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State of Texas invests in powering the Permian Basin
ODESSA, Texas — The State of Texas is investing in the Permian Basin's electric reliability. The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) unanimously approved a transmission plan on Thursday, Sept. 26. It's a plan to meet the future electricity needs of the Permian Basin. House Bill 5066 in 2023...
Do You Know This Important Texas Hotel Is The Most Haunted?
Austin, Texas has a whole lot of history from being named after The Father of Texas Stephen F. Austin, to being the home of the University of Texas and numerous other Fortune 500 Businesses like Dell Technologies, and now more recently Tesla. The various architecture reflects several styles and generational choices, but nothing stands out quite like the oldest hotel in town that is also said to be the most haunted place in the entire state of Texas.
The Tragic, Unsolved Texas Case That Led to AMBER Alerts
In 1996 in Arlington, Texas an abduction took place that would change the state of Texas forever. 9-year-old Amber Hagerman went for a ride on her pink bike on January 13, 1996 -- nothing out of the normal. However, her innocent bike ride would end tragically. What happened to Amber?
National Night Out events across Central Texas on Oct. 1
CENTRAL, Texas — Oct. 1 marks National Night Out (NNO), "an annual community-building event that enhances police and community partnerships," according to the organization. In Central Texas, on Oct. 1 neighborhoods and businesses will host NNO events all evening long. The gatherings will include games, food, drinks, and time spent getting to know your neighbors.
The Tallest Column Of Its Kind In The World is Here in Texas
If you've ever visited the San Jacinto Monument in Houston, TX, there's a good chance you know this fun Texas fact. Completed in 1939, located along the Houston Ship Channel in La Porte, it is, in fact, taller than the much more famous Washington Monument located in our nation's capital.
Southeast Texas comes together to help victims of Hurricane Helene
BEAUMONT, Texas — People across Southeast Texas are coming together to offer help for families ravaged by Hurricane Helene after it tore through several states and left 161 people dead. Now the Texas chapter of "Comeback Coolers" is collecting coolers and drinks to give families who are rebuilding. Texas...
Texas Lawmakers Eyeing a Ban on Cellphones in Schools
Leaders of the Texas Education Agency are considering a ban on cellphones on public school campuses. Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath, who endorsed the ban, claimed during a Senate Education Committee hearing earlier this month that the devices "distract students from learning and are harmful to children's mental health."
The Best Pickles Are Made In Texas
Am I about to reveal to you my choice for the best pickles ever, so get ready for a mouth-watering read. I am a bit of a pickle man. I have shopped most of the local grocery brands but frequently hit stores that stock limited runs of pickles from all over. It's fun to get the later because you know that one jar may be your only chance to taste a regional or foreign pickle. I'll admit, some of the pickles are a challenge, but I've made it to the bottom of each and every jar, never throwing away a pickle in the process.
3 of The Top 50 Restaurants In The US Are Texan
Three Texas eateries have made a major mark this year, earning their spot on the New York Times’ prestigious Best Restaurants of 2024 list. From vegetarian Indian cuisine to tangy barbecue and soul-warming Creole dishes, the Lone Star State continues to show that its culinary scene is as diverse as it is delicious. This year’s list includes 50 top restaurants across 27 states and Washington, D.C., with Texas proudly representing three standout spots. Let’s dive into what makes these eateries so special.
Texas Named The Most Haunted State, Here are the Creepiest Places to Go
If you're someone that doesn't like ghosts, Texas is not the place for you. Keep Scrolling to Check Out the Most Haunted Places in Texas. Congratulations to Texas? They were recently named the most haunted state in America. Texas is one of the largest states in the country, but we're home to several things that got us that number one ranking.
Texas $2 million Powerball prize Claimed Just 12 Days Before Expiring
A winning $2 million Poweball ticket that was sold in April was just claimed 12 days before it was set to expire. According lonestaralive.com, under lottery rules, the ticket holder would have forfeited any claim to a prize after the expiration date on the 180th day following the draw date. That meant the prize-winning Powerball ticket purchased in Austin in April would have expired on Oct. 7.
Column: Texans’ right to free speech is under attack ... again
Americans’ right to speak their minds is considered sacred, which is why we must fight to protect the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the Texas Citizens Participation Act. Both measures were carefully written with protection of the individual — the “little guy” — in mind. They’re designed to give a David a fighting chance if he finds himself in a legal duel with a Goliath.
TxDOT launches pedestrian safety campaign
Oct. 1—AUSTIN — While fall and winter give Texans a much-needed reprieve from the summer heat, the change in seasons also brings fewer daylight hours, making it harder for drivers to see pedestrians and keep them safe. According to a Texas Department of Transportation news release, October was the deadliest month for pedestrians last year, with 80 pedestrians dying in Texas traffic crashes. It ...
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