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Murder suspect released, warrant issued for former Clovis police officer
CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – A murder suspect in Clovis has been released pending trial after it was revealed a former police officer may have encouraged her to commit other crimes. According to court documents, Alexandra Romero told detectives that early last year, a Clovis Police Department officer gave her information and drugs. She identified the now-former […]
‘I was about to have security remove you’ Stephen A. Smith tells First Take crowd guest after Dallas Cowboys admission
STEPHEN A. Smith has taken yet another sly dig at the Dallas Cowboys. Smith’s beef with the Cowboys is nothing new, with the First Take host regularly taking any opportunity presented to him to mock “America’s Team.” Friday’s show was hosted remotely from the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago. One of the […]
The Fishy Mystery on Texas Gulf Coast: Why Tens of Thousands of Fish Washed Ashore
This weekend, visitors to the Texas Gulf Coast were met with a startling sight: tens of thousands of dead fish scattered across the beaches. The massive die-off has left both locals and tourists puzzled and concerned. Hypoxia. Wildlife officials have quickly stepped in to investigate the phenomenon. According to their...
Texas’ Wildest Police Chases….No More: Change in Pursuit Policy Sweeps Lone Star State
Whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when the police come for you?. When it comes to a police chase, will Texas law enforcement give pursuit or call it off? It depends. In Texas, rules are set in place regarding vehicular pursuit from law enforcement. These are also known as no chase laws and, according to an International Association of Chiefs of Police Texas policy from 2015, is packed with information that the public may not even know about.
Yikes – You Won’t Believe How Much Texas Teachers Spend on School Supplies!
Ah, back-to-school season is here in El Paso and all across Texas. While some parents are celebrating the return of their kids' structure (personally, I’m happy I won't have to be cooking a meal every hour for my teenage son) teachers in Texas are bracing themselves for a financial hit.
Massive Texas Retailer Now Closing Several Stores Amid Bankruptcy
Austin, Texas is about to lose a very popular retailer and it is just the tip of the iceberg for Texas closures after the company filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy last week, and announced that at least 8 other Texas stores will be closing immediately. Brick and mortar retailers are...
The Texas Legal Guide: To City, County, and State Law Differences
When my youngest daughter who's in college wanted to find her own place but found real estate prices sky-high, she thought of living in a travel trailer in our backyard. This seemed like a great idea until I explained that we have laws prohibiting this. She asked, “Is this your law, a local law, state law, or what kind of law is it?”
Urgent AMBER Alert: Texas 12-Year-Old Reported Missing with Older Man
MJP – A 12-year-old girl went missing on Thursday, and the Texas Center for the Missing has issued an AMBER Alert for her. On Thursday, at approximately 11:15 p.m., Alice Cordova was last seen in the 400 Block of Greens Road, according to the Houston Police Department. A black pickup truck of an unidentified make and model is being driven by an older man she met, who is reportedly accompanying her.
Danger reminders of wildfires during extreme Texas heat
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Texoma is back in 100-plus-degree weather and with these extreme temperatures and drought, we want to remind you of the dangers of wildfires. Firefighters warn that the combination of extreme heat and dry conditions has created a perfect storm for wildfires, posing significant threats to both nature and local property.
Preparing for the next big storm: Essential steps for a resiliency plan
As Texas recovers from the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl over a week ago, many residents still grapple with power outages. The Category 1 storm, with wind speeds peaking at 97 miles per hour, wreaked havoc by bringing down trees and power lines. This led to nearly two dozen deaths and left 2.2 million utility customers without electricity at the height of the outages. As of Friday, several thousand people remain without power.
Texas Drinkers Can Breathe A Huge Sigh Of Thanks
Thanks to a certain U. S. Judge, an age old ... and, frankly, quite outdated ... Texas law is no longer a road block for amateur distillers all over the lone star state. Texas has, and always has had, some of the weirdest and strictest alcohol laws on the books. For awhile, the Encyclopedia Britannica was banned in Texas because it, O-M-G ... contained all the info needed to make beer.
Here are Some of the Best $1, $2, $5, and More, Texas Lottery Scratch Offs to Play Right Now
I don't play a whole lot but it is fun to grab a couple of Texas Lottery scratch off tickets from time to time. Sure, I know I'm most likely just giving my money to the State of Texas instead of winning but it's still fun to try. That feeling of anticipation of a hopeful big win as you scratch is what I think is the most fun. Even if I get my money back, I still consider that a win. After seeing this list, I think I may need to seek out some of these tickets because it looks like the chances of hitting a big jackpot are just a tad bit better with these Texas Lottery tickets.