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Ken Paxton’s vote harvesting investigation in South Texas renews questions over politiqueras
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Texas districts build their own housing to tackle affordability
A school district in west Texas built an apartment complex to offer a more affordable housing option to its teachers, a solution that came up this week in a new report released by the state to tackle this growing problem.
33rd Jacky Pierce Charity Classic golf tournament raises $500,000 for non-profits in Texas Panhandle, New Mexico
The United Family announced that multiple non-profit organizations across Texas and the High Plains received a combined $500,000 after the recent 33rd Annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic golf tournament held in Lubbock.
Urgent Recall For Hazardous Chicken Nuggets Now Issued In Texas
Texas may be the beef state, but parents everywhere know that chicken nuggets are the guaranteed winner when it comes to filling the bellies of their kids especially if you are short on time. Even when you are a parent like me that has more than one kid that does not exactly jump up and down for meat entrees, you can still convince your more vegetarian trending children to gobble down some chicken nuggets.
Colin Allred makes East Texas stops ahead of November election
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Colin Allred, named the most bi-partisan Texan in congress by the Common Ground Committee, made several stops in East Texas on Sunday and Monday. The Democratic Texas senate candidate campaigned in Tyler on Sunday and attendees at the St. Louis Baptist Church said they are excited for his grassroots campaign. “I don’t see […]
Trump-appointed judge blocks path to citizenship for undocumented spouses
A Trump-appointed judge in Texas has blocked the implementation of an executive order from President Joe Biden that would have granted immigrants in the country without authorization but married to U.S. citizens an easier path to citizenship, CBS News reported. The decision by District Court Judge J. Campbell Barker came...
Huntington ISD Receives Over $140,000 for Welding Career Training in Texas Economic Boost Effort
Boosting the economic prospects of its students, Huntington Independent School District has received a generous grant for its career training programs. Announced by Governor Greg Abbott, the over $140,000 award from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is part of the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) initiative. According to a statement from the Governor's Office, this grant aims to equip students with the skills necessary to "thrive in our booming economy," specifically gearing them up for the welding industry, a field in high demand.
Man on Texas most wanted immigrant list arrested in Houston, officials say
Authorities in Houston have captured one of Texas' most wanted undocumented immigrants.On Tuesday, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced the arrest of 20-year-old Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce, who had been wanted since July for aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14.He was added to Texas' 10 Most Wanted Criminal Immigrants List last week.Texas DPS said Ponce, who's from Honduras but has ties to Harris County and Houston, was arrested last Friday.ORIGINAL REPORT: Harris County fugitive added to Texas' 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants ListCAPTURED: Criminal Illegal Immigrant on Most Wanted List Arrested in HoustonAUSTIN – @TxDPS has captured another fugitive from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List in Houston – just days after he was added to the list. A Crime Stoppers reward will not be paid… pic.twitter.com/DVQcnLIUvh— Texas DPS (@TxDPS) August 27, 2024 In April 2021, Ponce was arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and charged with alien removal.He was given an order of recognizance and released but was issued a final order of removal in June.Officials had previously offered a cash reward of up to $3,000 but said it would not be paid in this arrest.
Port Arthur council meeting gets heated after council members deny mayor's request to pay for extra training at upcoming conference
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Things got a little heated during Tuesday night's Port Arthur City Council meeting after council members didn't approve some extra training sessions the mayor wanted to attend during an upcoming conference. Mayor Thurman Bartie will be attending the National League of Cities' 2024 Centennial City...
Search of Eagle Railcar facilities unable to be performed by local law firm
Despite having a mutually agreed date in place, a search of Eagle Railcar Services’ facility was unable to be performed by law firm Brent Coon & Associates this past weekend. The Beaumont law firm said representatives from Eagle tried to further postpone the previously-agreed upon inspection set for Aug. 24 at 11 a.m. When BCA […] The post Search of Eagle Railcar facilities unable to be performed by local law firm appeared first on Orange Leader.
Port Arthur man found guilty on all counts after of locking 4-year-old boy with disabilities in a closet leading to his death
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — A Port Arthur man has been found guilty on two counts of injury to a child with serious bodily injury for his role in the death of 4-year-old with disabilities. After a short deliberation, the jury found 38-year-old Jaylin Lewis guilty on all charges after...
Zachry fined by OSHA in relation to industrial death
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined Zachry Industrial in connection with the February death of an employee. Yukiko Nakao, 29, of Port Arthur died while working a skid steer in the industrial accident Feb. 16 at the Golden Triangle Polymers Company construction site in Orange. OSHA cited Zachry this week for two violations […] The post Zachry fined by OSHA in relation to industrial death appeared first on Orange Leader.
BISD spends $25,000 on motivational speaker, plans to spend $48,000 more
Beaumont, TX — Terry Roy, a taxpayer with three grandchildren in the Beaumont school district, is deeply invested in BISD. Yet, he doubts the district leadership's financial choices. Roy's main concern is the $25,000 fee given to Eric Thomas, a renowned motivational speaker popular on YouTube, for speaking to the teachers and staff at the district's convocation this month, an event aimed at motivating the educators for the new school year.
Beloved Buna ISD employee loses everything in Wednesday morning house fire
JASPER COUNTY, Texas — A Buna Independent School District employee and her family lost everything after their house burned down Wednesday morning. Sharron McMahon, a beloved paraprofessional, was at work when her son called and told her their home was on fire after toast became stuck in a toaster.
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