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Texas Woman Executed For Killing 3 Out Of 5 Husbands
The only husband this Texas lady didn't kill, or at least try to kill, was the one that left her before she could. In her defense, Betty Lou Beets didn't have a very easy life. She lost her hearing at the age of 3, her "unstable" Mom was institutionalized when she was 12 leaving her to raise her siblings and she was sexually abused by her father and other men.
Texas 3D printing firm unveils next-gen construction technology: 'Something radical and courageous needs to happen'
"What we once thought was impossible is now a prototype in the field, printing its first full-scale structure." Texas-based ICON has made headlines recently that involve the moon, Mars, and even Vulcan. Now the 3D printing company has rolled out a state-of-the-art contraption called Phoenix that can build 27-foot-tall, two-story...
Friday Morning Forecast: Storms return today with a rare July cold front
TODAY: Partly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain and storms, especially this afternoon. Highs in the low-to-mid-90s with the max heat index between 95 and 105 degrees. Wind: NW 10 mph. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of isolated showers and storms. Lows in the mid-70s. Wind: NE 5-10 mph. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy […]
Iconic Houston western wear store, Pinto Ranch, reopens after abrupt closure in June
A popular western wear store that has been a staple in Houston for two decades re-opened its doors after abruptly closing in June.Pinto Ranch welcomed customers back to their Houston and Dallas stores on Friday.Former owner, Guido Caranti, recently sold the the business in an attempt to save it."We realize there was some uncertainty about whether Pinto Ranch would reopen, but we worked hard with the previous owner to save this iconic Texas brand. We are thrilled to announce the reopening of our Dallas and Houston locations and welcome back our valued customers," COO Lamar McCubbin said in a news...
Rhode Island Man Ends Up With Botched Smile After Responding To Veneer Tech’s Instagram AD
A Houston man is facing felony charges for allegedly practicing dentistry without a license after a Rhode Island man responded to an Instagram advertisement, resulting in dental complications. RELATED STORIES: Zonnique Supports Brother King’s Veneers After “Big Teeth Trolls” Roast His New Smile Online Jadan Miorke,34, a veneer tech, reportedly performed the procedure on Sheron Robinson ... Read more The post Rhode Island Man Ends Up With Botched Smile After Responding To Veneer Tech’s Instagram AD appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
Join us for the July 12 Virtual Employee Town Hall
ACC Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart hosts monthly Virtual Employee Town Hall Meetings to stay connected with faculty and staff. The July Virtual Employee Town Hall takes place Friday, July 12, at 9 a.m. via Zoom. During our July Town Hall, Russell will share an update on our internal audit and...
Beryl is expected to regain strength and slam into Texas as a hurricane, marking the first US landfall of the Atlantic season
Tropical Storm Beryl will strengthen as it tracks toward the Texas-Mexico border this weekend, bringing a risk of damaging winds, life-threatening storm surge and dangerous flooding to Texas beginning late Sunday. It will mark the first US landfall storm of the 2024 Atlantic season. Here’s the latest:
Nonprofit organizations Cajun Navy, Red Cross on standby in South Texas bracing for Beryl
BEAUMONT, Texas — Nonprofit organizations the Cajun Navy and the Red Cross are on standby in South Texas bracing for Beryl and ready to help those in the storm zone. As Beryl moves into the Gulf, the groups are prepared to send resources and volunteers to South Texas. Ten...
Lower temperatures, isolated storms this weekend in North Texas
NORTH TEXAS – We expect a hurricane to hit the Texas coastline early Monday. Isolated storms this weekend but much better storms chances for most of next week. By Tuesday, the remnants of Beryl might be overhead.Wow. It rained for the first time in more than three weeks. Ever since the summer solstice, North Texas has been running hot. Every day 4° to 7° above normal. It hit 100° (exactly) a total of six times. Then today happened.The last of the rain is winding down just as the evening was winding up. We expect some afternoon thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday. Highs...
EMPOWER makes leadership changes, creates state-mandated improvement plan in response to multiple contract violations
DALLAS — The private child welfare collaborative that the State of Texas has hired to manage foster care in nine North Texas counties is bringing in help to better manage the organization. Multiple people who work for EMPOWER sent tips to WFAA that EMPOWER's Senior Vice President, Dr. Linda...
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.
AG Office Not Collecting Fines Paxton Owes
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton owes $11,000 in fines to the Texas Ethics Commission. Unfortunately, the state agency in charge of collecting those fines is the Attorney General’s office, and it has failed to do so despite receiving the notice of the fines in April. It’s the latest in...
Family said Texas Marine veteran released nearly one week after ICE detention
The family of a Texas Marine veteran said he’s headed home after nearly a week in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. Maria Renteria Torres said immigration officials detained her husband, Julio Torres, at DFW International Airport while returning home from a trip to Mexico late last week. Just...
Ten-year-old killed on bike in Katy hit-and-run, police search for driver
HOUSTON (KIAH) – A ten-year-old boy was transported to a nearby trauma center via Life Flight after being struck by an unknown driver while on his bike. This incident occurred at Windy Stone and Concord Green in Katy around 10:50 p.m. on July 4. Harris County Sherriff’s Office (HCSO)...
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