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Texas Man Caught Smuggling Drugs In Plush Toys From Buc-ee’s
Folks in Texas flock to Buc-ee's for many good reasons. But using their plush toys to hide your drugs is usually not one of them. Such was the case when a man was busted in the Lone Star State after the cops found a bunch of drugs in his toys.
Texas Woman Tackles Purse Snatcher
How a Houston Woman Gave a Purse Snatcher a Crash Course in Texas Justice. We all know the slogan "Don't Mess With Texas," right?. It's an advertisement campaign that started in 1986 as a means to discourage folks from littering. One lady in Texas did her part by taking out...
Another month and Texas again continues to breaks jobs records
(The Center Square) – Another month and Texas again broke its previous employment records. In July, the state's economy also grew at a faster rate than the national rate, having done so for more than 12 consecutive months. Texas also again set new records for the number of Texans working and the size of the Texas labor force – both the largest in state history. “Our skilled and growing workforce...
Watch Five Texas Cops Use Force to Take Man Into Custody
Texas Officers Use Force to Arrest Man – What Really Happened?. The video at the bottom of this article was recorded on the infamous 6th Street in Austin, Texas. These five police officers are attempting to get a very large man to cooperate with them. As the cops threaten...
Disturbing Animal Trafficking in Texas: Baby Monkeys Found in Terrible Conditions
Drugs are not the only thing being smuggled over the Texas border. The illegal pet trade is also booming as baby Mexican Spider Monkeys are taken from their natural habitat and smuggled into the Lone Star State. The South Texas Zoo is dealing with the consequences of other’s actions as...
Texas high schools adjust athletics for summer heat
Student-athletes across Texas have started practice for fall sports, but this weekend, much of the state will still be under triple-digit heat. The National Weather Service has an excessive heat warning covering North and East Texas.
30+ Candies Sold at Texas Walmarts, Targets, More Stores Recalled
The FDA has issued a recall that affects Texas and many other states nationwide. The product being recalled is sold at Target, Walmart, Dollar General, and HyVee. This recall was first issued in May and has since been classified as the highest risk by the Food and Drug Administration. The products included in the recall are now listed as Class 1.
Heat hold on for the week... Tracking slight changes next week
The broken record of August heat rolls on as we head into the weekend. The vast majority of Central Texas will see highs over 100°, with many of us seeing highs between 102-104°. There will be enough humidity to push afternoon heat index values over 105°, and some of us could even see heat index values close to 110°! With this style of heat, make sure and take all of those very important heat safety precautions. Drink plenty of water, limit time outside during the peak heating time of the afternoon, and take frequent breaks in the shade or inside in the AC.
Big changes coming to Texas real estate market
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Significant changes will take effect in the Texas real estate market starting this weekend. Beginning Aug. 17, homebuyers will be required to sign an agreement before viewing any property. This new regulation is aiming to enhance transparency and clearly define expectations between buyers and real estate agents.
“Time For Texas To Fulfill Its Duty To Public Schools”
In a recent opinion piece, Matthew Hall, senior regional advocacy director with Raise Your Hand Texas, highlights the common thread between teachers, locally elected board members, business and chamber leaders, and faith communities: “A real concern about the Texas Legislature’s lack of financial commitment to our public schools, students, and their teachers.”
GSA starts construction at Kika de la Garza Land Port of Entry in Pharr, Texas
PHARR, Texas – The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the City of Pharr held a groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 14 for an estimated $44 million construction project at the Kika de la Garza Land Port of Entry (LPOE) in Pharr, Texas. “The...
Hollywood is Also Leaving California for Texas
California and Texas have had a love/hate relationship for the better part of this century so far. Ever-increasing taxes and government policies hostile to all who live and do business in the Golden State have opened a floodgate into Texas. Since California started to tip into the metaphorical ocean, millions...
Edinburg police warn residents of increasing online fraud
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Edinburg Police Department is urging residents to remain watchful due to a recent surge in online fraud targeting individuals and businesses, according to the department’s news release. The department said these scams include extortion, sextortion, smishing, and fraudulent demands for money from local businesses. Some of these include How to […]
Texas Police Department Missing Thousands of Items, Including Guns and Drugs
If most people take something from work and decide to keep it, it's usually something like a pen or office paper, maybe some post-it notes. Stealing from within a police department? That's a different category of work theft. According to CBS News in Dallas, DeSoto Police have discovered they have...
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