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Shreveport Police Investigating Late-Night Carjacking
Shreveport Police were called to the scene of the Wendy's near the Pines Road Walmart at 11pm Wednesday (7/24/24) to reports of a carjacking. Upon arrival, SPD found the victim of the carjacking. The victim claims he was there to meet a woman he had been messaging on social media. According to the victim, when he arrived to meet the woman at Walmart, she complained of vehicle trouble.
Shreveport Police Searching for Robbery Suspect
SHREVEPORT, LA- Shreveport Police Department Searches for Robbery Suspect. On July 14, 2024, at approximately 11:55 a.m., officers responded to an armed robbery at 1606 North Market Street. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the complainant, who stated that a black male and black female pulled up to the drive-thru window. The black female opened the door as if she had a weapon and demanded money. The black male ran around the vehicle with a bag, demanding the victim put the money inside.
Driver involved in police pursuit that ended at Kingston Road and Elmview Place captured with assistance of Shreveport police K9
Shreveport, LA- According to the police officials, on July 21, Shreveport police officers observed a Honda Accord traveling on Line Avenue with a canceled license plate. As officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the vehicle accelerated and fled. During the pursuit, the vehicle left the roadway and wrecked before finally coming to a stop at Kingston Road and Elmview Place.
Look Back at All of the Celebrities Who Have Visited Geek’d Con
Geek'd Con has become one of the biggest "comic con" style events in the state of Louisiana since it started in Downtown Shreveport back in 2015. The event has welcomed over 10,000 fans each weekend since the start. It has also brought millions of dollars in economic impact to the Shreveport and Bossier area.
Shreveport Residents Still Complaining About Yellow Water
SHREVEPORT, LA - Shreveport residents are reporting problems with water again this week. Discoloration is a problem in several neighborhoods. As Water and Sewerage crews and contractors continue to lower manganese levels, we are intensifying our strategic pipe-flushing efforts to expedite water turnover. We have increased and amplified our testing to better assist with treatment adjustments.
50 Cent's Humor & Harmony Festival in Shreveport gets go-ahead for alcohol permits
A resolution to waive the Shreveport Code of Ordinances related to hours of operation for special event temporary alcohol permits for 50 Cent's Humor & Harmony Festival was passed by the Shreveport City Council at Tuesday's session. The council voted unanimously to waive subsection (b) of 10-177 from Aug. 8-11 for the...
51 Texas school districts are not complying with state ban on hairstyle discrimination, ACLU says
TEXAS (TEXAS TRIBUNE) – The ACLU of Texas said Wednesday it found 51 school districts, including four East Texas school districts, in violation of the Texas CROWN Act, which bans race-based hair discrimination, and urged them to update their dress code policies. The Texas CROWN Act prohibits schools, workplaces and housing authorities from discriminating against […]
Texas Woman Who Stole Over $100 Million From U.S. Army Receives Sentence
A Texas woman who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing nearly $109 million from a youth development program for children of military families has received her punishment. In a story that rocked a Texas military base, a civilian worker for the U.S. Army allegedly stole hundreds of millions of dollars that were meant for military families and spent the money to fund her extravagant lifestyle earning her the nickname the "Gucci Goddess".
Texas Rainfall Brings Out ‘Toxic’ Worms that Regenerate When Chopped in Half
The recent excessive rainfall in the Houston area has brought an unexpected and toxic guest out of hiding: the hammerhead flatworm. These invasive worms, known for their distinctive hammer-shaped heads, emerge from their subterranean homes due to the massive amounts of precipitation. Danger Lurking in Your Yard. These flatworms can...
Partly cloudy skies, below normal temperatures usher North Texas into weekend
NORTH TEXAS – Skies on Thursday morning were clear with fewer clouds and temperatures in the upper 70s.There will be a few showers and storms in the afternoon, especially east and southeast of Dallas-Fort Worth. Most of the Metroplex has a 10% or 20% chance of storms developing.Most of North Texas will see partly cloudy skies on Thursday. Highs will remain below normal, topping out near 90 degrees in the late afternoon.North Texas remains sandwiched between two areas of high pressure, in a trough allowing disturbances to pass through and spark off rain.The pattern holds through the weekend, keeping spotty afternoon showers in the forecast through Sunday. Any storms that develop over the weekend will be short-lived. There's at least a 30% chance for storms.Going into next week, the ridge of high pressure shifts back over North Texas, and summer reality returns as August begins with highs back in the upper 90s and sunny skies.
With CenterPoint in the hot seat, Texas policymakers look to Florida which quickly restored power to millions after a cat 4 storm
Lawmakers plan to seek answers during a senate hearing Monday on why CenterPoint and other Texas utilities didn’t have power restored sooner after category 1 Hurricane Beryl swept through the Houston region. Listen. This coming Monday, a Texas Senate select committee will hold its first hearing to investigate the...
Harris To Speak To Texas Teachers
Kamala Harris is bringing her presidential campaign to Texas. Today, she’ll speak with teachers at a gathering in Houston for a union convention. Rice University political analyst Mark Jones says that teachers and the union have already endorsed Harris’s campaign. And she needs that support in swing states. Jones says this also gives Harris the opportunity to fundraise in Houston, which has a large number of deep-pocketed Democratic donors.
Tuberculosis Has Broken Out in Texas Prison System
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice acknowledges that tuberculosis has broken out in one of its largest prisons, the maximum-security John B. Connally Unit midway between San Antonio and Corpus Christi. “Since October 2023, seven inmates have been diagnosed with tuberculosis at the Connally Unit,” a TDCJ spokesperson told the Chronicle via email on July 12.
ATTENTION: East Texas Veterans Resource Fair Coming Soon
Texas offers a wide array of benefits to military veterans, recognizing their service and sacrifice. Benefits like the Hazelwood Act, which provides up to 150 hours of tuition exemption at state public colleges and universities to property tax exemptions, which can significantly reduce the financial burden of homeownership, Texas stands out as a state dedicated to supporting its veteran community.
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