A Texas constable has disabled Flock cameras in his area, citing privacy concerns and what he describes as “warrantless tracking.” Hood County Constable John D. Shirley publicly posted photos showing cameras covered, reigniting the debate across Texas over whether automated license plate readers provide valuable public-safety tools or go too far with vehicle surveillance.
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Nine students from towns like Lufkin, Katy, and Pineland signed arts scholarships inside Angelina College's Temple Theater, covering everything from choir and graphic arts to theater and visual arts.
St. Luke's Hospitals in East Texas are taking on new names as they become part of the CommonSpirit family. By October 2026, Lufkin, Livingston, and San Augustine will reflect this brand change while honoring local trust.
Last night during a MLS game, Shane Gillis and Matthew McConaughey were put on the national broadcast. Looks like Shane might have forgotten about his Bud Light sponsorship.
Someone built a public database where you can look up whether your license plate was deliberately searched by police using Flock Safety software. Worth knowing about.
Texas doesn’t require ID for every police encounter, but you must give name/address/DOB after arrest, show driver’s license in traffic stops, and present ID when carrying a handgun.
Over 50 school districts and over 125 schools across 13 counties in Deep East Texas, let's take a comprehensive look at the Texas Education Agency's 2026 Accountability Ratings.
Flock's license plate camera network is tightening the rules after officers used it to track former partners. The changes are coming whether local agencies want them or not.
A new report ranks Texas as the 7th worst U.S. state to have a baby, citing high healthcare costs and low access to maternal care. Read the key findings.
Carnival Cruise Line reminds guests that packing for a cruise is not like packing for the beach. There are many items that seem perfectly safe that you can't bring on board a ship.
Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux is taking an aggressive approach to the city’s blight problem, targeting abandoned homes and neglected properties as part of a broader effort to revitalize neighborhoods.
With triple-digit temperatures still in the forecast, a Texas lawmaker says changing the school calendar could help students avoid the hottest part of summer.