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Running rainfall totals across South Central Texas as rain chances continue this week
Multiple rounds of rain and scattered downpours have already proven to be beneficial this last full week of July. These recent rains have already helped the Edwards Aquifer, increased river streamflow, and dropped multi-inch totals over the most drought-stricken parts of our area. Rainfall Totals. Here’s a look at running...
Baby bull sharks thriving in warmer Texas waters, Texas A&M researchers say
GALVESTON, Texas — A study by Texas A&M researchers showed a dramatic increase in the baby bull shark population in several brackish Texas waterways that have a combination of freshwater and seawater. While most sharks spend their entire lives in the ocean, bull sharks are one of the few...
Redfin: Listings in Texas cities turn stale
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas cities landed in recent reports from real estate company Redfin, which claim median prices dropped and that the housing markets have grown stale as listings linger. Redfin’s Wednesday report said that 64.7% of home listings nationally sat unsold for more than 30 days. This is...
Texas Legal Legend Rusty Hardin Awarded Texas Bar Foundation’s 2024 Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024-- Rusty Hardin & Associates is pleased to announce that founding partner Rusty Hardin has been awarded the Texas Bar Foundation’s 2024 Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer award. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240724826375/en/ Rusty Hardin, the Texas Bar Foundation’s 2024 Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer award winner, is congratulated by Patrick Keel, Texas Bar Foundation’s Past Fellows Chair. (Photo: Business Wire)
Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Stole Funds For Rap Career
Houston based, Surrogacy Escrow Account Management(SEAM) is a company designed to give intended parents an account in which to store money for their surrogate's payments and medical bills. WFAA reports that SEAM owner Dominique Side allegedly stole the money and used it to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a...
Judge rules in favor of Catholic Charities RGV in State of Texas’ investigation
A state judge on Wednesday ruled in favor of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley which pushed back against an investigation being brought by the State of Texas against the nonprofit organization that helps migrants on the South Texas border.
4.9 Magnitude Earthquake in West Texas Felt in DFW/Austin
Earthquakes in Texas are more common than you think! At approximately 10:39 PM CDT on Monday, July 22, 2024, an earthquake occurred between Snyder and Roby Texas. This was a magnitude 4.9 and is tied for the 8th strongest earthquake recorded in Texas. An aftershock was reported at 10:46 with a magnitude of 4.4 struck in roughly the same location. Effects from the aftershocks were felt in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and were also felt as far north as Amarillo and as far south as Austin.
US Govt Steps Up To Assist Laid Off Tesla Employees
The United States is stepping up to assist workers affected by layoffs at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Austin. The Department of Labor has awarded Texas more than $1 million to provide employment and retraining services for impacted employees. A WARN notice suggested 2,688 people were impacted by the job cuts.
Texas Woman Who Stole Over $100 Million From U.S. Army Receives Sentence
A Texas woman who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing nearly $109 million from a youth development program for children of military families has received her punishment. In a story that rocked a Texas military base, a civilian worker for the U.S. Army allegedly stole hundreds of millions of dollars that were meant for military families and spent the money to fund her extravagant lifestyle earning her the nickname the "Gucci Goddess".
Heavy traffic on I-10 eastbound, westbound near Texas/Louisiana border
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Two separate incidents are causing heavy traffic going east and west on I-10 near the Texas/Louisiana state line. All lanes are now open after an accident on I-10 W near Vinton, but congestion remains around eight miles. On I-10 E from the Texas/Louisiana state line...
Here’s how to weigh in on Texas’ $104B transportation plan
Texans can share input on the Unified Transportation Program, which is updated annually, during a virtual public hearing July 31 or submit comments online. (Courtesy Texas Department of Transportation) The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking public input on its $104.2 billion plan to fund transportation projects across the state...
Vote for the top Corpus Christi defender entering 2024 Texas high school football season
Who is the Coastal Bend's top defensive player entering the 2024 Texas high school football season? The Caller-Times released a list of 13 defensive players to watch this week and now it is your turn to vote. Make your selection of the Corpus Christi area's best defender and be sure to read all of the Caller-Times preview coverage of the 2024 high school football season leading up to Week 1, including players to watch, must-see games and...
South Texas mental health providers to pay over $1 million for false claims
HOUSTON, Texas — Two mental health care providers in South Texas have agreed to pay $1,083,000 to resolve allegations of submitting false claims to Medicare, TRICARE, and Medicaid, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. From 2017 through 2020, Texas Behavioral Health PLLC (TBH) and United Psychiatry Institute LLC (UPI)...
Could state House District 71 turn blue? Candidate Linda Goolsbee thinks so
Born in Abilene, Linda Goolsbee is running on the Democratic ticket Nov. 5 against the incumbent, Republican Rep. Stan Lambert, for the Texas House District 71 seat. After controversy shadowed the Republican primary, Goolsbee said she was inspired to run to ensure that newcomer Liz Case did not push school vouchers through the House if elected. ...
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