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5 things to know about potential causes of Texas’ power crisis
A select committee of the Texas state Senate lambasted executives from a Houston-area power company Monday over the utility’s preparation for Hurricane Beryl, which left millions of Texas residents without power for days after the storm.
3 East Texas counties approved for transitional sheltering assistance in response to Hurricane Beryl
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott announced last week that three East Texas counties were approved for FEMA's Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program in response to the impact of Hurricane Beryl. In a press release on July 24, the governor's office said Jasper, Nacogdoches, and Polk counties were among the...
Monday Night Forecast: Sunshine dominates most of this week
TONIGHT: A few clouds, especially around daybreak. Low: 78. Winds: S 10 MPH. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny & hot. High: 94. Winds: S 10-15 MPH. WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny and hot. Low: 77. High: 95. Winds: S 10-15 MPH. THURSDAY: Mostly sunny and hot. Low: 76. High: 96. Winds: S 5-10 MPH. FRIDAY: Mostly sunny and hot. […]
Has SE Texas gotten windier? New 'Climate Ready' initiative gets close look at climate change
Houston and southeast Texas experienced two severe wind events within eight weeks: the May derecho and Hurricane Beryl. Each storm produced hurricane-force gusts, which led to extensive tree damage and prolonged power outages.With two impactful events so close together- severe storms that produced the strongest wind gust ever recorded at Bush Intercontinental Airport last year, Texans may be asking themselves if Houston is getting windier.ABC13 Meteorologist Elyse Smith dives into this topic as part of a new initiative, Climate Ready.RELATED: Disaster recovery expert weighs in on how long it takes to rebuild from a derechoOn Monday, ABC News and ABC-owned...
Winning Powerball lottery tickets sold in Georgia and Texas
INGLEWOOD – No tickets were sold matching all six numbers in Monday (July 29) evening’s Powerball drawing, according to Lottery officials. Three tickets was sold matching five numbers in Georgia and Texas (2) and are worth $1 million each. The numbers drawn in Monday evening’s Powerball lottery were...
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.
Midwest convenience store chain will add nearly 150 Texas stores in $1.1 billion deal
TEXAS, USA — Popular Midwestern retail chain Casey’s recently announced their purchase of nearly 200 CEFCO convenience stores, including nearly 150 in Texas, in a $1.145 billion deal. The deal, which also includes 50 stores in other southern states, including Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, will expand Casey’s footprint...
FACT CHECK: Viral X Video Falsely Claims Sheila Jackson Lee’s Death Is Linked To Oversight Of Trump Rally Shooting
A viral video shared on X claims Texas Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s death is linked to oversight of a shooting that occurred at 2024 Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump’s July 13 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Verdict: False. On July 19, NBC News reported Jackson...
CenterPoint Energy Under Fire for Houston Power Outages After Hurricane Beryl, CEO Confronted by Texas Lawmakers
In the wake of the devastation left by Hurricane Beryl, CenterPoint Energy has faced pointed scrutiny over the extensive power outages that impacted the Houston area, where over 80% of customers were left in the dark, some for more than a week. According to the Houston Chronicle, the investor-owned utility company is contending with the question of its responsibility in preventing such widespread damage, and whether its tree-trimming efforts were adequate in the face of such a catastrophic storm.
ALERT: This Predator’s Population Is Growing In The State Of Texas
There are many animals in the state of Texas. Not all of them however are friendly towards humans. Here's what is known about one dangerous animal that has shown massive growth in Texas waters. One Animal In Texas Showing Big Growth. As revealed by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Professor Philip...
Texas teen walks across Arkansas to D.C. to raise awareness
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — One teen from Lubbock, Texas, has decided that distance is not too great for a cause he supports. Elisio Jimenez joins Little Rock ARC on his journey from Texas as he walks across the state of Arkansas to get to Washington D.C. To help him...
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