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As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas cities look to alternatives for water
EDINBURG, Texas — This story was first published by The Texas Tribune and can be viewed here. The Rio Grande is no longer a reliable source of water for South Texas. That’s the sobering conclusion Rio Grande Valley officials are facing as water levels at the international reservoirs that feed into the river remain dangerously low — and a hurricane that could have quenched the area's thirst turned away from the region as it neared the Texas coast.
Texas Based Furniture Store Plans To Close Nearly 100 Stores Soon
A Lot Of Businesses Have Been Struggling To Get Back On Their Feet In Post-Pandemic Texas Including Another Big Retailer. Many stores are grappling with supply chain disruptions, which have led to delays in receiving inventory and increased costs. Additionally, changes in consumer behavior, such as the shift towards online shopping and rising living costs have forced consumers to cut back on discretionary spending, including furniture purchases with many opting for budget-friendly options.
A Tragedy In Texas: Smoke Billowed in the Sky as Buc-ee’s Burned
Buc-ee's has become a must-visit in Texas. It was such a fun place to stop that it has expanded beyond the Texas borders and into other states. Of course, this Texas staple had to be shared with others because it is an experience. The first Buc-ee's was founded in Clute,...
Global Cyber Outage Has Roots In Texas
A massive IT outage caused by a Texas-based cybersecurity company is taking a toll on computer systems worldwide. Austin-headquartered CrowdStrike says the issue was triggered by a bad line of code in a software update. The company says a fix was generated Friday to address the problem. CEO George Kurtz says it was not a security incident or a cyberattack.
Arkansas man, one other each receive 16-year sentence after leading 'large-scale' drug ring
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Officials have arrested two leaders of a large-scale methamphetamine organization to 16 years and 8 months each in federal prison, plus five years of supervised release. 36-year-old Adan Mendoza of Dallas, Texas, was sentenced on July 19, and 37-year-old Brian I. Wilson of Little Rock,...
‘Preparation, preparation, preparation.’ After Hurricane Beryl, Texas leaders look to next storm
Energy experts and local leaders say Houstonians need to start looking at every storm like it might be the big one. It's been more than a week since Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas and thousands of people still don't have power. The category 1 storm produced winds up to...
US appeals court orders judge to reconsider Biden ESG investing rule
(Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Thursday ordered a Texas judge to reconsider his decision upholding a Biden administration rule that allows socially conscious investing by employee retirement plans, in light of a major recent Supreme Court ruling.
The FBI Is On The Case Of The Mysterious Brookshire’s Bomb Threats
A Dangerous Game Is Being Played By One Or Maybe A Group Of Idiots That Has Law Enforcement Officials In Texas And Other States On High Alert. Prank calls are one thing, but calling in bomb threats is a serious and dangerous matter that folks don't find funny nor joke about especially in these days and times.
North Texas juvenile kills stepfather to stop him from assaulting his mother, officials say
LILLIAN, Texas — A North Texas juvenile shot and killed his 48-year-old stepfather Wednesday night while trying to stop the man from assaulting his mother, according to the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said they received a 911 call from the juvenile saying he shot his dad....
The Hidden Horrors of Texas’ Deadliest County Jail
Since 2017, there have been 65 in-custody inmate deaths at the Tarrant County Jail. There have been seven deaths in the year 2024 to date. The most recent death was reported on just last Friday, July 12. These deaths have come from suicides, overdoses, and fatal encounters with jail staff....
A fire severely damages the historic First Baptist Dallas church sanctuary
A fire all but destroyed the historic church sanctuary at First Baptist Dallas, sending smoke billowing over the city but causing no deaths or injuries, Dallas firefighters said. A fire all but destroyed the historic church sanctuary at First Baptist Dallas, sending smoke billowing over the city but causing no...
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