The program promotes literacy to children from birth through age four. MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — Midland County could soon get the Dolly Parton Reading Program. At the Midland County Commissioners’ Court meeting on Tuesday, they received a presentation from the Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin in collaboration with the Dolly Parton reading group on … Read more
The fire happened around 5 a.m. Friday at the establishment and left one person injured. BUNA, Texas — A 24-year-old San Marcos man was arrested Monday in Buna in connection with a fire that damaged a Wimberley bar and restaurant and left one person injured, according to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. Aiden Dwyer, 24, … Read more
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department share how boaters and paddlers can protect lakes from aquatic invasive species. AUSTIN, Texas — As boat season hits full speed this summer, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) officials is sounding the alarm: harmful aquatic invasive species such as giant salvinia and zebra mussels are continuing to … Read more
Liren “Ryan” Lai, 39, traveled to Houston on a tourist visa in April, the USAO said. Yuance Chen, from Oregon, also faces federal charges of spying. HOUSTON — Two Chinese nationals in Houston and Oregon were arrested on Friday, June 27, and charged with carrying out clandestine operations on behalf of their native China. The … Read more
The missing boy is believed to be dead, but his body has never been recovered, officials have said. EVERMAN, Texas — The mother of a missing 6-year-old North Texas boy last seen in November of 2022 was added to the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list, officials announced Tuesday. Officials say they’ve been searching for … Read more
Birdwell has represented Senate District 22 since 2010. WACO, Texas — Texas State Senator Brian Birdwell has announced he will not seek reelection. Birdwell has represented Senate District 22, which includes Waco and Marlin, as well as the Eastland area and a portion of Arlington, for 15 years after winning a special election in 2010, … Read more
Roughly nine out of 10 wildfires in Texas are started by people, according to the forest service. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M Forest Service is reminding locals to be cautious with their outdoor activities — like setting off fireworks — as July 4 draws closer. “Wildfire potential is not expected to be high … Read more