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Playful pooches take to the pool in Longview for diving dog competition
The Longview Convention Complex has gone to the dogs, but they are some showy dogs. The AKC Licensed All Breeds Dog Show is happening this weekend at Maude Cobb in Longview. And some of them will be making a big splash at the dog diving competition at the fairgrounds pavilion.
Texas A&M expert explains problematic effects of oddly wet July
“All of East Texas is on track to have its wettest July on record,” says Texas A&M climatologist Dr. John Nielson-Gammon Ph.D. As of Thursday, statistics show rainfall totals for East Texas over twice the normal rainfall for Longview and Lufkin. Unusual but not rare according to Nielson-Gammon.
It’s The Back To School Backpack Giveaway Friday Aug 2
POL Care Inc. (Packages of Love Care) will be having its annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway. The event will be held on Friday, August 2 from 11 AM to 2 PM at Texarkana College's Levi Hall located at 2500 Robison Road in Texarkana. This event is for kids of...
Rival Gymnast Reveals Selfless Act Simone Biles Just Committed at Paris Olympics
Simone Biles showed how to stand up for herself after the Summer Games in Tokyo, and now the gymnastics legend is even sticking up for her rivals at the Paris Olympics. German gymnast Sarah Voss took to Instagram to reveal that Biles helped make sure members of the German team had a place on a crowded bus headed to Bercy Arena for team practices. Voss said that Biles made sure her rivals could ride comfortably on the long ride to the arena.
Details of potential class-action suit on chemical release given at town hall
ORANGE — Representatives of a local law firm hosted a town hall to address the lawsuits and restraining order filed in relation to a chemical release which resulted in an Orange County shelter-in-place order earlier this month. Over 60 people attended the first town hall session on Thursday at the Orange Train Depot Museum. “What […] The post Details of potential class-action suit on chemical release given at town hall appeared first on Orange Leader.
East Texans raise concerns on proposed land use of biosolids in Mabank at public meeting with TCEQ
CANTON, Texas (KETK) – East Texas landowners made themselves heard at a public meeting Thursday night in Van Zandt County hosted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. 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 […]
Houston-area Residents Paying more for New Electricity This Summer
As summer officially starts, cranking up the AC will cost Texans more this summer if they have to find a new. The average new 12-month electricity plan is roughly 6 cents more per kilowatt hour. Basically a 35% increase. To put that into context:. A Houston-area customer using 2,000 kWh...
FBI locates suspect in connection to Topeka U.S. Bank robbery in Texas
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation has located a suspect in connection to the Topeka U.S. Bank robbery in Texas. According to the Topeka Police Department officials, as a result of the investigation, on Friday, July 26, officials with the FBI took a suspect into custody without incident in Texas. The incident is being investigated by the FBI and no additional information is available at this time.
Child got sick, her face swelled, and threw up after developing a severe cough caused when she used the kindergarten worker’s smoking device; lawsuit
Houston, TX – According to the mother, her 1-year-old child reportedly got sick, her face got swoIIen and she vomited later asfter she was polsoned on her first day at the day care. The young mom, JoceIyn, filed a lawsuit against the facility after her child reportedly got access to a vappe pen, which belonged to a worker at the center. The child later became sick, her face got swoIIen after the nlcotine polsoning caused persistent cough and vomiting.
University Of Texas Football Coach Marries Former Exotic Dancer Nicknamed “Pole Assassin” Who Was Involved In Bizarre Monkey-Biting Incident
University of Texas football coach Jeff Banks tied the knot last weekend. The Longhorns assistant coach and special teams coordinator took to social media to announce he got married, posting a photo of himself with his new bride, Danielle Thomas. “Incredible 72 hours with our family and closest friends,” he...
Shakeup at Gateway Church continues, Pastor Robert Morris' son latest to step down
SOUTHLAKE -- The son of Gateway Church's founding pastor stepped down Thursday – just seven weeks after his father resigned over allegations he sexually assaulted a young girl decades ago.Pastor James Morris was the designated successor for his father, Pastor Robert Morris.James Morris' wife, Bridgette, also stepped down. Church staff members were told on Thursday.Pastor Robert's victim, Cindy Clemishire, revealed that the elder Morris sexually abused her starting in 1982 when she was just 12 years old."Earlier this week, the (church) elders met with Pastors James and Bridgette and they collectively made the decision that Pastors James and Bridgette would both...
My husband & I are raising his late ex-wife’s baby – they were long divorced but I didn’t want him to be in foster care
A WOMAN is raising her husband's ex-wife's baby after she died five days after giving birth. Christie Werts, 49, and husband, Wesley, 46, got a phone call in August 2021, which informed them that his ex-wife was in hospital with Covid and was pregnant. Wesley was warned his ex-wife was...
Piney Woods Timberhogs to host ‘Bark in the Park’ event
All fans will be able to bring their dogs, as long as they have received their vaccinations, to enjoy a night of baseball and fun events at the ballpark. “Bark in the Park” is this week’s event taking place Saturday, July 27 at 7 p.m. at the White Oak Baseball Stadium.
Local organizations keeping East Texans safe with summer fan drive
On Friday, East Texas Refrigeration and East Texas Generators delivered eight pallets of donated fans to the Salvation Army of Tyler. This delivery of 350 fans follows the “Beat the Heat” fan drive this summer held in partnership between the Salvation Army and East Texas Refrigeration and East Texas Generators.
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...
Texas National Guard Engineers Reinforce Border Barrier
EL PASO, Texas — Texas National Guard Engineers have installed and reinforced an anti-climb barrier to prevent illegal border crossings. The operation, known as Operation Lone Star, aims to enhance border security and curb illegal immigration. The Texas Military Department stated that the barrier is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the state's border defenses.
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