Suspended Smith County Precinct 1 Constable Curtis Traylor-Harris waived his 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination and testified in his own defense yesterday, but the jury was unconvinced. It didn’t take long for a guilty verdict to come back guilty on charges of official oppression and theft. The incident happened during an eviction operation in which Traylor-Harris stole jewelry, cash, iPhones, watches and other items.
Good and bad for Tyler drivers who use Old Bullard Road between Loop 323 and Rice Road. The good news, Rice Road between South Broadway and Old Bullard Road has reopened. That comes after a week’s worth of repairs following an underground leak and sinkhole. The bad news is that the northbound lane of Old Bullard Road, north of Rice Road, will remain closed until they finish those repairs.
Texas House Republicans have unveiled their border security initiatives for the next Congress. Among the proposals is the completion of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Congressman Dan Crenshaw of Houston spoke to reporters in D.C.
“This is a very detailed plan. The Texas plan will work. It will fix our problem on the border.”
The border plan also includes requiring the Department of Homeland Security to turn away all illegal immigrants who cannot be detained under certain federal programs.
You’ll soon be hearing a new term regarding a winter illness they’re calling “triple-demic.” NET Health says the flu, RSV and COVID are presenting a triple threat during the coming holiday season. NET Health urges people to get flu shots, stay home when they are sick, cover coughs and sneezes, and wash your hands frequently.
written by Mike Landess
edited by Jeff Johnson