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Game rooms in Brooks County busted Sunday

A long-term investigation in Brooks County involving local, state and federal officials led to a raid on several game rooms, a 79th judicial district state court news release states.

 

July 4 firework show to be launched from T-head

Fireworks for the mayor's annual Big Bang July Fourth celebration will be visible from Oleander Point at Cole Park this year, city officials said.

 

Abbott: Texas won't legalize medical marijuana

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas won't legalize marijuana for medicinal or recreational use for as long as he's in office.

 

Texas AG warns against flood cleanup scams

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has toured some flood recovery centers and warned against price gouging and cleanup scams.

 

Family violence bill awaits Abbott's signature

A bill family violence advocates sought this legislative session is on the governor's desk.

 

Texas AG warns of scams after disasters

AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton took a trip to San Marcos, near the deadly floods that have killed eight people and have left six missing in the Wimberley area, to ask people to be aware of scammers who might take advantage of the catastrophe.

 

State may have millions go to help beaches

AUSTIN — Several coastal cities, including Corpus Christi and Port Aransas, are set to become eligible for millions of dollars to maintain and clean up beaches with a bill headed to the governor for his signature.

 

Officials: Train conductor tried to warn man hit

A man died in Mathis after he was run over by a train that tried to warn him it was approaching, Union Pacific officials said.

 

Port Aransas adds fee for RV beach camping

The City of Port Aransas has adopted a new ordinance that will cost recreational vehicle campers more to stay on the beach, according to a news release.

 

Egg shortage means Whataburger breakfast changes

Whataburger has limited its breakfast-serving hours due to a national egg shortage blamed on the so-called bird flu.

 

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