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Biden praises longtime US Rep Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who died of cancer
Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday, has died. She was 74. Lillie Conley, her chief of staff, confirmed that Jackson Lee, who had pancreatic cancer, died in Houston Friday night with her family around her. The Democrat had represented her Houston-based district and the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1995. She had previously had breast cancer and announced the pancreatic cancer diagnosis on June 2. “The road ahead will not be easy, but I stand in faith that God will strengthen me,” Jackson Lee said in a statement then.
Ted Cruz, Greg Abbott Praise Late Democrat Who Led Juneteenth Push, “Tireless”
Calling the late U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee “a proud Texan and a tireless advocate for the people of Houston,” Texas Governor Gregg Abbott joined a chorus of voices — Republican and Democrat — who praised the Texas political mainstay, who lost her battle with pancreatic cancer this week at age 74.
As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas cities look to alternatives for water
EDINBURG, Texas — This story was first published by The Texas Tribune and can be viewed here. The Rio Grande is no longer a reliable source of water for South Texas. That’s the sobering conclusion Rio Grande Valley officials are facing as water levels at the international reservoirs that feed into the river remain dangerously low — and a hurricane that could have quenched the area's thirst turned away from the region as it neared the Texas coast.
State Of Texas Lands At Number Two In Nation For Reckless Driving
We've all seen bad driving in the state of Texas right?. It caused all of us to probably say a few choice words and wonder if the person is even paying attention while on the roadway. We mean, who forgets to drive in between the lines painted on the the pavement? Simply put, it's very frustrating.
Saturday Evening Forecast: Cooler, Wetter Weather Is Coming
A shift in the weather pattern will bring unseasonably wet and not as warm weather to East Texas next week. TONIGHT: Mostly Clear. Low 71. Wind Calm.SUNDAY: Mostly Sunny. A Few Isolated Afternoon Storms. High 91. Wind E 5.SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly Cloudy. 30% Chance of Storms After 1:00 A.M. Low 87. Wind Calm.MONDAY: 80% Chance […]
RNR Real Estate Briefs – Texas & more
RNR Real Estate Briefs from Realty News Report – MONTGOMERY, Texas – J. Alan Kent Development has acquired 441 acres near Lake Conroe for a development with over 1,000 residential lots, Newcor reported. David Alexander and Josh Cheatham of Newcor represented the buyer. The site is near the Bentwater gated community. The seller, Forest Timber, was represented by Edge Realty Partners’ Charles Blaschke and Logan Havel.
A third of Hurricane Beryl deaths in Texas were caused by heat. Victims' relatives say they should still be alive.
Two days after Hurricane Beryl slammed into Texas, Janet and Pamela Jarrett still had no power in the Houston home the sisters shared. A heat advisory was in effect. They passed the evening playing Pamela’s favorite game, Connect 4. All seemed well enough. But early the next morning, Janet...
US Rep Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas has died
(AP) – Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday, has died. She was 74. Lillie Conley, her chief of staff, confirmed that Jackson Lee, who had pancreatic cancer, died in Houston Friday night with her family […]
IBWC head tells South Texas leaders Mexico will send ‘some water’
U.S. International Boundary and Water Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner met privately this week in the Rio Grande Valley with local leaders and told them that Mexico does intend to send some water it owes to South Texas, but leaders tell Border Report they worry it won't be enough as the region and farmers suffer.
At Least 90 Texas School Districts Have Moved to a 4-Day-Week
As we close in on another school year, the topic of 4-day school weeks start to trending again. More school districts in Texas moving to four-day-school weeks. KXAN, reports that at least 90 school districts across Texas have now switched to four-day school weeks. This is the state of Texas' effort to prevent teacher turnover!
Find something new to do in Tyler
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Kristi Nipp, the Parks Services Coordinator for the City of Tyler stopped by East Texas Live on Friday to discuss upcoming events here in the Rose City. On August 6th, The City of Tyler will be holding their Cooking for Life Class at the Rose...
SFA artist Roberts’ work showing at Tyler gallery; selected by Glasstire for Top Five
NACOGDOCHES, Texas – An exhibition of work by Shaun Roberts, associate professor of art at Stephen F. Austin State University and painting area coordinator, is showing through Aug. 7 at Gallery Main Street, Tyler. The exhibition was selected by Glasstire, the oldest online art magazine in the country dedicated to promoting visual arts in Texas, as one of its Top Five Art Events for the week of July 18.
From The Archives: Tyler’s competitive rose industry
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – In this From The Archives report from 1994, we take a look at the competitive industry of Tyler roses. On Broadway Avenue in 1994, it would be common to see multiple stands of people selling beautiful Tyler roses. “Going back to the quality, I take a little bit of time, reassure […]
Billionaire Announces He’s Leaving California, Bringing Two Major Companies to Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (KPEL News) - California has been seeing a major outmigration problem in recent years as residents and business owners pack up and leave for other states. One of the states that has benefited most from those fleeing the Golden State is Texas, which will now see two major companies heading there thanks to their owner, billionaire and activist Elon Musk.
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