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Another Texas migrant aid group asks a judge to push back on investigation by Republican AG
EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — A prominent aid group along the U.S.-Mexico border asked a Texas judge on Wednesday to push back on a widening Republican-led investigation into nonprofits that help migrants, weeks after a separate court rejected efforts by the state to shutter an El Paso shelter. Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley provides temporary shelter and food to as many as 2,000 migrants a day when border crossings are high. In recent months, the nonprofit and at least three others in Texas that help migrants have come under scrutiny from state officials following a directive from Republican Gov....
Rep. Ronny Jackson examined Trump after the shooting and remains by his side at the RNC
Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas, who was Donald Trump's White House physician, examined his former patient after Saturday's assassination attempt and has remained by his side during much of the Republican National Convention, a source familiar with the situation told NBC News on Wednesday. Jackson rode in Trump's motorcade on...
Mystery Designer Handbag Raffle Tickets are Available
The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo is sold out, but you could still win a luxury designer handbag. The Foundation is offering 300 tickets for sale for the Mystery Handbag Raffle. Tickets are $25 each. The luxury designer bag is valued at over $2,500. Tickets are...
Sulphur Springs ISD to bump up teacher, librarian pay by 5 percent
Sulphur Springs Independent School District employees will be getting a raise. Thursday, the Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees voted for some increases as well as revisions to the district’s pay scale. Teachers and librarians have a new pay scale that will result a $2,625 increase for all teachers...
Dinner Bell for July 24th, 2024
If you are a farmer, a rancher or “country living is just for you”, Texas Farm Credit is able to help!!! Farm Credit Bank of Texas is part of the Farm Credit System established in 1916 by Congress to support rural agricultural communities. It consists of cooperative banks and associations who provide credit to individuals and businesses throughout the United States. The FCS assist the rural community and organizations of all types and sizes, ranging from small family farms to corporations with global operations. The Farm Credit System is a crucial source of funding for the agribusiness industry which is seen as high risk by traditional lenders. The Farm Credit System helps the agriculture industry with such financial products as credit life insurance, crop insurance, accounting tools, mortgages and cash management services. It also provides access to leasing programs that help customers purchase and finance vehicles, farm equipment and other supplies. The federal government initially funded the FCS to ensure American agriculture had a dependable source of credit. It is now self funded and owned by its member- borrowers.
City of Tyler warns against HUD waiting list scam
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The City of Tyler posted on their Facebook warning of a scam advertising to be an application for their Housing Choice Voucher (HCV). According to the post, the city showed an example of the scam post, which advertised a link to fill out an application for the waiting list of Tyler’s […]
79-year-old suspect charged with kidnapping Beaumont attorney Mel Shelander
Beaumont — A 79-year-old suspect is facing federal charges of kidnapping longtime Beaumont attorney Mel Shelander, who was freed after law enforcement officers caught the suspect on Wednesday. Federal Magistrate Judge Zack Hawthorn held an initial hearing this afternoon for Putnam Darwin Richardson, 79, of Orange. He appointed attorney...
Free dog, cat vaccination clinic coming to Cleveland Thursday, July 18
Liberty County Pct. 6 Constable’s Office is teaming up with the Houston Humane Society to host a free pet vaccination clinic and pet pantry in Cleveland on Thursday, July 18. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at The Sanctuary Church parking lot, located at 100 E. Hanson St.
Felony Arrests In Angelina County July 7 – July 14
This week the felony arrests in Angelina County include arrests made from July 7 - 14, 2024. There are currently 264 inmates inside the Angelina County Jail in Texas. Below you will find photos of pretrial felons. They are all innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Along...
Texas Man Arrested after Meth, Ecstasy Found in Vehicle at West Frankfort Traffic Stop
WEST FRANKFORT – A Texas man was found with illegal drugs after being stopped by Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies on Illinois 149 near I-57 in West Frankfort around 7:50 Thursday night. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the driver and only occupant in the vehicle, 42-year-old Patrick...
Texas Expands Wildlife Conservation with New Bat Boxes Along I-35 in Austin Amid Construction Projects
Tourists flocking to Texas for the summer are set for a flighty surprise, thanks to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Beyond preparing for peak travel season, TxDOT is expanding its wildlife conservation efforts by adding 18 new bat boxes at the Walnut Creek Bridge along I-35 in Austin. This move aims to provide replacement roosts for the displaced Brazilian free-tailed bats, which faced habitat disruption due to ongoing construction work, according to a report by TxDOT.
Is your flight impacted? Latest updates from DFW Airport after Microsoft tech issues
DALLAS — The widespread Microsoft tech disruptions caused impacts at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport early Friday morning, as hundreds of travelers navigated problems at check-in, uncertain flight statuses and crowded airport concourses. The issues were appearing to get back on track by around 5:30 a.m. American Airlines officials shortly...
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