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DPS Graduates First Ever EMT Class

DPS Graduates First Ever EMT Class

DPS Graduates First Ever EMT Class

News Staff
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is making history, graduating its first ever DPS Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class. The class of 15 Troopers graduated during a ceremony at DPS Headquarters in Austin on Thursday, Sept. 30.

A not so missing person

News Staff
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
So, these Turkish guys went out drinking one night recently. Among them was a fellow by the name of Beyhan Mutlu who apparently had a snootful, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].
Social Security Matters

Social Security Matters

Social Security Matters

News Staff
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Ask Rusty – Will My Social Security Be Reduced in the Future? Dear Rusty: I started Social Security about 2 years ago and I thought that the monthly benefit amount stated to me by Social Security in their letter was guaranteed. That written amount was what I based my decision on to retire.
Vidor ISD student arrested after making threats

Vidor ISD student arrested after making threats

Vidor ISD student arrested after making threats

Randall Luker
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
A 17 year-old Vidor ISD student was arrested early Friday after allegedly making threats against other students. According to an Orage County Sheriff’s Department press release, “On Friday, October 1, 2021 at approximately 6:36 A.M.

Senate panel takes up $16 billion relief proposal

News Staff
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Members of the Senate Finance Committee on Monday considered how to spend another $16.3 billion in federal COVID aid funds, most of which would go towards shoring up the state's unemployment insurance system. As presented, SB 8 would appropriate $7.

Numerous injuries reported in Optimus accident Tuesday

Randall Luker
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Numerous “traumatic” injuries were reported Tuesday morning at the Optimus Steel Mill in Rose City after a piece of equipment collapsed a little after 10 a.m. OCESD # 1 Fire Chief Robert Smith said “We responded to the facility for traumatic injuries.
PA man arrested for Orange County murder facing multiple Jefferson County indictments

PA man arrested for Orange County murder facing multiple Jefferson County indictments

PA man arrested for Orange County murder facing multiple Jefferson County indictments

Randall Luker
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
A Port Arthur man suspected of killing local resident 21-year old Brennon Harlan Lee Flores July 6 was indicted in Jefferson County last week on numerous charges ranging from shooting at another vehicle for honking at him, displaying a gun at a Port Arthur school, threatening to kill a police...

Oldest living identical twins

News Staff
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
A lot happened in 1913. It was the year that the Federal income tax law was ratified, the year that gave us the first box of Cracker Jacks containing a prize and the year that Woodrow Wilson was inaugurated as the 28th president of the U.S.
My five cents...

My five cents...

My five cents...

News Staff
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
The first official day of fall came this week on September 22. With it came a welcome cold front across the state and a beautiful Harvest Moon. Fall brings cooler weather, leaves changing colors and this year another special session.
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