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Texas Is The Number One Worst State For Weather Related Power Outages
The Texas power grid is something that all residents worry about. When the power goes out, many things are lost. Lights are unable to be turned on, and depending on the the time of day, individuals may not be able to see for an extended period of time. Many reasons can be the cause for the power to disappear.
ALERT: This Predator’s Population Is Growing In The State Of Texas
There are many animals in the state of Texas. Not all of them however are friendly towards humans. Here's what is known about one dangerous animal that has shown massive growth in Texas waters. One Animal In Texas Showing Big Growth. As revealed by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Professor Philip...
State Of Texas Lands At Number Two In Nation For Reckless Driving
We've all seen bad driving in the state of Texas right?. It caused all of us to probably say a few choice words and wonder if the person is even paying attention while on the roadway. We mean, who forgets to drive in between the lines painted on the the pavement? Simply put, it's very frustrating.
West Texas Convenience Store Plans To Open Location In East Texas
There's a gas station and convenience store brand that Texans, especially in West Texas cities like Amarillo and Lubbock swear by and for once, NO, we're not talking about "Buc-ee's". Of course in other areas of Texas, the "beaver" may reign supreme and is starting their trek towards global domination...
The ‘Best Tamale Maker in Texas’ Has Been Raided by the Feds
Uh-oh! Looks like trouble bubbles for Deila, the self-proclaimed 'best tamale maker in the world' was raided by federal agents in south Texas on Wednesday. If you have no idea who Delia is or why she's got the G-Men barging in uninvited and rifling through everything, buckle up. This is a hot tamale of a story.
NC Fast Facts: US census to conduct test runs throughout South, West, including NC
Six places in the South and West will host practice runs four years before the 2030 U.S. census, a nationwide head count that helps determine political power and the distribution of federal funds. Residents of western Texas, tribal lands in Arizona; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Western North Carolina; Spartanburg, South Carolina;...
Friday Night Forecast: Additional rain chances this weekend, heating up next week
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a few spotty showers. Chance of rain: 20%. Low: 71. Winds: SE 5 MPH. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy skies with a few storms around. Chance of rain: 40%. High: 83. Winds: S 5-10 MPH. SUNDAY: Partly cloudy skies with a few isolated showers and thunderstorms. Fairly warm. Chance of rain: 20%. Low: […]
BE ALERT: SNAP Hot Foods Purchases Approved In Texas
According to Texas News, Austin, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Monday, July 22 that the Texas Health and Human Services received approval to allow the Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program also known as SNAP to purchase food and ready-to-eat meals with their benefits. HOT FOOD IS NOW ACCEPTED IN TEXAS.
Q&A: Texas Freedom Network explains the role of politics in local school boards
Emily Witt is a senior communications and media strategist for the Texas Freedom Network. (Courtesy Texas Freedom Network) The Texas Freedom Network was founded about 30 years ago to be “the watchdogs of the religious right at the State Board of Education level," said Emily Witt, senior communications and media strategist. Over time, the organization began monitoring public education bills at the Texas Legislature and advocating for legislation that supports public schools.
Waiting Out the Storm in Prison
Incarcerated Texans describe conditions in prison following Hurricane Beryl. James Guevara has ridden out three hurricanes sheltered in-place in Texas prisons. Hurricane Beryl, which blew into Texas on July 8, knocked out power at the prison where he lives, among several other Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) facilities. The lights went off at Ramsey, a maximum-security prison in Brazoria County where Guevara lives, around 3 a.m. about an hour before the storm hit in earnest.
I Was Shocked At What I Witnessed At A Texas Walmart
We've all done our shopping inside a Walmart at one time or another. It's a place where you can get just about anything - and see just about anything. Everyone knows that at Walmart you'll find various people inside. No judgment here. However, I have noticed some strange happenings while grocery shopping.
Austin's Downtown Alliance Launches National Search for New CEO to Build on De Peart's Tenure
The Downtown Austin Alliance has publicly initiated a nationwide search for their next CEO to succeed Dewitt "De" Peart, who has steered the nonprofit overseeing the enhancement and preservation of downtown Austin's charm and vitality, as per his imminent retirement in the first quarter of 2025. This announcement marks the culmination of Peart's tenured leadership, which spanned a transformative decade for the organization and the downtown area it serves. In efforts to continue this momentum, DAA has been working with HRS, Inc., an executive search firm, to carefully source the future leader who is to navigate the complexities of Austin's urban development.
Four injured in N Austin crash
AUSTIN, Texas — Three adults and a child were taken to the hospital early Friday morning after a two-vehicle crash in north Austin. Around 12:37 a.m., Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the collision on the northbound Mopac Service Road near West Parmer Lane. ALSO | New data shows 500...
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