An East Texas man has pleaded guilty Monday in Smith County to impersonating an officer. Thirty-six-year-old Jason Fears of Bullard had been arrested for attempting to pull over a driver in Chandler while flashing blue and red lights. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison. His criminal history showed …
Read More »Game Wardens Find Over $100k Of Stolen Gear
The Texas Game Warden Marine Theft Investigation Unit patrolled during the Sealy Big Bass Splash Tournament at Sam Rayburn Lake. Wardens found over $100,000 worth of stolen equipment while inspecting 300 boats, 243 motors, and 100 trailers. The task force was also assisted by San Augustine, Sabine, Angelina, Jasper, Tyler, …
Read More »Klein ISD Teacher, Son Charged In Prostitution Ring
At Klein ISD, officials arrested Kedria Grisby, 42, a teacher, and her son, Roger MaGee, 22, for recruiting students for prostitution. Officials charged them with three counts of trafficking a child and three counts of compelling prostitution on juveniles. The three victims, aged 15, 16, and 17, were reportedly students …
Read More »Safety Tips For Watching Solar Eclipse
Texans should start preparing for April 8 event Written By: Adam Russell The total solar eclipse is a large-scale natural phenomenon that Texans have not seen since 2017. Something so rare and intriguing will undoubtedly draw people’s attention far and wide within the coming weeks, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension …
Read More »Texas Lottery And Texas Motor Speedway Team Up
You can enter non-winning LUCKY-7s scratch tickets into promotional second-chance drawings for unique Texas Motor Speedway merchandise prize packs and experiential prizes. AUSTIN – The Texas Lottery and Texas Motor Speedway have joined together again to rev up luck for lottery players and racing fans through the new LUCKY-7s scratch ticket game. The …
Read More »2024 State Fair Of Texas Contest Guides Now Available
DALLAS – March 20, 2024 – Texans, it is time to showcase your talent and creativity – the 2024 State Fair of Texas Arts & Crafts and Cooking Contest Guides are now available for download at BigTex.com/CreativeArts. A time-honored tradition since the Fair began more than 137 years ago, the State Fair’s …
Read More »Gas Prices Rise Across the State
You’ve noticed! Gas prices have jumped over the last several days. The statewide average for a gallon of gas is now $3.00. It ranges from $2.39 at Vidor to $3.59 in Dallas. Daniel Armbruster of Triple-A says the higher prices will stay that way for a while. Drivers in Texas …
Read More »Garland Man Charged With Sexual Assault
Nathanael Lane Nathanael Lane, 42, of Garland, will spend the next 45 years in prison after being caught sexually assaulting a child during a recorded sleep study. Lane admitted he knew the room was videoing the child for the study, but he said he thought the room was too dark …
Read More »The Largest Wildfire In Texas History Burns
COLLEGE STATION, Texas: The largest wildfire in Texas history is actively burning today. The Smokehouse Creek Fire in Hutchinson County is burning 1,075,000 acres across Texas and Oklahoma and is 3% contained. Since Sunday, February 25, Texas A&M Forest Service has responded to 56 wildfires burning more than 1,256,328 acres. There …
Read More »Texas Lottery To Spotlight Responsible Gambling In March
AUSTIN – For the majority of adults, gambling can be a fun experience, but there are risks involved. With an established year-round commitment to promoting responsible gambling and positive play, the Texas Lottery participates in Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM), organized by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). Annually held …
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