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Lego convention showcases unique creations as some participants raise money for charities
AUSTIN, Texas — A group of Lego builders is not only getting to showcase their work this weekend, but some are also using an event as an opportunity to raise money for a cause. The Brick Rodeo Lego Convention is happening this weekend in North Austin at the Renaissance...
These Are The Nine Items Raising Your Electric Bill In Texas
The state of Texas is in the midst of a very hot summer. With temperatures hitting nearly 100 degrees most days, many people are attempting to stay cool. This is in turn strains the state's power grid and causes one thing we hate the most. That item we don't like is none other than power bill price increases.
Alabama Red Cross deploys team to Texas ahead of Beryl
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - While Red Cross societies across the Caribbean are rushing in to help with storm relief, the Red Cross in Alabama is preparing for Beryl to hit Texas. A team of five people has been sent to Houston to set up emergency shelter for any potential hurricane...
Texas County Named Number One In Nation For Flooding Threat
Hurricane season is major worry for some in Texas. We've seen how major storms affect the state, and when a major hurricane is forecasted to hit our area, preparations begin. Attempts to limit the damage are made, and warnings are sent out to alert Texans when the storm will arrive. One of the biggest scares during the storms is none other than flooding.
An Apparent Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Texas Stores
There is a massive change underway in the U.S., and it has to do with brick-and-mortar stores being unable to compete with their online counterparts. As more and more people take to shopping online, something that got a massive boost in '20 thanks to a worldwide pandemic, physical stores continue taking big hits.
Lower temperatures, isolated storms this weekend in North Texas
NORTH TEXAS – We expect a hurricane to hit the Texas coastline early Monday. Isolated storms this weekend but much better storms chances for most of next week. By Tuesday, the remnants of Beryl might be overhead.Wow. It rained for the first time in more than three weeks. Ever since the summer solstice, North Texas has been running hot. Every day 4° to 7° above normal. It hit 100° (exactly) a total of six times. Then today happened.The last of the rain is winding down just as the evening was winding up. We expect some afternoon thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday. Highs...
The War and Treaty Reveal Anger And Sadness After Discovering Cotton Plant In Texas Dressing Room
The duo that is The War and Treaty have quickly made a name for themselves as musicians. However, as Darius Rucker recently pointed out, racism still exists. The duo were both angered and saddened when they discovered a cotton plant in their dressing room. They were performing at the Coca-Cola Sips & Sounds Music Festival in Austin, Texas.
Texas Woman Executed For Killing 3 Out Of 5 Husbands
The only husband this Texas lady didn't kill, or at least try to kill, was the one that left her before she could. In her defense, Betty Lou Beets didn't have a very easy life. She lost her hearing at the age of 3, her "unstable" Mom was institutionalized when she was 12 leaving her to raise her siblings and she was sexually abused by her father and other men.
Looking for a job? FEMA is hiring, here's what you need to know
CENTRAL TEXAS (KXXV) — Are you looking for a job?. FEMA is hiring for positions in Central Texas — here's what they’re offering. The E-F 2 tornado that hit Temple on May 22nd devastated many homes and families. "It was bad. I have three trees down on...
West Nile Virus detected in mosquito trap in Taylor
AUSTIN, Texas — A mosquito pool in Taylor has returned a positive test for West Nile Virus, according to Williamson County health officials. According to the Williamson County Cities and Health District (WCCHD), the positive sample was taken from a trap site near North Drive and T.H. Johnson on July 2 and the positive test was confirmed in lab results received on July 5.
Man charged in fatal stabbing of father.
The Austin Police Department [https://www.austintexas.gov/department/police] has identified Hayden Lerond, 22, as the suspect in the fatal stabbing of his father, James Lerond, 51. "Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services arrived and found a victim... lying in the street and began life-saving measures." At approximately 5:39 p.m. on Monday evening, officers responded...
Nonprofit organizations Cajun Navy, Red Cross on standby in South Texas bracing for Beryl
BEAUMONT, Texas — Nonprofit organizations the Cajun Navy and the Red Cross are on standby in South Texas bracing for Beryl and ready to help those in the storm zone. As Beryl moves into the Gulf, the groups are prepared to send resources and volunteers to South Texas. Ten...
Know your zone: Texas hurricane evacuation zones
Of Texas’ 254 counties, 14 counties are heavily influenced by coastal impacts. These include: Jefferson, Chambers, Galveston, Brazoria, Matagorda, Calhoun, Jackson, Victoria, Refugio, Aransas, San Patricio, Nueces, Kleberg and Cameron counties.
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