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Texas Woman Executed For Killing 3 Out Of 5 Husbands
The only husband this Texas lady didn't kill, or at least try to kill, was the one that left her before she could. In her defense, Betty Lou Beets didn't have a very easy life. She lost her hearing at the age of 3, her "unstable" Mom was institutionalized when she was 12 leaving her to raise her siblings and she was sexually abused by her father and other men.
Texas 3D printing firm unveils next-gen construction technology: 'Something radical and courageous needs to happen'
"What we once thought was impossible is now a prototype in the field, printing its first full-scale structure." Texas-based ICON has made headlines recently that involve the moon, Mars, and even Vulcan. Now the 3D printing company has rolled out a state-of-the-art contraption called Phoenix that can build 27-foot-tall, two-story...
Friday Morning Forecast: Storms return today with a rare July cold front
TODAY: Partly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain and storms, especially this afternoon. Highs in the low-to-mid-90s with the max heat index between 95 and 105 degrees. Wind: NW 10 mph. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of isolated showers and storms. Lows in the mid-70s. Wind: NE 5-10 mph. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy […]
Nonprofit organizations Cajun Navy, Red Cross on standby in South Texas bracing for Beryl
BEAUMONT, Texas — Nonprofit organizations the Cajun Navy and the Red Cross are on standby in South Texas bracing for Beryl and ready to help those in the storm zone. As Beryl moves into the Gulf, the groups are prepared to send resources and volunteers to South Texas. Ten...
EMPOWER makes leadership changes, creates state-mandated improvement plan in response to multiple contract violations
DALLAS — The private child welfare collaborative that the State of Texas has hired to manage foster care in nine North Texas counties is bringing in help to better manage the organization. Multiple people who work for EMPOWER sent tips to WFAA that EMPOWER's Senior Vice President, Dr. Linda...
Texas Lottery Commission Allows Rigged Win
When a small group of Texas lottery retailers heard about a customer's ambitious plan to secure a guaranteed lottery win, they were in for an unprecedented ride. This daring move, which played out last spring, saw one individual ready to spend millions to buy nearly every possible numeric combination for the Lotto Texas draw. The result? An extraordinary jackpot of $95 million was on the line. To learn more about this incredible story, check out the original article on the Houston Chronicle.
AG Office Not Collecting Fines Paxton Owes
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton owes $11,000 in fines to the Texas Ethics Commission. Unfortunately, the state agency in charge of collecting those fines is the Attorney General’s office, and it has failed to do so despite receiving the notice of the fines in April. It’s the latest in...
Family said Texas Marine veteran released nearly one week after ICE detention
The family of a Texas Marine veteran said he’s headed home after nearly a week in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. Maria Renteria Torres said immigration officials detained her husband, Julio Torres, at DFW International Airport while returning home from a trip to Mexico late last week. Just...
Community and Victims' Families Mourn as Texas Church Faces Possible Demolition After 2017 Shooting
As the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs faces its potential demolition, the site of the deadliest church shooting in U.S. history drew visitors and mourners, perhaps for the last time. While leaders of the church have not yet disclosed a timeline for the demolition, locals and family members of the victims attended a somber gathering inside the sanctuary on Tuesday. Amid the final attempts to halt its destruction, the community reflected on the lives lost to the 2017 tragedy, as reported by Fox San Antonio.
Texas DPS seizes over ten pounds of suspected cocaine in Carson County traffic stop
CARSON COUNTY, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized more than ten pounds of suspected cocaine after a traffic stop in Carson County. On Thursday, July 4, at approximately 5:39 p.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2024 Ford Edge traveling east on I-40 near Groom for a traffic violation. During the stop, the Trooper allegedly discovered five tape-wrapped bricks of cocaine concealed inside the trunk area, according to a statement from the DPS.
A Blast from the past: SPI residents advise others to prepare for hurricane season
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hurricane preparedness is essential during this time of year, especially for residents on South Padre Island. In 2008 Hurricane Dolly hit the Rio Grande Valley, leaving many residents shocked by the intensity of the storm. “We saw boats that were lifted up thrown on top of other boats, boats […]
City of Weslaco to host first ever drone show
A lot of cities are holding Fourth of July celebrations, and Weslaco city leaders wanted to do something different. Instead of their annual fireworks show, they're putting on their first ever drone show. It's something the new mayor pushed for as soon as he took office. "Being that the drone...
Abilene residents react to Texas law ending annual vehicle inspections
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Some Abilene residents and local auto shops are concerned after Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 3297 into law, eliminating the annual safety inspection requirement for Texas drivers. The legislation was signed by Governor Abbot back in 2023 and will not take effect until January 1, 2025. This new law only […]
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