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Marshall Business Owner Blair Abney Appointed to Sabine River Authority Board by Governor Abbott
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has made a new appointment to the Sabine River Authority Board of Directors, according to an official press release. Richard "Blair" Abney, a Marshall resident and business owner, will serve on the board for a term set to end on July 6, 2025. The Sabine River Authority has a critical mission to manage the region's water resources, including flood control and water distribution.
Governor Abbott Deploys Additional State Firefighting Resources As Wildfire Threat Increases
August 20, 2024 – Governor Greg Abbott announced that he has deployed additional state firefighting resources as wildfire threats continue to increase across Texas. “As the state continues to endure triple-digit temperatures and dry vegetation, Texas is deploying additional firefighting resources to assist communities that have increased wildfire activity,” said Governor Abbott. “Texans are strongly urged to take all necessary precautions and heed the guidance of state and local officials to keep their families and their loved ones safe from wildfires. I thank the Texas Division of Emergency Management and local emergency management personnel for their work as they prepare for potential wildfires across the state.”
Texas Apartment Complex Billed A Dead Woman $15k For Breaking Lease
An apartment complex billed a woman $15,000 for breaking her lease . . . because she DIED. The family of Sandra Bonilla, a 91-year-old woman who passed away in late June, was hit with a shocking $15,676 bill from her apartment complex, the Lodge at Shavano Park. The charge was for "breaking her lease" – the lease she could no longer honor because she had died.
It’s A Felony Yet It Continues to Happen in Texas
If someone in Texas decides to break this law they are facing a felony charge, but for some reason it continues to increase and it needs to stop, immediately. For most people the idea of dumping an animal somewhere is a disgusting and horrible action, but it’s a serious problem here in the state of Texas.
Surprising TX Law: Don’t Move That Bird Nest!
During the spring and summertime in East Texas, we like to get outside and start some projects to improve the yard around our house. It could be as simple as planting a new flower bed or as complex as cutting down some dead or unwanted trees. One thing you might...
Texas toll road texts: FBI issues warning for suspicious texts
HOUSTON - Heads up to drivers who drive on a toll road across the state of Texas. The FBI is reporting a spike in what they are calling smishing texts representing road toll collection services in multiple states. SUGGESTED: Houston traffic: I-45/North Freeway near Beltway 8 lane closures on Aug....
More heat and humidity to end the week in North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — We added another 100+ day to the count.DFW hit 101 Thursday afternoon bringing us to 22 days so far this year and more are on the way.The Weather Alert has been extended into Friday as we will likely see the Excessive Heat Warning expanded for most of North Texas including DFW.An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for most of North Texas including DFW until 9 p.m. Friday.Feels like temperatures of 112 are possible with air temperatures of 108.The rest of North Texas is under a Heat Advisory until 9 p.m. Friday for feels like temperatures of 108.It is a scorcher of a day with feels like temperatures currently 105+ throughout the area at 5 p.m.Get ready for a repeat on Friday with it feeling a few degrees hotter as high pressure shifts more directly overhead. Our hope for slightly cooler temperatures and a few showers arrives Tuesday into Wednesday as an area of low pressure moves into South Texas.The best rain chances will remain to our south, but scattered showers may make it into the area midweek.The increase in cloud cover keeps highs in the mid/upper 90s closer to average.
Texas Lotto changes rules after a Houston Chronicle investigation
Last month, a Houston Chronicle investigation revealed how wealthy investors were gaming the Texas Lottery, buying up millions of tickets to ensure a winning number. That story caught the attention of lawmakers who have scrutinized the Texas Lottery Commission over allowing the practice. The commission has since said it will be implementing changes to prevent mass ticket buys in the future.
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