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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 […]
Looking At One of the Biggest Prison Breaks in Texas History
Picture seven inmates conducting a daring escape right under the noses of their guards. That happened in the heart of Texas at the Connally Unit near Kenedy on December 13, 2000. According to an article on History, this event isn’t just a wild story; it's a true tale of cunningness,...
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 […]
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