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Warning Issued for Texas Most Wanted Fugitive and a $4,000 Reward
AUSTIN – Jorge Hernandez Dionicio, a criminal illegal immigrant, is one of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted. This month, he is the Featured Fugitive, and authorities are urging the public to be vigilant. Details:. Name: Jorge Hernandez Dionicio. Aliases: Jorge Hernandez-Dionicio, Noe Vega. Age: 33. Height: 5 feet 3...
Felony Arrests In Angelina County July 15 – July 21
This week the felony arrests in Angelina County include arrests made from July 15 - 21, 2024. There are currently 269 inmates inside the Angelina County Jail in Texas. All the pretrial felons pictured below are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. We have provided a snapshot of their felony charges in the descriptions.
Glass Rec Center Supervisor discusses their ‘Free Summer Playground’ program
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The Glass Recreation center Supervisor Staci Lara joined East Texas now to discuss their new summer playground program. The Summer Playground Program is a free program that will have recreational activities, games, and arts and crafts. Daily Breakfast and lunch will be provided, but registration will be required.
Tractor Supply donates $100,000 to veteran farm, ranch ventures
Tractor Supply Company has donated $100,000 to the Farmer Veteran Coalition Fellowship Fund. The fund provides micro-grants to veterans who are in their beginning years of farming or ranching. This is the sixth year TSC has partnered with FVC to assist farmer veterans from all branches of service as part...
Winnsboro ISD Facing Lawsuit Over Alleged Bullying
July 24, 2024 – A family is suing the Winnsboro school district over what they say are ignored reports of verbal and physical sex-based and disability-based harassment of their child by two Winnsboro ISD students. K-L-T-V television reports the lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern...
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Texas Stores Closing Soon
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Webster, Austin, Lewisville, Texarkana, and the Greater Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio areas might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
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...
CenterPoint draws state ire after Hurricane Beryl power outages. Here’s what you need to know.
When Hurricane Beryl swept through southeast Texas on July 8, its damaging 80-mile-per-hour winds took down thousands of trees and knocked out much of the electricity system. More than 2.6 million Texas power customers went without electricity for days in the summer heat. In the days that followed the storm,...
The 5 Texas Cities Most at Risk for Senior Heat Stroke
As we enter the hottest time of the year, addressing the risk of heat stroke is important. While heat stroke can affect anyone, senior citizens and those with health issues are particularly vulnerable. In the case of senior citizens, many have difficulty adjusting to temperature changes. So, senior citizens who...
4.9 Magnitude Earthquake in West Texas Felt in DFW/Austin
Earthquakes in Texas are more common than you think! At approximately 10:39 PM CDT on Monday, July 22, 2024, an earthquake occurred between Snyder and Roby Texas. This was a magnitude 4.9 and is tied for the 8th strongest earthquake recorded in Texas. An aftershock was reported at 10:46 with a magnitude of 4.4 struck in roughly the same location. Effects from the aftershocks were felt in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and were also felt as far north as Amarillo and as far south as Austin.
Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Celebrates 20 Years Empowering Women
The Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their prestigious Women of Distinction Luncheon, honoring exceptional female leaders from accomplished high school students to influential executives. Presented by Verizon, this milestone event will take place on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at the Hilton Anatole, under the esteemed leadership of Event Co-chairs Andrea Weber and Kim Williams. “With a commitment to enrich lives every day, Verizon is honored to join together with the North Texas community to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Women of Distinction Luncheon,” said Michelle R. Miller, senior vice president and Coastal Plains Market...
Here's how to spot trees that may be hazardous to your home with active hurricane season ahead
The sight of downed trees is becoming extremely common after recent severe storms in the Greater Houston. Some of them slammed into people's homes and killed people who were inside, causing concern about what the rest of this active hurricane season could bring.Known as the "liveable forest," several neighborhoods in Kingwood were littered with downed trees after Wednesday morning's storm. Many residents still await tree removal, debris pickup, or damage repair from past storms.Nathan Medeiros told ABC13 he is still waiting for crews to remove a tree from his rental home on Sycamore Springs Drive. The tree crashed into the...
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