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Texas Is The Number One Worst State In Nation For Pests
There are many animals in the state of Texas. With so much surface area covered by the state, you're bound to see one animal you've never seen before. I mean, some of us have seen a fox run past us in Texas right?. Not all animals are friendly to humans...
Trampoline Goes Airborne During Wild Texas Storm
Thanks to the miracle of modern technology, we’re all able to witness Mother Nature’s wrath from a safe distance. In some cases, the clips serve as reminders of the less obvious dangers of severe weather. This is one of those cases. If you’re looking to add a trampoline...
La Linea Cartel Leader’s Capture Unveils Hidden Texas Mass Grave
In August 2023, Border Patrol agents caught sight of a lone Hispanic male shuffling along the shoulder of FM 170, near the city of Presidio, Texas. Assuming he was a Mexican national from across the border, they approached with a request for identification, which was provided. Upon inspection, it was determined that the man was a U.S. citizen who had illegally re-entered the States by crossing the river, rather than the port-of-entry.
CenterPoint Energy Has Fully Restored Power in Southeast Texas
(WBAP/KLIF) – Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Beryl made landfall, Center Point Energy has finally restored power to customers in Southeast Texas. On Saturday afternoon, the company stated that the only people left without power are those with too much damage for their homes to be repaired. Initially, more...
This Texas Criminal Blew Up a Plane in an Act of Revenge
While it doesn't happen very often, Texas does see its share of plane crashes in history; some even carried famous musicians too. But in this case, Texas was actually the starting point for one particular criminal that became wanted by the FBI. A man who went from transporting illegal goods to straight up BLOWING UP A PLANE.
$20 Texas Scratch-Off is Worth $1 Million for One Lucky Texan
We have another millionaire in Texas! A Temple resident claimed a top prize winning ticket worth $1 million in the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game VIP Millions. The ticket was purchased at EZ Stop, located at 401 E. Adams Ave., in Temple. As always, The claimant elected to remain anonymous.
Fellow member of Congress remembers late Sheila Jackson Lee
HOUSTON – Better known as “The Congresswoman,” Sheila Jackson Lee has passed away after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 74. Lee lived a life of service for the Houston community. First as a City of Houston Councilwoman and then for 29 years as a Congresswoman representing the Texas 18th Congressional District.
Would you know the signs? Learn first aid to help a teen through a mental health crisis
Would you know what to say to a teen who was showing signs of a mental health struggle? Would you know what those signs are?. Integral Care, the mental health authority of Travis County, has received $220,000 from the county to train an additional 2,000 people in the Youth Mental Health First Aid program from now through December 2025. The program also has received money through the St. David's Foundation and the state's Health and Human Services Commission. Integral Care is partnering with Austin Public Health to promote the program.
'The nature of these incidents has grown increasingly worse' | TCSO deputies helping patrol Austin Public Library downtown
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Public Library (APL) is working with the City of Austin and the Travis County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) to make their library branches safer. This week, Austin City Council approved an agreement that would provide $40,000 for the TCSO deputies to use their vehicles while patrolling the libraries.
North Austin apartment fire sends one to hospital with serious injuries
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin-Travis County EMS has transported an adult to Dell Seton Medical Center with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries, following an apartment fire in north Austin Sunday night. The fire happened at 2819 Foster Lane. According to the Austin Fire Department, when crews arrived, the fire could be...
Marble Falls, Bertram smart electric meter switch almost done
The switch to AMI “smart” electric meters in Marble Falls and Bertram is nearly complete, with Canyon Lake residents next on the meter replacement list, Pedernales Electric Cooperative board members learned at their regular meeting on July 17. Only four of the seven board directors were on hand...
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