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Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Texas Stores Closing Soon
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Webster, Austin, Lewisville, Texarkana, and the Greater Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio areas might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
North Texas Commission Forms Committee To Explore Casino Gambling Legalization
As the momentum for casino legalization builds in Texas, the North Texas Commission (NTC) is taking proactive steps. The Dallas Business Journal reports that it has formed a committee of business and community leaders to scrutinize the implications of destination resorts and casino gambling. This move comes ahead of the...
Concerns Growing Over Cocaine Sharks Appearing In Texas Waters
New data has revealed sharks near the coast of Brazil has been found to have cocaine in their systems. Some in Texas are now concerned that cocaine sharks could appear in the state. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Cocaine Sharks Possible In The State Of Texas?
Texas attorney general going after 3rd border nonprofit that helps migrants
The same day that a court struck down a request by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to investigate a popular faith-based nonprofit that helps migrants on the South Texas border, Paxton's office asked for a hearing to depose another NGO that also assists asylum seekers in South Texas, Border Report has learned.
Texas teachers stand behind Kamala Harris after years of feeling targeted, neglected by Republicans
HOUSTON — Gena Coston summed up the experience of being a teacher over the last four years with two words: very stressful. Texas teachers have reported feeling burned out, underresourced and underappreciated in the last few years as they’ve dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic, classroom changes spearheaded by Republican officials and unsuccessful calls for more state funding toward raises.
Texas Powerball – Texas Lottery Confirms ‘Life-Changing’ Win
Our sources at the Texas Lottery have confirmed that Wednesday's Powerball drawing has produced what can be described as a "life-changing" win in last night's game. Texas Lottery players have really been exercising their luck here lately with big wins not only in the multi-state Powerball lottery game. But, Texas tickets have also earned major prizes in Mega Millions and the Texas Lottery's Lotto Texas with Extra!
Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Address Recent Surge of Army Aviation Class A Mishaps to Prevent Further Loss of Life
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) led a bipartisan coalition of Texas legislators in sending a bicameral letter to Secretary of the Army Wormuth expressing concern about the high number of recent Army Aviation accidents. One of the deadliest of those accidents occurred in Rio Grande City, Texas where a UH-72 Lakota helicopter crash killed two National Guard Soldiers, one U.S. Border Patrol agent, and critically injured another Guardsman. Congressional oversight is crucial to ensuring the safety and accountability of Army aviation operations and decreasing the current trend of accidents to prevent further loss of life.
Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada & Sinaloa cartel ally ‘arrested in Texas after surrendering to authorities
TWO top leaders of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most dominant criminal groups in Mexico, have surrendered to American law enforcement and are in custody in the United States. Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, the notorious Mexican drug kingpin and co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, along with Joaquín Guzmán...
Texas woman’s lawsuit after being jailed on murder charge over abortion can proceed, judge rules
A Texas woman who was jailed and charged with murder after self-managing an abortion in 2022 can move forward with her lawsuit against the local sheriff and prosecutors over the case that drew national outrage before the charges were quickly dropped, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
Pantex raises over $100,000 for wildfire relief in Texas Panhandle
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Fundraising efforts at Pantex have resulted in $101,036 being raised following the largest wildfires in Texas history in the Panhandle earlier this year. The funds were raised through employee contributions and local fundraising efforts. Bechtel-led Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC, the management and operating contractor of...
Jerry Hodge, longtime pillar of Amarillo community, dies
Jerry Hodge, former Amarillo Mayor, 2018 Amarillo Globe-News Man of the Year, philanthropist and businessman, died Wednesday night. He was 81. Hodge, who founded Maxor National Pharmacy Services in 1966, started as a pharmacist graduating from the Southwestern Oklahoma State University School of Pharmacy in 1965. He later served at Maxor as chairman and chief executive officer. Hodge had served on multiple boards across the state, city and nation. He served on Amarillo's city council from...
Heavy Rains Flood Houston and Southeast Texas, Forcing Road Closures and Water Rescues
As relentless rains hammer Southeast Texas, Houston and surrounding areas are buckling under floodwaters. Unrelenting precipitation has compromised the transit harmony of the greater Houston area, and commuters are advised to brace for further inconveniences. According to the Houston Chronicle, with several roads at risk of flooding, Friday travelers should expect significant delays.
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