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Mansfield ISD test scores outperformed Texas, region. Officials want to keep it going
Mansfield ISD students outperformed Texas and regional averages in 2024 standardized testing, meeting many of the district’s goals in a year when schools across the state have struggled to shake stagnant, post-pandemic test scores. Changes to teaching methods and an emphasis on subject-specific teacher training helped boost scores, district...
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...
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...
Fort Worth’s Eosera Foundation Announces Third Annual Pitch Competition
The Fort Worth-based Eosera Foundation has announced its third annual pitch competition, calling it “a dynamic platform aimed at propelling female-led businesses in Texas to new levels.”. The competition is open to Texas-based women entrepreneurs with businesses that are less than three years old. The pitch finale event will...
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 […]
US Govt Steps Up To Assist Laid Off Tesla Employees
The United States is stepping up to assist workers affected by layoffs at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Austin. The Department of Labor has awarded Texas more than $1 million to provide employment and retraining services for impacted employees. A WARN notice suggested 2,688 people were impacted by the job cuts.
Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Embezzles $10 Million Dollars to Fund Rap Career
Planning to start a family is supposed to be one of the most exciting times in your life. However, countless Texas families were cheated out of experiencing that joy. The owner of Surrogacy Escrow Account Management stole millions of dollars from her own company. These funds were intended to fund future parents' dreams of starting a family, but instead, they were allegedly used to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a racy rap and R&B singer and music producer."
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
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