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Texas Prisoners Are Being 'Cooked Alive' by High Temperatures, Investigation Says
Inmates in Texas state prisons are being "cooked alive" by scorching temperatures in facilities without air conditioning, a new investigation claims. Documents obtained by The Texas Newsroom, a public radio collaboration of multiple Texas stations, showed that even as inmates died with body temperatures nearing 107 degrees, officials have continued to blame their deaths on causes other than extreme heat.
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...
CenterPoint draws state ire after Hurricane Beryl power outages. Here’s what you need to know.
When Hurricane Beryl swept through southeast Texas on July 8, its damaging 80-mile-per-hour winds took down thousands of trees and knocked out much of the electricity system. More than 2.6 million Texas power customers went without electricity for days in the summer heat. In the days that followed the storm, officials and residents alike turned […]
North Texas Bollywood singer accused of "fraudulent" investment deals
NORTH TEXAS – Singing the Bollywood melodies had made Sidhartha "Sammy" Mukherjee a local celebrity in North Texas. However, behind the scenes, Mukherjee is accused of using his fame and charm to defraud people out of millions of dollars.More than a dozen people have told the CBS News Texas I-Team that they gave Mukherjee money for what they thought were real estate investments. They claim, in both interviews with the I-Team and in court records, that Mukherjee's pitches turned out to be fabricated. Many accuse the Plano singer of going as far as forging contracts, emails and documents to convince...
With $21.2 billion projected surplus, state preparing fiscal biennium budget
(The Center Square) – With the Texas legislature again expected to see another multi-billion-dollar surplus next year, state agencies were issued instructions to prepare their budgets requests. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is already suggesting trouble is on the horizon over the issue of school choice. Last October, Comptroller Glenn Hegar projected the state would have a surplus of $18.29 billion for its two-year budget cycle. “Despite sharply higher interest rates, household budgets stressed by inflation and adverse economic conditions among major trading partners … the...
Watch: Harris woos voters at campaign stop in Houston
Vice President Harris made a campaign appearance Wednesday evening in Houston, her second such visit in as many weeks to the largest city in Texas, one of the predominantly red state’s deep blue islands. The campaign appearance comes one day before Harris will attend the funeral of Houston’s long-serving...
Austin Residents Face Potential Gas Bill Increase, Cities Push Back Against Texas Gas Service's Proposed Hike
A proposed rate hike by the Texas Gas Service (TGS) may soon lead to increased utility bills for some residents in the Austin area. According to a Community Impact report, the increases, intended to take effect on July 8, were suspended by several cities—including West Lake Hills, Bee Cave, and Pflugerville—for 90 days. They are currently contesting the hike, voicing concerns about the potential financial strain on citizens.
Authorities seek tips after man assaulted in home invasion
SCHERTZ, Texas - Authorities are searching for information on suspects after a man was assaulted in his Schertz home early Wednesday morning. The incident happened on July 31 around 2:45 a.m. at a home near Fortune Hill and Timber Springs. According to the Schertz Police Department, two men and two...
Public Hearings to be held on proposed FY 2024-25 Budget
Curious about what programs, services, or projects the city will be working on next fiscal year? Join us at a City Council meeting in August to learn more about the proposed FY 2024-25 budget. City leadership will be discussing the proposed FY 2024-25 budget during upcoming City Council meetings. Residents...
New round of businesses to receive dollars from Help Seguin Shine
(Seguin) — A trio of properties is getting a much deserved make-over thanks to funds approved by The Help Seguin Shine Task Force. The grant awards totaling $7,500 are made possible from funds donated by City of Seguin utility customers and individual donations. The 2023 award winners include the...
Texas Lutheran Cross Country Announces 2024 Schedule
SEGUIN, Texas -- The Texas Lutheran Cross Country program led by second-year head coach Bri Ratliff announced their 2024 schedule on Wednesday. The Bulldogs will open their season on Aug. 30 with the Southwestern Stormy Seas Opener hosted by Southwestern in Georgetown before returning to Georgetown for the Southwestern Showdown on Sept. 14.
University of Incarnate Word mourns death of former school president
SAN ANTONIO – The University of Incarnate Word community is mourning the loss of a beloved former school president. Sr. Margaret Patrice Slattery, a founding congregation member of UIW, passed away last weekend. Slattery served as president of UIW from 1972 to 1985 after teaching at St. Frances of...
'Almost afraid to step out': Neighbors near Pickwell Park have new safety concerns
SAN ANTONIO — A 15-year-old boy's game of pickup basketball with friends turned into a shocking experience when he says he saw a group of men rifling through his backpack Monday night. It happened on the southeast side at Pickwell Park, near Southeast Military Drive. The teen said he...
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