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Six Texas Cities Ranked Worst In Nation For Deadly Drunk Driving Crashes
Driving and drinking is never the right choice in Texas. Drunk driving has been a problem in the state. Not only does it endanger the driver, it also endangers the people around them while out on the road. When you've been drinking, it's for the best to have a designated driver, or have a ride available to you.
UTEP tops Forbes list as Texas leader for low student debt
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has secured a spot on Forbes' Top 500 Colleges list for 2024. Among Texas’s 80 four-year institutions, UTEP is one of only 15 recognized, joining the ranks of prestigious universities like UT Austin and Rice. UTEP...
Texas high school football scores for Friday, Aug. 30
AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s week one of high school football as the rest of our area teams kicked off tonight. Here are the scores below of how Central Texas teams fared on their first Friday night of action. Week 1 scores Vandegrift 31, Dripping Springs 14 Lake Travis 51, Arlington Martin 12 LBJ 56, Sam […]
Street Improvements: 22nd St. and Gary Ave. – Lubbock TX
Infrastructure and Utilities, Roads, Bridges, and Tunnels. Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs. Several city street paving projects in Lubbock were financed by the WPA. Curb markers testify to this history, including this one found at 22nd and Gary Streets, in Lubbock. Another is at Flint and 19th Streets.
UT Health Houston Introduces Free Naloxone Vending Machine in Bastrop Amid Texas Opioid Crisis
In an effort to combat the mounting opioid crisis in Bastrop County, UT Health Houston has stepped in with a life-saving resource: a free naloxone (Narcan) vending machine. Installed outside Bastrop County Cares at 806 Water Street, the machine offers a no-cost way for anyone to access the overdose-reversing medication, in a community where nine opioid overdose calls were made to the local poison center last year.
Feral Hogs Cause Havoc, Results In Massive Damage To Park In Texas
Feral Hogs in Texas have been a problem for some time in the state. As revealed by NBC DFW, the state is home to the most Feral Hogs in the nation. This isn't good for the agriculture of the state. A statement by the former state director of the Texas Wildlife Services Program, Mike Bodenchuk, revealed the major issues:
Texas’ 11th Largest City Now 8th Most Dangerous in U.S.
Not many people would ever associate The Hub City with Detroit MI, but according to one website they are number eight and seven, respectively, when it comes to the most dangerous cities in the U.S. Houston, TX is one of the largest cities in the country. San Antonio, TX and...
BUSTED: Most Commonly Stolen Items From Texas Wal-Mart Stores
And a lot of people getting busted for it. Here in Texas, even misdemeanor theft can result in jail time and hefty fines. Walmart is the largest retailer in the U.S. and has 517 locations throughout Texas. Walmart constantly has to deal with "shrink" which is retail lingo for theft, from both consumers and "inside jobs."
Cloudy skies, cooler temperatures headed to North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — Expect isolated showers and storms Sunday, though most areas will remain dry with just a few more clouds than yesterday. Temperatures will climb to around 90 degrees, but the humidity will make it feel hotter.There are chances for showers and storms through Wednesday.While severe weather is not expected, an isolated strong storm could bring gusty winds, heavy rain, and lightning.The First Alert Weather Team has issued alerts for disruptive storms through Labor Day. Be mindful of weather conditions during outdoor activities and be prepared to move indoors if necessary.A disturbance will approach Texas Monday night and continue into Tuesday, increasing rain chances, especially west of I-35. Localized flooding is possible in areas where thunderstorms train over the same regions, potentially bringing a couple of inches of rain.Expect a drop in temperatures over the next few days with increased clouds and rainfall. Tuesday might be our "coolest" day, with highs in the upper 70s for some locations.Sunshine is expected to return for the weekend, with temperatures returning to near 90 degrees.Stay tuned for the latest updates and be prepared for changing weather conditions.
Texas Fisherman Catches Potentially Record Breaking Shark
A massive 11-foot-long mako shark, weighing over 600 kilograms, may be a new world record catch—hauled in by Jason Johnston from Mesquite, Texas, off the coast of southern California. Johnston, an experienced angler, was on a charter fishing trip near Huntington Beach on Monday when he hooked the giant...
Six Texas Cities Ranked Worst In Nation For Deadly Drunk Driving Crashes
Driving and drinking is never the right choice in Texas. Drunk driving has been a problem in the state. Not only does it endanger the driver, it also endangers the people around them while out on the road. When you've been drinking, it's for the best to have a designated driver, or have a ride available to you.
2024 Summer summary: It was hot, but just how hot?
DALLAS — Meteorological summer has come to an end. Now that the calendar says September, meteorological fall has begun. All summers are hot in North Texas. But some are hotter than others. The summers of 2022 and 2023 were exceptionally hot. Both finished in the top 5 among the...
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