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Reward Increased for February’s Featured Fugitive from Magnolia
AUSTIN – The reward for Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Joshua David Whitworth, who is also this month’s featured fugitive, has been increased to $8,500 for information leading to his arrest if tips are received during the month of February. Whitworth, 36, is wanted for a parole violation, aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon, theft…
Read MoreDetermined to be on the same page with God
By DR. BILLY HOLLAND Last year was challenging for many, and as we move ahead in 2022, may we dedicate our minds and hearts to continue drawing as near to God as we can. Psalm 24:7 promises, “The angel of the Lord encamps round about them that fear Him, and He delivers them.” This is…
Read MoreJIM “PAPPY” MOORE: The Grand Journey West Part I
By JIM “PAPPY” MOORE When I was in grade school and Junior High, our family made a bi-annual pilgrimage to my mother’s hometown of Lewiston, Idaho to see her parents and spend two weeks or more there. It was a trip which would take us close to a month. The routes changed, but it was…
Read MoreGovernor Abbott To Receive Briefing, Hold Press Conference In Austin Ahead Of Severe Winter Weather
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott will receive a briefing and hold a press conference Tuesday, February 1 at 10:30 AM at the Alternate State Operations Center ahead of severe winter weather expected to impact the state of Texas this week. The Governor is expected to be joined by representatives from the Texas Division of Emergency…
Read MoreThe 2021 winter storm caught Texans by surprise. Here’s how to prepare this year.
By Allyson Waller, The Texas Tribune Jan. 10, 2022 “The 2021 winter storm caught Texans by surprise. Here’s how to prepare this year.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for…
Read MoreTDEM Cuts Ribbon at New Strategic Supply Warehouse
SAN ANTONIO – The Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp and Texas Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd participated in a ribbon cutting to open TDEM’s new Logistics and Distribution Warehouse in San Antonio today. Chancellor Sharp and Chief Kidd were joined by members of The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents: Elaine Mendoza,…
Read MoreTwo of Texas’ Most Wanted from Duncanville, Ferris Back in Custody
(Left to right: Bobby Joe Flores Jr. and Marcus Jarmine Wallace): Two of Texas’ Most Wanted from Duncanville, Ferris Back in Custody AUSTIN – Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted offenders are back in custody following their arrests earlier this month, including one fugitive and one sex offender. Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex…
Read MoreHere’s What’s Cooking
By BETTY BIVINS COOK This week’s recipes come from “A Taste of Pleasant Hill” prepared by the Pleasant Hill Local Homecoming Group, Linden, Texas, in 2014.The Pleasant Hill Baptist Church was organized in 1843.The Pleasant Hill School was organized in 1925 and continued to operate through 1964. It was laced on the National Register of…
Read MoreTexas Republicans trumpet their support for another Trump presidential bid at Conroe rally
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Jan. 29, 2022 “Texas Republicans trumpet their support for another Trump presidential bid at Conroe rally” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The…
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