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Austin police identify victim of Riverside homicide; no arrests made
Police identified the victim of a Southeast Austin homicide that occurred on July 18, the law enforcement agency said in a press release. A 911 caller said his friend, Jose Ramon Lizarraga Boca Negra, 39, had been shot inside an apartment at 2101 Burton Drive in the Riverside neighborhood at 2:01 a.m. Boca Negra died at the scene by the time police arrived, after suffering one gunshot wound, they said. ...
Summer Games in the Highland Lakes
If the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris put you in the mood for athletic glory, the Highland Lakes has your game. No medals await you at the podium, but you can test your mettle while swimming, mountain biking, paddling, golfing, shooting, and more. GET IN THE WATER. Thanks to surprising...
PUP-Keno Olympics a win for players and dogs
Register now for the PUP-Keno Olympics, a fundraiser for dogs in need at Highland Lakes Canine Rescue. The event is Aug. 8 from 2-4 p.m. at The Trails of Horseshoe Bay Clubhouse, 539 The Trails Parkway. Tickets are $100 a person or $700 for a table of eight. Admission includes...
Texas Woman Who Stole Over $100 Million From U.S. Army Receives Sentence
A Texas woman who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing nearly $109 million from a youth development program for children of military families has received her punishment. In a story that rocked a Texas military base, a civilian worker for the U.S. Army allegedly stole hundreds of millions of dollars that were meant for military families and spent the money to fund her extravagant lifestyle earning her the nickname the "Gucci Goddess".
Texas Rainfall Brings Out ‘Toxic’ Worms that Regenerate When Chopped in Half
The recent excessive rainfall in the Houston area has brought an unexpected and toxic guest out of hiding: the hammerhead flatworm. These invasive worms, known for their distinctive hammer-shaped heads, emerge from their subterranean homes due to the massive amounts of precipitation. Danger Lurking in Your Yard. These flatworms can...
CenterPoint draws state ire after Hurricane Beryl power outages. Here’s what you need to know.
When Hurricane Beryl swept through southeast Texas on July 8, its damaging 80-mile-per-hour winds took down thousands of trees and knocked out much of the electricity system. More than 2.6 million Texas power customers went without electricity for days in the summer heat. In the days that followed the storm,...
ATTENTION: East Texas Veterans Resource Fair Coming Soon
Texas offers a wide array of benefits to military veterans, recognizing their service and sacrifice. Benefits like the Hazelwood Act, which provides up to 150 hours of tuition exemption at state public colleges and universities to property tax exemptions, which can significantly reduce the financial burden of homeownership, Texas stands out as a state dedicated to supporting its veteran community.
The 5 Texas Cities Most at Risk for Senior Heat Stroke
As we enter the hottest time of the year, addressing the risk of heat stroke is important. While heat stroke can affect anyone, senior citizens and those with health issues are particularly vulnerable. In the case of senior citizens, many have difficulty adjusting to temperature changes. So, senior citizens who...
4.9 Magnitude Earthquake in West Texas Felt in DFW/Austin
Earthquakes in Texas are more common than you think! At approximately 10:39 PM CDT on Monday, July 22, 2024, an earthquake occurred between Snyder and Roby Texas. This was a magnitude 4.9 and is tied for the 8th strongest earthquake recorded in Texas. An aftershock was reported at 10:46 with a magnitude of 4.4 struck in roughly the same location. Effects from the aftershocks were felt in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and were also felt as far north as Amarillo and as far south as Austin.
Here's how to spot trees that may be hazardous to your home with active hurricane season ahead
The sight of downed trees is becoming extremely common after recent severe storms in the Greater Houston. Some of them slammed into people's homes and killed people who were inside, causing concern about what the rest of this active hurricane season could bring.Known as the "liveable forest," several neighborhoods in Kingwood were littered with downed trees after Wednesday morning's storm. Many residents still await tree removal, debris pickup, or damage repair from past storms.Nathan Medeiros told ABC13 he is still waiting for crews to remove a tree from his rental home on Sycamore Springs Drive. The tree crashed into the...
Modest storm chances midweek, smaller chances over weekend in North Texas
NORTH TEXAS -- Yes, we are counting! Today makes EIGHT days in a row of below-normal highs.More sunshine peeked through the clouds Thursday, and high temperatures reflected it. We were warmer than yesterday with very little rain, but all of that is about to change. Heading into Thursday morning, expect cloudier skies the farther east you go, with a chance for some patchy fog. July fog is extremely rare, occurring about one day with dense fog every 10 years over the last 30 years.We experienced significant fog Wednesday morning, especially in areas with recent rainfall. The fog is expected to...
Stormy week could lead to flash flooding, then river flooding in portions of Southeast Texas
The immediate risk during these rainy days is street and potential flash flooding. A Flood Watch is in effect for portions of southeast Texas through 4 p.m. Thursday.Once all this heavy rain falls, the floodwaters have to go somewhere - and that's through area bayous, rivers, and creeks. Sometimes, too much rain over the course of a few days to weeks can lead to rising water levels, thus going out of their banks. That is a growing concern heading into the weekend in parts of southeast Texas.This is something we saw back in May, when after rounds of heavy rains,...
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