Bluffton
LATEST NEWS
TROPICAL UPDATE: Tropical wave in the Atlantic has a 30% chance to develop over the next 7 days.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The National Hurricane Center is now flagging an area of possible development in the SW Atlantic or Northern Caribbean Sea for a 30% chance to develop over the next 7 days. The feature in question has a lot of Saharan Dust ahead of it, meaning...
FEMA provides aid to those looking for generators amid shortage after Beryl
If you are considering getting a generator so your family never sits in the dark again, here is a warning: you may not get one anytime soon.From small to large, finding a generator right now can be a challenge, so be prepared to wait weeks, if not longer.Hurricane Beryl knocked out so many power lines that it took weeks to restore power to southeast Texas.As you can imagine, the prolonged outage has led people to look for generators, to avoid a repeat of the power crisis.If you are looking for a whole-home standby generator, it could take weeks for a...
Texas Storm Chasers Capture Glorious Tornado On Camera
Texas is no stranger to tornados and usually they are terrifying, but storm chasers in Silverton, TX managed to catch an absolute beauty of a Texas Twister on camera. On average, Texas has over 100 tornados a year, the most of any other state in the country by far. The tornado captured in this video was even more spectacular than the rest, check it out!
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.
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.
"What's going on here is absurd": Lawyer says Texas SpaceX ruling threatens labor enforcement
A federal court in Texas granted SpaceX a preliminary injunction in its case against the National Labor Relations Board, suggesting the company’s argument that the labor rights agency didn’t have the right to prevent its agents from being taken off cases without good cause would succeed. The move...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.