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Yampa Sandwich Co. ready to flow outside of Colorado as owners look to expand business to Utah, Arizona and Texas
It started in October 1999 when David Pepin and Peter Boniface pursued a shared dream of owning their own sandwich shop, and continues today as the Steamboat Springs-based Yampa Sandwich Co. continues to flow into new markets. Since its start, the Steamboat Springs men have watched the business grow, expanding...
TLCA on the hunt for substitute teachers
The halls and classrooms are empty right now, but when young minds come back through the doors of Texas Leadership Charter Academy, they’ll see some new faces. The school has announced that it is taking applications for substitute teachers. One applicant says she’s hoping to help shape young minds.
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Texas Stores Closing Soon
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Webster, Austin, Lewisville, Texarkana, and the Greater Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio areas might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
U.S Rep. Lloyd Doggett took a political risk by calling on Biden to step aside. It worked.
WASHINGTON — Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Austin sent a shockwave through Capitol Hill when he became the first Democrat in Congress to call on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race after his poor debate performance against Donald Trump. As it turned out, Doggett opened the floodgates....
ATTENTION: East Texas Veterans Resource Fair Coming Soon
Texas offers a wide array of benefits to military veterans, recognizing their service and sacrifice. Benefits like the Hazelwood Act, which provides up to 150 hours of tuition exemption at state public colleges and universities to property tax exemptions, which can significantly reduce the financial burden of homeownership, Texas stands out as a state dedicated to supporting its veteran community.
Judge rules in favor of Catholic Charities RGV in State of Texas’ investigation
A state judge on Wednesday ruled in favor of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley which pushed back against an investigation being brought by the State of Texas against the nonprofit organization that helps migrants on the South Texas border.
Greg Abbott Compares Hamas Attacks to Texas Border Crossings at Sheriffs’ Conference
The governor’s comments followed a screening of raw October 7 footage for Texas lawmen. In a speech Tuesday to attendees at the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas’ 146th annual training conference and expo in Fort Worth, Governor Greg Abbott compared attacks on Israel by Hamas—the militant group that killed around 1,200 Israelis on October 7—to crime and immigration in Texas.
Texas Veterans Land Board wants public to attend burial of USMC veteran with no next-of-kin
ABILENE, Texas — A Marine Corps veteran with no known next-of-kin has died and the Texas Veterans Land Board wants to make sure he is not laid to rest alone in the Big Country. Bob Gilbert Wood was born Oct. 2, 1941. He served as a USMC Private First...
UT Tyler School of Medicine utilizing high-tech manikins for training
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - High-tech manikins* are simulating medical emergencies for teaching purposes at the UT Tyler School of Medicine. Dr. Jeffrey Pearl, associate dean of structure and simulation, said the hands-on experience teaches students and medical professionals more than just the technical side of treating patients. ”In simulation, yes,...
Diboll woman gets 10 years for 2019 crash that killed passenger
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - A Diboll woman arrested in 2019 for intoxication manslaughter received 10 years’ confinement Thursday. Kila Leann Janes, 28, was charged with intoxicated manslaughter with a vehicle and intoxicated assault with a vehicle after the May 7 death of her passenger, Clinton Earl Holman. On Thursday, Judge Robert K. Inselmann sentenced Janes to 10 years in jail.
Gladewater football coach Jack Murphy inducted into THSCA Hall of Honor
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KETK) – Jack Murphy, who coached the Gladewater Bears to 11 consecutive playoff appearances in the 1960’s and 1970’s, has been inducted into the Texas High School Coaches Association’s Hall of Honor. Murphy was born in Tyler back in 1938. He played for Chapel Hill High School, Tulsa University and then Tyler […]
Kilgore unit of Boys & Girls Club shuts down after 15 years
KILGORE, Texas (KLTV) - The Kilgore unit of the Boys & Girls Club of Rusk County has closed its doors. And although they can accommodate about half of the children who were attending the facility, they need another building in Kilgore. Rusk County Boys & Girls Club CEO Peggy McAlister...
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