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Patrick calls for CenterPoint to pay back $800M lease for generators
Following the Senate Special Committee's meeting, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released a statement saying CenterPoint spent $800 million on "massive generators" that could not "be quickly used" by companies needing power during Hurricane Beryl. Millions of Texans were without power for days after the storm hit.
Fifth Circuit hands Texas major win on Rio Grande River buoy lawsuit
(The Center Square) – One year after Texas installed marine barriers in the Rio Grande River near Eagle Pass, Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled Texas has the legal right to do so. In the 10-7 vote, it also reversed a district court’s preliminary injunction and remanded the case back to the court “with instructions to vacate the preliminary injunction and for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.” ...
Entergy focuses on infrastructure resiliency in Beryl aftermath
In Harris and Montgomery County, over 200 trees were knocked down due to the strong winds of Hurricane Beryl. (Courtesy City of Conroe) Following Hurricane Beryl hitting the Houston area on July 8, Entergy Texas officials have begun focusing on funding requests in 2024 from the Public Utility Commission to fund nearly $2.3 billion in new projects to increase resiliency and energy production in Southeast Texas.
Witnesses testify in first day of Texas prison heat lawsuit: 'I was in survivor mode'
When 43-year-old Texas prison inmate Dustin Thomas Davis died on a sweltering day in June 2023, his body temperature was 108 degrees Fahrenheit. When 37-year-old Elizabeth Hagerty died the same month, she had no access to water, had developed a heat rash and was struggling to breathe in a non-air-conditioned prison cell...
Region 16 Teachers Of the Year
Region 16 Education Service Center announced the 2025 Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year. The Elementary Teacher of the Year is Kristi Leff from Amarillo ISD, and the Secondary Teacher of the Year is Christian Hernandez-Ocasio from Highland Park ISD., as awarded by the Texas Association of School Administrators,
Saharan dust keeps temperatures just below 100 degrees in North Texas
NORTH TEXAS – Saharan dust moved into North Texas Wednesday morning and will linger through sunset.The dust layer, gusty winds and humid air will keep high temperatures from reaching the triple digits on Wednesday but it will get very close. The high on Wednesday could reach up to 100 degrees in some parts of Dallas-Fort Worth.The humidity is in play and the "feels-like" temperatures are in the dangerous category again today with the "feels-like" temps up to 109°. The heat advisory continues until 8 p.m. Thursday for most of North Texas so make sure to take the time to hydrate,...
West Texas A&M University agricultural alumni in Amarillo, Canyon invited to free dinner
CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The West Texas A&M University Department of Agricultural Sciences continues its tour to connect with Buffs around the Texas Panhandle with a free dinner for alumni in the Canyon and Amarillo area. According to WT officials, alumni will meet the WT Alumni Association and the...
Center for Advancement registering for free women’s computer skills course
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Lucille and Leo Caiafa Jr. Center for Advancement is registering women for a free computer skills course. The nonprofit partnered with Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas to offer the classes every Friday starting Aug. 2. Organizers say the classes will cover basic skills including:. fundamentals...
Info on shooting suspects sought by Student Crime Stoppers of Amarillo
The Student Crime Stoppers of Amarillo is seeking the public's help in identifying suspects possibly involved in an aggravated assault at a party involving minors in northeast Amarillo over the weekend. On Sunday, July 28, Potter County Deputies were sent to a metal building located in the 4000 block of North Eastern in Amarillo on reports of shots being fired. Deputies learned that the shooting was a result of an underage drinking party. ...
Amarillo Just Upped Their Breakfast Game With New Place
So the good news is that Amarillo is not just full of doom and gloom when it comes to restaurants. Yes, I know it seems like a whole lot of them have closed down this year but we have good news too. We have seen our fair share of restaurants...
Ex-Dallas Builders Association President Harold Peek to Join Texas Housing Hall of Honor
Locally-renowned Dallas home builder Harold Peek will be recognized by the state this fall at the Texas Housing Hall of Honor’s annual induction ceremony. Peek became the youngest president of the Dallas Builders Association in 1971 when he was just 31 years old. Several members of the Dallas BA...
Walmart shoppers rage over issue with new carts as staff caught ‘hiding them’ – customer had to ask to use one 3 times
WALMART recently announced the roll-out of new shopping carts for disabled customers and parents of children with special needs. The chain says it plans on offering 8,000 Caroline's Carts spanned across its roughly 4,600 stores in the country by January next year. They look like typical shopping carts in the...
‘That’s just stupid.’ Crime victim’s payment woes among worsening wait in Texas
KXAN has aired repeated investigations into the CVC program’s chronic understaffing and extended wait times for assistance, as well as flawed reports submitted by the program to lawmakers that make it appear claims are being paid much faster than reality. Now, House lawmakers could soon be addressing that issue.
Thursday Morning Forecast: Hazy skies and seasonal temperatures for Thursday
TODAY: Partly cloudy in the morning, with mostly sunny skies this afternoon. A layer of Saharan Dust in the sky will lead to hazy conditions. Highs in the mid-90s with the max heat index ranging from 99 along I-30 to 107 degrees in Deep East Texas. Wind: SW 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly clear with lows […]
Largest Lottery, Powerball, and Mega Millions Wins in Texas
Everyone in Texas who has ever purchased a lottery ticket has dreamed of what they would do with that money. Most start by saying paying off debt, others want to help family members, or splurge big on a car and house. While most of us will only dream of what it would be like to receive that big check, there are a few people in Texas who have won big.
Could RFK Jr. be left off state presidential ballot?
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to be on the Texas ballot come November after reportedly submitting double the signature amount needed to be a third-party candidate. During an update on Wednesday, Kennedy’s team said they are confident his name will appear on the ballot after the campaign submitted 245,572 signatures. “We […]
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