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Parts of Central Texas 'abnormally dry' again, but tropical rain could be helpful
AUSTIN, Texas — Happy Fourth of July!. It's also Thursday, so a new drought monitor has been released. Due to the holiday, the drought update took place on Wednesday instead of Thursday. The latest update shows Austin, along with much of Travis and Hays counties, back in the "abnormally...
Tiniest North Texans celebrating Fourth of July
Baylor Scott & White wishes everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July in the cutest way. They put together this collection of pictures of some of their newborn babies who are being cared for at the NICU. Celebrating Independence Day in the NICU. "Stars, stripes, and hopefully not too...
Supreme Court Denies Rodney Reed's Bid for New Trial in Contested Texas Murder Case
The persistent quest for a new trial by Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed suffered a blow recently as the United States Supreme Court denied his request to reevaluate his conviction, according to CBS Austin. Reed, convicted in the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites in Bastrop, and who has been proclaiming his innocence for over two decades, encountered this latest setback amidst fervent claims from his supporters that vital evidence has been disregarded.
Be the First to Win Millions with These 3 New Texas Scratch Offs
July is here, and the Texas Lottery has introduced three new scratch-off games. These games went into circulation as of July 1. Each of the three games has impressive top-tier payouts. Let's take a look. $250,000 50X Crossword. This $10 scratch-off is a new version of a game with the...
Texans praise court ruling halting Biden LNG export ban, remain cautious
(The Center Square) – Texans are praising this week's ruling halting a partial liquified natural gas (LNG) ban imposed by the Biden administration. Judge James Cain Jr. of the Western District of Louisiana issued a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Energy's partial LNG export ban in a lawsuit filed by a coalition of states led by Louisiana and Texas, the Gulf states that lead the U.S. in LNG exports. ...
'AC systems get beat to death in Texas' | Here are some warning signs and tips to keep your AC system working as temperatures rise
AUSTIN, Texas — We're entering the time of the year when air conditioning units will be working overtime every day for the next few months. And for people not maintaining their AC units properly, things can get expensive. “The AC systems just get beat to death in Texas,” Joshua...
Sherman veteran honored as an inspiration to others
SHERMAN, Texas (KTEN) — On this Independence Day holiday, 96-year-old Marine veteran Jim Haun was honored for his bravery in three wars, and for being a continuous source of inspiration for those around him. His nickname, "Tootsie Roll Man," comes with a backstory. Serving the United States in World...
New racial profiling data analysis finds Black people, Hispanics more likely to be cited, searched by Texas police
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University's Institute for Predictive Analytics in Criminal Justice has published its annual report on racial profiling data in Texas, finding the likelihood of various races to be cited or searched by police. “This report on racial profiling data in policing offers another year of...
At half a mile a week, Gov. Greg Abbott’s border wall will take around 30 years and $20 billion to build
"At half a mile a week, Gov. Greg Abbott’s border wall will take around 30 years and $20 billion to build" 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.
Man securing load of tree branches in his pickup struck, killed on north Texas roadway
HOWE, Texas — A man securing a load of tree branches in his pickup truck was struck and killed early Tuesday morning in Howe, according to local authorities. Shortly after 5:00 a.m. on July 2, Howe emergency medical services (EMS), Van Alstyne Fire personnel, and Howe police responded to a motor vehicle crash in the 200 block of West Haning Street in downtown Howe. Upon arrival, they discovered 55-year-old Dean Lynn Grauman of Trenton lying unresponsive in the roadway. Despite lifesaving efforts, Grauman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Fort Worth block party shooting leaves 2 dead, several injured
FORT WORTH, Texas - Two people died, and several others were injured in a shooting at a Fourth of July block party in Fort Worth. Police got a call about the shooting on Castleman Street near Highway 287 in southeast Fort Worth around 11:30 p.m. Thursday. Witnesses said they were...
Two men shot after fight at apartment complex, Dallas police say
DALLAS — Dallas police responded to a shooting and home invasion in the Old East Dallas area Thursday. DPD says the shooting happened at an apartment in the 1400 block of Carroll Avenue. Two men entered another man's apartment without permission, police say. According to DPD, one of the...
Woman in Critical Condition After High-Speed Chase and Shooting in Dallas
A dramatic chase unfolded on Wednesday morning, starting in Cedar Hill and ending in Dallas. The chase began when Katie Jones, a 60-year-old Dallas resident, leaned out of a moving vehicle to fire shots at Cedar Hill and Duncanville PD while attempting to escape. Multiple Robberies Linked to the Suspect.
Oak Cliff Cultural Center to Launch Music and Comedy Summer Series Post-July 4th
The Oak Cliff Cultural Center is rolling out a series of summer events and programs, and while residents will have to take a brief pause for Fourth of July activities, the center will resume its mission to enliven the community with music, comedy, and art soon after the holiday. According...
Gunning for Gold: Northlake Shooting Sports fosters Olympic dreams
With the Paris Summer Olympics right around the corner, athletes all over the world are gearing up for what may well be their only shot at glory. Tracks, fields, courts, pools, gymnasiums and ranges all over the planet are allowing the crème de la crème of every sport the opportunity to hone their crafts to compete with the best that the world has to offer.
He thought it was because he was Black. What he learned changed his world view
For Rebecca Hill, getting a job has not always been easy. The 32-year-old, who has muscular dystrophy, said she feels like she gets to the final part of the hiring process and loses out when employers see her in person. Hill now works as an administrative assistant at R.D. Howard...
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