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Region 16 hosts Texas bilingual education leaders to empower teachers and students
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Across the 60 school districts Region 16 serves 17 percent of the student population is bilingual, the most prominent second language spoken being Spanish. So, Region 16 hosted members of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education to speak to teachers. "We want to see what...
In Texas, CenterPoint Says Customers Must Pay Them Now AND Pay Them Later
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. Let’s face it. What happened in Houston after Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Texas coast was a total, complete, and unmitigated disaster. 2.7 million people lost power — 80% of the customer base of CenterPoint, the utility company that serves the Houston area. A week later, power has yet to be restored to many CenterPoint customers. America hasn’t seen a total collapse of the electrical grid like this since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017. [Yes, it’s true. Puerto Rico is part of the US, a fact unknown to many Americans.]
US Marshals Need your Help Hunting Down this Most Wanted Man from Texas
Texas is a large state with a large population, and in that population are criminals who commit serious crimes. When the US Marshals become involved, you know the crime is severe. The US Marshals have a list of the 15 Most Wanted Fugitives and one dangerous Texas man makes the...
Proposed Texas Curriculum Blurs Lines Between Church and State
Texas is poised to have a state curriculum that would include teachings on the Bible for public elementary school students across the state. From lessons about the Gospel of Matthew centering on the crucifixion of Jesus to portrayals of Christ’s Last Supper, the new plan would infuse Biblical content into the instruction for daily reading...
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...
El Paso leads Texas cities in cutting annual water loss to 4.8 billion gallons
EL PASO, Texas (CBS4) — El Paso Water officials said it's reduced the amount of water it loses each year to 4.8 billion gallons. That makes El Paso the only major city in Texas that has decreased the amount of water they lose. Issues including aging infrastructure can cause...
Local Lubbock Craft Store Makes Painful Decision To Close, Cites Economy
After pouring seven years of dedication (and retirement savings) into their craft supply store, R&M Vinyl is calling it quits in Lubbock. R&M Vinyl specializes in vinyl made for arts and crafts and taught classes in the medium. Vinyl can be used on T-shirts, stickers and decals, signage, and more.
Man wanted for Albuquerque murder arrested in Central Texas
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man wanted for a murder in Albuquerque has been arrested in Central Texas. Michael Pacheco is accused of shooting and killing Guillermo Ramirez at a Days Inn on Iliff near Coors on June 20. Police said he accused Ramirez of having a relationship with his girlfriend. The Albuquerque Police Department said […]
Cooler Temperatures Are On Their Way To Texas, For a Short Time
No, it's not time to break out the jackets and extra blankets, but a rare summer cold (or maybe cool) front is sweeping across Texas and that means cooler temperatures the rest of the week and even cooler temperatures this weekend. So what does that mean for different areas of...
El Paso chef Enrique Lozano set for second Food Network appearance with 'Chopped'
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — An El Paso chef is set to make his second appearance on the Food Network in as many months. Enrique Lozano, the executive chef behind El Paso's Ay Dios Mio, recently competed on the Food Network's "Beat Bobby Flay" in May, and now, he's taking his skills to "Chopped" next week.
Man’s legs amputated after being struck by train near Mount Cristo Rey
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A man was struck by a train and suffered severe injuries Thursday morning, July 18, near Mount Cristo Rey, according to the Sunland Park Fire Department. The Fire Department says they responded just after 7 a.m. Thursday to a man who was struck by a train and sustained double amputation […]
Hot and dry weather briefly return to North Texas before cooler weather and storms
NORTH TEXAS — A little bit of rain hit the DFW airport Thursday, keeping temperatures below normal for the second day in a row. Just a couple of days ago DFW logged the hottest day of the year so far.Friday and Saturday look dry and hot, not so much on Sunday.Sunday we start to reap the benefit of an unusual weather pattern for mid-July. A deep trough is parked over the Great Lakes, it'll bring a northwest flow aloft for North Texas. This is a pattern that brings in storms and cooler weather.There are decent rain chances on Sunday and better rain chances on Monday and Tuesday.Saturday will be very much a July day, hot and sunny. From Sunday and next week? Very much like late May.No one is going to miss the hot, dry conditions that July normally brings. What relief in water and cooling bills. Here is your 7-day forecast.
Here's why some Texas officials are calling for gun confiscations in domestic abuse cases
Texas elected officials and victims advocacy groups are calling on the Legislature to pass gun safety rules that protect victims of violent crimes after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling affirmed a law that bans people who are subject to a domestic violence restraining order from possessing firearms. "When our courts identify that someone is so dangerous and orders them to surrender their firearms, it saves lives," said Nikhita Ved, vice president of community services for...
Texas Is The Number One Worst State In Nation For Pests
There are many animals in the state of Texas. With so much surface area covered by the state, you're bound to see one animal you've never seen before. I mean, some of us have seen a fox run past us in Texas right?. Not all animals are friendly to humans...
Q&A: homebuilder discusses surge in multigenerational housing
Community Impact spoke with Justin Jacobs, president of Grand Endeavor Homes, a multigenerational home builder that has built several communities throughout Central Texas, about the growth in demand for a housing model bringing multiple generations under the same roof. (Courtesy Grand Endeavor Homes) With rising housing costs, some families may...
Fishing Frenzy: Opportunities rise as cooler temps & rain approach the Big Country
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — With the expected cooler temperatures and rain, now is the perfect time to grab your fishing gear and head to the lake. While temperatures have stayed persistently hot here in the Big Country, we are expecting a brief cool-down. As we go into the start of next week, we will […]
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