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Experts – Extreme Weather To Become “Normal” In Texas
Texas saw some crazy weather last year, including extremely high temps, and 2024 is looking to bring us more. In fact, experts think this insanity may become "normal". Last year, Texas saw record breaking heat waves and 2024 is expected to be at least as hot, if not hotter. The heat isn't the only extreme weather the lone star state could see this year.
Winning Mega Millions lottery tickets sold in California and Texas
INGLEWOOD – There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Tuesday (July 2) evening’s drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery. Two tickets were sold matching five numbers in California and Texas. The ticket sold in California was sold at a gas station in the 400...
Did We Make The List? FBI’s 2024 Most Dangerous Cities In Texas
When it comes to where we live, we never want it to be considered one of the most dangerous places to live. Here is the FBI's 2024 list of most dangerous cities and one of them is not that far from us. The information is based on crime statistics from January 2023 through September 2023. Violent crimes are any crimes that include murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Texas Law, What Happens If You Don’t Have a Will?
While I don’t have a will set up myself yet, I know that it’s important for all people in Texas to get that done. Let’s be honest, no one wants to think or talk about dieing even though it’s going to happen to all of us. While we would love to never have to think about it, that is not the smart way of handling things. You have worked hard and you don’t just want those things going to the state of Texas. Wait, does the state of Texas get your stuff if you don’t have a will? Let’s investigate.
84-Year-Old Texas Woman Almost a Victim in Bitcoin Fraud Scheme
People preying on animals or the elderly are some of the lowest scumbags on earth and one of those scumbags almost made an 84-year-old Texas woman a victim. Luckily there was a good Samaritan who stepped in to make sure the woman didn’t end up losing $44,000. The details...
Clear The Streets: The Worst Areas For Underage Drinking In Texas
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the areas in Texas cited the most for underage drinking violations are all near universities. But some party schools party a lot harder than others if we take the numbers at face value. Overall, citations to businesses for serving underage patrons are trending down. This could be because:
Wisconsin football offers talented multi-sport class of 2025 specialist
The Wisconsin Badgers extended an offer to class of 2025 long snapper Kallen Cosper on Tuesday. Ranked a 4.5 star via Rubio Long Snapping, the 6-foot-5, 200-pounder has also received an offer from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. The outlet also ranks the Texas native as the No. 26 long-snapper recruit in his class.
Beaumont officers, Jefferson County deputies make 24 arrests during crime suppression op
BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont Police and Jefferson County deputies ran a crime suppression operation last week that resulted in 24 arrests and the recovery of two guns. The "violent crime suppression operation," which ran from Wednesday, June 24, 2024, through Saturday, June 28, 2024, was a collaborative effort of the police department and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, according to a news release from the Beaumont Police Department.
Texas Lottery Commission Allows Rigged Win
When a small group of Texas lottery retailers heard about a customer's ambitious plan to secure a guaranteed lottery win, they were in for an unprecedented ride. This daring move, which played out last spring, saw one individual ready to spend millions to buy nearly every possible numeric combination for the Lotto Texas draw. The result? An extraordinary jackpot of $95 million was on the line. To learn more about this incredible story, check out the original article on the Houston Chronicle.
Heat advisory likely to persist through July 4th in North Texas, followed by rain chances
NORTH TEXAS – Another July day, another 100° day. It marked our second in a row and the fourth time this early season.So, every day in July so far, it's been 100°. Back in 1980 every one of them hit at least 100°. Our current streak of two continues for two more days, then rain chances show up on Friday to cool us down.We believe the heat advisory will continue into July 4th. Make sure your heat precautions follow with you.The heat dome that has dominated our weather pattern over the last week ebbs away to the east starting late Thursday. This opens...
Southeast Texas shrimpers have chance to voice concerns about 'shrimp dumping' by filling out questionnaire
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Southeast Texas shrimpers are fighting to protect their livelihoods amid shrimp dumping. Shrimp dumping involves the heavy import of foreign shrimp that gets "dumped" into the American market. Now, the United States International Trade Commission wants shrimpers to fill out a questionnaire and document their...
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