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Texas Game Wardens Bust Man Hunting in Port-a-potty

Texas Game Wardens Bust Man Hunting in Port-a-potty

The man was caught returning to his makeshift blind on the first day of deer season. HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas — At the start of deer season, Texas Game Wardens apprehended a man hunting on land without the landowner’s permission. The incident occurred in Henderson County, East Texas, on November 2, 2024. Game Wardens had been…MORE

Johnson County Issues Disaster Declaration Due to PFAS Chemicals

Johnson County Issues Disaster Declaration Due to PFAS Chemicals

The widespread contamination has reportedly already caused the deaths of fish and cattle and the contamination of groundwater. CLEBURNE, Texas — Johnson County officials declared a state of disaster on Tuesday after local agricultural land was found to be contaminated with PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals.” The contamination was traced back to the use…MORE

Missing Teen Found Fatally Shot in Car in Dallas

Missing Teen Found Fatally Shot in Car in Dallas

Dallas police found a 17-year-old, who had been reported missing a day prior, fatally shot inside a car. Credit: WFAA DALLAS — A 17-year-old who had been reported missing was discovered shot inside a vehicle, the Dallas Police Department confirmed. Officers located Nathaniel Vazquez, 17, around 11:20 a.m. Monday in a car in the 4600…MORE

Texas as Lawmakers Mull Ending Daylight Savings Time

Texas as Lawmakers Mull Ending Daylight Savings Time

Lawmakers in Texas and DC have debated ending the practice of changing the clocks twice a year for a long time. MCALLEN, Texas — Texas lawmakers are reigniting efforts to end the long-standing practice of changing the clocks twice a year. Several members of both the Texas House and Senate have introduced bills aimed at…MORE

Deadly Shooting in Forney Neighborhood Linked to Drug Deal Gone Wrong

Deadly Shooting in Forney Neighborhood Linked to Drug Deal Gone Wrong

Courtesy Fox 4 News FORNEY, Texas — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting in a Forney neighborhood, which they believe may have been the result of a drug deal that turned into a robbery. The incident occurred Friday afternoon just blocks from Brown Middle School, where gunfire was exchanged between two parties, resulting in one…MORE

Texas Lawmakers Push for Property Tax Relief, With Seniors in Focus

Texas Lawmakers Push for Property Tax Relief, With Seniors in Focus

AUSTIN, Texas – Efforts to curb soaring property taxes are gaining momentum at the Texas State Capitol, with a particular emphasis on easing the financial burden for senior homeowners. SB-4 Advances, Aims to Raise Homestead Exemption Texas Senate Bill 4 (SB-4), which seeks to increase the homestead exemption for school taxes, has cleared its first…MORE

Dallas County Moves to Resolve Election Pollbook Issues Ahead of May Elections

Dallas County Moves to Resolve Election Pollbook Issues Ahead of May Elections

DALLAS – In response to the voting disruptions during the November 2024 election, Dallas County Commissioners have taken decisive action to prevent similar issues in upcoming elections. The problem stemmed from malfunctions in the electronic pollbooks—devices used to check in voters, verify their precincts, and print the correct ballots. These errors resulted in at least…MORE

Severe Storms Leave More Than 6,400 North Texas Homes Without Power

Severe Storms Leave More Than 6,400 North Texas Homes Without Power

Severe storms swept through North Texas overnight, leaving more than 6,400 homes without power this morning, according to Oncor. Crews have been dispatched to restore electricity as quickly as possible. Power Outages by the Numbers As of 6:30 a.m., the following counties are experiencing outages: Storm Impact and Safety Precautions Oncor attributes the outages to…MORE

Large Fire Erupts Near El Paso International Airport, Injuring 5

Large Fire Erupts Near El Paso International Airport, Injuring 5

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A fire broke out at a transportation center next to the international airport in El Paso, Texas, injuring five people and sending a large tower of black smoke billowing over the city on the U.S.-Mexico border. Authorities say the cause of Tuesday’s fire is unclear. More than 100 firefighters responded…MORE