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Be the First to Win Millions with These 3 New Texas Scratch Offs
July is here, and the Texas Lottery has introduced three new scratch-off games. These games went into circulation as of July 1. Each of the three games has impressive top-tier payouts. Let's take a look. $250,000 50X Crossword. This $10 scratch-off is a new version of a game with the...
Tiniest North Texans celebrating Fourth of July
Baylor Scott & White wishes everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July in the cutest way. They put together this collection of pictures of some of their newborn babies who are being cared for at the NICU. Celebrating Independence Day in the NICU. "Stars, stripes, and hopefully not too...
Play It Cool with Kid Heat Safety
UT Health RGV pediatrician offers tips on heat safety for children. Summer is an excellent time for families to enjoy outdoor activities, create lasting memories and embrace the sunshine. But with Valley temperatures hitting triple digits, parents need to be extra careful that their little ones stay safe and comfortable...
Texans praise court ruling halting Biden LNG export ban, remain cautious
(The Center Square) – Texans are praising this week's ruling halting a partial liquified natural gas (LNG) ban imposed by the Biden administration. Judge James Cain Jr. of the Western District of Louisiana issued a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Energy's partial LNG export ban in a lawsuit filed by a coalition of states led by Louisiana and Texas, the Gulf states that lead the U.S. in LNG exports. ...
Topgolf Ice Cream Truck Coming To North Texas
Cool down this summer with Topgolf's new ice cream truck, set to make its way through North Texas. As part of a summer initiative, the brand has introduced an ice cream truck journeying from California to New England. Along its route, the truck will make stops at multiple North Texas Topgolf locations, distributing complimentary ice cream and Topgolf merchandise to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Schedule: - July 13: Fort Worth - July 15: The Colony - July 16: Park Lane - July 17: Allen To learn more, or to follow the ice cream truck’s journey, check out its Instagram. In addition to the truck, Topgolf is...
Watch Bus Transporting Prisoners in Texas Catches Fire
Texas Drama: Prisoner Transport Bus Catches Fire on I-45 The video at the bottom of this article looks like it comes from a prison escape movie. Imagine driving down I-45 in Texas and running across a prisoner transfer bus on fire. Evacuate. The bus, loaded with inmates, was heading to...
16258 Camino Del. Sol Drive, Mission Bend unloaded by Trevino Jose G. Jr., Claudia C Trevino and C Trevino Claudia
The home at 16258 Camino Del. Sol Drive, Mission Bend was sold on July 1 by Trevino Jose G. Jr., Claudia C Trevino and C Trevino Claudia for $149,300. The buyers were Rivera Cynthia Bermudez and Gerardo Perez. The property tax paid for this property in 2020 was $2,514. This...
Texas inmates in uncooled prisons plead for relief in another hot summer
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As the summer heats up, some of the Texas’ nearly 90,000 inmates living in uncooled prisons are begging for relief. Reports of dehydration, heat rash, and desperate attempts to cool down with toilet water accentuate years-long demands to air-condition the state’s prison system. “I will never forget the inmate who was drinking […]
Mercedes city leaders plan to add detention ponds to reduce flooding
The city of Mercedes has an extra $2 million they will use to protect against future storms. The Texas General Land Office awarded the city $2 million dollars in grants. The money will be split between two projects. The first $1 million project will build a detention pond on the...
Tragic Birthday Turned Deadly: Mission Man Charged with Homicide
$2 Million Bond for Suspect in Mission Homicide Case. In a somber courtroom scene today, Esdras Elias Ortiz faced a judge for the first time since being arrested for the shooting and killing of Yorman Jovani Reta in Mission, Texas. Ortiz, charged with homicide, was given a $2 million bond.
'AC systems get beat to death in Texas' | Here are some warning signs and tips to keep your AC system working as temperatures rise
AUSTIN, Texas — We're entering the time of the year when air conditioning units will be working overtime every day for the next few months. And for people not maintaining their AC units properly, things can get expensive. “The AC systems just get beat to death in Texas,” Joshua...
Fireworks, heat and COVID-19: North Texas health experts' safety tips for the Fourth of July
Fourth of July celebrations on Thursday will lead into a fun-filled weekend for much of North Texas. Pyrotechnics remain a risky staple of Independence Day festivities, COVID-19 infections are on the rise and the sweltering Texas summer is in full swing — and local medical experts are sharing their tips on keeping safe this holiday.
At half a mile a week, Gov. Greg Abbott’s border wall will take around 30 years and $20 billion to build
"At half a mile a week, Gov. Greg Abbott’s border wall will take around 30 years and $20 billion to build" 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.
This Texas City Has The Longest Running Fourth of July Celebration in Texas
One of the longest running Independence Day celebrations in America can be found right here in Texas. In fact, the celebration has been going on for so many years that it's known as the longest running Fourth of July celebration west of the Mississippi. It's also led to Round Top, Texas being known as the Fourth of July Capitol of Texas.
Beat the Heat: Edinburg Police Hand Out Free Slurpee Coupons to Kids
Free Slurpees for Kids: Edinburg PD’s ‘Operation Chill’ Rewards Good Behavior. In an effort to foster positive relationships within the community and encourage good behavior among young residents, the Edinburg Police Department is launching ‘Operation Chill’ this Thursday. From 6:00 to 8:00 PM, officers will be at the Stripes convenience store located at 1210 East Monte Cristo Road, handing out free Slurpee coupons to kids.
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