Massive Sausage Recall Hits Texas: Over 17,000 Pounds Pulled for Contamination
HOUSTON, Texas (KPEL News) - A major sausage recall is impacting three southern states, including Texas - where the recall is originating. D.J.’s Boudain, which is based in Beaumont, is recalling over 17,000 pounds of one of its products, a popular style of sausage that is...
Texas Game Wardens in Central Texas find duck hunters in possession of three times...
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The Texas Game Wardens in Bosque and Hamilton counties found a group of hunters from Louisiana in possession of three times the legal daily limit of ducks. On Jan. 25, the Texas Game Wardens said they heard gunfire as they were patrolling the Brazos River...
What Tenants Should Know About Louisiana’s Rent Increase Laws for 2025
Louisiana’s rent increase laws for 2025 maintain landlord-friendly policies while introducing some tenant protections. Here’s what tenants should know:. No statewide rent control: Landlords can raise rent by any amount at lease renewal. Fixed-term leases: Rent increases only...
For Louisiana churches, property insurance crisis prompts tough decisions, radical solutions
After a year of preaching under a tent in the parking lot after Hurricane Ida destroyed parts of Tulane Memorial Baptist Church, the Rev. Ross Johnson had a moment of respite when he moved the congregation back into the repaired sanctuary where he has been preaching for more...
Louisiana’s Angel Reese Makes History with McDonald’s Collaboration
Louisiana didn't need another reason to love McDonald's, but partnering with our Bayou Barbie is an easy way to get our attention. McDonald's has a long list of elite athletes and celebrities who have endorsed the brand, and some have even had a special meal named after them,...
Looking and listening beyond the fence on a snowy Louisiana morning stays with me
When I think back to the snow of 2025, my mind is filled with so many awe-filled moments — walking in blizzard conditions with my daughter to the LSU lakes, building a snowman and the sheer wonder of it all. One moment, however, will likely stick with me the most as the weeks...
As year deepens, I’m trying to stay focused on fresh starts
Since last month’s snow covered much of Louisiana, I’ve been thinking about the idea of do-overs — those times when bad beginnings might be reclaimed by fresh starts. At its best, Louisiana’s snow day sometimes felt like that. After a tragic start to 2025 with a...
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries extends application deadline for 37th cadet academy until...
Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division has extended the application period for its 37th Cadet Academy until February 9. The department aims to hire up to 30 cadets for training set to begin in late spring or early summer of...
Man From Killeen Who Was A Band Director In Louisiana Arrested For Crimes Towards...
David Jonathan Smothers of Killeen, Texas, has recently been taken into custody for his actions against a unidentified child in Louisiana. He was the assistant band director at South Beauregard High School.Here's what is known at the time of writing. What Were The Actions Of...
Spring Forecast: Louisiana Expected to See Warm Temperatures, More Rain
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Despite an unexpectedly frozen week in the middle of January this year, Louisiana tends to avoid extremely cold weather. When ice and snow does come, we're kind of at a loss. But when Spring rolls around, we tend to get excited. Spring means warmer...
