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Expert Warns of Rodent Surge in Texas
Texas appears to be primed for a spike in rodent infestations. Nothing makes me cringe like the thought of rodents living in my home. Having a single rat find its way into my home is enough to make me want to pack up and leave. But an infestation? Yeah, it’s time to scorch the earth at that point.
BE ALERT: 17 Year Old Texas Girl Under Arrest For Possible School Shooting Attempt
Frightening news took place when according to KXAN reported that a Texas 17-year-old girl by the name of Giana Castillo allegedly attempted to prepare a shooting at an elementary school. It was reported that the 17-year-old allegedly made online threats against an Austin elementary school. Once the FBI received the information, it was quickly identified that Giana Castillo was making concerning statements online regarding the planning of an active shooter event at Graham Elementary School.
Texas Department of Public Safety Director Announces Retirement After 15 Years
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven C. McCraw announced his retirement in a letter to over 11,000 DPS officers and employees this morning. “There is no more important responsibility in government than ensuring the safety and security of our citizens,” McCraw wrote in the...
Two Texas Cities Among Most Bed Bug Infected in the U.S.
Austin, TX? Maybe Houston, TX? Which Texas cities do you think are the most big-infected? How do Texas metros stack up to the rest of the country when it comes to fending... or not fending off these tiny pests?. Let's start with some "good" news. On the previous Orkin's Bed...
Google will invest more than $1 billion into 2 Texas data centers
Google is making a big investment in Texas to the tune of $1 billion.The video above is from ABC13's 24/7 livestream.According to a news release, the tech giant will spend more than $1 billion to support its cloud and data center infrastructure. The company is also expanding its commitment to clean energy.The $1 billion will be spent on data center campuses in Midlothian and Red Oak to help meet the growing demand for Google Cloud, AI innovations, and other digital products and services such as Search, Maps, and Workspace.To read the rest of this story, visit our partners at Houston CultureMap.
Abbott blasts Harris as California liberal extremist
(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott blasted Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee saying she is a California liberal and extremist. Harris was officially nominated as the Democratic presidential nominee at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night. While attacking her opponent, former President Donald Trump, and Republicans who support him throughout her speech, she said she would unify all Americans if elected president. ...
10 Texas players whose stock is rising following fall camp
AUSTIN, Texas — Ten Texas players whose stock is rising following fall camp:. At 5-foot-8 and 160 pounds, Bolden is not the prototypical receiver in a Steve Sarkisian offense. But Bolden is not your typical 5-foot-8, 160-pound receiver. He's all speed and heart. Bolden was the only one of...
Miranda Lambert previews ‘Postcards From Texas’ with surprise performance
When the marquee outside legendary BBQ joint and live music venue Stubb’s Austin revealed a surprise message early Friday morning – MIRANDA LAMBERT TONIGHT AT 6PM – it didn’t take long for fans to race to the downtown establishment. With the line winding around the block and reaching capacity well ahead of the time the box office opened at noon, the lucky fans who made it there first were in for an unforgettable evening with a Lone Star icon come home.
Outside the Rock: MJ the Musical
THE FOUR-TIME TONY AWARD®-WINNING NEW MUSICAL IS STARTIN’ SOMETHIN’ IN AUSTIN OCT. 8-13 AT BASS CONCERT HALL. WHO: Texas Performing Arts presents Broadway in Austin. Tues – Thurs at 7:30 pm | Fri at 8 pm | Sat at 2 & 8 pm | Sun at 1 & 6:30 pm.
Women's Soccer Draws in Exhibition Against Division II Foe St. Edward's
AUSTIN, Texas - In their final tune up of the preseason, the Concordia Texas women's soccer team battled to a 2-2 draw against Division II foe St. Edward's. Erin Folkner & Emma Payne scored for the Tornados at Lewis Chen Family Field on Saturday. The Tornados got on the scoreboard...
Auto body and repair shop in North Austin shuts down
AUSTIN, Texas — A North Austin car repair shop whose practices were highlighted in a KVUE Defenders investigation has shut down. In May, KVUE brought you a story about customers who were having issues with Hail Specialists Auto Body and Collision, an auto body repair shop located off Interstate 35 in North Austin.
Texas Lottery Officials Confirm Two New Texas Millionaires
The jackpot for Friday night's Mega Millions drawing was $535 million. That top prize will now head north to $575 million because nobody matched all six numbers in the latest drawing. However, two Mega Millions players matched all five non-Mega Ball numbers. One was from Tennessee, while the other was...
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