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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.
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".
Shield Ranch designated 20th International Dark Sky Place in Texas
Shield Ranch, located on 6,400-acres, is a designated historic district comprised of 10% of the Barton Creek watershed. (Courtesy Shield Ranch) Shield Ranch Barton Creek has been certified as an Urban Night Sky Place by nonprofit DarkSky International, meaning the 6,400-acre protected land minimizes light pollution despite being located nearby artificial lightning.
Is It Legal To Shoot A Trespasser In Texas? What You Need To Know
Here in Texas, protecting your home and property is taken seriously, but it's not as simple as "shoot first, ask questions later" when someone trespasses. The laws about the use of force or deadly force against trespassers are specific and it's good information to know. In this day and age, you've got to be ready for anything.
Conn's HomePlus closures: 9 stores closing in Texas
Home goods and furniture retailer Conn's Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday and announced plans to close several locations, including 9 in Texas. The chain is closing more than 70 of its 130 HomePlus stores across the country. Conn's announced the following Texas locations that would be...
Should Biden resign as president? East Texas politicians weigh in
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — With President Biden set to address the country on Wednesday night for the first time since his monumental decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential election, East Texas representatives are now speaking out if they feel he should resign from the presidency. In a statement to KETK, East Texas Representative […]
Devastating Fire Destroys Historic Texas Sanctuary
A four-alarm fire on Friday has destroyed the historic chapel at First Baptist Church in Dallas. The chapel served as the main sanctuary for the church until 2013 when a new sanctuary was built. The historic secondary chapel held services for nearly a century. Firefighters were called to the scene...
Biden to visit LBJ Library in Texas on Monday for 60th anniversary of 1964 Civil Rights Act
President Joe Biden will travel to Texas next week to visit the LBJ residential Library to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the White House said Tuesday.
FIRE CONTAINED: ‘Bull’ fire damages structures, reaches 21 acres
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Mulitple fire departments battled a grass fire in northern Taylor County. On July 24 at about 1:49 p.m., a fire broke out in the area of County Road 646 just off FM 707 north of Tye. Public Information Officer Justin Burgess initially stated that residents along County Road 646, County […]
CBS7 FIRST ALERT Forecast for Wednesday, July 24th, 2024
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - CBS7 FIRST ALERT Forecast for Wednesday, July 24th, 2024: Conditions continue to warm across the region today, but will remain just below normal for this time of year. Highs across the region will warm into the 80s and 90s today. Midland/Odessa are looking to reach a...
ECSO warns of impersonation phone scam
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Ector County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of a scam that has been going around the community. ECSO said it has been given information regarding a call from someone claiming to be from Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett’s office, claiming to have a failure to appear warrant. The […]
OPD seeks public help to ID suspects
Jul. 23—An unknown male stole approximately $436 worth of merchandise from the HEB, located at 2501 W. University Blvd. Next, an unknown male also stole approximately $304 worth of merchandise from the Walmart located at 4210 N. JBS Parkway and another unknown male stole approximately $449 worth of merchandise from the Walmart located at 2450 NW Loop 338. Last, an unknown male stole a wallet ...
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