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TxDOT launches Drunk Driving Campaign ahead of Labor Day Weekend
HOUSTON (KIAH) – Labor Day weekend has begun, a time to celebrate the end of summer with friends. Although this weekend is supposed to be a relaxing occasion, we want to make sure everyone is drinking responsibly and being safe. That’s why Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is launching their annual “Drive Sober. No Regrets” campaign. Houston Police did a simulation to show the dangers of drunk driving.
More Presidents Came From Texas Than What You Think
Texas is a vast state with lots of political figures, but we've had fewer U.S. presidents come from the state than some would think. While a ton of presidents haven't come from Texas, we have still produced a decent amount, considering only 21 states have produced a president. Some of which can only claim one.
16 state coalition sues Biden administration to block amnesty plan
(The Center Square) – A 16-state coalition led by Texas has sued the Biden administration to stop a widespread amnesty plan from going into effect. They did so two months after President Joe Biden announced the plan designed to fast track a path to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals who’ve been living […]
Colorado group helps other transgender people escape hostile states, unsafe conditions
Transgender Texans, frequently the targets of antagonistic state legislation and policies, continually weigh the threats to their civil rights against the costs of relocating to safer, more survivable states.
Texas' strict abortion laws may be fueling tragic trend: 6 babies abandoned in Harris Co. since June
Investigators are calling it an epidemic: parents abandoning their babies.ABC13 has reported on six instances of child abandonment in Harris County since the beginning of June. In two cases, children died.READ RELATED: Multiple babies found abandoned last month in Houston: 'It's heartbreaking'Leah Kipley with the National Safe Haven Alliance said the landscape is troubling.States like Texas with near-total abortion bans are dealing with more parents abandoning their children for several reasons like desperation and a lack of information.Texas' safe haven law, or the Baby Moses law, allows a parent to leave a baby less than 60 days old safe and unharmed at a hospital, fire station, or EMS station.They must notify an employee that the child needs a safe haven.Though this type of law exists nationwide, Kipley said parents still need more support.The National Safe Haven Alliance has helped save more than 4,800 babies since 1999. Their hotline for immediate assistance is 1-888-510-BABY(2229).For updates on this story, follow Briana Conner on Facebook, X and Instagram.RELATED: Houston woman abandoned 40 years ago says bigger conversation needed after 2 babies found days apartRELATED: 18-year-old charged after newborn abandoned in dumpster near SW Houston apartment, HPD says
Amarillo Nears Record-Breaking 10th Day of 100-Degree Heat
Amarillo, TX — Amarillo is on the brink of setting a new heat record as the city faces its 10th consecutive day of temperatures reaching or exceeding 100 degrees. If the mercury hits 100 degrees today, Amarillo will break its previous record by two days. According to the National...
This week's entertainment includes toadies concert at Starlight Ranch
ALT's 'The Drowning Girls' closes Aug. 25 Amarillo Little Theatre's latest production, "The Drowning Girls," is on the stage now through Aug. 25 at the ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle. At the turn of the 20th century, Bessie, Alice and Margaret have two things in common: they are married to George Joseph Smith,...
This week's community news includes aircraft, parks events, more
Amarillo Parks and Recreation hosts events in September The Amarillo Parks and Recreation Department will be bringing an Alice in Wonderland Tea Party at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. Join Alice in the whimsical world of Wonderland for an enchanting afternoon filled with tea, treats, and themed activities. Cost is $10 per person. The event will be held at the Civic Center in the Hospitality Room. Sign up at bit.ly/amarilloevents . ...
AT&T Internet Air, Vegan Chef Challenge winners among this week's business news
AT&T introduces new internet option in Amarillo This week, AT&T in Amarillo has launched AT&T Internet Air, its new fixed wireless home internet service. The home Wi-Fi, delivered over the AT&T wireless network, has been set up to provide more Americans with a seamless connectivity experience, according to a news release. ...
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