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The Texas Legal Guide: To City, County, and State Law Differences
When my youngest daughter who's in college wanted to find her own place but found real estate prices sky-high, she thought of living in a travel trailer in our backyard. This seemed like a great idea until I explained that we have laws prohibiting this. She asked, “Is this your law, a local law, state law, or what kind of law is it?”
Texas Walmart Now Accusing Teenagers Of $1 Million Swindle
San Angelo, Texas has a Walmart that is accusing a couple of teenage employees of masterminding a massive theft enterprise that they claim has caused losses of over $1 million during the past year. Look, I am a middle aged father of 3 very young children, so I know exactly how easy it would be to spend one million dollars and can imagine how easily teenagers could go on that type of shopping spree, but how were they able to allegedly steal over $1 million?
One small chance for rain, one giant leap for temperatures
Some of us in our northern counties saw some isolated rain showers earlier this morning! The showers unfortunately did not push south enough to bring more rain to everyone, but some areas like Corsicana and Brownwood saw trace amounts of rainfall. Despite the fact that most of us are in the upper 90′s and some in the 100′s, there is still a lingering chance for a shower or two as we round out this Saturday and head into early Sunday morning.
North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to $1 Million Interstate Cattle Theft Conspiracy
A Mount Airy, North Carolina man entered a guilty plea to a conspiracy charge linked to an elaborate $1 million cattle theft operation, federal prosecutors announced. William Dalton Edwards, 25, has been embroiled in a fraud that spanned over four years, a scheme stealing over 3,000 head of cattle from different states and causing significant losses to family-owned livestock markets.
Confirmed Cases Of Dengue Fever In Texas
Have you heard about the recent dengue fever cases in Texas? With ten confirmed cases this year, it's time to get serious about mosquito protection. All cases in 2024 so far have been linked to international travel, but there's concern that local mosquitoes could also be spreading the disease, especially after Hurricane Beryl left standing water—perfect breeding grounds for these pests.
Here are Some of the Best $1, $2, $5, and More, Texas Lottery Scratch Offs to Play Right Now
I don't play a whole lot but it is fun to grab a couple of Texas Lottery scratch off tickets from time to time. Sure, I know I'm most likely just giving my money to the State of Texas instead of winning but it's still fun to try. That feeling of anticipation of a hopeful big win as you scratch is what I think is the most fun. Even if I get my money back, I still consider that a win. After seeing this list, I think I may need to seek out some of these tickets because it looks like the chances of hitting a big jackpot are just a tad bit better with these Texas Lottery tickets.
Funds to help low-income Texas families with summer electric bills are stretched thin
A federal program helps people in poverty cover the costs of heat and cooling. But advocates say it disadvantages states like Texas, even though extreme heat is a key cause of weather-related deaths.
Positive mosquito trap numbers increasing for West Nile virus
So far this summer, Texas has more human cases of West Nile virus than any other state, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The uptick is attributed to increased mosquito activity resulting from higher than normal summer rainfall. Why it’s important: The number of local, positive trap test results...
Texas Security Guard’s Brutal Takedown of Woman Caught on Camera
Texas Security Guard Hits Woman with Rock Bottom on Pavement. We will be breaking down the video at the bottom of this article without knowing any of the context whatsoever. All we know is that it's a security guard applying what looks to be Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's finishing move when he wrestles: The Rock Bottom.
Saturday Morning Forecast: Hot & humid this weekend, small rain chance
SATURDAY: Partly cloudy skies with a few isolated storms possible in Deep East Texas as a weak frontal boundary moves through. Chance of rain: 10%. High: 98. Winds: NE 10 MPH. SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and hot with a shower or two in Deep East Texas. Chance of rain: 20% (Deep East Texas). Low: 77. High: […]
TAMU-C reveals full volleyball schedule
TAMU-C reveals full volleyball schedule Image The Texas A&M-Commerce Lions volleyball team prepares to break the huddle during a game against Tarleton last season. The Lions have released their complete volleyball schedule for the 2024 season, including 11 home games. Lion Athletics Photo by Michael Wade ...
Three players make TSWA All-State team
Three players make TSWA All-State team Image Sulphur Bluff's Gavin Brazell (1) catches a pitch during a game against Yantis this past season. Brazell made the Texas Sports Writers Association 1A All-State team for the third year in a row, earning Honorable Mention All-State honors as a catcher. ...
The Texas Woman Who Was Executed For Killing Three of Five Husbands
Have you heard to story of Betty Lou Beets? She was no doubt plagues with a harder life than most. At the age of three she lost her hearing after contracting measles. When she was 12 her mother was institutionalized and after that she was forced to take care of her siblings and her sexually abusive father.