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The heat is not going anywhere anytime soon, so keep reading to discover how you might feel it this week. Thousands are still without power in Texas with relief efforts ongoing Shawn Schulze, CEO of the American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region, has been driving around Texas to coordinate relief efforts after Hurricane Beryl. On Sunday, he pulled over in his car to talk to me about what the situation is like on the ground. A week ago, power outages caused by the hurricane pushed over 2 million Texans into the dark during a record-breaking heat wave, seeing heat indexes...
Judge clears way for demolition of Texas church where 26 people were killed in 2017 shooting
FLORESVILLE, Texas (AP) — A judge on Monday cleared the way for the demolition of the small Texas church in Sutherland Springs where a gunman killed more than two dozen worshippers in 2017 in what remains the deadliest church shooting in U.S. history. Following the shooting at First Baptist...
Judge to Determine Fate of Historic Sutherland Springs Church Following Survivors' Appeal and Community's Push for Inclusion
The future of the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs—a site marred by the tragic 2017 shooting that claimed 26 lives—is in the hands of a judge come today. A temporary restraining order put in place on July 2 has halted the plans to demolish the site. The order was a response to a lawsuit initiated by some survivors this past May, as reported by KENS5, leaving these community members momentarily relieved that the church still stands as a somber memorial.
Judge and school district are required by a Texas judge to transfer the information from the Uvalde school shooting.
Sign up for The Texas Tribune’s regular newsletter, The Brief, to stay informed about the most important news from Texas. A Texas district court judge ruled last week that the school district and sheriff’s office in Uvalde may launch their records and files relating to the shooting at Robb Elementary School, including 911 calls and connections and police body camera images.
This Texas City Has The Lowest Price Gas In Texas Right Now
We know everywhere the gas prices have been going crazy but not for one Texas city. Despite the hurricane and record holiday travel gas prices have barely changed. The national average for a gallon of gas rose three cents to $3.54 from last week. The slight nudge higher came despite Hurricane Beryl smacking into the coast of Texas, a record number of July 4th car travelers, and oil costs hovering above $80 per barrel.
Top commercial vehicle inspectors compete in Texas Challenge
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Today marked the start of the 2024 Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Challenge in Corpus Christi. Competitors from across Texas have gathered to test their abilities and see who will be crowned the top commercial enforcement officer in the state. The Texas Challenge is organized by the...
Texas-based ammo vending machines criticized by gun control advocates
TEXAS - Gun control advocates are concerned about bullets being sold out of vending machines after a Texas-based company placed its ammunition retail machine in several stores across the country. "What is happening is everybody is hearing the words: ammunition, vending machine and grocery stores, and they are throwing this...
Texas Storm Chasers Capture Glorious Tornado On Camera
Texas is no stranger to tornados and usually they are terrifying, but storm chasers in Silverton, TX managed to catch an absolute beauty of a Texas Twister on camera. On average, Texas has over 100 tornados a year, the most of any other state in the country by far. The tornado captured in this video was even more spectacular than the rest, check it out!
Experts warn of storm repair scams, highlighting red flag consumers should watch for
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - After Hurricane Beryl moved out of Texas, a group of scammers moved in. The Better Business Bureau calls them storm chasers, a unique group ready to scam residents who are just looking to clean up from the destruction of the storm. “Typically they’re going to come...
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.
At Least 90 Texas School Districts Have Moved to a 4-Day-Week
As we close in on another school year, the topic of 4-day school weeks start to trending again. More school districts in Texas moving to four-day-school weeks. KXAN, reports that at least 90 school districts across Texas have now switched to four-day school weeks. This is the state of Texas' effort to prevent teacher turnover!
Karnes City looks toward fun-filled summer
Excitement is building in Karnes City. Multiple entities have events planned for the duration of the summer. The Lonesome Dove Fest prepares for its Kickoff Fundraiser on July 27th. This eagerly anticipated event promises a roast beef dinner for $40.00 per ticket, with sponsorship tables available for those looking to support the cause.
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