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AG Office Not Collecting Fines Paxton Owes
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton owes $11,000 in fines to the Texas Ethics Commission. Unfortunately, the state agency in charge of collecting those fines is the Attorney General’s office, and it has failed to do so despite receiving the notice of the fines in April. It’s the latest in...
Texas Lottery – $139.3 Million Powerball Winner Confirmed
Sources at the Texas Lottery in Austin, Texas have confirmed the news that was shared by Powerball late Wednesday night. That news? We have a winner. A single ticket purchased for the July 3, 2024, Powerball drawing has matched the numbers needed to claim the game's jackpot prize. When compared...
What-A-Burger #13 in N. Carolina Fires Back in Suit Versus Whataburger in Texas
Whataburger is a Texas born and bred burger chain that has gained a huge following throughout its 50 plus years. A few years ago, Whataburger decided to sell so they could have the opportunity to spread their burger goodness across the country. That prompted many in Texas to turn against the burger giant. The company now has plans to expand into the Carolinas where a similarly named burger joint exists, What-A-Burger #13. Whataburger has talked with this restaurant before and believed they breached their agreement and violated their trademark.
Parts of Central Texas 'abnormally dry' again, but tropical rain could be helpful
AUSTIN, Texas — Happy Fourth of July!. It's also Thursday, so a new drought monitor has been released. Due to the holiday, the drought update took place on Wednesday instead of Thursday. The latest update shows Austin, along with much of Travis and Hays counties, back in the "abnormally...
Supreme Court Denies Rodney Reed's Bid for New Trial in Contested Texas Murder Case
The persistent quest for a new trial by Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed suffered a blow recently as the United States Supreme Court denied his request to reevaluate his conviction, according to CBS Austin. Reed, convicted in the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites in Bastrop, and who has been proclaiming his innocence for over two decades, encountered this latest setback amidst fervent claims from his supporters that vital evidence has been disregarded.
Family said Texas Marine veteran released nearly one week after ICE detention
The family of a Texas Marine veteran said he’s headed home after nearly a week in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. Maria Renteria Torres said immigration officials detained her husband, Julio Torres, at DFW International Airport while returning home from a trip to Mexico late last week. Just...
Tiniest North Texans celebrating Fourth of July
Baylor Scott & White wishes everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July in the cutest way. They put together this collection of pictures of some of their newborn babies who are being cared for at the NICU. Celebrating Independence Day in the NICU. "Stars, stripes, and hopefully not too...
Texas County Named Number One In Nation For Flooding Threat
Hurricane season is major worry for some in Texas. We've seen how major storms affect the state, and when a major hurricane is forecasted to hit our area, preparations begin. Attempts to limit the damage are made, and warnings are sent out to alert Texans when the storm will arrive. One of the biggest scares during the storms is none other than flooding.
H-E-B sending care packages to military service members, seeking nominations
AUSTIN, Texas — In honor of Independence Day, H-E-B is sending 1,000 care packages to military service members who are away from home. Nominations are officially open online and anyone can nominate an active-duty service member. “H-E-B proudly supports our nation’s military, and as we commemorate Independence Day, we...
Stoner’s Pizza Joint signs agreements with four franchisees
Quick-service pizza franchise Stoner’s Pizza Joint has signed agreements with four franchisees for the opening of nine new locations in the US. The new franchisees are set to open in locations across Texas and Florida, beginning in August 2024. The Texas franchisees have plans to launch outlets in Killeen,...
Nine area girls compete at Miss Texas Teen
, Nine area girls competed in the Miss Texas Teen competition this past week, June 23-29, at the Eisemann Performance Center in Richardson and brought back multiple honors. In addition to those nine, there were 16 youngsters who attended as Texas Lone Star Princesses. The girls stayed at the Renaissance Hotel in Richardson all week. The nine contestants competed in private interview, health and fitness, talent, evening gown, and onstage conversation. “As a small-town girl that has watched the Miss Texas competition her entire life as well as attending the past seven years, you could never have convinced me that I would one day...
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