LeAnda Staebner

LeAnda Staebner

Texas DPS urges safety as kids return to school

AUSTIN – As students begin heading back to school, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds all Texans to exercise heightened caution and adhere to safety measures implemented to protect students, staff and fellow drivers this school year. This includes tips on how to safely drop off and pick up your child from school, drive cautiously through school zones and talk to your family and loved ones about staying safe this school year and beyond.

Texas DPS seeks info in Eastland cold case

AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Public Safety is seeking information on the 2019 murder of 37-year-old Courtney Allan Sholar. The reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for his death is now increased to $6,000 if the tip is received before the next featured Texas Rangers cold case is announced.

Reed: Playing hide and seek with life insurance

Daisy’s dad, Harold, was fond of mentioning that she wouldn’t have to worry about anything after he died because his life insurance policy would take care of her. Trouble is, Harold failed to mention with what company he was insured, where he kept the policy or exactly what the proceeds would be.