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DPS Announces Leadership Changes Effective Sept. 1
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) publicly announced several changes to key leadership positions across the department during the Public Safety Commission Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22. The changes are a result of personnel retiring after many dedicated years of service or new positions being created throughout various divisions of the department.
Big Country drought conditions worsen, more rain expected in the coming week
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Although portions of the Big Country received some rain in the past couple of days, it was not enough to overcome the current drought situation. Last week’s drought monitor had most counties north of the I-20 corridor in a Moderate (2/5) Risk category. As for everyone else, it seemed to […]
New Technology Results With Mother Arrested In Texas Cold Case
A 23 year old Texas cold case finally got the break it needed because of new technology developed in the field of DNA, and thanks almost entirely to private donations, charges were finally brought against the mother of a day old baby that was abandoned in 2001, and buried with the name Angel Baby Doe.
Drought Update: Major downward trend across Texas, including locally
AUSTIN, Texas — Thursday means a new drought monitor has been released and conditions have drastically worsened statewide. For instance, 18% of the state fell into the "abnormally dry" category, which includes the entire Hill Country and even western sections of Travis and Williamson counties. Additionally, while these particular...
Shake Shack Latest To Be Closing In Texas
You better move fast if you are craving a juicy burger and delicious, frozen custard shake in Texas because there are about to be less options to visit in the Lone Star State as two Houston locations of Shake Shack have already announced they will be closing in less than a month. From a small burger stand in a Manhattan, New York City park to now over 300 locations across America and over 500 around the world.
Watch: People Seek Shelter From Tornado in Texas Target
When fleeing from a tornado, you have to do whatever it takes to get to shelter. Ideally, it would be an actual tornado shelter, but a big box store is better than nothing. No, they’re not immune from being destroyed by a twister, but it’s 1,000 times better than trying to ride out or run from a storm in your vehicle. Many have lost their lives doing that.
Texans Need to Start Putting These Stickers on their Mailbox
The United States Postal Service has implemented a new dog bite prevention program to protect USPS employees. Called the Paws Program, the program was rolled out in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, and the western region of New York, among other areas, in June. And now, I think that Texans need to start doing this as well!
Venomous ‘nightmare’ fireworms invade Texas beaches
Texas beachgoers are being urged to stay vigilant as venomous fireworms, described as “your worst nightmare,” have been spotted along the shores near Corpus Christi and Port Aransas. The Harte Research Institute for the Gulf of Mexico Studies, a division of Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi, issued the warning after several sightings of these unusual marine critters.
Over a dozen Texas National Guard members have died while deployed at the southern border since 2021
SEATTLE - At least 17 Texas National Guard members have died while deployed at the southern border since 2021, according to state military officials. The amount of troops that have died in connection to Gov. Abbott's Operation Lone Star was revealed during a hearing last week of the Texas House Committee on Defense and Veterans' Affairs, despite the Texas Military Department keeping a tightlipped approach about troops serving at the border.
Biden Appointee Investigated for Racial Abuse Hoax in Which He Allegedly Sent Slurs to Himself
A Texas Democrat and former Biden administration appointee is currently being investigated for impersonating a judge and a real estate agent. The post Biden Appointee Investigated for Racial Abuse Hoax in Which He Allegedly Sent Slurs to Himself first appeared on Mediaite.
What to know after Texas authorities searched the homes of Latino campaign volunteers
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A series of raids in Texas on the homes of Latino campaign volunteers has outraged civil rights groups who want federal action after officers seized electronics and documents as part of a state investigation into alleged election fraud. No charges have been filed against those...
Abbott says Texas ‘solved’ border problem but country is stuck without new president
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) said Texas has won its battle against illegal immigrants, but he worried the country needs a new president to stop them from slipping into other border states. On Tuesday, the Republican governor said, “We’ve solved the Texas problem,” telling NewsNation that illegal border crossings are down “more than 85%” over the […]
Volleyball Kicks Off Season at Sam Houston State Tournament
PVAMU Volleyball kicks off its 2024 season at the Sam Houston State Tournament in Huntsville, TX, facing three teams across two days. The initial matchup is against Sam Houston on August 30 at 9:30 AM, followed by a game against SFA at 3:30 PM, and concluding with UIW on August 31 at 12:30 PM. With four new players added to the roster, the team returns key talents like Janyah Henderson, Kylee Owens, and Leah Lawson, who were recognized on the All-SWAC First Team. Coach Cheri Lindsay expressed optimism about the team's dynamic and emphasized the importance of defense and ball control this weekend.
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