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BEWARE: 256 BOILING WATER NOTICES Are In Effect In Texas, Population Of 162,895 Across 22 Counties
According to Breezy Scroll Texas may have one of the largest water issues in the state that anyone has seen in a very long time. Over 100,000 residents in the great state of Texas were issued a boiling water notice after the traumatic events of Hurricane Beryl. A BOILING WATER...
Texans impacted by April 26 - June 5 storms may be eligible for FEMA's help to repair or replace car
Thousands of Texans whose vehicles were damaged by the flooding during the storms between April 26 and June 5 could be eligible for FEMA assistance to repair or replace them.According to a release by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, its financial help covers expenses not paid by insurance or other sources.SEE ALSO: Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund launched after storm devastates 68,000 Harris County homes"The damage to the vehicle must have been caused by the disaster, and the vehicle must no longer be operable or safe to drive. Cosmetic repairs will not be covered," FEMA wrote.Some other conditions include:Assistance is usually limited to one vehicle. If there is a second functional vehicle in the household, the applicant must certify in writing that the damaged vehicle is essential for household's daily use.The vehicle must comply with state registration and insurance requirements.The vehicle must be owned or leased (not a rental) by the applicant, co-applicant, or household member.The damaged vehicle must be an approved vehicle type, such as a car, truck, SUV or van.SEE ALSO: Helping Hurricane Beryl victims: Where to donate and volunteer in SE TexasAnyone with questions on how to apply can visit FEMA's website or call its helpline at 800-621-3362.
Texans Should Know The Difference: Heat Exhaustion Vs. Heat Stoke
East Texas received a good bit of rain this spring, but now it's plain hot outside -- regardless of what storms we have gotten since the start of summer. In the absence of rain summer-like temperatures are here along with the humidity. Most of the time the heat is tolerable, but when you factor in the humidity, that's when it becomes uncomfortable in East Texas. I say after living here for a while you get used to it, but it's still unbearable and we'll complain about it!
Texas Woman Charged in Prescott-Area Fraud Case Involving $40,000 Loss for Arizona Resident
A Texas woman has found herself in a legal bind after allegedly perpetrating a fraud scheme that cost an Arizona resident over $40,000. According to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, the investigation began when they were alerted to a suspicious email hack leading to a hefty wire transfer from a victim's bank account. The trail of digital breadcrumbs led to 64-year-old Maria Rivera of Carrollton, Texas.
The American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Mission celebrates 30 years
The American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions is celebrating its 30th anniversary on Sunday. The nonprofit was originally founded in the 1990s as a way to bring home American Indian human remains. The Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation are descendents of the indigenous people who lived in South...
Testing center at TSTC’s Brownwood campus receives national certification
(BROWNWOOD, Texas) – The testing center at Texas State Technical College’s Brownwood campus recently received a national certification. The National College Testing Association (NCTA) certified the Brownwood campus as an NCTA testing center. The criteria are based on NCTA professional standards and guidelines developed to guide postsecondary testing centers in the delivery of quality testing programs.
El Paso sets the pace in Texas by cutting annual water loss to 4.8 billion gallons
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — El Paso Water officials said it's reduced the amount of water it loses each year to 4.8 billion gallons. That makes El Paso the only major city in Texas that has decreased the amount of water they lose. Issues including aging infrastructure can cause...
Murdered over a parking spot? Testimony in the Gallegoz trial sheds light on allegations
The murder trial of Arthur Jesse Gallegoz continued into a third day as the jury heard testimony from the defendant, as well as two of his sisters, Destiny and Serenity Gallegoz. Each of the Gallegoz family members told a slightly different story on the stand, and 350th District Judge Thomas...
Cooler Temperatures Are On Their Way To Texas, For a Short Time
No, it's not time to break out the jackets and extra blankets, but a rare summer cold (or maybe cool) front is sweeping across Texas and that means cooler temperatures the rest of the week and even cooler temperatures this weekend. So what does that mean for different areas of...
Why Texas’ mass power outages continue to happen
It’s become a familiar cycle: A powerful storm sweeps through a swath of Texas and takes the electric system down in its grip. Trees might bend and topple, crashing down onto a power pole. Sometimes the weight of ice pulls branches onto electric lines. Other times wind makes a wire spark, and that ember ignites a destructive blaze.
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...
Woman arrested in Ciudad Juarez for crimes allegedly committed in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- 39-year-old Martha Guadalupe D. D. was arrested in Ciudad, Juarez after being wanted for crimes in Texas. Authorities say she is wanted for crimes she committed 2023, and has been evading arrest since then. Guadalupe D. D. was arrested Tuesday, July 16th, in the night by Mexican authorities in collaboration The post Woman arrested in Ciudad Juarez for crimes allegedly committed in Texas appeared first on KVIA.
At Least 90 Texas School Districts Have Moved to a 4-Day-Week
As we close in on another school year, the topic of 4-day school weeks start to trending again. More school districts in Texas moving to four-day-school weeks. KXAN, reports that at least 90 school districts across Texas have now switched to four-day school weeks. This is the state of Texas' effort to prevent teacher turnover!
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