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Training for head start staff is underway in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - As teachers and students get ready to go back to school, school leaders are also getting prepared. “Well it’s a week-long training activity for our Head Start program. The teachers, the aids, the bus drivers, bus aids, family service advocates, cook aids, cook managers, all came back on the 22nd, taking various different courses and things that are mandatory for them to get acclimated going back to the children,” Lawrence Guidry, the CEO of Caddo Community Action Agency, said.
Paws to Care: Pet Savers of Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. - It's Wednesday and time to Paws to Care for our four-legged friends. This week, Pet Savers joins us on KTBS 3 News Midday to show us how we can make a big difference in the life of furry friend. If you're interested in adopting, here are just...
Shreveport Police cracking down on motorists who drive while intoxicated; more than 300 DWI arrests made this year
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - In 2023, the Shreveport Police Department made more DWI arrests than any other major metropolitan area in the state. According to police, in 2023, officers made 625 DWI arrests. That’s more than Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Alexandria, and Monroe. Police Chief Wayne Smith talked about this statistic during a recent city council meeting.
More than 3,500 citations issued to 18-wheelers drivers in I-20 construction zone
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Even though law enforcement has been enforcing the ban of big rigs on interstate 20 since December 2023, many drivers are still taking the risk to drive through the I-20 construction zone. “Our law enforcement partners have given out over 3,500 citations, and it’s really not...
Free outdoor fitness court to open in Marshall park
MARSHALL, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) – Get fit for free with the new outdoor Fitness Court and digital wellness programming at City Park in Marshall!. City officials said the Fitness Court is the world’s best outdoor gym that uses individuals’ own body weight to get a complete workout. It includes seven stations that allow participants to move at their own pace. Designed with all abilities in mind, the court was created for people aged 14 and over.
Texas deaths from Hurricane Beryl climb to at least 36, including more who lost power in heat
HOUSTON (AP) — The number of Texas deaths after Hurricane Beryl came ashore and knocked out power to millions of residents climbed to at least 36 on Thursday as officials confirmed more people who died in homes that were left without air conditioning during sweltering heat. The medical examiner’s office in Fort Bend County confirmed nine more deaths, including four that were at least partially attributed to hyperthermia, or when a person’s body temperature rises far above normal. At least a dozen other residents in the Houston area also died from complications due to the heat and losing power, according...
Texas Insurance Companies Are Panicking & That’s Bad News
When Hurricane Beryl ripped through Texas, it left behind a massive amount of destruction. Houses were leveled, cars were completely thrown, businesses were destroyed, and the amount of flooding that took place was catastrophic in some areas. Once the hurricane was gone, people began assessing how they were going to...
Newborn Found In Texas Dumpster, Another Abandoned In Vehicle
In a heart-wrenching discovery, a newborn baby boy was found abandoned in a dumpster behind an apartment complex in southwest Houston on Sunday. The incident has shocked the local community and drawn attention to the importance of Texas' Safe Haven law. The Rescue. The rescue unfolded around 2 p.m. when...
In the Texas Panhandle, nurses make home visits to new moms in need
AMARILLO — Brianna Tilson shuffled through the duffel bag in her trunk, taking a mental inventory of what she needed for her next appointment. She paused, then the nurse tossed in a big pack of diapers before slinging the heavy bag over her shoulder and going up the stairs to Sedraya Kemp’s apartment.
What To Know For Texas Tax-Free Weekend 2024
School is just around the corner and so is the Lone Star State's tax-free weekend, so you better put both on your calendar. During the Sales Tax Holiday, Texas shoppers can enjoy exemptions on most clothing, footwear, and school supplies. Specifically, items like backpacks and school supplies sold for less than $100 are eligible for tax exemption. Whether shopping in-store, online, or by phone, you can take advantage of these savings as long as the purchase is completed during the holiday period.
AAA Texas: Gas prices trend downward despite higher gasoline demand
Drivers in Texas saw a decrease in gas prices this week with an average of $3.13/gallon for regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, which is a 1-cent increase compared to last week and 18 cents less compared to this day last year, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch.
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