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Texas Security Guard Helps Deliver Baby in Elevator on Mother’s Day
A Texas security guard opened up about helping deliver a woman’s baby in an elevator on Mother’s Day. On Mother’s Day in 2022, Elias Davila, a security guard at Medical City Dallas Hospital, was grieving his mother who had passed away a year prior. “I was going...
Texas death row inmate one day away from execution loses last-minute bid to save his life
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles has denied a clemency application filed by Ruben Gutierrez, paving the way for his execution for the murder of a woman over two decades ago. Concretely, the board said that they "have completed their consideration" of the request and that after a "full...
H-E-B to Offer Discounts/Support to Help With Beryl Recovery
As Texans in Houston and along the Gulf Coast recover following Hurricane Beryl, H-E-B continues to give much-needed support to hard-hit communities and will provide some relief in the form of discounts on frozen food items at the register. Starting Sunday at H-E-B stores in Houston and surrounding areas (Golden...
Northside Toy Drive hosting rooftop day party
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Adrian Meander from the Northside Toy Drive joined Today in Amarillo on Monday morning and discussed their upcoming table sale. The party will be held on Aug. 3 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Crush located at 627 South Polk St. The event will kick off the Northside Toy Drive […]
A Scandalous Tale of the City of Amarillo, the FBI, and the Traffic Engineer Who Left the Country
Ask anyone of driving age who lives in Amarillo, Texas what the most frustrating thing is on the road. Chances are, you'll hear lamentations of ill-timed traffic lights. While Buchanan and Pierce streets are a smooth, synchronized glide through Downtown Amarillo, you'll be hard pressed to name any other stretch of road that offers the same cascading luxury of lights.
What to know about New Mexico’s special session this week
The New Mexico Legislature is set to convene in the City Different later this week for a special session called by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to address criminal competency, among other issues. Special sessions called by the governor can last up to 30 days, but typically run only a few days to about a week […] The post What to know about New Mexico’s special session this week appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Storms more widespread and cooler temperatures eventually
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Record-breaking heat occurred this weekend in parts of the region with more of that possible in the short term, but with more Monsoonal moisture returning, conditions will gradually change ahead. Despite a few weakening showers around Durango, The Jemez Mountains, and The Sangre de Cristo Mountains this morning, mostly clear skies are […]
Strange Things Google Maps & Google Earth Found in New Mexico
We know there might be some strange things in New Mexico & no we're not talking about aliens or the weird humming noise that can be heard in the desert. Google Maps & Google Earth have captured some strange stuff in the state of New Mexico. Stuff like this... Is...
The Texas Woman Who Was Executed For Killing Three of Five Husbands
Have you heard to story of Betty Lou Beets? She was no doubt plagues with a harder life than most. At the age of three she lost her hearing after contracting measles. When she was 12 her mother was institutionalized and after that she was forced to take care of her siblings and her sexually abusive father.
What dismissal of Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ case could mean for convicted film armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed
The dramatic dismissal of the involuntary manslaughter case against actor Alec Baldwin could mean the release of convicted “Rust” movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed from a New Mexico state prison, legal experts say.
‘You choose what to do with your pain’: Gun violence victim returns to NM to reclaim his narrative
Jacob Johns was among a group of people who prevented Ryan Martinez from reaching elders and children gathered just outside the doors leading to the Rio Arriba County Commission chambers in Española on Sept. 28, 2023. Martinez, carrying a concealed 9mm handgun, repeatedly tried to rush into an area where around 50 people were peacefully […] The post ‘You choose what to do with your pain’: Gun violence victim returns to NM to reclaim his narrative appeared first on Source New Mexico.
The Enchantment vs. Lobo Alumni Exhibition Game on Tuesday Night
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M – Many former New Mexico men’s basketball players will be at The Pit on Tuesday night as The Enchantment, the TBT team representing New Mexico, will play an exhibition against Team Douglas, a team of Lobo alumni, named in honor of the late Ruben Douglas. Doors...
Texas Gov. Abbott gives CenterPoint Energy deadline for plan to fix power issues after Beryl slams Houston
(CNN) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to issue an executive order forcing electricity provider CenterPoint Energy to improve the reliability of its equipment and its level of storm preparedness if the company fails to address his concerns in the wake of Hurricane Beryl. If CenterPoint does not comply...
Meet Elusive Mountain Lions Of Los Alamos
Hari Viswanathan, an environmental scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory, used a motion sensor and DSLR camera to capture these local mountain lions. Lab biologists collaborate with neighboring agencies, like Bandelier National Monument, to track the mountain lions’ movements with game cameras and radio collars. It’s part of a long-term, multi-agency study investigating how large mammals respond to wildfire and forest restoration projects. #MountainLions #WildlifePhotography #LosAlamos. Courtesy/LANL.
Scenes From 2024 ScienceFest Discovery After Dark
Zachary Morrell and Eliana Krakorvsky play Battleship using tools from the Manhattan Project era during the 2024 ScienceFest Discovery After Dark event, powered by Los Alamos MainStreet, Saturday night at projectY cowork Los Alamos in Central Park Square. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com. Jerry Fadner works out an encryption puzzle during...
Kiwanis Hears Presentation From LAPS Athletic Director
LAPS Athletic Director Guy Meyer speaks to the Kiwanis Club July 9 at TOTH. Courtesy/Kiwanis. At their July 9 meeting, the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos was treated to a presentation by Guy Meyer, the Athletic Director for the Los Alamos Public Schools. Guy is from Santa Fe. He graduated...
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