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Texans praise court ruling halting Biden LNG export ban, remain cautious
(The Center Square) – Texans are praising this week's ruling halting a partial liquified natural gas (LNG) ban imposed by the Biden administration. Judge James Cain Jr. of the Western District of Louisiana issued a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Energy's partial LNG export ban in a lawsuit filed by a coalition of states led by Louisiana and Texas, the Gulf states that lead the U.S. in LNG exports. ...
Texas inmates in uncooled prisons plead for relief in another hot summer
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As the summer heats up, some of the Texas’ nearly 90,000 inmates living in uncooled prisons are begging for relief. Reports of dehydration, heat rash, and desperate attempts to cool down with toilet water accentuate years-long demands to air-condition the state’s prison system. “I will never forget the inmate who was drinking […]
Fire destroys mobile home in Winona
WINONA, Texas (KLTV) - Crews responded to a mobile home fire in Winona on Monday morning. Firefighters were called to Tyler Street in response to a structure fire at about 9:12 a.m., the Smith County Fire Department said. Within about 10 minutes of arrival, the crew had the fire contained, but they are continuing to work on clearing the scene.
'AC systems get beat to death in Texas' | Here are some warning signs and tips to keep your AC system working as temperatures rise
AUSTIN, Texas — We're entering the time of the year when air conditioning units will be working overtime every day for the next few months. And for people not maintaining their AC units properly, things can get expensive. “The AC systems just get beat to death in Texas,” Joshua...
New racial profiling data analysis finds Black people, Hispanics more likely to be cited, searched by Texas police
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University's Institute for Predictive Analytics in Criminal Justice has published its annual report on racial profiling data in Texas, finding the likelihood of various races to be cited or searched by police. “This report on racial profiling data in policing offers another year of...
At half a mile a week, Gov. Greg Abbott’s border wall will take around 30 years and $20 billion to build
"At half a mile a week, Gov. Greg Abbott’s border wall will take around 30 years and $20 billion to build" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Sulphur Springs chapter president selected to participate in prestigious leadership program
Sulphur Springs chapter president selected to participate in prestigious leadership program Image Sulphur Springs FFA President (right) Jordan VanWinkle is one of only 10 FFA members across the state selected to be part of the prestigiousTexas FFA Ford Schlolars Program. Courtesy photo ...
Phoenix Park Energy plant in Hull set to expand
Phoenix Park Energy Marketing LLC (PPEML) has embarked upon a strategic initiative to expand the delivery capacity of its Phoenix Park Hull Terminal located in Hull, Texas. The company recently signed a procurement and construction (P&C) contract with 360 Rail Services to further increase the outbound capacity by an additional 40 percent. Since the Terminal was acquired by PPEML in 2022, the capacity has doubled and was made available to customers in Q4 2023.
Bruno's Pizza closed July 6 to honor Marcus Hayley, husband of owner
TYLER, Texas — Bruno's Pizza in Tyler will be closed July 6 to honor Marcus Hayley, the husband of owner Lori Rumbelow, who died in a car crash Friday. In a Facebook post, Rumbelow announced that the restaurant would be closed for businesses on July 6. During this time family and friends will be attending a celebration of life for Hayley, who was killed in a crash Friday evening on Old Jacksonville Highway.
‘Vaccinated and loved’: Lufkin animal shelter to offer free vaccines
LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) – The City of Lufkin said Kurth Memorial Animal Shelter is once again offering free vaccines on Friday to protect pets against diseases and infections. According to a release, from noon to 5 p.m. at 1901 Hill St., Kurth Memorial will be administering free vaccines that pets should receive annually. In partnership […]
Game warden stresses importance of safety while on East Texas lakes this summer
GREGG COUNTY, Texas — With summer in full swing, people are visiting the many lakes in the East Texas area to enjoy the water, but what about safety? Officials are asking boaters and swimmers to take extra precautions when entering lakes. They are asking boaters to make sure to...
East Texas Yamboree Fireworks Show held at Gilmer fairgrounds
GILMER, Texas (KLTV) - The East Texas Yamboree Fireworks Show was held Wednesday night at the Yamboree Event Center in Gilmer. The show, sponsored by Goudarzi & Young, LLP, started at 9 p.m., preceded by a raffle and airshow. Brent Goudarzi and his son Dain spoke with us before the...
What’s going on with the Lake Livingston Dam? KPRC 2 digs into the problem, finds answers on the fix
LIVINGSTON, Texas – Nearly a week after the Trinity River Authority declared a “potential failure watch” for the Lake Livingston Dam, we’re learning about the damage done during flooding earlier this year. Near-historic rainfalls resulted in flooding throughout SE Texas. Along the Trinity River, communities were...
Punk Rock Priests: New Film 'Parallel Love' Tells Story Of Georgia Band Luxury
Going from punk rock to the priesthood is not a common progression. Then again, Georgia band Luxury never followed the rules. A new film called Parallel Love: The Story of a Band Called Luxury follows the Toccoa and Athens group through their brush with death and, eventually, three members becoming Eastern Orthodox priests. The documentary feature makes its Georgia premiere at the Plaza Theatre in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 19 and at Ciné in Athens on Thursday, June 20.
East Texas woman honors late husband by continuing to host veteran gatherings at outdoor retreat center
ORE CITY, Texas — David Smithers, a U.S. Army veteran, passed away in June, and while his family is still grieving, they are also reflecting on the kind person he was. “My husband had a difficult life. He struggled with problems himself and to get out of the city and find peace here was one of his greatest joys,” said Victoria Smithers, David's wife and co-founder of nonprofit Counting Stars Ranch in Ore City.
Retired military dogs reunite with their former Marine Corps handlers after years apart
Two military service members -- U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Isaac Weissend and Marine Corps veteran Dalton Stone -- have been reunited with the dogs they handled in service overseas. Weissend and Stone first connected while serving in Japan with one another as military dog, or K-9, handlers. They built a strong bond with each other and became best friends. They also created strong connections with their respective German shepherd counterparts, 6-year-old male Poker and 6-year-old female Aida. Poker and Weissend even protected President Joe Biden during a special mission in Korea, where they swept flights, hotels, vehicles, and buildings for explosives. "Every day with Poker was a great day," Weissend said, according to American Humane, an animal-welfare organization that helped reunite the men with their K-9s.
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