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3 earthquakes, including a 4.9, rattle Texas late Monday night
HERMLEIGH, Texas — Three earthquakes hit West Texas late Monday night, according to officials. The earthquakes were registered near the town of Hermleigh, about 56 miles northwest of Abilene, at 10:38 p.m., 10:46 p.m. and 11:56 p.m., according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The first earthquake registered...
Killer Virus Now Spreading All Over Texas
As Texas is dealing with the scorching summer temperatures, but the extreme ultraviolet radiation is just the tip of the threat the outdoors brings in the Lone Star State during this time of year. We have grown accustomed to dealing with the presence of West Nile Virus over the past twenty years, but now a new viral threat is surging across Texas, and once again we have the world's most deadly animal to blame.
Wow! The Biggest Baby Born In Texas Weighed How Much?
Women are amazing and have my respect. They go through a lot. For example, pregnancy and childbirth. We all have a mother who went through labor to bring us into this world and what I've come to find out could make even the toughest among us cringe. According to the...
Texas Cities On The List For Worst Quality Of Life
LawnStarter has released its 2024 rankings for quality of life across the U.S., and unfortunately, some Texas cities are struggling. Believe it or not, even with so many Texas cities experiencing low quality of life, Texas still ranks 9th for Quality of Life out of all 50 states. Texas may have a lot of cities experiencing some trouble, but it sounds like the cities that do well, do VERY well and that seems to balance out the issues. Lets check it out!
This Texas Ghost Town is Hard to Visit Because it’s at the Bottom of a Lake
Texas has a plethora of ghost towns that are ripe for exploring. Just remember to do your research before you do as some could be privately owned and you could be charged with trespassing. Other ghost towns could be have been taken back by Mother Nature making it dangerous to explore. Having said that, there is an abandoned town just north of Waco where the access to it is very restricted. Why? Because it's at the bottom of a lake.
Overwhelming majority of the Texas Democratic National Delegation endorses Vice President Kamala Harris as party nominee
DALLAS — Monday night, the overwhelming majority of the Texas Democratic National Delegation endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as their party's nominee. Shortly after, ABC News and the Associated Press reported she secured enough delegates to become the presumptive nominee. Texas will send 273 delegates to the Democratic Convention,...
Tremors in Texas: 3 Deadly Earthquakes That Made Their Mark
When people think of earthquakes, Texas isn't the first place that comes to mind. However, the Lone Star State has had its share of seismic events that have left an impact. Texas is not known for frequent or intense earthquakes like the West Coast, but they do happen. Volcano Discovery...
Texas Department of Criminal Justice launches new mass email system
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has introduced a new mass email system to keep the public informed with updates, news, and notifications.Subscribers can choose from a variety of topics, including TDCJ Announcements, Office of Family Services Events, and notifications specific to TDCJ volunteer groups, according to a press release from the department. The sign-up process is described as quick and easy, offering options to receive information via email, text message, or both."Sign up today to stay up-to-date on all of the latest TDCJ news," stated the source.
Driver’s License Offices In Texas Still Facing Issues After Major Network Problem
The state of Texas is still affected by the CrowdStrike outage that took place last week. Some Driver's License officers remain closed due to the issue. Here's what is known. Some Driver's License Offices In Texas Closed Until Further Notice. Per MySanAntonio, certain offices in the state are unable to...
Big price cut ordered for inmate phone and video calls across Texas
Fees Texas inmates pay to make calls will be slashed under new Federal regulations approved this month. High rates that had averaged 23 cents a minute for Texas jail inmates have long been a target of prisoners, their families, and advocates. The FCC voted last Thursday to approve regulations, to take effect next year, that...
2 Texas Suburbs Ranked Among Best in the U.S.
A recent study of U.S. suburbs found two Texas cities to be among the best. For my money, suburban living is the way to go if you work in a major metropolitan area. Getting away from the hustle and bustle of the big city is totally worth the commute. Apparently,...
BYOB: Can You Name The Last Four Dry Counties in Texas?
In most Texas counties you can now legally buy alcohol in most Texas counties, but there are indeed a few holdouts. Four dry counties, in fact, are the last remaining vestiges of prohibition in The Lone Star State. I've lived in a dry county, and it was just a pain...
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