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Texas Insurance Rates Spike After Beryl: Will You Be Affected?
The after-effects of Hurricane Beryl are not all physical, as Texan wallets may be impacted in addition to their homes. According to points made in a recent meeting from the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) on July 15th, it's anticipated that half of the catastrophe reserve funds will be spent in damage payouts following Hurricane Beryl's devastation along the Texas coast.
3 out of 9 West Nile Virus cases in Texas facing rare, potentially fatal symptoms
AUSTIN, Texas — The number of West Nile Virus cases is growing. On Wednesday, a mosquito trap sample collected at Lakewood Park in Leander tested positive for the virus. That's just one of several traps that has tested positive this summer. This week, we learned there are now two people who've gotten sick from West Nile Virus in Central Texas alone.
New school safety system launches in Texas
(The Center Square) – A new school safety system has launched in Texas through the Texas Education Agency. “As a new school year approaches, the safety of students, school faculty, and staff across Texas remains a top priority,” Gov. Greg Abbott said. “To bolster school safety standards, we are launching Sentinel – a new, sweeping system to enhance the safety and security of students and teachers across our great state. This cutting-edge technology is available to all schools in Texas and will expand the state’s...
Yampa Sandwich Co. ready to flow outside of Colorado as owners look to expand business to Utah, Arizona and Texas
It started in October 1999 when David Pepin and Peter Boniface pursued a shared dream of owning their own sandwich shop, and continues today as the Steamboat Springs-based Yampa Sandwich Co. continues to flow into new markets. Since its start, the Steamboat Springs men have watched the business grow, expanding...
TLCA on the hunt for substitute teachers
The halls and classrooms are empty right now, but when young minds come back through the doors of Texas Leadership Charter Academy, they’ll see some new faces. The school has announced that it is taking applications for substitute teachers. One applicant says she’s hoping to help shape young minds.
What To Know For Texas Tax-Free Weekend 2024
School is just around the corner and so is the Lone Star State's tax-free weekend, so you better put both on your calendar. During the Sales Tax Holiday, Texas shoppers can enjoy exemptions on most clothing, footwear, and school supplies. Specifically, items like backpacks and school supplies sold for less than $100 are eligible for tax exemption. Whether shopping in-store, online, or by phone, you can take advantage of these savings as long as the purchase is completed during the holiday period.
Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada & Sinaloa cartel ally ‘arrested in Texas after surrendering to authorities
TWO top leaders of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most dominant criminal groups in Mexico, have surrendered to American law enforcement and are in custody in the United States. Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, the notorious Mexican drug kingpin and co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, along with Joaquín Guzmán...
13 Investigates: Texts between Texas leader, CenterPoint show state's frustration
As CenterPoint tries to rebuild trust with its customers, 13 Investigates is learning it wasn't just frustrated, powerless residents who couldn't get answers from the company.In a text thread between Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and CenterPoint leadership, Patrick expresses he's not getting the answers he wants from the company. The company's outages left 2 million people without power the day after Hurricane Beryl made landfall on July 8.A July 9 text from Jeff Bonham, a vice president at CenterPoint, outlines how the company monitored the storm and "requested substantial mutual assistance support before the storm made landfall.""As of this morning,...
In the Texas Panhandle, nurses make home visits to new moms in need
AMARILLO — Brianna Tilson shuffled through the duffel bag in her trunk, taking a mental inventory of what she needed for her next appointment. She paused, then the nurse tossed in a big pack of diapers before slinging the heavy bag over her shoulder and going up the stairs to Sedraya Kemp’s apartment.
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