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Wow, Here’s 5 of the Biggest Drug Busts in Texas History
Texas has seen its share of drug busts, and some of them are so huge, they almost sound like something straight out of a Hollywood movie. Operations like these not only show the sheer scale of drug trafficking but also highlight the tireless efforts of law enforcement to keep dangerous substances off the streets.
$20 Texas Scratch-Off is Worth $1 Million for One Lucky Texan
We have another millionaire in Texas! A Temple resident claimed a top prize winning ticket worth $1 million in the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game VIP Millions. The ticket was purchased at EZ Stop, located at 401 E. Adams Ave., in Temple. As always, The claimant elected to remain anonymous.
Recommended Thermostat Settings for 100-Degree Heat in Louisiana and Texas
As the sweltering summer heat takes hold across Louisiana and Texas, a familiar debate resurfaces, sparking strong reactions from residents and officials alike. With temperatures soaring to 100 degrees and beyond, a report from Gray News has sparked controversy and disagreement over the recommended thermostat settings provided by a prominent power company.
A Tragedy in Texas: Buc-ee’s Burns as Smoke Billows into the Sky
Texas residents and visitors alike have come to love Buc-ee’s as a must-visit destination. Its popularity has even led to expansion beyond state borders, with locations now found in other states. It’s not surprising that this Texas staple has become a beloved experience that people want to share with others.
BANNED FOR LIFE: Buc-ee’s Bans A Service Duck And Its Owner From Stores
A Wild Story Involving A Service Duck, Its Owner And The Famous "Beaver" Has Social Media Talking. As we sit here in Texas, its been fun watching Buc-ee's expand all across the country and seeing the reaction from folks who make their first trip to the popular travel center. But...
Would you know the signs? Learn first aid to help a teen through a mental health crisis
Would you know what to say to a teen who was showing signs of a mental health struggle? Would you know what those signs are?. Integral Care, the mental health authority of Travis County, has received $220,000 from the county to train an additional 2,000 people in the Youth Mental Health First Aid program from now through December 2025. The program also has received money through the St. David's Foundation and the state's Health and Human Services Commission. Integral Care is partnering with Austin Public Health to promote the program.
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year
More than a dozen Republican governors gathered in Eagle Pass in February, heeding a call from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to confront what he labeled “President Joe Biden’s border crisis.” The governors, along with other GOP state leaders, vowed to send another round of National Guard troops from their states to the Texas-Mexico border. With shifts […] The post States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
'The nature of these incidents has grown increasingly worse' | TCSO deputies helping patrol Austin Public Library downtown
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Public Library (APL) is working with the City of Austin and the Travis County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) to make their library branches safer. This week, Austin City Council approved an agreement that would provide $40,000 for the TCSO deputies to use their vehicles while patrolling the libraries.
North Austin apartment fire sends one to hospital with serious injuries
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin-Travis County EMS has transported an adult to Dell Seton Medical Center with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries, following an apartment fire in north Austin Sunday night. The fire happened at 2819 Foster Lane. According to the Austin Fire Department, when crews arrived, the fire could be...
Palladius Capital Management Sells Austin-Area Student Housing Property, Doubling NOI in 2.5 Years
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 22, 2024-- Palladius Capital Management (“Palladius”), a vertically-integrated real estate investment manager focused on pursuing multifamily, student housing, hospitality, and select thematic investment strategies, today announced it completed the sale of The Oasis, a 672-bed student housing property located in the Austin, TX suburb of San Marcos. Palladius purchased The Oasis in Q1 2022 and sold the asset in Q2 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240722325665/en/ The Oasis (Photo: Business Wire)
Texas Security Guard Quits Job During Live TV Interview
A security guard in Texas quit his job during a TV interview after his boss interrupted. According to The Daily Mail, Percy Payne, a security guard with Priebe Security was working at an office building at East Sixth and Brushy in Austin when he spotted two men on electric scooters entering the parking garage.
The best meteor shower of the year has started. Can Austinites see it?
Part of what makes seeing a shooting star an out-of-the-ordinary experience is its simplicity. You don’t need fancy telescope equipment — just a lot of patience and maybe a blanket to lie on. You can see some shooting stars this summer created by the comet Swift-Tuttle. The Earth...
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