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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.
North Texas Commission Announces New Committee Focused On Gaming Expansion
The North Texas Commission is forming a committee of business and community leaders to study issues related to destination resorts and casino gambling, as the push for legalization remains on the agenda for the 2025 legislative session. North Texas Commission is forming a new exploratory committee that will consider the...
In one week, major DOJ actions in Texas against Chinese national, top Sinaloa cartel leaders
(The Center Square) – The Department of Justice took two major actions in the fight against fentanyl manufacturing and distribution, including indicting a Chinese national and arresting two top Sinaloa Cartel members, all in Texas. On July 22, the DOJ announced Chinese national Minsu Fang, 48, was indicted for his role in a conspiracy to import what is believed to be the largest amount of fentanyl precursors seized in the Southern District of Texas and among the largest in the country. ...
Texas senators grill utility executives about massive power failure after Hurricane Beryl
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The top executive of Houston’s power utility told lawmakers Monday the company would lose momentum on changes after Hurricane Beryl if he resigned over the prolonged and deadly power outages that followed the storm plowing this month onto the Texas coast. “I take personal accountability for not meeting our customer’s expectations during Hurricane Beryl,” Jason Wells, CenterPoint Energy’s chief executive officer, told a panel of state senators in the Texas Capitol. CenterPoint will launch an outage tracker on Thursday to help prepare customers for the next storm and hire a chief communications officer to improve their messaging, Wells said. The hearing marked the first time that Texas lawmakers have publicly grilled the CenterPoint Energy executive since the storm made landfall on July 8 and knocked out power to nearly 3 million people. Officials have said at least a dozen residents in the Houston area died from complications due to the heat and losing power, including hyperthermia, or when a person’s body temperature rises far above normal. In total, at least 36 deaths have been attributed to Beryl.
An inmate’s body temp was 107.5 when he died. The state of Texas says heat did not kill him.
Have something you want us to investigate? Reach us at tips@kut.org. It was just before 11:00 p.m. when John Castillo’s cellmate alerted the guards. Castillo was passed out. His breathing was shallow. Prison staff rushed him to the medical unit, where they tried CPR and dosed him with epinephrine.
Texans who purchased generators due to Hurricane Beryl may be eligible for FEMA assistance
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) — Texans who purchased or rented generators between July 5 and July 20, due to Hurricane Beryl wiping out power to many counties, may be eligible for assistance under FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program. East Texans living in Nacogdoches and Polk counties who purchased or rented generators to power medically required equipment will […]
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).
Amarillo’s Mugshots: 53 People Charged With Murder Remain in Randall & Potter County Detention Centers
In Randall and Potter Counties, there are currently 53 people who are charged with murder of some degree and are still in custody. They range from stabbings to shootings that shook the entire Texas panhandle in the news. There are a few things that stand out when you look through...
Lubbock fire crew rescues person who fell from ladder, was stranded on roof
After being injured and stranded on a roof in central Lubbock, a person was rescued by a fire crew and taken to University Medical Center with unknown injuries. According to Lubbock Fire Rescue, Engine 6 was dispatched about 8:15 a.m. Tuesday to help EMS for a reported fallen victim in the 3200 block of 47th Street. ...
New Lubbock Dillard’s Opening Is Right Around The Corner
It is almost time for the new Dillard's location to open in Lubbock. Back in Nov. 2022, we told you that Dillard's was going to expand in Lubbock with a new location at the South Plains Mall. This construction is a 220,000-square-foot store set to open in 2024. The new...
Gail’s Ryann Phillips wraps up first day of Olympic competition, will return Wednesday
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) -After the first day of Women’s Trap Shooting at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Gail-native Ryann Phillips remains within two points of Wednesday’s final (which only takes the top six). However, her final two rounds will require near-perfection. She will also need misses from other competitors.
Extensive Agenda for Floydada School Board Meeting Tonight
FLOYDADA, TX—The Floydada Collegiate ISD School Board will make final hiring decisions tonight as it confirms new hires and accepts and finalizes resignations. In addition, the board will consider and possibly take action on adopting a proposed tax rate for the 2024-2025 school year and considering the district’s budget for the same period.
Get Ready for Texas Tech Football – It All Starts Tomorrow!
Wednesday, July 30th if the first official day of camp for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Expectations are high for the team coming off another big bowl win. The team under coach Joey McGuire went 8-5 in 2022 and 7-6 in 2023. Even though the team was down on wins in the regular season, the victory in the Independence Bowl in '23 just felt bigger than the 2022 win in the Texas Bowl.
Lubbock Live to hold annual Together Fundraiser
The 4th annual Together Fundraiser, organized by Lubbock Live Festival for the Arts, will be held on August 3 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, located at 511 Ave. K.
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