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Residential solar is growing in Texas amid worries about reliable power during events like Hurricane Beryl
“Residential solar is growing in Texas amid worries about reliable power during events like Hurricane Beryl” 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 story is published in partnership with Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for the ICN newsletter here.
Texas companies linked to millions of dollars in fraudulent Medicare billings
NORTH TEXAS – Medicare fraud is suspected of costing Americans billions of dollars annually. Instead of funding healthcare, this money has become an income stream for suspected criminals. After the CBS News Texas I-Team exposed a Grand Prairie company allegedly connected to over $200 million in fraudulent billings, viewers flooded the I-Team with calls and emails. Many shared their experiences as victims of Medicare fraud."That's my story right there," said Dallas resident Dwight Sandell after watching the report the report. Sandell said that his Medicare account was fraudulently billed. He explained that he was billed for 10 straight months for urinary...
This Texas Criminal Blew Up a Plane in an Act of Revenge
While it doesn't happen very often, Texas does see its share of plane crashes in history; some even carried famous musicians too. But in this case, Texas was actually the starting point for one particular criminal that became wanted by the FBI. A man who went from transporting illegal goods to straight up BLOWING UP A PLANE.
Texas Leaders Focus on Preparing for Next Storm After Hurricane Beryl
Thousands of people in Texas are still without power more than a week after Hurricane Beryl hit the state. The storm of category 1 generated wind speeds of up to 97 miles per hour, which caused trees and power lines to fall. Unfortunately, the storm and the resulting power outage led to the deaths of almost two dozen individuals. At its peak, around 2.2 million utility customers were without electricity. Although it has been several days since the storm hit, several thousand customers are still experiencing power outages.
Texas Police Department Missing Thousands of Items, Including Guns and Drugs
If most people take something from work and decide to keep it, it's usually something like a pen or office paper, maybe some post-it notes. Stealing from within a police department? That's a different category of work theft. According to CBS News in Dallas, DeSoto Police have discovered they have...
Next In Line To Die: Arthur Burton’s Victim Forgave Him, But Texas Does Not
Do you know about God? I forgive you. Just leave. Why are you doing it? You don't have to do it, you are a handsome man. Those were Nancy Adleman's last words, as paraphrased from the testimony of her killer, Arthur Burton. Imagine being kind to your killer as you beg for your life, as he ties your shoestring around your neck.
Heat-related deaths climb in Texas after Beryl left millions without power
SPRING, Texas – As the temperature soared in the Houston-area home Janet Jarrett shared with her sister after losing electricity in Hurricane Beryl, she did everything she could to keep her 64-year-old sibling cool.But on their fourth day without power, she awoke to hear Pamela Jarrett, who used a wheelchair and relied on a feeding tube, gasping for breath. Paramedics were called but she was pronounced dead at the hospital, with the medical examiner saying her death was caused by the heat."It's so hard to know that she's gone right now because this wasn't supposed to happen to her," Janet...
Fort Bend County residents may qualify for tax relief after Hurricane Beryl
If a tree fell onto your home, or you suffered water damage from Hurricane Beryl, there's a chance money is heading your way not in the form of a check, but a tax break.Neighbors continue to look for help two weeks after Hurricane Beryl hitFor some Fort Bend County neighbors, the signs that help arrived after Hurricane Beryl were obvious with giant trucks collecting debris. The assistance was badly needed in the Pecan Grove area.Amanda Slusser said the neighborhood was turned upside down by the storm."A warzone," she recalled.The hurricane toppled trees that came crashing down on her roof causing...
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Aliana to expand access to care in Fort Bend County
The new Aliana clinic is meant to expand access to care for nearby residents in Fort Bend County. (Rendering courtesy Kelsey-Seybold Clinic) A 54,000-square-foot Kelsey-Seybold Clinic will be built in the Aliana master-planned community in Richmond, according to a July 17 news release. The details. Construction has already begun on...
Public's help sought in decades-old cold case
Investigators with the cold case team of the the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office are asking the public's assistance in a decades-old cold-case investigation. On July 10, investigators exhumed human remains from a Richmond cemetery in hopes of using recent advances in forensic biology and forensic DNA analysis to help solve the case, the office said in a press release.
Former Library Transforms into Fulshear Annex, Including Fulshear Community Health Clinic
Today, the Fort Bend County Health and Human Services (FBCHHS) Community Health Clinic opened its doors at the Fulshear Annex, the former location of the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library. The library, named after Commissioner Bob Lutts, was originally opened in May 1998 and served the community until its doors closed in May 2023 to make way for the new Fulshear Branch Library.
Ladies Stuck in Texas Traffic Twerk on Their Car
Traffic Jam Turns into Dance Party: Houston Ladies Twerk Their Way Through the Wait!. We've all been there – stuck in seemingly endless traffic, cursing our luck and wishing for a magical teleportation device. But what if we told you that the video at the bottom of this article...
Hurricane Beryl Storm Debris Tracker from Houston Solid Waste
HOUSTON (CW39) – The City of Houston Department of Solid Waste Management (SWM) is releasing a Storm Debris Collection progress tracker. This tool enables residents to monitor the daily progress of debris collection efforts following the severe weather caused by Hurricane Beryl on July 8 and the May 16 Derecho.
When it rains, it pours: Storms, flood threats continue to dominate Houston weather this week
Storms are already starting to fire up and drift inland along the coast. Similar to yesterday, we’ll be seeing quick, heavy downpours through the morning hours. The phrase “when it rains, it pours” applies this week thanks to tropical moisture. Any shower can drop several inches of rain in a short amount of time and, like Monday, lead to flood advisories and flood warnings. It looks like rain will start in the morning along the coast and move north.
Where to Drink and Celebrate National Tequila Day in Houston
National Tequila Day is bringing the fun on Wednesday, July 24, and several Houston restaurants are ready to celebrate. From all-day happy hours to margarita-soaked parties, here’s where to get your drink on in Houston this National Tequila Day. Alicia’s Mexican Grille, 26326 Northwest Freeway. In honor of...
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