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DPS Recognizes Two with William P. Clements Excellence Awards, 13 Other Awards at PSC Meeting
AUSTIN – The Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Deputy Director Freeman Martin, presented two William P. Clements Excellence Awards, 10 Lifesaving Awards and a Unit Citation to department personnel at the PSC meeting on Thursday, Feb. 10, at DPS Headquarters in Austin. Two Director’s Awards were also presented to members of partner agencies at…
Read MoreAir Force ordered to pay $230 million to Sutherland Springs shooting survivors and families of slain victims
By Emily Hernandez, The Texas Tribune Feb. 7, 2022 “Air Force ordered to pay $230 million to Sutherland Springs shooting survivors and families of slain victims” 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.…
Read MoreTEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Van Zandt County Fatal
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Number of Vehicles in Crash: 1 Number of Injured: 0 Number killed: 1 Date & Time: 2/03/2022 6:00 PM County: Van Zandt Location: SH 64, approximately 6.5 miles east of Canton, TX. Posted Speed Limit: 70 mph Vehicle 1: 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Driver 1: Deceased Mickey A. Jones, male, 43 YOA,…
Read MoreGreg Abbott edges out Beto O’Rourke’s fundraising in first head-to-head reporting period
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Feb. 1, 2022 “Greg Abbott edges out Beto O’Rourke’s fundraising in first head-to-head reporting period” 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 Brief,…
Read MoreSuper Bowl LVI Season is Coming, Make a Game Plan: Drive Sober. No Regrets.
[COLLEGE STATION, Texas] – Super Bowl LVI is right around the corner, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022. This year, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is teaming up with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to remind football fans and Super Bowl partygoers that designated drivers are the best defense against the dangers of drunk driving. When Super Bowl celebrations…
Read MoreTed Cruz says Joe Biden could be impeached if Republicans take U.S. House
By Rebekah Allen, The Texas Tribune Jan. 4, 2022 “Ted Cruz says Joe Biden could be impeached if Republicans take U.S. House” 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…
Read MoreWinters get warmer with climate change. So what explains Texas’ cold snap in February?
>By Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune Dec. 14, 2021 “Winters get warmer with climate change. So what explains Texas’ cold snap in February?” 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 MoreLaird Hospital equipment auction
KILGORE – Contents of the old Roy H. Laird Memorial Hospital are for sale to the public. Available items are to be sold at auction and are listed at https://publicsurplus.com/sms/kilgore,tx. Patricia White, project manager in the city’s public works department, is managing the auction. “Not everything is listed yet,” she emphasized Thursday. “We’re still adding…
Read MoreU.S. Law Enforcement Targets Fraud Facilitators, Doubling Last Year’s Enforcement
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas Continues to Aggressively Seek Out Fraudsters and Increase Community Awareness About Money Mules By DAVILYN WALSTON BEAUMONT, Texas — The Department of Justice, FBI, U.S. Postal Inspection Service and five other federal law enforcement agencies announced the completion of the fourth annual Money Mule Initiative, which targeted…
Read MoreThe Supreme Court appears open to rolling back abortion rights. Here’s what that means for Texas.
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Nov. 30, 2021 “The Supreme Court appears open to rolling back abortion rights. Here’s what that means for Texas.” 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…
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