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Pima County, Freeport reach $230,000 settlement for mine tailings dust violations. Tony Davis Aug 2, 2019 Aug 2, 2019 Updated Sep 3, 2020; 1 of 2 ...
HOUSTON — On this day in 2001, Tropical Storm Allison made landfall near Freeport, Texas, becoming one of the most destructive tropical storms in U.S. history despite never reaching hurricane ...
On Jan, 23, 2024, this column lauded the fact that readers Irv Smith and his wife, Jane, had visited all 254 Texas county courthouses over the course of 30+ years. Another reader, Russell Bistline ...
Of Texas’ 254 counties, Harris charges the 71st highest tax rate. Although the county’s property tax rate ranks close to the bottom, it takes the top spot when compared to counties with ...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Kentucky senator is looking to unseat longtime Jefferson County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw. Sen. David Yates, D-District 37, who currently represents part of Louisville in ...
DANVILLE — The Vermilion County Board is expected on Tuesday to approve the appointment of Chief Deputy Clerk Robyn Heffern to fill the remainder of county Clerk Cathy Jenkins’ term. The board ...
Six hikers, including five juveniles, visiting Colorado from Texas were rescued last week from a Pueblo County mountain after a nearly 25-hour search “in steep and heavily wooded terrain,&#82… ...
The Freeport City Council unanimously voted to reinstate Police Chief Jennifer Erlanson-Howell after being placed on administrative leave by the city manager two months ago.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is making progress on the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay mega project, and while the Port Arthur and Orange County parts are moving ahead on schedule, plans have ...
Criminal Justice Harris County officials urge Texas governor to sign bill creating 5 new district courts. Senate Bill 2878, if signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, also would create new district courts in ...
State Rep. Tony Tinderholt, R-Arlington, speaks in favor of redrawing Tarrant County Commissioners' precincts at a public hearing in Arlington on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
BELTON, Texas (KWTX) - The Bell County Public Health District (BCPH) on June 3 announced its first confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated adult. County health officials are investigating the ...