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Alice man shot in face after ongoing feud with another man, both expected to be arrested
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office is looking for two Alice men officials said were involved in a high-speed-chase-turned-shooting at around 5 p.m. Wednesday. The two men, Leve Villanueva and Estevan Mata, have been involved in an ongoing feud, according to Sheriff Daniel Bueno. Villanueva...
Texas returned nearly 250,000 claims paid to rightful owners
AUSTIN, Texas - Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced a record $422.4 million returned in unclaimed property for the past fiscal year. This surpasses the $344 million returned in fiscal 2023 and marks the fifth time in six years that returns exceeded $300 million.
Texas Man Exonerated After 34 Years Behind Bars
Benjamin Spencer, a Texas man who spent 34 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, was finally exonerated on Thursday. The 59-year-old had been wrongfully convicted in 1987 for the murder and carjacking of Jeffrey Young. Despite maintaining his innocence for decades, it took a dedicated legal team and a fresh look at discredited evidence to clear his name.
The Hottest New Trend for Homecoming Mums in Texas This Year
An Aledo, Texas Homecoming Mum-making Mom has shared a new trend that is catching on like wildfire. Now that East Texas school districts are back in session, people all over, including in Longview and Tyler, Texas, are thinking about Homecoming plans. 'Who do I want to go with,' 'What am I going to wear to the dance,' and OF COURSE:
Beware, 5 Texas License Plate Violations That Could Cost You
Driving here in the Lone Star State comes with its own set of rules and regulations, especially when it comes to your car's license plate. These may seem like small details but they can lead to an unwelcome surprise in the form of a ticket if attention is not given.
All Texas police officer licenses now searchable online
In a major change for police transparency, the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement has released a license lookup tool online. The site allows the public to search and view the status of current and former licensed Texas peace officers, jailers or telecommunicators.
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