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Former prisoners describe suffocating heat in Texas lockups as they plead for air conditioning
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Describing Texas prisons as so hot that inmates would cool off by splashing themselves with toilet water or faking suicide attempts to get moved to cooler medical areas, advocates on Tuesday asked a federal judge to declare the state prison system’s lack of air conditioning as unconstitutional cruel and unusual punishment.
Why are earthquakes shaking Texas? SMU professor explains sudden seismic spike
HOUSTON - Last Friday, an earthquake centered west of Abilene was measured at magnitude 5.1 and was felt as far away as downtown Dallas. Earthquakes of that magnitude are very rare in the Line Star State, but smaller magnitude 3s and 4s have become common over the last 15 years in North Texas.
West Texas Convenience Store Plans To Open Location In East Texas
There's a gas station and convenience store brand that Texans, especially in West Texas cities like Amarillo and Lubbock swear by and for once, NO, we're not talking about "Buc-ee's". Of course in other areas of Texas, the "beaver" may reign supreme and is starting their trek towards global domination...
Heat Advisory in effect with triple-digit heat index for North Texas
Triple-digit temperatures return to North Texas as August, the hottest month of the year approaches. By the end of July, Dallas-Fort Worth feels an average of nine triple-digit days, and so far this summer, there have been eight.
South Central Texas Braces for Scorching Heat: Highs Up to 105°F Expected
Austin, TX – South Central Texas is set to experience a significant heat wave over the next several days, with temperatures reaching into the upper 90s and low 100s. The National Weather Service (NWS) Austin-San Antonio has issued a forecast predicting highs up to 105°F along the Rio Grande over the upcoming weekend.
COFFEE RECALL UPDATE: Millions Of Coffee Cans Causing Botulism
Attention Texas coffee enthusiasts: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a Class II recall of all canned coffee products made by Snapchill LLC that are still within their expiration dates. This recall was initiated due to concerns that Snapchill's manufacturing process could potentially allow for the growth of botulism, a serious and potentially deadly toxin.
Help a Texas Teacher For Your Chance to Win a Weekend Getaway
Thanks to a generous listener who heard about our Teacher Supply Drive, we’re thrilled to offer you a fabulous giveaway!. From Monday, July 29th to Friday, August 2nd at noon, bring your donations for the Teacher Supply Drive to our station and you could WIN a two-night stay at the stunning River Retreat 1 OR 2 by Alamo Beach!
Texas Commission Investigating Earthquakes That Shook Wichita Falls
Last week one of the largest recorded earthquakes took place in Texas and it looks like folks want answers. July 26, 2024 The Fifth Largest Recorded Earthquake in Texas History. Last week an earthquake originated in the town of Hermleigh, Texas. The earthquake has officially been named a 5.1 magnitude...
New research highlights 'devastating' dangers looming over major US cities: 'It's a wake-up call'
More than two million homes and businesses lost power after Hurricane Beryl blasted onshore along Texas' southeast coast in early July. According to a new analysis, the risk of hurricanes' causing power outages could jump by 50% or more by the end of the century. What's happening?. For a Category...
Texas Storm Chasers Capture Glorious Tornado On Camera
Texas is no stranger to tornados and usually they are terrifying, but storm chasers in Silverton, TX managed to catch an absolute beauty of a Texas Twister on camera. On average, Texas has over 100 tornados a year, the most of any other state in the country by far. The tornado captured in this video was even more spectacular than the rest, check it out!
Texas Water Board details how it will spend $1 billion for water infrastructure projects
"Texas Water Board details how it will spend $1 billion for water infrastructure projects" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Texas Man Instantly Becomes a Millionaire During Morning Giveaway
North Texas Man Becomes Millionaire Overnight in Casino Draw. A Texas man became a millionaire in a matter of seconds after a casino called his name for a giveaway. Carl Stone from Trenton, Texas was enjoying his day at Choctaw Casino & Resort, in Durant, Oklahoma when his life would forever change. Sunday morning his name was called as the second winner in the casino’s "3 Months 3 Millionaires" giveaway.
Morning Briefing: President Biden visiting Austin; Vice President Harris to attend Sheila Jackson Lee’s funeral; 'El Mayo' allegedly abducted and taken to U.S.
Good morning, Texas. Here's what you need to know today. This week we trade in the umbrella for the sunglasses as we dry out and see sunshine back in the forecast. With a lot of soil moisture still in place, heat indices will stay just above 100 and highs will warm to the mid and upper 90s.
Rep. Colin Allred and Democrats team up, announces "Texas Offense" initiative to beat Sen. Ted Cruz
Sunday marked 100 days until the November election. Texas Democrats seized the date to announce a new initiative to defeat US Senator Ted Cruz.The initiative, known as the "Texas Offense," is a push to support former NFL linebacker and attorney Democratic US Congressman Colin Allred, who is working to unseat Cruz."On Nov. 5, I'm going to defeat Ted Cruz," Allred promised the White Oak Music Hall crowd on Sunday.SEE HERE: This Week in Texas: 1 on 1 with Ted Cruz and Colin Allred and insights on Texas Congress race"In 100 days, we can say adios to Cruz and send...
Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep. Gina Hinojosa on big changes to 2024 presidential race
AUSTIN, Texas - The issue for Texas Democrats is what to do with their votes designated for President Joe Biden. With the president now bowing out before the Democratic National Convention next month, delegates from the Lone Star State decided to hop onto the Kamala Harris bandwagon. One of those delegates is State Rep. Gina Hinojosa (D-Austin).
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