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Texicare launches in West Texas
Jul. 26—In 2021, the Texas Legislature asked Texas Mutual to investigate options to provide health care plans to small businesses in Texas. The result was Texicare, which recently launched in West Texas. In 2022, Texas Mutual's board of directors approved Texicare's creation. CEO Meredith Duncan said their primary focus is businesses with less than 50 employees, although they have quoted some ...
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...
West Nile Virus Cases Increases In North Texas
As summer continues, bugs and insects are becoming more active. But with the influx of mosquitos, the West Nile Virus is spreading in North Texas. Denton County recently reported the first positive human case of the West Nile Virus in 2024. According to Denton County Public Health, the community member lives in Sanger and was diagnosed with West Nile Virus Neuroinvasive Disease. So far this year, 25 mosquito traps used in Denton County to monitor the virus have tested positive. Other counties such as Collin also tested positive for West Nile virus, however, no human cases were reported. In Collin County, traps...
Greg Abbott announces over $95 million in housing tax credits across Texas
TEMPLE, Texas — The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded more than $95 million in housing tax credits to help "finance the development or rehabilitation of more than 60 rental properties, offering reduced rents and increased housing options for Texans throughout the state," Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday, July 25.
'It's a matter of time before you're going to get cited.' | Midland police will be increasing traffic stops
MIDLAND, Texas — In 2023, there were 20 people who died from crashes in Midland. Before someone hits the road, Midland Police Department has an important message to give. "Please, if you can, slow down," said Chane Blandford, a MPD officer with the Crime Prevention Unit. The city has...
Ector County Felony Dispositions: July 26, 2024
Jul. 26—The following is a list of recent first and second-degree felony dispositions from the Ector County District Clerk's Office. Carlos Cortez III. Murder. Accident involving death. Pleaded guilty. Twenty-five years Texas Department of Corrections. Primitivo Aaron Guerrero. Intoxicated manslaughter with vehicle. Pleaded guilty. 13 years Texas Department of Corrections. Manuel Muro. ...
San Antonio to host three-day conference aimed at transportation, technology sectors
SAN ANTONIO – Mobility leaders and advocates from across Texas will descend on San Antonio for a conference geared toward transportation and technology innovations. The 2024 Texas Innovation Invitational runs from July 29 to 31 in San Antonio. Multiple San Antonio and Bexar County partners, as well as transit...
Art teacher creates reading garden mural
Jul. 26—In addition to Inspiration Station, the Ector County ISD Development Office is gaining a reading garden complete with a mural created by art teacher Priscilla Hernandez. Celeste Potter, executive director of development for ECISD, said the garden will be unveiled in the fall, but no date has been set yet. It will be a space where Odessa High School students can come hang out during ...
AI to boom natural gas market
Jul. 25—Artificial intelligence centers are coming on fast and they will have a big impact on the natural gas market as they require tremendous amounts of electricity. Odessa oilman Kirk Edwards, State Rep. Brooks Landgraf and Waco economist Ray Perryman say the AI revolution is a complex scenario. "The world is experiencing a massive move toward more artificial intelligence in almost every ...
MCSO arrests two parents after five-year-old child with autism found on road
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Two parents have been arrested for Abandoning and endangering a child after reports were made of a child on South County Road in Midland. According to the Midland County Sheriff’s Office, on Friday, July 25, officers responded to the 2100 block of SCR 1140 after a report was made of a found […]
My husband & I are raising his late ex-wife’s baby – they were long divorced but I didn’t want him to be in foster care
A WOMAN is raising her husband's ex-wife's baby after she died five days after giving birth. Christie Werts, 49, and husband, Wesley, 46, got a phone call in August 2021, which informed them that his ex-wife was in hospital with Covid and was pregnant. Wesley was warned his ex-wife was...
Texas Is The Number One Worst State For Weather Related Power Outages
The Texas power grid is something that all residents worry about. When the power goes out, many things are lost. Lights are unable to be turned on, and depending on the the time of day, individuals may not be able to see for an extended period of time. Many reasons can be the cause for the power to disappear.
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