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Smith County gives Community Hero Award to Bullard church for sheltering residents after May storm
BULLARD, Texas — Bullard Southern Baptist Church received a Smith County Community Hero Award for offering a shelter to residents in need after severe weather struck in late May. Smith County officials gave the award Thursday to thank the church for graciously opening its doors to shelter residents following...
Hegar: Lawsuit over Texas ESG ban is 'absurd,' 'frivolous,' 'dishonest'
(The Center Square) – A new lawsuit filed over a Texas law that went into effect nearly three years ago is “absurd,” “frivolous” and “intellectually dishonest,” Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said. After the Texas legislature passed a bill that Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law in 2021, the American Sustainable Business Coalition sued last week arguing it violates the First and Fourteenth amendments. Gov. Abbott signed SB 13 into law...
AAA Texas: The Price of New Car Ownership Continues to Climb
SAN ANGELO, TX - This year's Your Driving Cost (YDC) study reveals that the total cost to own and operate a new vehicle is $12,297 or $1,024.71 monthly, an increase of $115 from 2023, according to AAA Texas. The leading cost culprits for buyers are depreciation and finance charges. With automakers adding more vehicle choices with major redesigns, AAA advises buyers to consider various factors associated with owning and operating a new vehicle to fully understand ownership costs. Learn More Here.
Three Separate Incidents Involving Guns Reported In Texas Schools
Recently, three schools in the state of Texas had major problems involving weapons on campus. Here's what is known at time of writing. As reported by ABC13 Houston, the three schools in question were around the area of the city of Houston. Two of the situations revealed someone at the school was in possession of a firearm, while the remaining one was suspected.
Texas Cops Are Using a Weird New Technique to Handle 911 Calls
Imagine this: you're in danger. Doesn't matter what kind of danger, but you're in mortal danger and you call 911. You give your location to the nice operator on the other end, they tell you help is on the way, dear!. You remain in mortal danger, but soon you hear...
These Girls, Ages 7 to 17 Years Old, Vanished Without a Trace in August in Texas
It's never easy writing about the subject of kids that have gone missing in Texas. A lot of the time, we have no idea of the circumstances around their disappearance. They could have run away, they could have been kidnapped or they could have been taken by the other parent during a visitation. No matter the circumstance, in August, 14 families reported their girls missing in Texas.
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.
Boom: These Five Texas Cities Are Among The Fastest Growing In America
We've all heard that Texas is growing. For the last handful of years, Texas has been in the top 3 of states that people are moving to from across the nation. But Texans are also moving. Not outside of Texas, but instead relocating to other cities in Texas. That means the Texas population is booming and there are cities in Texas that are seeing a huge surge in population.
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