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New Technology Results With Mother Arrested In Texas Cold Case
A 23 year old Texas cold case finally got the break it needed because of new technology developed in the field of DNA, and thanks almost entirely to private donations, charges were finally brought against the mother of a day old baby that was abandoned in 2001, and buried with the name Angel Baby Doe.
Texans asked to turn lights out during migratory bird season
The fall migration period for birds is underway, and the nonprofit Defenders of Wildlife is trying to save as many birds as possible. The Lights Out Texas! campaign encourages building owners, businesses, developers, and homeowners to turn off non-essential lights at night to keep birds from getting disoriented. Azalia Rodriguez...
Texas likely undercounting heat-related deaths
On a scorching May 2020 day that topped out at 95 degrees, Austin resident José Mario Calles reported to his landscaping job. A lawsuit later filed by Calles’ family recounted what happened next: The 51-year-old, who financially supported his wife and kids in El Salvador, fainted. He was rushed to the hospital and spent two nights being treated for a heart condition and diabetes, both known to make people more vulnerable to heat.
Central Texans watch water, sewage bills skyrocket
TEXAS, USA — Central Texans are flooding social media with pictures of their water and sewage bills, which have more than tripled in some areas. City officials in Hewitt, Temple and Waco say rates haven't increased since last year. According to Hewitt City Manager Bo Thomas, the only reason...
FEMA, SBA personnel helping those impacted by Beryl in Texarkana area
TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) — People living in Texarkana have been meeting with FEMA representatives recently; they’re seeking help to pay for damage left behind when a tornado generated by Hurricane Beryl blew through the area in early July. “It’s very expensive. It’s expensive to cut down a tree...
First Ever Noonday Fall Market Happening in September
We know that Texas has lots of stuff to do, and you really don’t have to travel that far, it seems like most small towns do something to bring the community together. We love hearing about those types of events and one of them will be going on next month in East Texas.
Arlington ISD expected to make $3.2M Robin Hood payment to Texas, trustees express frustration
Texas now considers Arlington ISD “property rich,” triggering a 30-year-old law that forces the district to send local taxpayer dollars to the state for the first time. According to Texas Education Agency estimates, Arlington ISD is expected to deliver $3.2 million to the state this year under the recapture law — also known as the Robin Hood law — that requires wealthier districts to redistribute funds to poorer districts.
Austin weather: Excessive Heat Warning for Central Texas
AUSTIN, Texas - The heat is getting worse before it gets better. Much of Central Texas is under an Excessive Heat Warning until 9 p.m. on Wednesday. With the heat dome strengthening, we will experience a full day of sunshine and even hotter temperatures. It will be the hottest day...
WATCH: Vols WR commit Travis Smith Jr. posts huge numbers in season opener
After announcing his commitment to a little more than a month ago, Travis Smith Jr. started his senior season with a career performance. The four-star Class of 2025 wide receiver from Westlake High School in Atlanta put up eye-popping numbers Friday night in the Lions' 52-21 loss at Langston Hughes High School in Fairburn, Ga.
State Capital Highlights: Heat-related deaths in Texas likely undercounted
State Capital Highlights: Heat-related deaths in Texas likely undercounted News Staff Tue, 08/20/2024 - 9:58 am X Gary Borders gborders@texaspress.com As Texans endure the dog days of summer, experts say deaths related...
Texas grid on track to hit record demand amid blazing heat
Searing summer temperatures are pushing the Texas grid to record levels Tuesday afternoon — with demand projected to hit an all-time high at 5 p.m. CDT. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) — which oversees the state’s isolated grid — anticipates a demand of 85,510 megawatts for a brief period in the late afternoon, as triple-digit…
Jury finds parents of accused Texas gunman not liable in 2018 school shooting rampage
The parents of a former student accused of killing 10 people and wounding several others when he opened fire in Texas at Santa Fe High School in 2018 are not responsible for their son's alleged actions, a Texas jury decided. In a three-week civil trial, survivors and family members of the shooting victims claimed the accused shooter's parents should be held financially liable. Antonios Pagourtzis and Rose Marie Kosmetatos were accused of being negligent in storing their...
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