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Governor Abbott Announces Automatic SNAP Benefit Replacement for Texas Counties Affected by Hurricane Beryl
In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, Governor Greg Abbott has declared that Fort Bend and Washington counties will receive automatic replacement of SNAP benefits to aid residents affected by the storm. This move, coordinated with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), aims to ensure that those facing food loss due to the natural disaster can swiftly regain access to vital nutrition assistance. In a recent statement, Governor Abbott acknowledged the hardship endured by Texans and expressed gratitude towards the state and federal entities working together to provide this essential support.
Major expansion of Panhandle wildlife refuge criticized as government overreach
The Muleshoe National Wildlife refuge spreads over nearly 7,000 acres in the western part of the Texas Panhandle. It’s a bit of an oasis in the sprawling grasslands that surround it. Three lakes on the property provide a respite for migrating birds like sandhill cranes and pintail ducks. It’s also home to animals such as prairie dogs and Texas horned lizards.
"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...
Texas attorney general going after 3rd border nonprofit that helps migrants
The same day that a court struck down a request by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to investigate a popular faith-based nonprofit that helps migrants on the South Texas border, Paxton's office asked for a hearing to depose another NGO that also assists asylum seekers in South Texas, Border Report has learned.
Mom arrested after allegedly placing newborn in dumpster with umbilical cord, placenta just moments after giving birth
HOUSTON – A young mother is now facing serious charges after reportedly giving birth to a baby and then immediately throwing her offspring in a dumpster this past week. Court documents show that 18-year-old Everilda Cux-Ajtzalam was arrested on July 23 and charged with a third-degree felony of abandoning a child without intent to return.
Shuttered pie shop in Katy breathing new life following agreement
HOUSTON - A popular Katy pie shop, that recently had to close it's doors, has a new lease on life thanks to another local restaurant chain. In April, the Proud Pie Bakery found itself in financial difficulty and some public-crowdfunding was able to help keep the place open. In early July, though, the money crunch proved too much and Proud Pie was forced to close.
Debbie Allen And Phylicia Rashad Honor Mother's NASA Legacy In Touching Celebration
Renowned actresses Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen recently joined NASA in Houston, Texas, in honoring their mother, Vivian Ayers Allen’s history as a “hidden figure” of the Apollo 11 mission. Phylicia Rashad, who played Clair Huxtable on The Cosby Show, was the dean of Howard University’s College...
Child got sick, her face swelled, and threw up after developing a severe cough caused when she used the kindergarten worker’s smoking device; lawsuit
Houston, TX – According to the mother, her 1-year-old child reportedly got sick, her face got swoIIen and she vomited later asfter she was polsoned on her first day at the day care. The young mom, JoceIyn, filed a lawsuit against the facility after her child reportedly got access to a vappe pen, which belonged to a worker at the center. The child later became sick, her face got swoIIen after the nlcotine polsoning caused persistent cough and vomiting.
Harris County Judge Kelli Johnson becomes ‘combative’ with officers during a welfare check at her home, sources say
HOUSTON, Texas – Harris County Judge Kelli Johnson, who is charged with driving while intoxicated and faces a judicial complaint, was taken to a mental health facility Thursday evening, multiple sources confirmed with KPRC 2 Investigates. Who is Judge Kelli Johnson?. A Harris County Court System source tells KPRC...
Texans cheerleader and Beaumont native 'mentoring' young dancers at camp
West Brook Bruin turned Houston Texans cheerleader and Houston Rockets dancer Jasmine Thomas Reed spent the morning teaching young dancers at the Holiday Inn off I-10 and Walden Road. Kids were broken up into groups based on age and skill level to learn how to shake their pom-poms and perform...
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