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Tremors in Texas: 3 Deadly Earthquakes That Made Their Mark
When people think of earthquakes, Texas isn't the first place that comes to mind. However, the Lone Star State has had its share of seismic events that have left an impact. Texas is not known for frequent or intense earthquakes like the West Coast, but they do happen. Volcano Discovery...
Mark Mayfield: An affordable housing authority for almost 40 years
Mark Mayfield stepped down as the chief executive officer of the Texas Housing Foundation on June 20 after 37 years of working on affordable housing issues in Texas. “It’s the only job I’ve ever had,” he said of his commitment to housing needs. It was the Marble...
Driver’s License Offices In Texas Still Facing Issues After Major Network Problem
The state of Texas is still affected by the CrowdStrike outage that took place last week. Some Driver's License officers remain closed due to the issue. Here's what is known. Some Driver's License Offices In Texas Closed Until Further Notice. Per MySanAntonio, certain offices in the state are unable to...
Texas Drivers (Again) Asked Not To Drive Their Cars
It's partly due to the summer heat but the possibility of Texas drivers being asked to leave their cars parked again will continue into winter. Warmer temperatures and certain weather conditions can lead to an increase in ozone levels which can be harmful. To ease these levels, millions of Texans are being asked ... for the 2nd time this month ... to leave their cars at home.
New Lawsuit Alleges Chris Brown Ordered Backstage Assault After Show In Texas
Chris Brown delighted crowds this weekend in Ft. Worth but a new lawsuit filed against him alleges a BRAWL took place backstage on Saturday night at Dickies Arena. The 11:11 Tour stopped through Fort Worth over the weekend for 2 nights and Breezy's performance received rave reviews from the thousands who attended the shows. But its what allegedly happened after the show that's getting all the attention.
Excessive Rainfall Alert Now Includes Lufkin and Nacogdoches
Lufkin, Nacogdoches, and a good chunk of Deep East Texas are shaded yellow in the latest Excessive Rainfall Outlook from the Weather Prediction Center. This map represents the forecast for Tuesday, July 23. What Exactly Does This Mean?. In simple terms, it means that anyone living in the yellow-shaded area...
Devastating Fire Destroys Historic Texas Sanctuary
A four-alarm fire on Friday has destroyed the historic chapel at First Baptist Church in Dallas. The chapel served as the main sanctuary for the church until 2013 when a new sanctuary was built. The historic secondary chapel held services for nearly a century. Firefighters were called to the scene...
Warning Issued for Texas Most Wanted Fugitive and a $4,000 Reward
AUSTIN – Jorge Hernandez Dionicio, a criminal illegal immigrant, is one of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted. This month, he is the Featured Fugitive, and authorities are urging the public to be vigilant. Details:. Name: Jorge Hernandez Dionicio. Aliases: Jorge Hernandez-Dionicio, Noe Vega. Age: 33. Height: 5 feet 3...
As hurricane season begins, here's how small businesses can prepare in advance of a storm
NEW YORK (AP) — The hurricane season roared into the U.S. with Hurricane Beryl hitting Texas in early July, surprising many business owners accustomed to seeing big storms arrive later in the summer. With the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicting an above-average storm season this year, small businesses need to be prepared. Small businesses in Texas had to not only deal with physical damage from Beryl but also a dayslong power outage. For some, the lack of electricity meant the loss of some or all of their inventory. There are steps small businesses should take to make sure they’re ready for storms and insured for storm damage.
US census takers to conduct test runs in Colorado 4 years before 2030 count
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Six places in the South and West will host practice runs for the next U.S. head count in 2030. The census helps determine political power and the distribution of federal funds. Residents of western Texas; tribal lands in Arizona; Colorado Springs, Colorado.; western North Carolina; Spartanburg, South Carolina; and Huntsville, Alabama, will be encouraged to fill out practice census questionnaires in the spring of 2026. Census Bureau officials said Monday that they hope the tests will help ensure that in 2030, they count the people who were missed in the 2020 census.
Perfect Storm: Harnessing Weather Stories to Cover Climate Change
Hunter Williams arrives to work at the KVUE television station in Austin, Texas, at 2:30 p.m. each day with a daunting task: helping Texans understand the region’s weather in nightly forecasts that last less than three minutes each. As extreme weather intensifies in Williams’s state and across the globe, he must increasingly consider climate change’s influence on his viewers’ lives as part of his job.
Cooler-than-average days stick around North Texas
NORTH TEXAS – Spotty showers greeted North Texans on the Tuesday morning commute. Not all of North Texas had rain, but grey skies lingered into the late morning. Expect a nice mix of sun and clouds on Tuesday with rain chances around 10% to 20%. There won't be as much activity on Tuesday as there was on Monday, with most of the afternoon showers contained to the southeastern sides of North Texas.The stationary front should continue to weaken but the upper level pattern still supports the chance of showers each day this week. Wednesday's focus shifts further southeast with the highest rain chances southeast of Anderson County. With multiple shortwaves rotating around the upper midwest low pressure, expect a cooler-than-average week ahead with rain chances around 10% to 20% most days and slightly higher for Friday.Enjoy the cooler-than-average days ahead because the summer heat returns as soon as next Monday and continues into August.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott blames VP Harris for ‘open border’ policy
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott joined KXAN for a 1-on-1 interview Monday where he discussed Vice President Kamala Harris, Houston power company CenterPoint's response to Hurricane Beryl and what's in store for the education savings account initiative during the 2025 Texas legislative session.
Ladies Stuck in Texas Traffic Twerk on Their Car
Traffic Jam Turns into Dance Party: Houston Ladies Twerk Their Way Through the Wait!. We've all been there – stuck in seemingly endless traffic, cursing our luck and wishing for a magical teleportation device. But what if we told you that the video at the bottom of this article...
Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Panda Cares Foundation Open Dynamic Learning Centers for Texas Youth
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 23, 2024-- As conversations around student achievement and chronic absenteeism continue across the country, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Panda Cares Foundation are expanding efforts to bring safe and inspiring learning spaces to kids and teens across Texas. In partnership since 2020, six Boys & Girls Clubs across the state will be granted a Center of Hope this year, adding to the nine spaces that have already opened for Texas youth. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240723813918/en/ Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Panda Cares Foundation are expanding efforts to bring safe and inspiring learning spaces to kids and teens across Texas. (Photo: Business Wire)
Look: Map of Texas Shows Nearly 1800 High School Logos
Get pumped for football season with this map showing nearly 1800 Texas High School logos. I guess you could use it to get pumped for any sport, but come on, this is Texas. Football is a religion in this state. I will caution you, though. Trying to make out all...
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