Garland police are actively seeking assistance from the public in identifying the driver responsible for a hit-and-run incident that left a 12-year-old boy with serious injuries on Saturday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. when the boy, riding an electric scooter, was crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of North Garland Avenue…
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission’s annual public hearing commenced on a lively note Wednesday, as a tailgate party unfolded outside the agency’s Austin offices. Hundreds from across the state gathered to cook, share refreshments, and discuss a pressing issue: the proposed construction of border barriers through state park lands in far West Texas. Cardboard…
In a tragic incident early Saturday morning, a collision between a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck in northwest Houston resulted in the death of one individual. The accident occurred in the 2600 block of West Mount Houston Road, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed that the driver of…
A Texas appeals court has upheld a ruling that holds Alex Jones and his Infowars company liable to the parents of a child who lost their life in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. However, the court has significantly reduced the amount of punitive damages initially awarded to the parents. In a ruling delivered by…
A recent incident involving a sheriff’s deputy’s pickup truck has sparked controversy in Fort Worth, particularly among local activists. A video has emerged showing the vehicle allegedly forcing a cameraperson off the street, prompting a sharp reaction from District 4 Councilmember Charlie Lauersdorf. In a late-night email response to the individual who shared the video,…
Houston Weather Update A Heat Advisory has been issued for southeast Texas, effective from noon to 7 PM on both Saturday and Sunday. Expect temperatures to soar into the upper 90s and low 100s, with heat index readings potentially reaching between 106 and 110 degrees. This weekend will be characterized by extreme heat, with temperatures…
In a surprising turn of events, a police officer in North Richland Hills, Texas, recently rescued a kinkajou seeking refuge from the sweltering summer heat. The unusual encounter unfolded when authorities responded to reports of what was thought to be a loose kangaroo or monkey. On August 20, officers were dispatched to a business located…
TEXARKANA — Upon assuming the role of president of the TexAmericas Center, Scott Norton envisioned the industrial park as a magnet for employers, aiming to generate essential job opportunities in North East Texas. However, he was unaware that the site would be situated above one of the nation’s most significant lithium deposits, known as the…
Austin recently marked a significant moment for its LGBTQ+ community with the unveiling of a new historical marker on Friday morning, drawing over 100 attendees to Fourth and Colorado streets. Garry Brown, a member of the LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission, expressed his pride in the project, which he conceptualized during his tenure on…
A 59-year-old woman from Rosenberg has received a life sentence for her involvement in the murder of her husband, Ramiro Martinez, which took place in September 2020. Irene Banda pleaded guilty to first-degree felony murder as part of a plea agreement. In connection with the case, Jorge Castellanos, a co-conspirator, also accepted a plea deal…
