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IBWC head tells South Texas leaders Mexico will send ‘some water’
U.S. International Boundary and Water Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner met privately this week in the Rio Grande Valley with local leaders and told them that Mexico does intend to send some water it owes to South Texas, but leaders tell Border Report they worry it won't be enough as the region and farmers suffer.
Five-star OT target Michael Fasusi sets top-five & decision date
A huge day on the recruiting trail is set to be circled by fans and staffs across the country. The recruitment of Michael Fasusi is winding down. The elite offensive tackle recently made two significant announcements regarding his process. First, the top-five has been set. Second, a decision day is on the calendar.
TRS approves reduction in monthly medical premiums for retired teachers
TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ)- State Representative Brooks Landgraf announced Friday that the Texas Retirement System of Texas has approved a long-awaited reduction in monthly premiums for TRS-Care Medicare Advantage. Landgraf, along with other lawmakers and retired teachers across Texas began fighting for this reduction several years ago. “The hard work has paid off,” Landgraf said. “The TRS health […]
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 […]
At Least 90 Texas School Districts Have Moved to a 4-Day-Week
As we close in on another school year, the topic of 4-day school weeks start to trending again. More school districts in Texas moving to four-day-school weeks. KXAN, reports that at least 90 school districts across Texas have now switched to four-day school weeks. This is the state of Texas' effort to prevent teacher turnover!
As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas cities look to alternatives for water
EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — The Rio Grande is no longer a reliable source of water for South Texas. That’s the sobering conclusion Rio Grande Valley officials are facing as water levels at the international reservoirs that feed into the river remain dangerously low — and a hurricane that could have quenched the area’s thirst turned away from the region as it neared the Texas coast.
Gonzalez: COSTEP was invited to attend Gov. Abbott’s trade mission to Asia
HARLINGEN, Texas – The CEO of the Council for South Texas Progress says his organization was invited to go on Gov. Greg Abbott’s trade mission to Taiwan, South Korea and Japan. Adam Gonzalez says the reason COSTEP did not go was because he did not budget for two...
Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Jeff Yass Gives Additional $4M to Greg Abbott’s Campaign
Jeff Yass has donated $4 million to Governor Greg Abbott's campaign, just months after donating a record $6 million. Following a record donation of $6 million in December, Bala Cynwyd billionaire Jeff Yass has given another $4 million to Governor Greg Abbott’s campaign, writes Annie Massa for Bloomberg. The...
Police searching for Lubbock mother after newborn baby found in dumpster
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Police are searching for the mother of a newborn baby after the child was found in a dumpster overnight in East Lubbock. The child was found alive but we’re working to get details about the baby’s current condition. Investigators say the child was found...
Global CrowdStrike-Microsoft outage impacts Permian Basin businesses, airlines, government entities
MIDLAND, Texas — Starting Thursday evening until Friday morning, people across the globe experienced what's being called the "Blue Screen of Death'" (BSOD). One Odessa citizen, Maigen Pool, said she was sure it is a scary thing for everyone, not knowing how things will be for the next day or even weeks.
West Texas residents report on social media finding dead squirrels and birds on their property
MIDLAND, Texas — Finding the occasional dead bird or squirrel on your property isn’t out of the ordinary, but when it’s unclear how they died, and multiple people are reporting the same thing in the area, then it makes one wonder what could be going on. “My...
Peek Inside El Paso Mansion For Sale at $2.2 Million
A historic mansion on El Paso's iconic Rim Road is up for sale and it could be yours if you happen to be in the market for a new home, and if you have a budget of $2.2 million!. I know I can't be the only one who passes through...
Lubbock woman’s water bills are through the roof and is searching for help from the city
LUBBOCK, Texas— Audrey Crowson had lived in her current Lubbock home for four years and had recently discovered that her water meter was broken. Crowson’s water bills were costing much more than they normally do because the Water Utilities Department started backdating her bills from when her meter first broke in January.
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