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Pro-Trump right-wing group floods Texas election officials with challenges to voter registrations
This article originally appeared on The Texas Tribune. This coverage is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletters here. County election departments across Texas are trying to reassure voters amid a flood of formal...
Texas Instruments awarded $1.6B to build semiconductor plants
Texas Instruments is set to receive up to $1.6 billion in funding from the CHIPS and Science Act to support the construction of three semiconductor plants in Texas and Utah, the company announced Friday. The funding will go toward building two new fabrication plants in Sherman, Texas, and a third in Lehi, Utah. “The historic…
Texas likely undercounting heat-related deaths
On a scorching May 2020 day that topped out at 95 degrees, Austin resident José Mario Calles reported to his landscaping job. A lawsuit later filed by Calles’ family recounted what happened next: The 51-year-old, who financially supported his wife and kids in El Salvador, fainted. He was rushed to the hospital and spent two nights being treated for a heart condition and diabetes, both known to make people more vulnerable to heat.
The Oldest Elementary School In Texas Also Has A Cemetery on Campus
It's back to school season and while some Texas students will be attending classrooms built in brand new schools, other students will be learning in buildings that are older. Texas has some very old, historic schools. Some of the oldest schools in Texas date back to the 1870's and they have character and history. Of course, all elementary schools have classrooms, playgrounds, and a cafeteria. But one Texas elementary school has something much different in addition to those rooms.
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Major Snowstorm For Texas This Winter
It is still very hot all around the State of Texas. While summer may be over for the school kids, summer's grip on the Lone Star State and the hot temperatures aren't going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, just looking ahead the next 10 days show plenty of triple digit high temperatures around the state.
Sheriff Claims Mom Didn't Show Remorse After Giving Dying Texas Chearleaders Smoothies Instead Of Getting Help
A 12-year-old Texas cheerleader, Miranda Sipps, died after her parents didn't take her to the hospital. The pre-teen was severely injured for four days. Instead of calling emergency services, her parents tried to treat her with smoothies and vitamins. Local police arrested the Texas cheerleader's mother, 36-year-old Denise Balbaneda, and...
Republican state Rep. Doc Anderson resigns
(THE TEXAS TRIBUNE) - State Rep. Charles “Doc” Anderson, a Waco Republican who opted not to seek reelection this year, announced Thursday he is stepping down immediately rather than serving out the remaining months of his term. A press release from Anderson’s office said he moved to retire...
HPD hosts fashion show to raise funds for youth programs
HOUSTON (KIAH) — The Houston Police department is getting ready to host its 3rd Annual Youth Fashion Show that raises funds for youth programs. Guests are invited to enjoy what Houston fashion has to offer while helping a good cause. The event is kicking off at 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 18 at Silver Street Studios located on 2000 Edwards Street.
Man dies after Range Rover crashes into Semi
HOUSTON, TX – A man is dead after a Range Rover crashed into a semi-truck. The accident occurred in the 5200 block of the North Freeway around 4:30 a.m. According to police, a semi-truck was slowing down for another accident when the Range Rover crashed into the back of it. There were two men inside the Range Rover at the time. One of them was taken to a local hospital and the other was pronounced deceased.
Several shots fired inside Family Dollar store in southwest Houston, no one hurt
HOUSTON — A man is in custody after police say he walked into a Family Dollar store in southwest Houston Friday night and started shooting. Thankfully, no one was hit. It happened around 6:40 p.m. at a store on Fondren near South Braeswood. The suspect appeared to be under...
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