The small town of Little Elm, Texas has recently been recognized by Governor Greg Abbott as a new addition to the state’s roster of Film Friendly Texas Certified Communities. This title, bestowed upon towns that have completed a specific training and certification process, indicates readiness to welcome and support film and production-related operations, according to the Office of the Texas Governor . According to a statement from the Office of the Texas Governor , Little Elm is one of more than 175 Texas communities to have received this designation. “Texas is brimming with promise, and I look forward to continuing...

A former convicted drug dealer, Jose Negron-Cardona has been returned to prison after assaulting a domestic partner. The 49-year-old, initially sentenced in 2008 for drug-related charges and firearm possession was released into a supervised program in 2020, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas . After two years of freedom, Negron-Cardona found himself on the wrong side of the law once again in Grand Prairie, where, he committed a violent act against a partner on June 5. The U.S. Probation Office quickly filed for a revocation of his supervised release following, the incident. U.S. District...

A Florida man has admitted to being part of a multi-million dollar fraud involving renewable fuel credits, the U.S. Justice Department has reported. Royce Gillham, a manager with a Fort Pierce-based biofuel company, pleaded guilty to charges related to overstating his company’s biodiesel production. This deception led to the fraudulent generation of more than $7 million in EPA renewable fuels credits and more than $6 million in unearned tax credits. In an example of profits over truth, Gillham’s scheme involved reporting inflated biodiesel production volumes to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency. His goal was to gain...

San Diegans seeking reprieve from the recent spell of extreme weather conditions can anticipate a transition over the weekend. The National Weather Service San Diego forecasts a cooling trend beginning late Monday into Tuesday following this weekend’s relative warmth. Coastal areas saw highs today ranging from 67 to 73 degrees, with the inland areas being 5 to 10 degrees warmer, especially in the mountains. As we head into the weekend, temperatures near the coast are expected not to change much, while inland areas may bask in warmth, potentially 5 degrees higher than Friday, per NWS San Diego . High temperatures on...

Transit in San Mateo County is headed for a transformation, as the SamTrans Board of Directors officially green-lit a new strategic plan dubbed “Moving San Mateo County.” In a vote that charts the course through 2035, the transit agency embraces a policy framework for updating service priorities, operational strategies, and future investments. SamTrans is not just planning for buses; the agency also oversees Caltrain and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA), a role that was factored into this forward-looking strategy. The plan lays the groundwork in four main areas: creating an outstanding mobility experience, revolutionizing regional mobility towards equity...

Early this morning, traffic on State Route 161 near New Albany was halted as officials investigated a shooting incident. The Ohio Department of Transportation reported the closure, which lasted several hours and affected the stretch of highway near the Sunbury Road exit. According to an NBC4i report, the incident occurred at approximately 2:10 a.m. A heavy law enforcement presence was noted behind a sedan that had pulled off to the roadside, heavily suggestive of the gravity of the matter. The Blendon Township Police Department and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation Crime Scene Unit joined forces to peel back the...

A Michigan prison inmate has been arraigned on charges of threatening terrorism after allegedly sending a letter that contained threats to the life of Governor Gretchen Whitmer and a plan to bomb her residence upon his release from prison. Jihaad Ahmad, 36, had his arraignment on Monday at the 54-A District Court in Lansing, facing charges that carry a potential 20-year prison sentence and a fine of up to $20,000. The threats were reportedly made after Ahmad’s request for parole was denied earlier this year. As reported by WWJ Newsradio , a letter addressed to Governor Whitmer’s office was sent...

The City Council of Bloomington is set to hold a public hearing on November 18, 2024, where they will discuss proposed street improvements as part of the 2025-101 PMP Street Improvement Project. As reported by the City of Bloomington’s official announcement , the hearing will occur at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Bloomington Civic Plaza or may be accessed electronically under State Law provisions. Residents who wish to participate in the upcoming meeting have various options. Attendance in person is welcome, or individuals may view the proceedings live through several channels including BTV on Comcast or...

The web of deceit in the Hammocks Homeowners Association has become more intricate with another arrest in an embezzlement scandal that has residents reeling. Miami-Dade prosecutors have charged Jesus Cue, a 63-year-old accountant and the latest figure ensnared in the widespread fraud case engulfing one of Florida’s largest homeowners associations. Cue and his company, Worldwide Business Solution Corporation, were entrenched as a “business and accounting consultant” for the Hammocks HOA board, a relationship that spanned from 2018 to 2022, Local 10 reported. Investigators claim Cue collected over $644,000 in vendor payments during his engagement with the HOA, while also testifying...