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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...
Harris County Judge Kelli Johnson becomes ‘combative’ with officers during a welfare check at her home, sources say
HOUSTON, Texas – Harris County Judge Kelli Johnson, who is charged with driving while intoxicated and faces a judicial complaint, was taken to a mental health facility Thursday evening, multiple sources confirmed with KPRC 2 Investigates. Who is Judge Kelli Johnson?. A Harris County Court System source tells KPRC...
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...
East Texas physician assistant has license suspended by Texas Medical Board
HOOKS, Texas (KETK) – The Texas Medical Board (TMB) said that a Hooks physician assistant had his license temporarily suspended on Wednesday. According to the TMB, David Anthony Ward’s license was temporarily suspended by the board because he “acted in an unprofessional or dishonorable manner, habitually used drugs or intoxicating liquors and suffers from an […]
Downtown Nacogdoches street closure to begin Monday for building remodel
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - A building remodel will result in a downtown Nacogdoches street being closed starting Monday. According to a release from the city, the 300 block of Pilar Street from Fredonia Street to mid-block will be closed. This is to facilitate the renovation of the old Regions Bank building at 300 East Main Street, they said.
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 […]
Texas man dies after being attacked by bees while clearing out trees
BEDIAS, Texas — Officials are warning Texans to be extra careful when trimming trees after a man died in a bee attack. It happened in Bedias, which is in Grimes County just west of Huntsville, on Tuesday, according to reporting from CBS station KBTX. The 75-year-old man was bulldozing...
Frustrations mount for Pearland tenants at the Villas of Shadow Creek in wake of Hurricane Beryl
PEARLAND, Texas - It has been almost three weeks since Hurricane Beryl struck Houston, and tenants at Pearland's Villas of Shadow Creek Apartments are still facing the storm's severe repercussions. The aftermath has been marred by leaking ceilings and the spread of mold, leading to increasing tenant exasperation. Tyeisha Jones,...
Galveston man arrested with large quantities of drugs and stolen handgun
GALVESTON, Texas — A Galveston man was arrested after authorities found him in possession of significant quantities of drugs and a stolen handgun. On July 25, 2024, the Galveston County Organized Crime Task Force and Galveston Police Department Special Operations Division executed a search warrant at an apartment in the 5000 block of Avenue K, according to the Galveston County Sheriff's Office. Prior to the search, detectives observed 39-year-old Darrington Joiner, of Galveston, Texas, leaving the residence, leading to a traffic stop where Joiner was found with 34 grams of crack cocaine.
State Of Texas Lands At Number Two In Nation For Reckless Driving
We've all seen bad driving in the state of Texas right?. It caused all of us to probably say a few choice words and wonder if the person is even paying attention while on the roadway. We mean, who forgets to drive in between the lines painted on the the pavement? Simply put, it's very frustrating.
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