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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...
POLICE: Suspect in custody after high-speed chase through Whitehouse, Tyler and Chapel Hill
WHITEHOUSE, Texas — A suspect is now in custody after a alleged forgery attempt at a Whitehouse bank turned into a high-speed chase. Tasha Hudson, 35, has been arrested after a police pursuit ended near Chapel Hill. According to Smith County Sheriff's Office, Whitehouse police were called to the Southside Bank in Whitehouse for a potential forgery. When officers arrived, Hudson fled the scene and a pursuit began.
Proposed Longview budget $2M lower than current year
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Thursday evening, City Manager Rolin McPhee proposed a $215,048,854 budget to the Longview City Council for the upcoming 2024-2025 fiscal year. Compared to the current budget, $216,944,911, the proposed future budget is $2 million less. McPhee said several factors made this year’s proposal a challenge.
2 arrested in investigation into East Texas kennel where dog died, others found living in ‘unsuitable’ conditions
SHELBY COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — Two people have been arrested for animal cruelty after officials discovered malnourished and mangy dogs at a a facility operated by the City of Center. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office arrested Robert Lindley, 39 of Center, and Christal Gayle Lindley, 44 of Center, for cruelty to non-livestock animals and determined […]
Former Upshur County bail bondsman arrested on drug, gun charges
UPSHUR COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A former bail bondsman was arrested in Upshur County on Tuesday for gun and drug related charges, police say. Rachel Shannon Rosser-Barnett, 50, of Diana, was arrested on Tuesday on two drug charges and a gun charge after law enforcement visited her home on an unrelated call, a Thursday press release said. According to the release, Rosser was previously a bail bondsman in the county.
Longtime city of Longview animal shelter director resigns
LONGVIEW, Texas — The longtime leader of the city’s animal shelter has resigned. Chris Kemper, who was director of the Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center, resigned July 1 for personal reasons, city spokesman Richard Yeakley said. Kemper worked in animal welfare for about 25 years. He helped...
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 […]
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...
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.
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.
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