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Texas National Guard Engineers Reinforce Border Barrier
EL PASO, Texas — Texas National Guard Engineers have installed and reinforced an anti-climb barrier to prevent illegal border crossings. The operation, known as Operation Lone Star, aims to enhance border security and curb illegal immigration. The Texas Military Department stated that the barrier is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the state's border defenses.
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...
As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas cities look to alternatives for water
This story was originally 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. The Rio Grande is no longer a reliable source of water for South Texas. That’s the sobering...
Heavy Rainfall Expected in South-East Texas: Flooding Concerns Rise
Corpus Christi, TX – Heavy rain is set to continue across Texas through the weekend, bringing significant flooding risks. Recent days of consistent rainfall have left soils saturated, increasing the likelihood of rapid flooding development. According to the US National Weather Service in Corpus Christi, periods of heavy rain...
The Chupacabra: Are Texans in Danger from This Mysterious Threat?
We continue our series on Texas Cryptids with one proven real, even if it isn't exactly what it seems. There's a lot of things you can see on a Saturday night in Texas. You can see people wilding after a college football game. You can see cars lined up on a local drag. One thing you probably don't want to see is a blood-thirsty feral animal. Texas is home to the Chupacabra and it's VERY real.
Restaurant Report Card for Central Texas: 7.25.24
(KWTX) - Here’s this week’s restaurant report card for Central Texas:. Pollos El Rey at 2418 Grim Avenue in Waco failed a renewal inspection with an 85. (15 demerits) According to the food safety worker, a box of raw chicken was not kept at the right temperature. It was thrown out.
Texas Is the 4th Worst-Paying State in the U.S. for Carpenters
The construction and real estate industries are undergoing significant shifts in 2024. While the residential sector experienced a boom during the COVID-19 pandemic, new home construction has now declined from its 2022 peak. In contrast, public sector construction has seen steady growth, fueled by major legislative efforts like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act.
Pflugerville ISD's Hope Pfest offers back-to-school assistance to over 1000
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas - With the start of the school year just a few weeks away, Pflugerville ISD opened its doors a bit early to help families check off their back-to-school lists. On Saturday morning, the Connally High School gym was packed. "It’s a little chaotic, but it’s really cool," said...
TROPICAL UPDATE: Medium chance of development in Atlantic
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The NHC is monitoring an area of interest in the central Atlantic. They are giving it a medium 40% chance of development over the next seven days. This tropical disturbance will have to move through a lot of Saharan dust on its northwestward journey. Dust represents dry air - something tropical systems don't like.
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