Woman accused of stealing from home health agency
BENAVIDES - Capt. Matilda Almanza with the Duval County Sheriff’s Department was recently notified that an employee from the Santa Fe Home Health had been accused of stealing.
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Falfurrias PD invites public to Active Shooter training
FALFURRIAS - Brooks County Independent School District and Falfurrias Police Department invites the community to take part in an Active Shooter Awareness Program on Wednesday, July 13. The event’s mission is to teach the community how to responded should they encounter an active shooter scenario.
Deadline to Apply for the Homeowner Assistance and Reimbursement Programs (HARP) is Aug. 31
AUSTIN — Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) announced the application for the Homeowner Assistance and Reimbursement Program (HARP) will close at 5 p.m. on Aug. 31, 2022. Applications are currently being reviewed in all eligible counties affected by flooding events in South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley in 2018 and 2019, as well as Tropical Storm Imelda in 2019. All potential applicants must submit applications by the deadline to be considered for eligibility so long as funding is available.
State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $3.7 Billion in June
(AUSTIN) — On Friday, July 1, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.68 billion in June, 16.4 percent more than in June 2021. The majority of June sales tax revenue is based on sales made in May and remitted to the agency in June.
I Found a Baby Bird, Now What?
A couple of days ago we found a baby Blue Jay on the ground in our front yard with a cat getting ready to pounce. The adult Blue Jays were in the trees overhead scolding loudly but the cat was ignoring them and the baby was unaware of the danger or too scared to run for cover.
Texas Comptroller Creates New Government Affairs and Programs Division; Appoints Nikki Cobb as Director
AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced the creation of the Government Affairs and Programs Division and the appointment of Nikki Cobb as its first director. In this capacity, Cobb will manage the Broadband Development Office (BDO), Legislative Affairs, Natural Resources Program, Opioid Abatement Fund Council (OAFC) and State Energy Conservation Office (SECO). This new division aims to streamline collaboration across multiple levels of government and private sector partners.
A good admissions essay may mean more financial aid for college
Some colleges require high school seniors to submit an essay as part of the admissions process. That essay may also help when it comes to paying for college, according to KHEAA.
Jan. 6 panel: More turning up with evidence against Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — More witnesses are coming forward with new details on the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot following former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson’s devastating testimony last week against former President Donald Trump, says a member of a House committee investigating the insurrection.
VFW Auxiliary #8621 installs new officers
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post #8621 recently held their installation of officers. The new officers are set to take their positions on July 1.
Alice to perform annual TCEQ approved temporary disinfectant conversion from chloramine to free chlorine
The City of Alice public water system (PWS) will temporarily change the disinfectant used in the distribution system from chloramine to free chlorine. The conversion will begin at midnight Friday, July 1, and continue through July 29.