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Members of the Bowie High School Marching Band took to the gym to start learning marching skills for the upcoming season. They also started music rehearsals in the band hall. (Courtesy photos) Forestburg Watermelon Festival adds new event. Join the Forestburg community for a fun evening as residents kick off...
DOJ finds all 5 of Texas juvenile detention centers violated youth offenders' rights
The U.S. Department of Justice found unconstitutional conditions at all five of Texas' juvenile detention facilities, where children were exposed to excessive force, sexual abuse, and, in the case of disabled children, discrimination that kept them in custody longer or sent them to adult prisons.In a report released Thursday, the federal agency detailed the results of its investigation, which began in October 2021, into the Texas Juvenile Justice Department's facilities."TJJD falls short of creating an environment that fosters rehabilitation," U.S. Attorney Leigha Simonton for the Northern District of Texas, whose office helped carry out the investigation, said. "Instead, some of...
Forestburg rodeo is next week
As a part of the Forestburg Watermelon Festival comes the, “Biggest Little Rodeo in Texas” next week. The Forestburg rodeo is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 9-10 at the Forestburg rodeo arena. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for kids. Mutton bustin’ will start at 8 p.m. before the start of the rodeo. The rodeo is being produced by the Big L Rodeo Company.
Tarrant County provides fresh produce to 500 families ahead of school year
NORTH TEXAS – Tarrant County provided 500 families with fresh produce today as they prepare for the start of the school year. Volunteers handed out food provided by farmers, grocery stores, and even meal kits from HelloFresh. The back-to-school Mega Mobile is designed to serve any families in Denton,...
Ector County Felony Dispositions & Indictments: August 2, 2024
Aug. 2—The following is a list of recent first and second-degree felony dispositions from the Ector County District Clerk's Office. Victor Armendariz. Lesser included offense of robbery. Guilty plea. Five years Texas Department of Corrections. Christopher Bright. Possession of a substance. Guilty plea. Ten years deferred adjudication. Jessica Calanche. Possession of a Controlled Substance. ...
Oklahoma Weather: High Heat Indices Through Mid-Week
Tulsa, OK – A severe heatwave is set to grip Tulsa and the surrounding areas, with heat indices expected to reach between 100°F and 110°F by mid-week. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Tulsa has issued a warning for the upcoming days, urging residents to take necessary precautions to stay safe in the extreme heat.
PM NewsBrief: Aug. 2, 2024
An Ardmore cannabis farm is being shut down after failing to meet state testing requirements. The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority issued an Emergency Order of Summary Suspension and Embargo for Graves Farm Organics following a late-July inspection. OMMA investigators discovered unsanitary and unsafe conditions. They also identified containers of untagged...