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Officials give advice on safe driving as motorcycle fatalities increase
TYLER, Texas — Last year, nearly 600 motorcyclists were killed in motor vehicle crashes and nearly 2,500 were injured. That’s a seven percent increase from the year before in the state of Texas. An eye opening statistic that continues to increase across the state and in the East...
Rent Prices In Three Texas Cities Have Largest Decreases In America
With rent prices going through the roof all over the country, we've seen the opposite in three Texas cities that have one of the largest rent decreases in the country. We have all the details. CBS News is reporting that rent prices across the USA are rising faster than wages...
Time served for men who stole $1M worth of border wall panels in Pharr
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Two men convicted of stealing nearly $1 million worth of border fencing from Strong Structural Steel in Pharr in 2021 have been sentenced to time served. U.S. District Judge Ricardo H. Hinojosa sentenced Juan Nestor Rojas and Jose Emmanuel Gonzalez on Tuesday afternoon, court...
Wow, Here’s 5 of the Biggest Drug Busts in Texas History
Texas has seen its share of drug busts, and some of them are so huge, they almost sound like something straight out of a Hollywood movie. Operations like these not only show the sheer scale of drug trafficking but also highlight the tireless efforts of law enforcement to keep dangerous substances off the streets.
'Texas government listens to business' | Economic leaders discuss benefits after Elon Musk announces relocation of his companies to Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — Billionaire Elon Musk is planning to relocate two more of his companies to Texas. Musk made the announcement on his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, citing a new California law as "the final straw." "This is the final straw. Because of this law...
Texas Is The Number One Worst State In Nation For Pests
There are many animals in the state of Texas. With so much surface area covered by the state, you're bound to see one animal you've never seen before. I mean, some of us have seen a fox run past us in Texas right?. Not all animals are friendly to humans...
A cold front is moving into North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — A cold front will come through North Texas Wednesday evening. A few showers are possible Wednesday and Thursday along with cooler weather. A front could kick up more storms Wednesday evening as it pushes south overnight.If it slows down, North Texas could end up with very heavy rain across the southeast counties down the I-45 corridor on Thursday. The First Alert Weather team will keep an eye on this possibility. Otherwise, just a few afternoon showers riding in on a north wind.There are not great rain chances for Thursday, but there is great news about cooler...
Central Texas sees slight drought improvement, but many still face water restrictions
AUSTIN, Texas — While much of Central Texas is still experiencing a drought, it's nothing compared to this time last year when many cities were under severe water restrictions. But that doesn't mean everyone is out the woods yet. This year, many cities like here in Austin still have...
Texas farmers grapple with water worries amid drought and population growth
SAN ANTONIO - As the drought in Texas continues, farmers in rural areas of the state are growing more concerned about their water. Mark Friesenhahn, a former Exxon Mobile engineer turned pecan farmer, voices growing apprehension among agricultural workers about the future availability and cost of water in Texas. "Somebody's...
Frustration with power company mounts as Texans face weeklong outage after Hurricane Beryl
More than a week after Hurricane Beryl made landfall, utility crews across Houston are still working to restore power to the last 50,000 customers who have been without electricity through a stretch of hot weather. Some residents and politicians say they've had enough and their frustration is directed at CenterPoint Energy. William Brangham discussed more with Dug Begley of the Houston Chronicle.
North Texas firefighters remain on Gulf Coast amid Beryl aftermath
More than a week after Hurricane Beryl made its way through the Texas coast, firefighters from North Texas continue to provide support to the affected communities. Fire departments from Grand Prairie, Arlington, and Flower Mound have helped meet various State needs, including mutual aid, urban search and rescue, and medical.
'Gloves off' | Expert weighs in on Texas House investigative panel after closed-door talks
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas House committee that investigates alleged wrongdoing by state lawmakers and agencies met for the first time in a year on Wednesday. The House General Investigating Committee was the group that kickstarted Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment proceedings in May 2023. On Wednesday morning, the...
Trampoline Goes Airborne During Wild Texas Storm
Thanks to the miracle of modern technology, we’re all able to witness Mother Nature’s wrath from a safe distance. In some cases, the clips serve as reminders of the less obvious dangers of severe weather. This is one of those cases. If you’re looking to add a trampoline...
SNAP recipients affected by Hurricane Beryl allowed to buy hot, ready-to-eat foods until Aug. 14
AUSTIN - The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has obtained federal approval for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients impacted by Hurricane Beryl to buy hot foods and ready-to-eat meals
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