DPS Traffic Stop Leads to Major Drug Seizure in Carson County. In a significant drug bust, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized over 16 pounds of suspected cocaine and nearly two pounds of suspected fentanyl during a routine traffic stop in Carson County. The incident occurred this past Friday, September 6, around 5:00...
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Scammers Targeting Texas Students, Know the Warning Signs
It’s been weeks now that schools across Texas have gone back to school. We’re talking about small kids starting elementary school all the way up to college students decorating their new dorm rooms. While students are learning and growing as individuals there are some things they still need to be taught to watch out for,...
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Who should be the Happy State Bank High School Athlete of the Week?
Football, volleyball and cross country seasons are in full go and several standouts are nominated for the Happy State Bank high school athlete of the week. The Globe-News is taking weekly nominations and will release a list of finalists for the Happy State Bank male and female Athlete of the Week each Tuesday. … Original...
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Entergy nuclear stations prepare for Tropical Storm Francine
PORT GIBSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with Entergy Nuclear, along with Entergy’s operating companies in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, are monitoring the progress of Tropical Storm Francine. As of Monday, September 9, the forecast from the National Hurricane Center calls for a Category 1 hurricane landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday, September 11. Officials said the...
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State of Texas approves $148 billion in funding toward transportation projects
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a nearly $148 billion investment toward Texas transportation projects on Aug. 27. The announcement includes the Texas Transportation Commission’s approval of $104.2 billion toward the Texas Department of Transportation’s annual plan, which aims to improve safety and connectivity across the state. In the 2025 plan, the Austin district received over $8.6...
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Veteran of the Week – Tory Canamar
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — This week’s Veteran is Tory Canamar, who served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1995-2003. Tory was a cook in the Marines, a very important job since the Corps depended on his talents to keep going. Tory served with the Marines in Japan for a year, and did experience low magnitude...
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April Sound Ladies Association enjoy Beignets at PJ’s Coffee
MONTGOMERY, TX — The April Sound Ladies Association met in August for their second monthly meeting at PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans, located at 17128 Walden Rd in Montgomery. The ladies gathered as part of their ‘Beignets for Brunch’ get together, which was recently initiated when ASLA Member Ivonne Sims and her husband opened PJ’s...
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Knowledge Point Network: Bringing Value to Veterans and their Childrens Lives
An example of the patriotic designs done by the children at the KPN Scrap Fabric Art Class in Montgomery this past Monday. MOBNTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — When it comes to improving the lives of Combat Veterans and their children, Knowledge Point Network, a local non-profit charity, is focused on providing purpose to those who have...
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Massive Layoffs Now Coming For Major Texas Retailer
In Texas we are definitely not used to dealing with ice bergs, or pretty much anything frozen besides our margaritas, but when a major retailer announced they were closing 5 stores earlier this year, it turns out that was just the tip of the ice berg. Just after the new… Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/k-fox-95-5-520751/3590239641624-massive-layoffs-now-coming-for-major-texas-retailer
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Missing Texas father found in California
An Austin man who disappeared after visiting his children last Christmas has been found states away. Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/-/3590253569830-missing-texas-father-found-in-california