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Governor Abbott Deploys Firefighting Resources To Assist California Wildfire Response Efforts
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and Texas A&M Forest Service to deploy firefighters, emergency management personnel, fire engines, and equipment to assist with wildfire response efforts in California following a request from CAL Fire through the California Office of Emergency Services.
Marijuana decriminalization measures in San Marcos, Austin get early court wins
Last week, a Hays County District Judge dismissed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit seeking to force San Marcos to enforce marijuana possession arrests. The background: In 2022, nearly 82% of San Marcos voters chose to decriminalize marijuana under Proposition A. The effort was led by a group of advocacy organizations, including Mano Amiga, Ground Game Texas, San Marcos Democratic Socialists of America, the Hays County Libertarian Party, the Hays County Democratic Party, and the Texas Cannabis Collective, which gathered 10,000 signatures for the petition.
Heat advisory continues across North Texas
NORTH TEXAS – Tuesday started out muggy across North Texas, with "feels-like" temperatures in the low 80s around 6 a.m. Dew point temperatures in the low 70s showed the mugginess in place for the day ahead.The day also started with low-level stratus clouds, but that didn't mean a cloudy day was ahead. Throughout the morning, clouds scattered, leaving behind sunny and hot conditions.The National Weather Service extended the heat advisory yet again, going through 8 p.m. Wednesday.Plan for the "feels-like" temperature to be near 105 degrees to 107 degrees.A mid-level ridge over the Southern Plains continues the influx of Gulf...
North Texas Small Businesses Named Finalists In H-E-B’s Quest For Texas Best
H-E-B recently revealed the top 10 finalists in its 11th annual Quest for Texas Best competition, a search for the finest Texas-made products — including several from North Texas. These small businesses will go head-to-head with other Texas-based entrepreneurs for a share of $70,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to have their products featured on H-E-B's shelves. In recent months, H-E-B’s business development managers have evaluated over 16 hours of video submissions from 470 innovative entrepreneurs representing more than 118 cities across Texas. Included in the top 10 are North Texas small businesses such as frozen filled naan from Dallas-based Marasi Foods;...
Texas Lottery Confirms 2 New Texas Powerball Millionaires Monday
What's the old adage? Bad news comes in "threes"? If you ask Texas Lottery players who play Powerball in Corpus Christi, Hempstead, San Antonio, or Gainesville, they'll say good news must come in "twos". That's because for Monday night's Powerball drawing the Texas Lottery has revealed not one but two brand-new Texas millionaires.
Human Remains Found Confirmed to be Missing Texas Woman
Recently discovered human remains put an end to a tragic weeks-long search for a Texas woman who went missing while on vacation with her husband. The Grand County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the human remains discovered on July 22 belong to Miranda Ankofski, who went missing with her husband during their annual Moab trip in June.
Concerns Growing Over Cocaine Sharks Appearing In Texas Waters
New data has revealed sharks near the coast of Brazil has been found to have cocaine in their systems. Some in Texas are now concerned that cocaine sharks could appear in the state. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Cocaine Sharks Possible In The State Of Texas?
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.
BEWARE: DEADLY West Nile Virus Has Invaded Texas 4 Cases Were Discovered
Texas prepares itself every year for the invasion of the most annoying and deadly creature on Earth. Mosquitos find themselves making the state of Texas a victim of itching and scratching all summer long. According to WFAA, this year mosquitoes in the great state could be life-threatening. THE WEST NILE...
When the science crumbles, Texas law says a conviction could, too. That rarely happens.
"When the science crumbles, Texas law says a conviction could, too. That rarely happens." 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.
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...
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 […]
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