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Texas deaths from Hurricane Beryl climb to at least 36, including more who lost power in heat
HOUSTON (AP) — The number of Texas deaths after Hurricane Beryl came ashore and knocked out power to millions of residents climbed to at least 36 on Thursday as officials confirmed more people who died in homes that were left without air conditioning during sweltering heat. The medical examiner’s...
‘Do they not bother to tell anyone?’ rages driver as car vanishes from parking spot – he spent weeks trying to find it
A DRIVER spent weeks trying to locate his car before finding out it had been lawfully towed away. In a Reddit post, a Texas driver alleged their friend's car was towed without their knowledge. "My good friend's ex thought his car was stolen a few weeks ago," the Redditor wrote...
BEWARE: Texas Is Warned About DEADLY Bubonic Plague Spreading
Travel Norie recently stated that the BUBONIC PLAGUE began to strike, fearing into the hearts of locals after a case was confirmed on Tuesday, July 9th. The US, including the state of Texas, will need to be very attentive to the symptoms of the Bubonic Plague, especially after health officials are investigating the cases now across the country. Recently, New Mexico and Oregon confirmed that two cases of the plague had happened in their states in March and February.
Texas Restaurant Association says ‘it’s about time’ Michelin Guide acknowledged the state
SAN ANTONIO – The Texas Restaurant Association said the state’s inclusion in the Michelin Guide is exciting and overdue. Having Michelin-starred restaurants will add even more credibility to an already respected and diverse culinary scene, according to TRA Chief Public Affairs Officer Kelsey Erickson Streufert. “Texans are prideful....
Elizabeth Francis, The Oldest Texan and American Alive
According to the Washington Post, Frances was born in Louisiana in 1909 and was just 11-years-old when her mom died. Francis was separated from her siblings and was send to live with her aunt. As a single mom, she ran a coffee shop at ABC 13 News in Houston for 20 years. She never learned how to drive and instead walked or took the bus everywhere. According to the Washington Post, her family says she has led a simple life.
U.S Rep. Lloyd Doggett took a political risk by calling on Biden to step aside. It worked.
WASHINGTON — Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Austin sent a shockwave through Capitol Hill when he became the first Democrat in Congress to call on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race after his poor debate performance against Donald Trump. As it turned out, Doggett opened the floodgates....
Best Happy Hour In North Texas
North Texas is heating up, so cool down with a great cocktail, beer or glass of wine at one of the many great restaurants in the area. Here are summer happy hour deals in North Texas: La Parisienne 6740 Winning Dr Suite 1000, Frisco From Monday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., indulge in a range of happy hour appetizers at special prices. Enjoy oysters on the half for $10 or a dozen for $18. Savor charcuterie and cheese boards for just $12, and try burger sliders, french dip sliders or turkey club sliders for $10 each. Wines by the glass are $6,...
Big price cut ordered for phone and video calls for Texas jail inmates in 2024
Fees Texas inmates pay to make calls will be slashed under new federal regulations approved this month. High rates that had averaged 23 cents a minute for Texas jail inmates have long been a target of prisoners, their families, and advocates.The Federal Communications Commission voted last Thursday to approve regulations, to take effect next year, that cap the price of inmate phone and video calls at prices as low as 5 cents per minute.The prices and caps differ throughout the state, and depend on prison size as well as differences between state and local rules. While Texas had lowered the...
According to the court, the Texas attorney general ca n’t speak with the director of Catholic Charities about migrant services.
Subscribe to The Y’all, a regular release about Texas’s persons, places, and plans that are shaped by Texas residents who live in towns across the state. A Hidalgo County judge ruled on Wednesday that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton can remove the head of a McAllen immigrant house.
Man Wanted for Multiple Wichita Falls Vehicle Burglaries
Do you know the identity of the suspect in a string of vehicle burglaries in Wichita Falls?. The suspect appears to be a white male, of average height, wearing dark cargo pants, and a ball cap. The dates of the burglaries were not provided. Anyone who knows the identity of...
Women’s health care in Oklahoma ranked one of the worst in the nation
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma ranked among the worst states in the United States for women’s health and reproductive care, according to a new national health scorecard. Ranked at 48, only Texas and Mississippi performed worse. The state’s most recent maternal mortality rate is 31.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, above the national average of 26.3 […]
Official BBQ of the Texas Rangers Is Opening A New Location With Some Prime Real Estate
By the end of this year, slow-smoked Central Texas-style barbeque will be all the rage at the Dallas Farmer's Market. Since 2018, Hurtado Barbeque has grown exponentially since owner Brandon Hurtado and his wife Hannah started sharing their passion for the pit at pop-up events across north Texas. Since word...
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