylee Rodgers made a dress completely out of poker cards, with plans to enter it in this year's arts and crafts competition at the fair. However, days before the competition started, the judges told her the dress was too big for the category she was competing in, and...
1 person, several pets dead after East Texas structure fire
CHEROKEE SHORES, Texas (KETK) – Payne Springs Fire Rescue said that one person and several pets died on Monday after a structure fire in the Cherokee Shores area of Payne Springs. Payne Springs Fire Rescue (PSFR) volunteers were reportedly alerted to the fire at around 6:53 a.m. on Monday. When crews arrived on the scene […]
Man captured in Houston days after being added to Texas’ Most Wanted List
A Harris County fugitive who was recently added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Immigrants List has been captured, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced. Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce, a 20-year-old from Honduras, had been wanted by authorities since July of 2024 for aggravated sexual assault of a child under the age of 14.
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas awards $42 million to Houston-area research centers
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas awarded Houston-area cancer research centers over $42 million in grants. (Courtesy Pexels) The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas awarded $60.6 million in grants to institutions across Texas, including roughly $42 million to Houston-area cancer research projects, according to an Aug. 21 news release from CPRIT.
Shelbyville High School Announces 2024-25 Homecoming Court
From left: Heidi Stutts, Preslee Sims, Kenadee Lathan, Taylor Jones, Addison Slocum, Alex Slocum, Bailee Bohannon, Cadee Harley and Kyleigh Hendricks. August 27, 2024 - Shelbyville High School announces 2024-25 Homecoming Court. Homecoming will be September 13, 2024 versus Waskom at Dragon Stadium. Queen coronation will begin at 6:30pm and kick off at 7pm.
Lion spotted at the Texarkana Public Library
TEXARKANA, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) — A new sculpture is guarding the Texarkana Public Library. The lion sculpture called ‘Have You Seen My Bicycle’ by Texas artist Jason Miller will soon be a permanent part of the library’s foyer. It’s made of dozens of individual pieces, including utensils...
Drew Brees Will Return to the NFL as the Next New Orleans Saints Head Coach
2024 will undoubtedly be the end of the line for Dennis Allen as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints. As the Saints have a rebuild on the horizon, they need a true culture changing coach to accelerate the rebuild and get the team back to contending status. That...
You'll soon find this local, high-protein rice on Walmart shelves across Louisiana
Parish Rice, the high-protein product made at M&S Fruge Farms in Eunice, will hit shelves at 74 Walmart stores in Louisiana on Saturday. The company announced the deal Tuesday that also includes distribution to 491 Walmart locations across 15 southern and midwestern states. The rice, which Michael Fruge launched in...
Governor Jeff Landry signed an executive order prohibiting the use of Critical Race Theory in Louisiana’s K-12 public education system
Shreveport, LA – According to the state officials, the Critical Race Theory, which Governor Landry described as divisive, encourages students to view life through the lens of race and victimhood. He emphasized that students should instead be learning about American exceptionalism and the constitutional principles that affirm the equal...
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