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Texas woman’s lawsuit after being jailed on murder charge over abortion can proceed, judge rules
A Texas woman who was jailed and charged with murder after self-managing an abortion in 2022 can move forward with her lawsuit against the local sheriff and prosecutors over the case that drew national outrage before the charges were quickly dropped, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
Big price cut ordered for phone and video calls for Texas jail inmates in 2024
Fees Texas inmates pay to make calls will be slashed under new federal regulations approved this month. High rates that had averaged 23 cents a minute for Texas jail inmates have long been a target of prisoners, their families, and advocates.The Federal Communications Commission voted last Thursday to approve regulations, to take effect next year, that cap the price of inmate phone and video calls at prices as low as 5 cents per minute.The prices and caps differ throughout the state, and depend on prison size as well as differences between state and local rules. While Texas had lowered the...
Greg Abbott Compares Hamas Attacks to Texas Border Crossings at Sheriffs’ Conference
The governor’s comments followed a screening of raw October 7 footage for Texas lawmen. In a speech Tuesday to attendees at the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas’ 146th annual training conference and expo in Fort Worth, Governor Greg Abbott compared attacks on Israel by Hamas—the militant group that killed around 1,200 Israelis on October 7—to crime and immigration in Texas.
Texas Veterans Land Board wants public to attend burial of USMC veteran with no next-of-kin
ABILENE, Texas — A Marine Corps veteran with no known next-of-kin has died and the Texas Veterans Land Board wants to make sure he is not laid to rest alone in the Big Country. Bob Gilbert Wood was born Oct. 2, 1941. He served as a USMC Private First...
Patrick: Obama is seeking his fourth term in office
(The Center Square) – Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says former President Barack Obama is running for a fourth term in response to President Joe Biden announcing he isn’t running for reelection and is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement. “Obama is seeking his 4th term as president,” Patrick said in a social media post. “The June debate was a hit job on Biden by his own party; humiliating him was step one to run him out. There was no need for Biden...
Ivanhoe officials wait on funding, approval to repair dam
Ivanhoe, TX — Ivanhoe officials are waiting on funding and approval of plans to repair the Lake Ivanhoe dam. Ready to make his stay at Lake Ivanhoe a permanent one, David McIntyre received the keys to a water-front home in 2012, but his dream was cut short. "That was...
City of Lufkin experiencing flooded roadways after latest rounds of thunderstorms
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - The City of Lufkin is currently experiencing flooding of busy roads after heavy rainfalls sweeps through the area Friday morning. Busy intersections like Ellen Trout and Sayers Street are currently submerged leading to considerable traffic delays and dangerous safety hazards. Other flooded areas include Homer Alto Road between Loop 287 and 103 West.
Daniel Makes it Four Straight with Southern States Modified Series
CLEVELAND, TX – Patrick Daniel just keeps winning with the Southern States Modified Series. On Saturday night, Daniel made it four in a row at 105 Speedway. AMS Racing Pole Award winner Anthony Meek got the hole shot and pulled away to lead the opening lap with Richard Holt and series points leader Patrik Daniel in hot pursuit. While Meek remained faithful to the high lane around the 1/4-mile oval, Daniel used every inch of the racing surface to search for a way to catch the leader.
BREAKING: City Manager appoints Capt. Tim Ocnaschek BPD Chief, council to vote Tuesday
Beaumont — KFDM/Fox 4 News has learned Beaumont City Manager Kenneth Williams has appointed Capt. Tim Ocnaschek of the Beaumont Police Department as the next Chief of Police, but council must confirm the selection during its scheduled meeting Tuesday. Williams sent an email to city leaders late Thursday night,...
Blake Waggoner of Hamshire-Fannett named as a finalist for The Broyles Award
HAMSHIRE, Texas — A prestigious award has named it's finalist and Hamshire-Fannett's Assistant Coach Blake Waggoner has been listed. The Broyles Award is given to the top assistant coach in football. The award began at the collegiate level with the recognition coming from legendary former Head Coach of the...
Cotton Square Park In Lufkin Getting New Mural
They say that time takes its toll on a body. Makes a young girl's brown hair turn grey. I think Randy Travis was singing about the mural in Cotton Square in Downtown Lufkin. The painting of Angelina's flowing dark locks has changed colors, and the toll of time is evident.
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