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Excessive Rainfall Alert Now Includes Lufkin and Nacogdoches
Lufkin, Nacogdoches, and a good chunk of Deep East Texas are shaded yellow in the latest Excessive Rainfall Outlook from the Weather Prediction Center. This map represents the forecast for Tuesday, July 23. What Exactly Does This Mean?. In simple terms, it means that anyone living in the yellow-shaded area...
Was there an earthquake in Texas on Monday night?
TEXAS (KFDX/KJTL) — Thousands of Texans were left with an uneasy feeling late Monday night after feeling their houses shake, leaving many to wonder what exactly they had just experienced. At around 10:40 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024, several members of communities across the Lone Star State took to social media, posting statuses in […]
RECALL ALERT: Thousands of Texas Vehicles Could Be Impacted By Faulty Fuel Pump
AUSTIN, Texas (KPEL News) - Hyundai vehicle owners in Texas may need to check their fuel pumps after a recall notice from the company that impacts nearly 55,000 vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automotive company is recalling certain 2019-2023 models of Genesis G70, Veloster N, Elantra N, and Kona N because of problems with the fuel delivery system.
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
Tremors in Texas: 3 Deadly Earthquakes That Made Their Mark
When people think of earthquakes, Texas isn't the first place that comes to mind. However, the Lone Star State has had its share of seismic events that have left an impact. Texas is not known for frequent or intense earthquakes like the West Coast, but they do happen. Volcano Discovery...
All-country 'Twisters' soundtrack features prominent Texas musicians
DALLAS — As “Twisters’ swept the Box Office this week, its all-country soundtrack, featuring some well-known North Texas musicians, touched down on streaming services and radio. The soundtrack of the filmed-in-Oklahoma sequel to the 1996 hit “Twister,” which hit theaters Friday and raked in more than $80...
Women who sued Texas over abortion law share stories in Dallas
DALLAS - A key issue in the upcoming presidential election centers around abortion and a woman's right to choose. Texas is one of several states that have passed a strict abortion ban, with medical exceptions that opponents argue are confusing. On Monday, three women who sued the state for the...
Texas' Christian-influenced curriculum spurs worries about bullying, church-state separation
Andy Wine thinks most children can understand the Golden Rule: talking over your peers is rude, insulting others is mean, and don't hurt people.In short, Wine said it's common sense.That's why the 43-year-old parent of two, who is an atheist, finds it appalling that the Texas Education Agency wants to incentivize public schools to teach the Golden Rule as a core value in the Bible.Wine is a member of the Freethinkers Association of Central Texas, a social organization of religiously unaffiliated people."We teach kids to be nice to each other and to share," Wine said. "You don't need to bring...
‘Miracle Treat Day’ July 25th at DQ Restaurants in Texas Benefiting Children’s Miracle Network
BEDFORD, Texas (July 22, 2024) – Miracle Treat Day, the one-day event at participating DQ restaurants across Texas, will support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® in Lubbock benefiting UMC Children’s Hospital on Thursday, July 25. For each Blizzard® Treat purchased, $1 or more will be donated to...
Chinese national indicted in largest fentanyl precursor seizure in Southern Texas
HOUSTON, Texas — A 48-year-old Chinese national has been indicted for his role in a conspiracy involving the importation of what is believed to be the largest amount of fentanyl precursors found in the Southern District of Texas and one of the largest in the country, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Hispanic civil rights group hopeful Harris can reform immigration policies
Members of a Hispanic civil rights political organization in South Texas say they're excited that President Joe Biden isn't running for another term and are hopeful that if Kamala Harris gets the Democratic nomination, and is elected, that she will reform immigration policies.
Thrice as nice: Texas Two Step jackpot claimed by multiple winners
TEXAS, USA — Several lucky Texans will take home some serious cash following a recent Texas Two Step drawing. According to the Texas Lottery, three winners across the Lone Star State won the $1.2 million drawing on Thursday, July 18. The unclaimed prize winners picked 12-14-16-22 and 13 as...
Texas announces tax-free weekend for back-to-school shopping
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has announced the annual Sales Tax Holiday, set for August 9-11, 2024, allowing shoppers to purchase qualifying items tax-free. The tax-free weekend applies to most clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks sold for less than $100, whether bought in-store or online from Texas-based sellers. "The Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases," stated the press release.
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