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Richland Springs rodeo set for July 26-27
The Richland Springs rodeo takes place Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27 beginning at 8 p.m. There will also be a goat scramble for ages 8 and under. Entry fee is $5 per event, sign up on arrival. Event and all around buckles and plaques will be presented. Scholarships...
Big price cut ordered for phone and video calls for Texas jail inmates in 2024
Fees Texas inmates pay to make calls will be slashed under new federal regulations approved this month. High rates that had averaged 23 cents a minute for Texas jail inmates have long been a target of prisoners, their families, and advocates.The Federal Communications Commission voted last Thursday to approve regulations, to take effect next year, that cap the price of inmate phone and video calls at prices as low as 5 cents per minute.The prices and caps differ throughout the state, and depend on prison size as well as differences between state and local rules. While Texas had lowered the...
According to the court, the Texas attorney general ca n’t speak with the director of Catholic Charities about migrant services.
Subscribe to The Y’all, a regular release about Texas’s persons, places, and plans that are shaped by Texas residents who live in towns across the state. A Hidalgo County judge ruled on Wednesday that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton can remove the head of a McAllen immigrant house.
Candidates begin filing for Copperas Cove Nov. 5 elections
The filing period opened on Saturday ahead of the Nov. 5, 2024 general election in Copperas Cove. Local elected office positions on the ballot include two places on the Copperas Cove Independent School District board of trustees, as well as Places 1 and 2 on the Copperas Cove city council, and mayor.
Burnet County Jail bookings for July 19-25, 2024
The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail during the period of July 19-25, 2024, according to Burnet County Sheriff’s Office logs. City of residence and release information are listed when available. This list does not constitute an official court document, and all persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Marble Falls Triathlon testing lake waters for swim portion
The 22nd annual Marble Falls Triathlon set for Sunday, July 28, might become a two-event race, rather than three. Organizer Soler’s Sports is waiting for lake-water test results due from the city on Saturday to decide if it is safe for swimmers. Strong currents after recent storms have already affected the direction of the swim.
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of July 29, 2024
Agendas are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not always ready by the time this list is published. Check links for more information. Council Chambers, City Hall, 800 Third St., Marble Fall. On the agenda:. discussion on the proposed 2024-25 city budget, including general, utility, special revenue, and...
CCISD holding enrollment center at high school
Copperas Cove High School has been the one-stop place for student enrollment this week. Families of students from prekindergarten through high school were able to stop by the high school cafeteria to be directed to representatives from their individual schools who would help them through the process of enrolling and answer any questions they might have. This year they also offered a special shot clinic to help make sure students were up to date on all required shots. There were also people on hand to help with figuring out transportation, behavioral support services, and understanding the learning apps that the school uses. They also had representatives from the Boys & Girls of Copperas Cove at the event.
Texas Man Is Looking To Be Charged With Murder After Stabbing
Ernesto Leonardo Hernandez Vargas is a man from Killeen Texas, who ended up turning himself into the Temple police department after a stabbing took place, according to KCEN TV. FATAL STABBING TAKE PLACE IN NOLANVILLE. There was an open investigation on a fatal stabbing in Nolanville, Texas and an individual...
Narcotics supplier arrested in San Antonio after Gillespie County investigation
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A 45-year-old man from Fredericksburg was arrested in San Antonio following a narcotics investigation by Gillespie County Sheriff's Office and Texas DPS. The arrest occurred on Friday, July 12, 2024, as part of a follow-up investigation stemming from a search warrant executed on July 3,...
EXCLUSIVE: Killeen PD CID Commander speaks with 25 News about recent murders
Commander Anthony Lourence is the head of KPD's Criminal Investigation Division. 25 News reporter Adam Schindler sat down for an exclusive interview with him to discuss the recent murders in Killeen.
Killeen traffic stop takes officers on a pursuit leading to confiscation of drugs and a weapon
KILLEEN, Texas — A traffic stop near East Elms Road and Levy Lane in Killeen ended in a pursuit that led to police officers finding an array of drugs and a weapon on July 22, according to the Killeen Police Department. KPD said officers saw a rifle "in plain...
‘It’s going to stop an intruder’: Calvert ISD changes exterior windows to ensure student, staff safety
CALVERT, Texas (KBTX) - While school districts across the country have vowed to make safety a top priority after more than 1,200 school shootings just within this decade, Calvert ISD is doing so by changing out its windows. This summer Calvert ISD took steps to make its schools safer by...
Aryan Brotherhood of Texas member dodges possible life prison term in race-related jail assault
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A member of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas and an eight-time convicted felon dodged a potential life prison term Thursday after the victim of a savage race-related jail assault was deported and not available to testify against him. Travis Lee Leighton, 37, had been charged with...
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