LAGO VISTA, Texas – More than 100 firefighters and emergency management personnel from Texas are gearing up to assist with California’s wildfire crisis. On Sunday, July 28, six crew members from Travis County ESD 1 were informed of their inclusion in Governor Greg Abbott’s deployment order. Chief Donnie Norman, one of the Strike Team leaders, … Read more
As the new school year approaches, there’s a growing discussion in Texas about changing how K-12 education is funded. A recent poll by the University of Houston and Texas Southern University shows that most Texans are in favor of some form of school vouchers. This support spans across political lines, indicating a significant shift in … Read more
Texas law enforcement issued fewer traffic citations in 2021 than in the previous year, which is great news! However, there were still a significant number of traffic stops—1,687,895 in total. While many drivers got off with a warning, almost 500,000 received citations. If you’re looking to avoid a ticket, this list is for you. Here’s … Read more
A Personal High School Experience in Texas Graduating in 2017 from a high school in Brownsboro, Texas, with around 200 other seniors seemed normal to me. Our school had about 800 students in total, a size that felt comfortable and familiar. The Diversity of High School Sizes It wasn’t until I went to college that … Read more
A Texas man, Carl Stone from Trenton, became an instant millionaire during a morning giveaway at Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Oklahoma. His life changed dramatically when his name was called as the second winner in the casino’s “3 Months 3 Millionaires” promotion. Carl expressed his joy and gratitude, saying, “I feel very fortunate … Read more
Disclaimer: This article contains information about a criminal act and may be distressing for some readers. Please read at your own discretion. GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas – A man is facing charges in Galveston County after a roofing fraud investigation, according to officials. Michael Kennedy, 41, of Dickinson, has been charged with felony criminal mischief. According to … Read more
Disclaimer: This article contains information about a criminal act and may be distressing for some readers. Please read at your own discretion. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In a tragic case of mistaken identity, an 11-year-old boy named Froylan Villegas was fatally shot outside Isotopes Park in September 2023. This heartbreaking incident shocked the Albuquerque community. Recently, … Read more
Disclaimer: This article contains information about a criminal act and may be distressing for some readers. Please read at your own discretion. Protesters interrupted Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s State of the State address, calling for action on fossil fuels and a ceasefire in Gaza. The protest highlighted the demand for a transition away from fossil fuels … Read more
Disclaimer: This article contains information about a criminal act and may be distressing for some readers. Please read at your own discretion. In Albuquerque, a man named Nicholas Mares, also known as “Youngster,” has been charged with multiple federal crimes, including drug trafficking and assaulting federal officers. This follows a high-speed chase with the FBI. Mares, … Read more
Disclaimer: This article contains information about a criminal act and may be distressing for some readers. Please read at your own discretion. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) recently apprehended a man for shoplifting, who turned out to be a murder suspect. On Monday, officers arrested 26-year-old Jamil Lewis at a Walmart located … Read more