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Texas Heat Advisory: Dangerous Heat Index Up to 112°F Along I-35 Corridor
Austin, TX – Texas residents along the I-35 Corridor and Coastal Plains should prepare for another blistering day as the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory for Sunday. With temperatures expected to soar between 100°F and 104°F, the heat index—how hot it actually feels when humidity is factored in—could reach a scorching 112°F in some areas.
Inside conservative activist Leonard Leo’s long campaign to gut Planned Parenthood
This article originally appeared on KFF Health News. A federal lawsuit in Texas against Planned Parenthood has a web of ties to conservative activist Leonard Leo, whose decades-long effort to steer the U.S. court system to the right overturned Roe v. Wade, yielding the biggest rollback of reproductive health access in half a century.
Arkansas electric co-ops building gas-fired power station in East Texas
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) has commenced the process to build a 900-megawatt (MW) natural gas-based generation facility in Morris County, Texas, near Naples. Construction of the plant is scheduled to begin in summer 2026. The plant is part of AECC’s plan to address wholesale generation needs. AECC plans to...
More Lane Closures To Squelch Bossier City Traffic This Week
Calling the traffic situation in Bossier a "challenge" at the present, is somewhat akin to the dentist saying you'll feel a little "pressure" during the root canal. It's not a challenge, nor is that pressure. It's gotten to be a real pain in the backside, but we must continue to remind ourselves that before we can enjoy the harvests, we must first labor in the field.
W. Shreveport overnight homicide, victim identified
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Shreveport Police Department states they are investigating an overnight shooting of a death in west Shreveport’s Werner Park neighborhood. The news release highlights Caddo Crime Stoppers’ offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person(s) involved in this incident.
The 5 Cities With the Worst Drivers in Texas
Yes, there are bad drivers everyone, but some places have more than others. These are the 5 Texas cities with the worst. As much as it pains me to say it, there are a lot of bad drivers here in the Lone Star State. Whether they’re whipping through traffic, going 20 miles per hour under the speed limit in the left lane, or simply not affording other drivers the courtesy of using their turn signal, someone will frustrate me during my commute.
Disturbing Animal Trafficking in Texas: Baby Monkeys Found in Terrible Conditions
Drugs are not the only thing being smuggled over the Texas border. The illegal pet trade is also booming as baby Mexican Spider Monkeys are taken from their natural habitat and smuggled into the Lone Star State. The South Texas Zoo is dealing with the consequences of other’s actions as...
30 Texas Panhandle football players to watch in 2024
The regular season kickoffs on Aug. 29, as teams across the Amarillo-area get set for an electric 2024 campaign. Here’s 30 football players to watch that will make a major impact in the Texas Panhandle. Bryce Braden, Stratford, 6-foot-3, 225-pounds, QB-LB, Sr. There aren’t many players that have the...
This Week in Texas: Turner enters District 18 race and Allred's Senate bid gains momentum
On an all-new episode of Week in Texas, there's a new name on the ballot for the 18th congressional district.Sylvester Turner won an election among the district's Democratic Precinct Chairs, who selected him over five other nominees, but was he the right choice?ABC13 also examines if Congressman Colin Allred's alliance with the state Democratic party could help him in his Senate race against Republican Senator Ted Cruz.Also happening this week, the state legislature goes back to class to talk about vouchers. Will they pass this time around?Plus, a look at the criminal charges related to the 2022 election in Harris County that don't reveal any election fraud.Missed an episode? Catch up on previous episodes of This Week in Texas here.Stay on the pulse of Texas politics! Follow Tom Abrahams on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Study Says Texas Teachers Rank #1 in USA for Being Overworked
Teachers rank near the top when it comes to people who are the most underpaid and overworked. They work well over 40 hours a week, don't get paid what they deserve, and often take money out of their own pocket to buy school supplies. How about the frustration of dealing...
Disturbing Animal Trafficking in Texas: Baby Monkeys Found in Terrible Conditions
Drugs are not the only thing being smuggled over the Texas border. The illegal pet trade is also booming as baby Mexican Spider Monkeys are taken from their natural habitat and smuggled into the Lone Star State. The South Texas Zoo is dealing with the consequences of other’s actions as...
Texas Woman Tackles Purse Snatcher
How a Houston Woman Gave a Purse Snatcher a Crash Course in Texas Justice. We all know the slogan "Don't Mess With Texas," right?. It's an advertisement campaign that started in 1986 as a means to discourage folks from littering. One lady in Texas did her part by taking out...
State of Texas: Other states could shape Texas education savings account plan
AUSTIN (Nexstar) – As students across Texas returned to school, House lawmakers headed to the Capitol to do some studying of their own. A brainstorming session happened for hours Monday at the Texas Capitol so that state lawmakers could find out where to look for ideas on crafting private school subsidy legislation, a policy goal […]
FEELING LUCKY: A New Casino Is Coming To East Texas
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe is the oldest Native American reservation in Texas and they announced some big plans. The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas boasts a unique story dating back to before the 1700s according to their website. The Tribe operates on the oldest reservation in the state located on approximately 10,200 acres in the Big Thicket of Deep East Texas.
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