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Texas Shoppers React to Walmart’s ‘Major’ Pricing Change
School is back in session across Texas. At least most of our public school systems across the state have invited students back to class. Meanwhile, many of our state's universities and colleges are preparing to welcome their student body back next week. I believe the Aggies of Texas A&M are already back in class while the Longhorns at U.T. Austin won't officially start until next Monday.
Mesquite Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Role in Diesel Fuel Theft Ring Across Nine Texas Counties
Ramon Perez-Torres, 31, of Mesquite, was convicted of a first-degree charge of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity and sentenced to 15 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Perez-Torres was a member of a sophisticated organized criminal group accused of stealing diesel fuel using fraudulent credit card information and...
Devastating Details About the Worst Crime Ever in Texas
Just like every other state in the country we know that crime happens in Texas. There are burglaries, robberies, and even murders. We know that people with evil intentions are going to do bad things, but when you think about the worst crime to ever be committed in Texas it’s a reminder to all of us about how evil some people can truly be.
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...
South Texas leaders rally at 1st water symposium to tackle ‘crisis’ on border
The first-ever Deep South Texas State of Water Symposium was held Tuesday on the border to discuss the dwindling Rio Grande, lack of water payments from Mexico and how local communities can rally together to find future water solutions.
Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for stealing diesel fuel with fraudulent cards
AUSTIN - Ramon Perez-Torres, 31, of Mesquite, has been sentenced to 15 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice after being convicted of engaging in organized criminal activity. Perez-Torres was part of an elaborate criminal group accused of stealing diesel fuel using fraudulent credit card information and tampering with fuel dispensers.
Triple-digit temperatures scorch Texas as millions across Southwest under excessive heat warnings
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Summer heat scorched Texas and the Southwest on Wednesday, pushing Phoenix to nearly 90 consecutive days of triple-digit temperatures and putting millions of people under excessive heat warnings. Meanwhile, energy demand in Texas hit an unofficial all-time high Tuesday, according to data from the state’s grid operator. A major heat alert is in place for Texas, reflecting what the weather service called “rare and/or long-duration extreme heat with little to no overnight relief.” An extreme heat alert was issued for eastern New Mexico. This area of high pressure, sometimes referred to as a heat dome, is a slow moving, upper-level high pressure system of stable air and a deep layer of high temperatures, meteorologist Bryan Jackson said.
Harris County fugitive added to Texas' 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List
A manhunt for a Harris County man has escalated to him being on Texas' 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List.Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce, 20, has been wanted out of Harris County since July 2024 for aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14.The Texas Department of Public Safety said he has ties to Harris County, including the city of Houston.DPS announced on Tuesday that Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to Zelaya-Ponce's arrest.According to DPS, Zelaya-Ponce is an illegal migrant from Honduras and was charged with alien removal after being arrested...
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