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‘This is unacceptable’: CenterPoint CEO testifies before Texas House Committee on State Affairs
CenterPoint Energy CEO Jason P. Wells testified before the Texas House Committee on State Affairs Wednesday morning regarding the power outages the company has largely taken the blame for following Hurricane Beryl.
Degrees of Science: The Science Behind the Recent Texas Earthquakes
(KWTX) - Recently, over 100 earthquakes were recorded in only 9 days in West Texas. Most of these earthquakes originated just east of Snyder Texas. The strongest earthquake was a 5.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred on July 26th. In this week’s Degrees of Science we are talking with Dr. Peter Hennings, the Principal Investigator for the Center for Injection and Seismicity Research at the Bureau of Economic Geology (at the University of Texas at Austin). Dr. Hennings talks about the science of how these earthquakes are induced by oil field activity across the Permian Basin, and the work being done to learn more about these earthquakes and how to prevent them.
Saving money as North Texans prepare to head back to the classroom
NORTH TEXAS – Back-to-school shopping is well underway, with North Texas students heading back to the classroom in a matter of weeks.The National Retail Federation predicts total back-to-school spending in the U.S. will reach nearly $39 billion, which is an average of $875 per household. That's up $178 from just five years ago."I think inflation absolutely plays a part," said Sterling White, a father of four and a certified financial planner with Northwestern Mutual. "And there is an aspect of social media, keeping up with the Joneses."He and his wife have to get all the typical supplies for three of...
What's that smell? | Saharan dust can produce an odor because of what it carries with it
AUSTIN, Texas — You may have noticed that there's a haze in the air in Central Texas this week, as a dense plume of Saharan dust moves into our area. You may even feel like the air tastes a little, well, dusty. But have you also noticed an unusual smell?
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.
Texas Man Charged in Connection with Girlfriend Found Hanged at Marina in What Cops Suspect Was Staged Suicide
A Texas man has been arrested in connection with the death of his girlfriend, who was found hanged at marina dock almost two months ago, RadarOnline.com can reveal.According to the League City Police Department, police received reports of a woman’s lifeless body hanging by a rope from a dock on May 31, Front Page Detectives reported.Officers responded to the scene at a League City marina and found the female victim deceased.Investigators suspected foul play in the death of the victim, who was later identified as 30-year-old Giselle Salazar-Tapia by KTRK-TV.Police noted one of Salazar-Tapia’s arms extended above her head, suggesting...
Weak infrastructure, distrust make communication during natural disasters hard on rural Texas
"Weak infrastructure, distrust make communication during natural disasters hard on rural Texas" 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.
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.
Texas Department of Agriculture to open applications for Home-Delivered Meal Grant Program
TEXAS, USA — The Home-Delivered Meal Grant Program is opening up its annual application for grant funding later this year. Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller made the announcement in a press release Wednesday. The program was established in 2007 and is part of the Texans Feeding Texans umbrella program. It...