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DSHS: Texas reports 76% increase in mpox cases this year
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Texas Health and Human Services has issued a health advisory in reference to the ongoing transmission of mpox in the state. Mpox, formerly referred to as Monkeypox before it was renamed by the World Health Organization in 2022, is an infectious viral disease that can cause blistering. The infection spreads from […]
Maverick Choir to perform at Amarillo Sod Poodles game
The Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo performers from their Performing Arts Summer Camp will be singing the Star-Spangled Banner at the Amarillo Sod Poodles baseball game on July 19 at Hodgetown Stadium.
Texas’ worst night sleep is coming, study finds
LOUISIANA (KTAL/KMSS) — Are you finding sleeping more challenging? As days become longer and nights become hotter and more humid, a recent study identified each state’s worst night sleep in 2024. Conducted by Amerisleep, they analyzed 30 years of weather data using Weather Spark, using an interactive map to indicate when each state can look […]
BPD: Couple attempted to buy tacos with stolen wallet
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Brownsville police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a couple accused of using a credit card, they found at Stripes, to pay for tacos. On July 15, a man lost his wallet at Stripes, located at the 6100 block of Highway 48. According to a news release from the […]
City of Amarillo, hospitals, airport report impact of global IT disruption
After the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike experienced a global technology outage on Friday morning affecting numerous industries and government agencies, the City of Amarillo and local hospitals updated on the disruption's impact on area services - including issues accepting water bill payments.
Texas Driver’s License Offices closed after global CrowdStrike incident, outages
The Texas Department of Public Safety announced on Friday morning that its Driver's License Offices across the state were closed, "due to a technical issue which is related to the global CrowdStrike incident," with no current estimate on when they will reopen.
Florida drivers tried to take selfie with ‘depressed’ black bear, sheriff says
Florida deputies are reminding residents to keep their distance near bears after onlookers attempted to take a selfie with a "depressed" black bear on Thursday.
What is CrowdStrike, the company whose faulty update caused widespread outages?
CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm based in Texas, has said that a global technology outage affecting banks, hospitals and other industries was caused a defect in one of its security updates.
1 arrested in Tucumcari after allegedly shooting at passing car
The New Mexico State Police released information on a Thursday morning shooting in Tucumcari in which one man was arrested after he allegedly fired at a passing car before barricading himself inside a home with a woman and two children.
Dairy Queen to host Miracle Treat Day for Children’s Miracle Network on July 25
The Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and Dairy Queen are set to partner on July 25 for the 40th annual "Miracle Treat Day," during which the restaurant chain will donate $1 or more to local children's hospitals for every Blizzard Treat sold.
Amarillo VA Health Care System completes 20,000 toxic exposure screenings
The Amarillo VA Health Care System recently completed 20,000 toxic exposure screenings, signifying a milestone in their mission to fulfill the goals of the VA's PACT ACT, a law that expands VA health care benefits and eligibility for Veterans.
West Texas A&M graduate Benjamin Azamati double qualifies for 2024 Paris Summer Olympics
Benjamin Azamati, a professional sprinter, represented Ghana in the 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics where he competed in the 100-meter dash and ran the second leg of the 4x100-meter relay. Azamati double qualified for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics in the 100-meter and in the 4x100 relay for team Ghana earlier this year. The West Texas A&M University graduate said he learned much from his first Olympic games that he will be able to use this year.
Biden campaign reiterates president will be nominee in post-RNC memo
The Biden campaign reiterated in a new memo following the Republican National Convention that the president will be the Democratic nominee, even as the party remains embroiled in disagreement about the path forward. The memo also targeted Project 2025, which Donald Trump has disavowed.
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