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Waiting Out the Storm in Prison
Incarcerated Texans describe conditions in prison following Hurricane Beryl. James Guevara has ridden out three hurricanes sheltered in-place in Texas prisons. Hurricane Beryl, which blew into Texas on July 8, knocked out power at the prison where he lives, among several other Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) facilities. The lights went off at Ramsey, a maximum-security prison in Brazoria County where Guevara lives, around 3 a.m. about an hour before the storm hit in earnest.
Texas Woman, Oldest Living Person in US, Celebrates 115th Birthday
HOUSTON, TX — A Houston woman, who is the oldest living person in the United States, celebrated her 115th birthday Thursday, July 25, 2024. Elizabeth Francis, born in Louisiana in 1909, lives with her 94-year-old daughter.
El Paso County officials say it’s time the state pays for Operation Lone Star arrests
El Paso County leaders say a recent surge in migrant arrests by the state has cost the border county millions of dollars and spurred them to issue a disaster declaration this week — a move they have avoided for more than two years. El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego on Tuesday signed the...
East Texans raise concerns on proposed land use of biosolids
CANTON – East Texas landowners made themselves heard at a public meeting Thursday night in Van Zandt County hosted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, according to our news partners at KETK. They were there to ask questions and voice concerns about a proposed permit of land use of biosolids in Mabank. According to the EPA, biosolids come from the wastewater treatment process. It’s human waste converted into organic materials that can be used as fertilizer. The permit reveals that Denali Water Solutions, based in Arkansas, would distribute biosolids on a landowners farm in Mabank raising concerns about potential risks.
Wooded 18-Acre Sanctuary with Utilities Hits the Market
Need land with utilities already in place? Check out this 18-acre wooded paradise with over 1,000 feet of blacktop county road frontage!. Enter this private utopia through the impressive pipe-gated entryway. Winding along the newly constructed road with 500 feet of rock, an idyllic building spot sits above a seasonal...
JOB ALERT: Lowe’s in Lindale needs a Full Time Sales Specialist
Full Time – Sales Specialist – Flooring – Day. All Lowe’s associates deliver quality customer service while maintaining a store that is clean, safe, and stocked with the products our customers need. As a Sales Specialist Flooring, this means:. • Being friendly and professional, eager to...
THE END: Several East Texas Conn’s Locations Will Close Down
We Now Know What Conn's Locations In East Texas Will Shut Down After The Company Filed For Bankruptcy. Many stores are grappling with supply chain disruptions, which have led to delays in receiving inventory and increased costs. Additionally, changes in consumer behavior, such as the shift towards online shopping and rising living costs have forced consumers to cut back on discretionary spending, including furniture purchases with many opting for budget-friendly options.
KSAN Evening Weather Update: Friday July 26th, 2024 (Olympic Weekend)
Heavy downpours started the 4th week of July across West Texas. Other regions to the east saw record heat and significantly more rainfall, while in western states, saw enhanced monsoon conditions increasing in severity with diurnal effects. By mid week one of many earthquakes set to rock north Texas, could...
BEWARE: The Most DANGEROUS Woman In Texas Still On The Run And ARMED
The most dangerous person in Texas is not someone you would think it would be. When you think of some being DANGEROUS you think maybe some big guy with a mean demeanor. But no, the most dangerous person in Texas is a vibrant, lucky woman named Margaret Smith. WHAT MAKES...
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