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Hurricane Beryl death toll in Texas rises to 36, including more who lost power in extreme heat
The number of Texas deaths after Hurricane Beryl came ashore and knocked out power to millions of residents climbed to at least 36 on Thursday as officials confirmed more people who died in homes that were left without air conditioning during sweltering heat.
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.
Texas Restaurant Association says ‘it’s about time’ Michelin Guide acknowledged the state
SAN ANTONIO – The Texas Restaurant Association said the state’s inclusion in the Michelin Guide is exciting and overdue. Having Michelin-starred restaurants will add even more credibility to an already respected and diverse culinary scene, according to TRA Chief Public Affairs Officer Kelsey Erickson Streufert. “Texans are prideful....
North Texas Commission Forms Committee To Explore Casino Gambling Legalization
As the momentum for casino legalization builds in Texas, the North Texas Commission (NTC) is taking proactive steps. The Dallas Business Journal reports that it has formed a committee of business and community leaders to scrutinize the implications of destination resorts and casino gambling. This move comes ahead of the...
In the Texas Panhandle, nurses make home visits to new moms in need
AMARILLO — Brianna Tilson shuffled through the duffel bag in her trunk, taking a mental inventory of what she needed for her next appointment. She paused, then the nurse tossed in a big pack of diapers before slinging the heavy bag over her shoulder and going up the stairs to Sedraya Kemp’s apartment.
U.S Rep. Lloyd Doggett took a political risk by calling on Biden to step aside. It worked.
WASHINGTON — Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Austin sent a shockwave through Capitol Hill when he became the first Democrat in Congress to call on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race after his poor debate performance against Donald Trump. As it turned out, Doggett opened the floodgates....
Fort Worth police assist in bomb threat incident leading to arrest
FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth Police officers collaborated with Lake Worth Police to manage traffic and ensure public safety during a bomb threat incident on Tuesday. Lake Worth Police Department arrested 43-year-old Donald Scott, of Lake Worth, Texas, for making a terroristic threat and retaliation, both felonies. Scott, currently on federal probation for bank robbery with two prior convictions for unlawful carrying of a weapon, was tracked down after a parole officer reported he might be carrying explosives into Walmart.
Devastating Fire Destroys Historic Texas Sanctuary
A four-alarm fire on Friday has destroyed the historic chapel at First Baptist Church in Dallas. The chapel served as the main sanctuary for the church until 2013 when a new sanctuary was built. The historic secondary chapel held services for nearly a century. Firefighters were called to the scene...
Phenix Introduces M1 Walleye Series Rods
Irving, TX – Designed around Phenix’s popular M1 Bass rods, the M1 Walleye series is built to last with a Toray 36 ton carbon fiber blank and proprietary Phenix Nanolite resins that make it both lighter and stronger. “Phenix is so well known for being a multispecies brand,...
According to the court, the Texas attorney general ca n’t speak with the director of Catholic Charities about migrant services.
Subscribe to The Y’all, a regular release about Texas’s persons, places, and plans that are shaped by Texas residents who live in towns across the state. A Hidalgo County judge ruled on Wednesday that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton can remove the head of a McAllen immigrant house.
The Fort Worth ISD School Board Voted Against a Five Year Plan Ahead of the 2024/2025 School Year
SUMMARY: Fort Worth ISD’s five-year plan was not approved by the school board, with five out of seven members voting against it. The plan aimed to address goals such as improving STAAR testing, enhancing communication with families, and better training and retention of teachers. The necessity for a new plan arose from updated state accountability guidelines, ongoing pandemic recovery, and funding shortages. The ambition was to have the plan in place by the first day of school on August 13, but this goal is now uncertain.
North Texas inflation higher than nation’s. Experts say that shows economic strength
FORT WORTH — Dallas-Fort Worth recently ranked first in the nation for metrics analyzing inflation rate trends. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and a study from WalletHub showed North Texas’ increased costs. However, experts described high inflation as a double-edged sword that heavily impacts consumers but also speaks to the area’s business growth.
Patrick: Obama is seeking his fourth term in office
(The Center Square) – Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says former President Barack Obama is running for a fourth term in response to President Joe Biden announcing he isn’t running for reelection and is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement. “Obama is seeking his 4th term as president,” Patrick said in a social media post. “The June debate was a hit job on Biden by his own party; humiliating him was step one to run him out. There was no need for Biden...
Flower Mound is one of the safest cities in the US, study says
Flower Mound is one of the safest cities in the United States, according to a 2024 study by SafeWise, an online research group for all things safety and security. SafeWise compiled a list of the Top 100 safest cities in the country based solely on 2022 Federal Bureau of Investigation violent and property crime statistics and population data. Cities with populations under 25,000 were excluded from the list.
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