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Unveiling the Largest Lawsuit Payouts in Texas History
It seems like we like is a sue happy world nowadays, and that includes here in the state of Texas. But there are some lawsuits that are justified and there need to be consequences for mistakes made by big companies. When big companies make mistakes, it normally leads to a large lawsuit, so I wanted to find out about some of the largest lawsuit payouts in Texas history.
My Possibilities Receives $40,000 Grant From Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Texas
My Possibilities (MP) recently announced that it was awarded a Blue Impact grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) to enhance the well-being of children and families. According to MP, the $40,000 grant underscores the vital contribution of local organizations in driving positive change by addressing key factors affecting health, such as socio-economic challenges, and by fostering economic opportunities. "Partners like Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas are crucial to advancing our mission and enhancing the lives of our HIPsters," said My Possibilities CEO Tod Marvin in an official statement. "This $40,000 grant will enable us to sustain...
Texas Lawyer Caught in Vile Plot to Bribe Pregnant Inmates for Their Children
We, as consumers of news, social media, and radio, are exposed to a lot of information daily. However, every now and then, something extraordinary captures our attention. This is one of those stories. Many people across the state, country, and world want nothing more than to have a child, and...
This New Texas High School Football Rule Will Get Some Parents Kicked Out
Enjoying youth sports in Texas should be a fun experience for everyone. Maybe this new rule will help that be true once again. Youth sports are designed to help build the character of a young person. It teaches the value of working as a team, the value of taking care of your specific responsibility and the value of good sportsmanship. Learning all of those qualities helps lead to a victory against the opponent.
Watch: Wild Texas Dust Devil Engulfs Cameraman
Texas dust devils are on a whole other level. Having lived most of my life in Northwest Texas, I have seen many dust devils. Most have been small and would never be mistaken for a tornado. When I was a kid, I wouldn’t hesitate to run through one. I did...
Highest Priced Texas High Schools Cost Way More Than Colleges
The cost of a college education has been going up significantly Texas and across the country while many are starting to argue the value of the degree has been going down. Now, imagine attending a high school that costs more in a single year than dozens of colleges and universities in the Lone Star State cost in 4, 5, or maybe as many as 20 years for those really super duper seniors that are stuck being a cross between being Peter Pan and Van Wilder.
Six Texas Cities Ranked Worst In Nation For Deadly Drunk Driving Crashes
Driving and drinking is never the right choice in Texas. Drunk driving has been a problem in the state. Not only does it endanger the driver, it also endangers the people around them while out on the road. When you've been drinking, it's for the best to have a designated driver, or have a ride available to you.
BUSTED: Most Commonly Stolen Items From Texas Wal-Mart Stores
And a lot of people getting busted for it. Here in Texas, even misdemeanor theft can result in jail time and hefty fines. Walmart is the largest retailer in the U.S. and has 517 locations throughout Texas. Walmart constantly has to deal with "shrink" which is retail lingo for theft, from both consumers and "inside jobs."
Weather changes leave Greek town's waterways carpeted in dead fish
Volos, Greece — More than 100 tons of dead fish were collected in and around the port of Volos in central Greece after a mass die-off linked to extreme weather fluctuations, authorities said Thursday. The dead freshwater fish filled the bay 200 miles north of Athens, and nearby rivers. Water levels in the area were swollen by floods in 2023, followed by months of severe drought. The die-off has hit local businesses along the seafront, reducing commercial activity by 80% in the past three days, according to Volos' Chamber of Commerce.Fishing trawlers have been chartered by the regional authorities, along with...
Texas Inmate Exonerated After 37 Years
A Texas inmate has been exonerated 37 years after he was convicted of robbery and murder. Benjamin Spencer walked out of a Dallas courtroom yesterday after the judge approved a motion to declare him innocent of the crime. Spencer was convicted in 1987 after witnesses testified he robbed and killed Dallas businessman Jeffrey Young. Those witnesses have all admitted to giving false testimony. He was released from prison three years ago but had been waiting for a judge to make a decision about his innocence. He will be entitled to a payout from the state of Texas to compensate him for his time in prison.
Texas’ Youngest Students are Struggling with Their Learning, Educators Say
Students who started school during or after the COVID-19 pandemic have a harder time saying goodbye to their parents when they drop them off, Plains Independent School District Superintendent Robert McClain said. Third graders are behind in their reading, teacher Heather Harris said, so the district hired a reading specialist to work with their youngest […]
AG Paxton Sues State Fair Over Guns
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Thursday that he is suing the City of Dallas and State Fair officials for its new policy of banning all firearms from the fairgrounds. Paxton’s lawsuit asks a Dallas County District Court to order the City of Dallas and State Fair officials not to enforce the gun ban …
Texas A&M Forest Service Encourages Texans To Prevent Wildfires
COLLEGE STATION, Texas—During the upcoming Labor Day weekend and the start of dove hunting season, Texans are urged to help protect our lands and natural resources by being mindful of activities that may cause wildfires. Hot and dry conditions in August resulted in increased wildfire activity across North and Northwest Texas. Throughout August, Texas experienced …
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