Illegal alien indicted in the Eastern District of Texas and charged with the kidnapping of a child from Louisiana
PLANO, Texas – A Honduran national illegally living in Princeton has been charged with federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas related to the kidnapping of a child, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Osman Daniel Vasquez-Mejia, 18, was named in a three-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury this week in…
Read MoreHouston Democrats demand feds release footage of ICE agent fatally shooting migrant
By Katlyn Ma, The Texas Tribune July 9, 2026 Four Houston Democratic members of Congress on Thursday demanded an independent investigation into the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Tuesday in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood, saying ICE has not released video evidence to support claims that Salgado Araujo…
Read MoreAAA Texas: Gas Prices Reverse Course, Begin Rising In Most Areas As Middle East Tensions Escalate Inbox AAA Texas Newsroom
AAA Texas: Gas Prices Reverse Course, Begin Rising In Most Areas As Middle East Tensions Escalate The statewide gas price average in Texas is now $3.41 for a gallon of regular unleaded, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is seven cents more than a week ago and 61 cents more per gallon…
Read MoreFunding available for Texas row crop and vegetable producers
Landowners can receive up to $100,000 in incentives for adopting soil‑building, cost‑saving practices – by Kay Ledbetter Texas row crop and vegetable producers looking to cut input costs, improve soil health and boost long‑term profitability have access to a new round of financial incentives through a statewide conservation effort. Irrigation water management in rice is one…
Read MoreBe on the Lookout for Employment Scams Targeting College Students
Many college students seek flexible, part-time employment to help cover school expenses. Finding a job can be challenging, and students may feel pressure to find work quickly. If this situation describes you or a student in your life, watch out for scams. BBB Scam Tracker has gotten reports of employment scams impersonating professors and university departments. How…
Read MoreKilgore College adds cheerleading as official athletics sport
Press conference set for July 14 Published: July 9, 2026 Kilgore College has officially added cheerleading to its intercollegiate athletics program as a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) sport, marking a new chapter for KC Cheer. A press conference introducing the new cheerleaders and Head Coach Shawn Mosley will be held at 11 a.m.…
Read MoreTexarkana Airshow Delivers Big Crowds, Big Impact for Local Nonprofits
Texarkana, Arkansas — More than 10,000 spectators gathered at Texarkana Regional Airport on June 27 as the Texarkana Airshow returned for the first time in over 30 years, delivering a full day of aviation, live music, family activities and community celebration while raising thousands of dollars for local organizations. Presented by Red River Credit Union,…
Read MoreEPA Moves to Eliminate Public From Pollution Permitting Process for Data Centers, Concrete Batch Plants
Austin, Tex. – On Tuesday the Trump Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency proposed cutting the public out of air pollution permits for “minor sources,” which includes the large diesel generators that many data centers in Texas use. EPA’s proposal removes any requirement for transparency or public participation for these pollution sources, including most data centers but…
Read MoreIllegal alien sentenced for gun possession in the Eastern District of Texas
BEAUMONT, Texas –An illegal alien has been sentenced to federal prison for firearms possession in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Freddie Castillo, 36, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia…
Read MoreSWEPCO Advances Hallsville Project with Delivery of Major Generation Equipment, Temporary Traffic Delays Expected
HALLSVILLE, Tx. (July 9, 2026) — SWEPCO is preparing for another major construction milestone at the future Hallsville Natural Gas Plant as two generators and one turbine are delivered to the project site. After arriving in East Texas by rail, the equipment will be transferred to specialized transport trailers at a rail unloading location in…
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