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Texas Lottery Officials Confirm Two New Texas Millionaires
The jackpot for Friday night's Mega Millions drawing was $535 million. That top prize will now head north to $575 million because nobody matched all six numbers in the latest drawing. However, two Mega Millions players matched all five non-Mega Ball numbers. One was from Tennessee, while the other was...
What to Know About Texas Corporal Punishment Laws
Illinois just banned corporal punishment in all schools and it became just the fifth state to do so. It's 2024 and only five states in the country have banned corporal punishment- and Texas is not one of them. Corporal punishment refers to the use of physical force with the intention...
Rare Sighting: Black Bear Family Seen In Texas National Park
You don't really see black bears in the wild in Texas very often and it's even rarer to see the whole family out roaming around. A visitor snapped a few photos of a mama bear and two cubs foraging on the road in Big Bend National Park, less than 300 miles east of El Paso.
LULAC condemns Paxton’s election fraud raids as 'intimidation'
The League of United Latin American Citizens plans to request a federal investigation into raids Attorney General Ken Paxton conducted this week as part of what he called an “ongoing election integrity investigation.”. Gabriel Rosales, Texas LULAC’s state director, said in a statement that Paxton carried out the raids...
Texas Man Accused Of Brutally Raping A 14- year-old Girl
A Texas man by the name of Scott Laquinn Johnson Junior has been arrested on a warrant after DNA revealed evidence linking him to a sex crime that involved an innocent 14-year-old girl according to Your Basin. WHAT IS SCOTT LAQUINN JOHNSON BEING CHARGED WITH AS OF RIGHT NOW... Continue reading…
Texas falls to Florida in Little League World Series US title game: Full recap
UPDATE: Texas fell to Florida 10-7 in the U.S. finals Saturday. Scroll down for a full recap. Here are the details for Sunday's third-place game. A spot in the Little League Baseball World Series championship game is on the line for Boerne Little League, as they face off Saturday with Lake Mary...
Sheila Jackon Lee’s daughter files to finish out her mother’s term
Sign up for the We the Texans newsletter to receive twice-monthly updates on our year-long initiative dedicated to boosting civic engagement and chronicling how democracy is experienced in Texas. U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s daughter, Erica Lee Carter, will be the only Democrat on the ballot seeking to finish the...
Lewisville PD Family Members Awarded Scholarships by Korean Society of Texas and Consulate in Dallas
The Korean Society of Texas (KSD) and the Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Dallas (CRKD) have joined efforts with local Korean non-profits to nurture future leaders within the Lewisville community through scholarship opportunities. These initiatives are supported by organizations including the Korean American Development and Advancement Foundation (KADAF), the Korean Intermarriage Women's Association (KIMWA), and the Korean Women's Association of North Texas (KWANT), which focus on empowering both the youth and the diverse populace of the region.
Lewisville Farmers blend youth and experience for 2024 push
Lewisville has been a consistent playoff contender under head coach Michael Odle. Odle guided his Farmers to an undefeated district championship and a run to the regional finals in 2022, and last season, to an 8-3 record and a second-place finish in District 6-6A, but Lewisville felt that it bowed out too soon after a one-point loss to Allen in bi-district.
Little Elm football seeks turnaround with revamped roster
As the 2023 season came to an end for Little Elm, the Lobos had to say goodbye to a large senior class that produced at the skill positions and to starting quarterback Thomas Adams, who transferred to Lake Dallas. Despite having to replace eight starters on offense and seven on...
TX Smoke Shop and Game Room Employee Killed, 3 Suspects Arrested
3 men have been arrested in connection with the shocking murder and assault at a smoke shop and gaming room in Dallas, Texas. Derrick Griffin, Eddie Coleman, and Vincent Casteel are now held at the Dallas County Jail, facing serious charges linked to this violent act. EMPLOYEE THE TARGET OF...
Dallas Animal Services Shares Department Updates for Improved Pet Welfare and Community Engagement
Residents of Dallas with an interest in local animal services can now access the latest bulletin from Dallas Animal Services (DAS), located at 1818 North Westmoreland Drive. This update offers detailed insights into the department's ongoing efforts to care for animals in need and ensure community safety. Dallas Animal Services...
Diamond drops Mavs, Pels, but agrees to air NBA, NHL for '24-25 seasons
Diamond Sports Group, the bankrupt operator of Bally Sports channels, has reached new deals with the NBA and the NHL and has ensured that it will broadcast games for teams under its portfolio at least through the upcoming 2024-25 seasons.
A North Texas college donated land to a Christian school. State and federal laws prohibit such gifts, experts say
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