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Understanding the Texas Education Agency’s accountability rating
HOUSTON – As students and teachers embark on the journey that is the 2024-2025 school year, many schools will be working to improve their accountability ratings, and those already on a strong slope, will aim to keep their momentum. However, many may be wondering exactly what the accountability rating...
La Linea Cartel Leader’s Capture Unveils Hidden Texas Mass Grave
In August 2023, Border Patrol agents caught sight of a lone Hispanic male shuffling along the shoulder of FM 170, near the city of Presidio, Texas. Assuming he was a Mexican national from across the border, they approached with a request for identification, which was provided. Upon inspection, it was determined that the man was a U.S. citizen who had illegally re-entered the States by crossing the river, rather than the port-of-entry.
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Major Snowstorm For Texas This Winter
It is still very hot all around the State of Texas. While summer may be over for the school kids, summer's grip on the Lone Star State and the hot temperatures aren't going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, just looking ahead the next 10 days show plenty of triple digit high temperatures around the state.
'It's going to reduce misery': Texas adopts first statewide flood plan to combat risks
After five years of planning and collaboration, Texas officials adopted the state's first-ever roadmap to reduce flood risks on Aug. 15. The inaugural statewide flood plan finds that over 5 million Texans live or work in flood-prone areas and recommends over $54.5 billion for flood management solutions.The video above is from ABC13's 24/7 livestream."Planning, in the long term, is going to save lives; it's going to protect people; it's going to reduce misery, ... not just in monetary costs but also in human suffering," Reem Zoun, the director of flood planning for the Texas Water Development Board, said. "What we...
Wildlife rescues rise week after hurricane slams Texas: 'There were so many coming in'
In July, Hurricane Beryl slammed Texas, causing millions of people to lose power, but that didn't stop local residents and organizations from rallying to save injured and distressed wildlife. The nonprofit Houston Landing reported that the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) had accepted nearly 1,800...
Texas’ overcrowded jails send people awaiting trial to other counties and states
Two Saturdays a month, Sorcha Costigan climbs into her Jeep and drives 100 miles from Sabine County into Louisiana, all the while worrying about another vehicle part malfunctioning and how much the gas is going to cost. It’s important to her, though, to see her husband as much as possible. Jess Hampton is being held at Louisiana Workforce, a private prison in DeQuincy, Louisiana, even though he is charged with child abuse in East Texas. ...
State files temporary injunction barring owner of Houston, Beaumont massage parlors from operating
BEAUMONT, Texas — The owner of a pair of Beaumont massage parlors and several others in Houston has been served with a temporary injunction from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation prohibiting them from continuing to operate months after he had agreed to shut them all down and leave the business for good.
Experience and QB competition beneficial towards LU Football's success
BEAUMONT — Lamar University Football wasted no time before getting to work, and there's a lot of excitement surrounding the cards in year two of the Rossomando era. After jumping out to their best start in conference play in nearly six decades and posted their first winning season since 2018, they were picked fourth in the preseason poll. The Cards say it's not going to slow them down.
How can parents make their voices heard in Austin when it comes to school funding issues?
HOUSTON – Last week, KPRC 2 News reported on the significant challenges Texas school districts are facing due to stagnant school funding. Despite rising inflation and a nearly $33 billion state surplus, local districts are grappling with difficult decisions that could drastically affect students, such as reducing bus routes and even closing schools. This financial strain is largely attributed to legislative gridlock in Austin, which has stalled the flow of funds to local classrooms. Since 2019, the state’s basic student allotment has remained unchanged at $6,160 per student.
Texas Man Arrested in Oak Grove Sentenced in Kidnapping and Ransom Episode
A Texas man convicted in a kidnapping and ransom episode involving multiple states including Kentucky was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison. 42-year-old Bryan Conley was given the prison sentence which will be followed by 25 years of supervised release. Conley was convicted by a federal jury in December...
Mexico is helping immigrants overcome legal hurdles through free legal clinics in the U.S.
From food stamp fraud to cyber fraud and even wage theft, Latino immigrants don't always have the resources needed to overcome legal hurdles that may arise. In fact, in many cases they fear their lack of lawful immigration status will get them deported. Fortunately, a new initiative put forward by...
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