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Texas man sentenced to time served after transporting approximately 30 kilos of cocaine to Massachusetts in nationwide conspiracy
BOSTON – A Dallas man was sentenced today in federal court in Worcester for his role in a nationwide large-scale cocaine trafficking conspiracy. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 39-year-old Javier Robledo Perez was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Margaret R. Guzman to 49 1/2 months in prison (time-served), followed by two years of supervised release. In April 2024, Perez pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine.
Entergy Arkansas sends linemen to Texas, will be supporting locals during severe weather
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Power outages are a major concern when natural disasters occur, but Entergy Arkansas is stepping in to help, sending linemen to Texas to provide assistance during this difficult time. They are also promising to continue to serve Arkansas in the case of any severe weather...
A Popular Teen Retailer To Close All 50+ Texas Locations, Files Bankruptcy
There's a good chance that, at some point, you've been inside one of these popular teen retailers. At its peak in 2013, rue21 had 1,000 stores, but by the end of this summer, we will likely see the last store close its doors for good. At the time of the...
Tennessee Task Force 1 Deployed To Help With Beryl Recovery
Tennessee Task Force 1, consisting of forty-four responders, including firefighters, paramedics, doctors, engineers, and canine teams, deployed at 1 PM today en route to stage in Texas and the group includes members of the Dresden First Baptist Church. They will activate as a Type 3 Team and be responsible for...
Hurricane Beryl destroys crops in Jamaica, leaves islanders facing food shortages
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Jamaicans will contend with food shortages in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, which is estimated to have destroyed over $6.4 million in food crops and supporting infrastructure, officials in Jamaica said on Monday. Floyd Green, Jamaica’s agriculture minister, said preliminary assessments indicate significant damage to...
Hurricane Beryl victim assistance: Help with food, shelter and other services
Widespread wind damage and debris aren't the only concern for Hurricane Beryl victims in southeast Texas.We want to get storm victims back on their feet with access to the most important essentials: fresh food, clean water, shelter, and even mental health services.ABC13 is updating this list of resources. Submit relief tips here.Food AssistanceHouston Food Bank said it is closely monitoring conditions and will provide relief through its 1,600 community partners across SE Texas.If you need food assistance, please call 832-369-9390. You can also click here to find free food assistance in your area.Houston Food Bank has partners in Harris, Fort...
Texas Lottery Commission Allows Rigged Win
When a small group of Texas lottery retailers heard about a customer's ambitious plan to secure a guaranteed lottery win, they were in for an unprecedented ride. This daring move, which played out last spring, saw one individual ready to spend millions to buy nearly every possible numeric combination for the Lotto Texas draw. The result? An extraordinary jackpot of $95 million was on the line. To learn more about this incredible story, check out the original article on the Houston Chronicle.
Boaters urged to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ to halt spread of zebra mussels, giant salvinia
This summer, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is once again urging boaters and paddlers to do their part to protect Texas lakes from aquatic invasive species during the heart of boating season. “While we want everyone to have a great time, we also want to avoid giving invasive species...
AT&T outage: Cell and landlines down as disaster teams deployed to Southeast Texas amid Hurricane Beryl
Customers in at least 10 cities are reporting that their AT&T service has cut out, with the phone company confirming that they've sent technicians to try and fix the problem, as hundreds of those customers are reportedly in Texas, where Hurrican Beryl is bearing down
Reports: Zero elective abortions in Texas since August 2022
(The Center Square) – There have been zero elective abortions in Texas since August 2022, when Texas’ new Human Life Protection Act took effect, according to 20 months of data published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. The data also shows abortions are being performed in medical emergencies, refuting claims to the contrary. The law went into effect after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its final judgement in...
DWI suspect blows past police barricade during a fatal accident investigation
HOUSTON, TX – A DWI suspect was detained after he blew past a fatal accident at the intersection of Eastex Freeway and Tidwell last night. The driver of the pickup truck was quickly detained and was stated to be highly intoxicated. Thankfully, no one was injured.
Small tornado spotted in Beaumont as Beryl comes to Texas
BEAUMONT, Texas — People near I-10 and MLK in Beaumont spotted a small tornado as one of the feeder bands from Beryl came ashore. Around 7:30 p.m. a small tornado was spotted near 11th Street and North Street as well as at MLK and I-10. Our 12News Weather Impact...
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