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Saddle up for the 43rd Annual Texas Ranch Roundup
Each year, 10 historic ranches from around the Lone Star State compete in the Kay Yeager Coliseum to see who is the best to then compete in the Working Ranch Cowboys Association Championship in Amarillo in November.
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.
Hurricane Beryl: Road to Recovery
People seeking answers and still seeking power after CenterPoint Energy’s delayed response. Houston and surrounding areas…we have a problem!. When Winter Storm Uri hit the state of Texas in February 2021, it exposed the many inadequacies we have in the state relative to the separate electricity grid with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). Well over 3.5 million Texans were forced to be without power to warm their homes and the Texas Department of State Health Services declared that 246 was the official death toll because of Winter Storm Uri in Texas. Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott asked the Republican-controlled Texas State Legislature to conduct investigations into what preparations and decisions were made by ERCOT in advance of Winter Storm Uri.
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...
Texas High School Named One Of Most Expensive In America
All parents in Texas want to ensure that their children have access to the greatest education possible. Additionally, some wealthy families decide to pay for their child's education at a private institution. One Texas high school was recently listed as one of the most expensive in the US, meaning that tuition there might cost parents as much as a college education.
All Texas Costco Members Impacted By Massive New Changes
There are 38 Costco stores in Texas, and some massive changes are on the way for each of those locations and all of their current members. Before you begin guessing all the additional ways Costco could change their stores, none of these changes will include creating a uniform experience, and even if you have mastered your favorite store's layout, you are probably safe continue to expect a perpetual rearranging of products and aisles.
Supreme Court grants Texas man stay of execution just 20 minutes before scheduled lethal injection
The U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay of execution for a Texas man 20 minutes before he was to receive a lethal injection Tuesday evening. The inmate has long maintained DNA testing would help prove he wasn't responsible for the fatal stabbing of an 85-year-old woman during a home robbery decades ago.The nation's high court issued the indefinite stay shortly before inmate Ruben Gutierrez was to have been taken to the death chamber of a Huntsville prison.Gutierrez was condemned for the 1998 killing of Escolastica Harrison at her home in Brownsville in Texas' southern tip. Prosecutors said the killing of...
Mosquito invasion in South Texas is annoying and dangerous
Any time we have a hurricane come through, it increases standing water, which increases mosquitoes. Mosquitoes run the gamut from annoying to dangerous. “They definitely are annoying, but they also carry disease,” explained Dr. Linda Yancey from Memorial Hermann in Katy. Dr. Yancey said at her hospital she sees...
Texas Windstorm board to consider 10% increase in residential, commercial policies
Austin — The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association's Actuarial & Underwriting Committee met July 15 and voted to recommend the TWIA Board of Directors approve a rate filing to increase rates by 10% for 2025 residential policies and by 10% for 2025 commercial policies when it meets August 6. The...
Body of missing Caleb Harris found in wastewater lift station months after Texas student last seen taking dog for walk
THE body of a missing student has been found in a wastewater well months after being reported missing. Caleb Harris was last seen on March 4 when he took his dog out for a walk. On June 24, human remains were found inside a City Wastewater Life Station, according to...
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
Popular Tex-Mex Restaurant Chain Brought By Huge Company
A Huge Restaurant Group Just Added Tex-Mex To Their Menu After Acquiring A Texas Based Chain. While we've been reporting that several restaurant chains including Red Lobster have been going under, others have managed to survive and thrive in the post-pandemic world. The company that actually once owned Red Lobster...
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.
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
Texas Locations of Popular Pizza Chain in Jeopardy
A popular pizza chain that has most of its locations in Texas, is facing multiple closures!. MOD Pizza, or “Made on Demand” Pizza, is a fast-casual restaurant chain selling “fully customizable” individually sized pizzas. However, rumors of a bankruptcy filing began to float around after 26 locations were closed due to "underperforming".
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