Earlier this month, James E. VanBlaricum was sentenced to seven years in prison and ordered to pay more than $32 million in restitution for his role in an oil and gas Ponzi scheme. Last March, we told you about VanBlaricum, who had pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud stemming from the scheme, perpetrated…
Marshall Smith might want to reconsider his career choice. Last week in Fort Worth, Smith was caught in the back room of Paco’s Mexican Cuisine with a bag full of meat. The owner, Francisco Islas, could hear someone rummaging around, so he grabbed a large lock in case he needed protection, and confronted the robber….
As we witness the selfless heroism of so many people in our great state, please be aware that these types of natural disasters also bring out some of the most deplorable people. USA Today just published an article with some tips for donating safely to the organization of your choice. And make no mistake, your…