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'We're here for you' | FEMA offering assistance to those who have damage from recent storms
BEAUMONT, Texas — Help is on the way for Southeast Texans who are struggling to bounce back from storms. FEMA is offering disaster assistance for people who had damage from the spring storms and from Hurricane Beryl. You can qualify whether you're a homeowner or a renter and even...
Great White Makes Shark Science History on Texas Coast
A tagged Great White shark made history last Wednesday near Texas. “LeeBeth,” a tagged, female great white weighing 2,600 pounds and over 14 feet long, was pinged just 200 yards off the shore of South Padre Island, the furthest west a white shark has ever tracked into the Gulf of Mexico.
TikTok Influencer Saves 700 Cats by Raising More Than $190K
A TikTok influencer recently saved hundreds of cats by raising funds for a South Texas shelter. The feline sanctuary was struggling financially and on the verge of shutting business. However, with the help of the influencer and his millions of followers, they were able to save the shelter. Although he expected to be able to […] The post TikTok Influencer Saves 700 Cats by Raising More Than $190K appeared first on CatTime.
Tons Of The Texas Kroger Stores Now Getting Dumped
Texas is about to lose a ton of Kroger grocery stores as they inch closer to an almost $25 billion deal to devour Albertsons and simultaneously eliminate the second largest grocery company in the United States. Several protests have been raised, and the Federal Trade Commission even sued to prevent the top grocery conglomerate from being able to assimilate their top competitor in the nationwide grocery game.
Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Gov. Abbott Announces 7 New State Hospital Projects, Including $1B+ for Two in North Texas
Seven new state hospital projects—including new ones in Wichita Falls and Terrell—have been announced to better serve people in need of inpatient psychiatric services. Gov. Greg Abbott said the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) projects are funded by $1.5 billion approved by the Texas Legislature in 2023 to expand, renovate, and build new facilities across the state.
3-time NBA champion eyeing return to league
Even at 37 years old, one longtime NBA veteran still has his hoop dreams. Former NBA champion Danny Green hosted the “Ballin’ in the RGV” basketball camp in Edinburg, Tex. over the weekend. At the event, Green briefly spoke with reporters and said he is still looking to return to the NBA. “I would love... The post 3-time NBA champion eyeing return to league appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Distilling Your Own Hooch Could Become Legal Soon
A lot of legal news has arrived in recent days that might be a bit more important, but here’s something that whiskey drinkers might be interested in. Last week a federal judge in Texas ruled that the 156-year-old federal ban on making booze at home is unconstitutional—moonshiners rejoice, because firing up that still in your backyard shed might actually be legal in the near future.One of the Best Irish Whiskey Brands Just Dropped Its Oldest Whiskey Ever The judge’s ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by the Hobby Distillers Association against the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau...
Collin County Among Longest Life Expectancies In Texas
Life expectancy rates in the United States have risen significantly over the past fifty years, increasing by nearly seven years. Several factors influence life expectancy, including genetics, alcohol and tobacco use, diet, body weight and physical activity levels. But your place of residence also plays a critical role, as it impacts access to healthcare, the availability of healthy food options and opportunities for maintaining an active lifestyle. According to 2024 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, ranked by Stacker, Collin County is among the counties with the longest life expectancy in Texas. In Collin County,...
Texas now has ammunition vending machines
Upon seeing it, I was taken aback by the uniqueness and innovation of this vending machine. While there are numerous types of vending machines available, this one stood out to me. In grocery stores located in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Texas, patrons can now purchase ammunition via computerized vending machines. This...
ALERT: Food Sold At H-E-B In Texas Recalled Due To “Foreign Material”
Mustard Potato Salad from Reser’s Fine Foods sold in Texas via H-E-B has been pulled from store shelves. Here's what is known at the time of writing. As reported by the US Food & Drug Administration, the food was recalled recently. The release was put out on July 9th, 2024. Per the FDA, the food was removed from shelves due to one major issue: something was found in the product that shouldn't be in it.
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