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All The Texans Competing For Team USA In The 2024 Olympics
The Lone Star State is making a big splash in the City of Light this summer! With over 60 athletes from Texas joining Team USA's roughly 600-member squad, the 2024 Paris Olympics are set to showcase some serious Texan talent. From world-renowned superstars to rising talents, here's your guide to the Texas athletes aiming for gold in Paris.
Texas Matters: When Baby Jessica fell down the well
The state of Texas goes before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on Monday. Its lawyers want contempt fines levied by a federal court judge in Corpus Christi over failures in its foster care system struck down. And it wants the judge removed from the case. That...
Watch Violent Texas Road Rage Duo Targets Single Victim
You Won’t Believe What This Texas Road Rage Duo Did to a Lone Driver. Of course, as usual, we have no context for what led up to this encounter. The video at the bottom of this article opens with the camera person taking video out of the window of a vehicle as she slowly drives down a busy Texas road.
An Army Tank Fell Off A Truck In Texas – Really
Somebody, I would hope it's the army, is short a tank after this one fell off a truck on I - 10 in Texas. A tank being transported to or from ... I'm not sure which, the news report didn't give that info ... Camp Bullis, near San Antonio, didn't make it to its destination. At least, not on the first try anyway.
Top Senate Democrat ‘optimistic’ party can oust Ted Cruz
Democrats are facing an uphill battle to retain the upper chamber of Congress, but the chief of the party’s Senate campaign arm says the red bastions of Texas and Florida are theirs for the taking. Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) said it’s “very possible” his party can capture 52 seats in the Senate. That would require […]
Texas activist frustrates election officials with lawsuit about threat to ballot secrecy
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here.Laura Pressley claims to hold the key to what should be a closely guarded secret: how every voter in Williamson County, Texas, has voted.Her story about how she got hold of this information goes something like this: She had gathered clues through scores of public-records requests she had made over the years to the Williamson County elections department, looking for a breakthrough in her quest to find flaws with the electronic voting machines that Texans use to...
Here are Some of the Best $1, $2, $5, and More, Texas Lottery Scratch Offs to Play Right Now
I don't play a whole lot but it is fun to grab a couple of Texas Lottery scratch off tickets from time to time. Sure, I know I'm most likely just giving my money to the State of Texas instead of winning but it's still fun to try. That feeling of anticipation of a hopeful big win as you scratch is what I think is the most fun. Even if I get my money back, I still consider that a win. After seeing this list, I think I may need to seek out some of these tickets because it looks like the chances of hitting a big jackpot are just a tad bit better with these Texas Lottery tickets.
In the Texas Panhandle, nurses make home visits to new moms in need
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. Kemp, 21, was frustrated. Her 21-month-old old son was finally napping after a rough night with an ear infection. Without a car, Kemp had to wait...
Mysterious Prehistoric Predator Resurfaces Near Texas Beach, Raging Debate Ensues
Beachgoers in Texas were certainly less than thrilled to see this unexpected sighting of a feared prehistoric apex predator bobbing up and down among the waves. An alligator (or crocodile?) was spotted in the water, just yards from the shore of Galveston beach. And of course, in true 2024 fashion, everyone's first response is to take to social media.
FEMA offering reimbursement for generators bought after Hurricane Beryl
HOUSTON - Texans who bought or rented a generator due to the power outage from Hurricane Beryl may qualify for reimbursement from FEMA. Generators must have been purchased or rented between July 5 through July 20, 2024. FEMA is waiving the rule that generators must run medically required equipment in...
‘This is what women really want,’ woman says after boyfriend brings her bouquet of kittens – with 6 cats among flowers
A CAT lover has revealed the adorable moment she was gifted with a bunch of kittens, arranged in a bouquet of flowers. Pearl Frazier, 27, was left speechless when her other half, Justin Downing, 39, turned up at her home in Texas. Not only did he bring a thoughtful gift of flowers, but Justin managed […]
Texts between Texas adoption attorney, inmates show pressure to sell unborn babies
TARRANT COUNTY — Disturbing new revelations about an adoption attorney accused of trying to purchase unborn children from pregnant women in jail. Documents show how much was paid to female inmates in the Tarrant County Jail and messages revealing the pressure they appeared to be getting from the attorney to give up their babies. At least two female inmates in the Tarrant County Jail were allegedly given hundreds of dollars and promised more to sell their unborn babies to a Texas adoption agency illegally. Jody Hall is out on bond after being arrested and charged with the crime of trying to buy or...
In two Texas cities, housing prices are falling
Texas Home Prices Drop in San Antonio and Austin as Sellers Slash Asking Prices. While other states struggle with rising costs, two Texas cities see a decline as buyers lose interest. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the US has faced soaring mortgage rates and home prices. Now, these costs are finally...
New York Supreme Court hands Texas a win in lawsuit over busing scheme
(The Center Square)—The New York State Supreme Court on Tuesday handed Texas a win in another border-related lawsuit. The ruling came after the Fifth Circuit handed Texas a win in a marine barrier case, a federal district court handed Texas yet another favorable ruling in a border wall case, and now in New York over its busing strategy. In this case, the high court ruled against New York City Mayor Eric Adams' administration in a lawsuit it filed against 17 Texas busing companies. The city...