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Tesla Cybertruck spotted towing Elon Musk statue in Texas
A Tesla Cybertruck was seen towing a trailer with a statue of Elon Musk in Texas over the weekend, though the story behind the bust is not entirely clear as of yet. On Sunday, X user S.E. Robinson Jr. shared video footage of the Musk statue and Cybertruck, as taken by Sandra Helena Garcia in Brownsville, Texas. The Cybertruck appears to be covered in the matte black wrap, and the sighting takes place near SpaceX’s Starbase in Texas.
After six years of low scores for students learning English, Texas educators say it’s the test’s fault
“After six years of low scores for students learning English, Texas educators say it’s the test’s fault” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily […]
First Texas McDonald’s Spin-Off Beverage Concepts Open
If you are a big fan of McDonald's breakfast and drink options, you have new places to get your fix. To innovate and compete against Starbucks, McDonald's has entered the drink business. The CosMc's brand is based on an 80's robot character in the brand's lore named CosMc. This would...
'It's going to reduce misery': Texas adopts first statewide flood plan to combat risks
After five years of planning and collaboration, Texas officials adopted the state's first-ever roadmap to reduce flood risks on Aug. 15. The inaugural statewide flood plan finds that over 5 million Texans live or work in flood-prone areas and recommends over $54.5 billion for flood management solutions.The video above is from ABC13's 24/7 livestream."Planning, in the long term, is going to save lives; it's going to protect people; it's going to reduce misery, ... not just in monetary costs but also in human suffering," Reem Zoun, the director of flood planning for the Texas Water Development Board, said. "What we...
Wildlife rescues rise week after hurricane slams Texas: 'There were so many coming in'
In July, Hurricane Beryl slammed Texas, causing millions of people to lose power, but that didn't stop local residents and organizations from rallying to save injured and distressed wildlife. The nonprofit Houston Landing reported that the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) had accepted nearly 1,800...
Texas’ overcrowded jails send people awaiting trial to other counties and states
Two Saturdays a month, Sorcha Costigan climbs into her Jeep and drives 100 miles from Sabine County into Louisiana, all the while worrying about another vehicle part malfunctioning and how much the gas is going to cost. It’s important to her, though, to see her husband as much as possible. Jess Hampton is being held at Louisiana Workforce, a private prison in DeQuincy, Louisiana, even though he is charged with child abuse in East Texas. ...
Impact of drought on home foundations and under-slab plumbing in North Texas
North Texas residents are no strangers to the challenges posed by drought conditions, which can have significant implications for home foundations and under-slab plumbing. As the region experiences periods of drought, the soil undergoes changes that directly affect the stability of foundations and the integrity of plumbing systems beneath homes.
'I want to give back': How one local business owner is helping his community one belt at a time
ELM MOTT, Texas (KWTX) - One local business owner out of Elm Mott is using his business and skills for a good cause, making hundreds of belts and dog collars to be donated back to the community. Aaron Heizer is the owner of Maker’s Leather Supply, a store for everyone...
How can parents make their voices heard in Austin when it comes to school funding issues?
HOUSTON – Last week, KPRC 2 News reported on the significant challenges Texas school districts are facing due to stagnant school funding. Despite rising inflation and a nearly $33 billion state surplus, local districts are grappling with difficult decisions that could drastically affect students, such as reducing bus routes and even closing schools. This financial strain is largely attributed to legislative gridlock in Austin, which has stalled the flow of funds to local classrooms. Since 2019, the state’s basic student allotment has remained unchanged at $6,160 per student.
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