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City of Broaddus struggling to recover after storm adds to existing issues
BROADDUS, Texas (KTRE) - The City of Broaddus, two weeks after Beryl hit, is having a hard time getting back on their feet and have very few options for help. Eight homes were damaged during the storm but the county did not meet the threshold for FEMA’s individual assistance – leaving homeowners who were impacted without that line of help.
Lufkin PD Provide Update On Active Shooter Incident at Hospital
Lufkin Police have provided an update on the concerning events that took place Wednesday morning at a local hospital. Wednesday at 9:24 a.m., Lufkin Police and Fire Departments responded to reports of an active shooter at CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Lufkin. The incident prompted a coordinated and immediate response:
Gladewater ISD superintendent resigns to work for Texas Education Agency
GLADEWATER, Texas — Sedric Clark will leave his post July 31 after seven years as Gladewater ISD’s superintendent and overseeing one of the district’s largest shifts — a move to a four-day school week. Clark, who also has been a principal at Foster Middle School in...
Miranda Lambert Reps Lindale, and All Things Texas, in Latest Instagram Photo Dump
So, a little bit about myself, I grew up in Lindale, Texas. I graduated from Lindale High School in 1996. My parents and sister still live in Lindale and I recently moved back to Lindale after 20 plus years living in Tyler. I have always had a love for my hometown and have been both excited and saddened about my little hometown's growth. One exciting part about being from Lindale is that its home to a multiple CMA, ACM and Grammy winner in country superstar Miranda Lambert.
Ribbon cutting held for remodel of historic downtown Tyler building
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The Wilcox Building near the square in Tyler held a ribbon cutting Tuesday. The event officially marked the opening of the new apartments in the Wilcox building on South Broadway Avenue. Residents have already begun moving into the new location, with three more remodels slated to...
Tense moments on North Fletcher Street......but all for nothing
The quiet and still of the neighborhood around the intersection of North Fletcher and Calvert Streets was interrupted shortly after 7:00 on Tuesday evening when police and firemen moved in and sealed off the area. Officers say it all began when a resident of the home at the corner of...
Public’s help needed in locating missing Batson woman
UPDATE: The missing woman has been found and is with her family members, according to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office. ORIGINAL ARTICLE: The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in locating 44-year-old Kristena Leander Johnston, who has been reported missing. Johnston, a white female, age 44,...
Flower Mound ranks as most livable small city in Texas
Flower Mound is the most livable small city in Texas, according to a new study published this month by SmartAsset, an online personal finance company. Researchers compared key data points from 281 small cities, including unemployment rates, percentage of residents with health insurance, average commute times, annual housing costs as a percent of income, percent of residents below the poverty line and more, according to a news release from the town of Flower Mound.
Former Houston mayor, Texas Rep. Jarvis Johnson interested in filling Sheila Jackson Lee's seat
Two potential candidates have emerged as Harris County Democrats search for someone to replace the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who died of pancreatic cancer last Friday.The video above is from a previous report: Remembering US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee: Community leaders reacts to Congresswoman's passingLee's death at 74 years old created an open seat in Texas' 18th Congressional District for the first time in decades, and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is among those interested in filling her shoes.On Tuesday, Turner told ABC13's Miya Shay he's "strongly considering" the bid for the Congresswoman's vacant seat.In January, he finished two...
Big price cut ordered for inmate phone and video calls across Texas
"Big price cut ordered for inmate phone and video calls across Texas" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Flood watch in effect through 7 a.m. Thursday
A flood watch is in effect for Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana through 7 a.m. Thursday. Rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches with localized heavier amounts are possible, according to the National Weather Service. Today The area will see showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11 a.m. The best chances for rainfall are between […] The post Flood watch in effect through 7 a.m. Thursday appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Could fracking have contributed to recent Scurry county earthquakes, including one of largest in Texas history?
SCURRY COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC)- A series of at least 5 earthquakes hit the eastern Scurry County Line on Monday night and into Tuesday morning, the largest of which rated at a magnitude 4.9 by the U.S. Geological survey(USGS). That organization claims minor to major property damage can result at magnitudes of 5.0 and above. While […]
After patchy morning fog, North Texas clears up with sunny skies
NORTH TEXAS – Patchy fog Wednesday morning will give way to mostly sunny skies as the day goes on.For some North Texans, visibility was near zero around 9:20 a.m.There are small rain chances Wednesday with temperatures in the low 90s and calm winds. The greatest chance for rain will be in the afternoon to the east of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Severe weather isn't expected.Cooler weather will move in on Thursday and Friday thanks to an area of low pressure moving through East Texas. This also brings isolated storm chances.An upper trough keeps rain chances in the forecast through the weekend.Enjoy the cooler temperatures because North Texas will heat up next week. High pressure developing over the West Coast will move east and over Texas.
Texas Insurance Companies Are Panicking & That’s Bad News
When Hurricane Beryl ripped through Texas, it left behind a massive amount of destruction. Houses were leveled, cars were completely thrown, businesses were destroyed, and the amount of flooding that took place was catastrophic in some areas. Once the hurricane was gone, people began assessing how they were going to...
The Chupacabra: Are Texans in Danger from This Mysterious Threat?
We continue our series on Texas Cryptids with one proven real, even if it isn't exactly what it seems. There's a lot of things you can see on a Saturday night in Texas. You can see people wilding after a college football game. You can see cars lined up on a local drag. One thing you probably don't want to see is a blood-thirsty feral animal. Texas is home to the Chupacabra and it's VERY real.
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