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Crockett doubles down on Biden support post-debate: Trump ‘only cares about himself’
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) doubled down on her support of President Biden as calls for him to drop out rise, and warned of a second term with former President Trump because he “only cares about himself.” Crockett joined MSNBC’s Katie Phang on Saturday to discuss the fallout from Biden’s poor debate performance and the growing…
Nurse practitioners wanting to practice independently spark Texas debate about patient outcomes
Kimberly Posey waits by the exam rooms at Preferred Primary Care in Bedford, on the lookout for her next patient to arrive. She sports a white coat with a stethoscope hung around her neck. The patient walks through the door and Posey greets them with a smile. Posey guides the...
You Can Legally Buy Marijuana In Texas, Here’s How
Marijuana could be practically legal in Texas, according to a new Texas Monthly investigation, which found that most hemp shops in the state legally sell marijuana, not hemp. Thousands of hemp dispensaries sell highly potent cannabis strains with minimal oversight. The result is a sprawling, unregulated market. Texas Monthly tested...
Under increasing pressure to migrate, more women are dying at the U.S.-Mexico border
Originally published by The 19th In Southern Arizona, on an over-100-degree day in June, humanitarian aid workers found a group of migrants standing in a thin slice of shade formed by the large steel slats of the border wall. Among them were a pregnant woman, an elderly woman, two women showing signs of heat exhaustion […] The post Under increasing pressure to migrate, more women are dying at the U.S.-Mexico border appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
President of Abilene Republican Women addresses division within the Republican Party
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — In this week’s episode of Big Country Politics, Diana Hartman, president of the Abilene Republican Women, discussed grassroots efforts in Texas politics and addressed the division within the Republican party. Abilene Republican Women was established about two years ago as a part of the largest group of politically active women in […]
Transforming Downtown: Counting down to La Nube STEAM Center’s Aug. 10 opening
For Elaine Molinar, Downtown El Paso has always held promise. As a child growing up on the city’s Westside, Molinar pursued passions such as climbing trees, exploring the desert and studying ballet. She also longed for the weekends when her family would make the trek Downtown to visit her father, Martin Molinar, while he served customers at the now-defunct McKee Pharmacy.
10 horses qualify for Rainbow Derby final at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino
Visa and jockey Bryan Candanosa led a field of five quarter horses to qualify for the $800,000 Rainbow Derby in the 14th and final trial race Saturday at Ruidoso Downs Race Track. Visa won by one-and-one-quarter length over Politiko, Johnny Ringo 123, Scream Machine and JS On Fire in the fastest time of the day, 21.584 seconds for 400-yards. ...
14-Year-Old Black Entrepreneur Who Designs Custom Jewelry Honored with a Prestigious Community Leadership Award
Nationwide — Jasmine Bledsoe, a 14-year-old African American entrepreneur who is also a scholar athlete from Fort Worth, Texas, has been honored with a prestigious leadership award in recognition of her exceptional service to others. Her dedication to her community, innovative spirit, and commitment to making a positive impact have made her a standout leader and role model. She is continuing the legacy of service that runs in the family. Her grandparents, her parents, and even her parents have made it a priority in their lives to give back to their community.
My dream $90k car was lost by a dealership & I didn’t get a penny – I’m left paying off $60k as insurance won’t cover it
A DRIVER said he is out more than $60,000 after an alleged fraudster nabbed his dream car. A dealership allegedly told a driver his Ford Mustang GT 500 was involved in a credit card theft scheme. Felipe Villarreal bought the orange Mustang in 2020 after saving up thousands of dollars, according to Texas-based CBS affiliate […]
Texas Tech student, Wolfforth farmer reveals how Google got him into agriculture
It started as a Frenship High School student's question on Google: How can I grow carrots better? Eight years later, the now Texas Tech graduate student has become fluent in the language of plants and mushrooms. Ethan Carter, owner of E3 Farms in Wolfforth, started his backyard garden after his family moved...
Heavy rainfall, winds expected in North Texas from Hurricane Beryl
NORTH TEXAS — Beryl is officially a Hurricane again. The National Hurricane Center updated at 11 p.m. to upgrade Beryl's 75 mph winds and a Category 1 Hurricane. North Texas can expect winds and heavy rainfall. Flash flooding is possible.Hurricane Beryl is still getting stronger overnight and could get closer to 80-85 mph winds by landfall.It appears the center of the circulation will pass right over Houston, the city is under a Hurricane Warning as well as Galveston. Galveston is expecting a storm surge of 5-7ft. Downtown Houston is expecting winds over 80mph by 9a-10. Flooding is almost certain.The...
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