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New Mexicans living in aging and long-term care homes face issues with food, activities and hygiene
Residents at aging and long-term care facilities statewide, both assisted living facilities and nursing facilities, had the chance to speak directly to New Mexico representatives in May about their quality of care and living. Representatives from the New Mexico Department of Health made unannounced visits to 91 of the state’s 268 facilities in 13 counties […]
The Texas Legal Guide: To City, County, and State Law Differences
When my youngest daughter who's in college wanted to find her own place but found real estate prices sky-high, she thought of living in a travel trailer in our backyard. This seemed like a great idea until I explained that we have laws prohibiting this. She asked, “Is this your law, a local law, state law, or what kind of law is it?”
Socorro man charged with murder after shooting
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso County Sheriff's deputies arrested 39-year-old Oscar Rodriguez Thursday and charged him with murder. Socorro Police officers first responded to reports of a possible homicide on the 11500 block of Valle Verde in Socorro August 1, 2024. They found 36-year-old Joel Holguin dead from a bullet wound.
The Texas Legal Guide: To City, County, and State Law Differences
When my youngest daughter who's in college wanted to find her own place but found real estate prices sky-high, she thought of living in a travel trailer in our backyard. This seemed like a great idea until I explained that we have laws prohibiting this. She asked, “Is this your law, a local law, state law, or what kind of law is it?”
2024 New Mexico Football Odds to Win Mountain West Conference Championship & National Title
The New Mexico Lobos are +30000 to take home the MWC title in 2024, according to oddsmakers, which ranks them 11th in the conference. Below, we dive into the odds and dissect the trends you need to know before placing a futures bet. Sign up for BetMGM to bet on...
Award-Winning Texas News Anchor Breaks Boyfriend’s Nose After Too Many Margaritas
KBTX weekend news anchor, Heather Kovar, went out for a night of Tex-Mex and adult beverages with her boyfriend. The evening took a turn when they headed back to Heather's apartment across the street after an argument in the restaurant about their relationship. Kovar, employed by the popular news station...
The Fishy Mystery on Texas Gulf Coast: Why Tens of Thousands of Fish Washed Ashore
This weekend, visitors to the Texas Gulf Coast were met with a startling sight: tens of thousands of dead fish scattered across the beaches. The massive die-off has left both locals and tourists puzzled and concerned. Hypoxia. Wildlife officials have quickly stepped in to investigate the phenomenon. According to their...
Killer Virus Now Spreading All Over Texas
As Texas is dealing with the scorching summer temperatures, but the extreme ultraviolet radiation is just the tip of the threat the outdoors brings in the Lone Star State during this time of year. We have grown accustomed to dealing with the presence of West Nile Virus over the past twenty years, but now a new viral threat is surging across Texas, and once again we have the world's most deadly animal to blame.
Texas Weather: Warm and Clear Skies Expected Saturday Night
Austin, TX – Residents of South-Central Texas can expect clear skies and warm conditions tonight. According to the US National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio, temperatures will hover near normal lows in the 70s to near 80s. Clear skies and mild temperatures are predicted for most of the region, with...
Report shows TJJD treats juveniles unconstitutionally including abuse, isolation
Shocking details of physical and sexual abuse on the most vulnerable Texas youth — the 73 page investigation of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department shows children were treated unconstitutionally.
Chevron follows through on 2022 pledge to relocate headquarters to Texas
(The Center Square) – Following through on a 2022 pledge, Chevron, the oil giant founded in California, is relocating its headquarters to Houston, Texas, the oil and natural gas capital of the world. Chevron Corporation announced on Friday that it was relocating its headquarters from San Ramon, California, to Houston, and it was migrating all corporate functions over the next five years. After 145 years, California’s quintessential oil company will...
FORECAST: Big Country braces for intense heat & limited rainfall
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — As we approach the weekend, a weak cold front will sweep through the Big Country, bringing a 20% chance of showers on Saturday but no relief in temperatures. The showers may be accompanied by isolated thunderstorms that will move across the region on Saturday and further south on Sunday. While […]
Texas woman turns 115, making her the oldest living person in the US
A Houston, Texas, woman who turned 115 last month is now the oldest living person in the United States. "She will tell you it’s by the grace of God," her granddaughter Ethel Harrison, 69, also of Houston, told Fox News Digital. "That’s how she made it so long. She...
AAA Texas: Gas prices down as tropical storm nears U.S
The state of Texas continues to see relief at the gas pumps, with statewide gas prices averaging $3.09 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. The average price is four cents less than the previous week and 37 cents less compared to last year at this time.
Massive Texas Retailer Now Closing Several Stores Amid Bankruptcy
Austin, Texas is about to lose a very popular retailer and it is just the tip of the iceberg for Texas closures after the company filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy last week, and announced that at least 8 other Texas stores will be closing immediately. Brick and mortar retailers are...
A Fake Buc-ee’s Billboard in Kentucky is Causing Some Serious Uproar
This particular story isn't Texas related but does involve a Texas favorite, Buc-ee's. This is also a relatable thing for myself being in the radio, and marketing, industry. This story has to do with a Reddit post about a Buc-ee's billboard placed along Interstate 75 in Kentucky. It shows a Buc-ee's billboard on the bottom with another billboard on top that's advertising a gun range. It's what the Buc-ee's billboard says that has caused an uproar online. I decided to investigate.
North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty in Multistate Cattle Theft Scheme Causing Over $1 Million in Losses
A North Carolina man has recently entered a guilty plea to a conspiracy charge tied to an elaborate cattle theft that cost livestock markets more than $1 million. William Dalton Edwards, 25, of Mount Airy, admitted to his participation in the fraudulent scheme that spanned multiple states and several years. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of North Carolina, the thefts occurred from April 2018 to October 2022.