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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott blames VP Harris for ‘open border’ policy
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott joined KXAN for a 1-on-1 interview Monday where he discussed Vice President Kamala Harris, Houston power company CenterPoint's response to Hurricane Beryl and what's in store for the education savings account initiative during the 2025 Texas legislative session.
UPDATE: Wildland fire in northern Taylor Co. caused by 'barrel of rubbish being burned' and spreading to grass
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas — UPDATE (July 25): A wildland fire in northern Taylor County burned 21 acres, destroyed and damaged property before it was contained Wednesday was caused by a barrel of rubbish being burned, which quickly spread to nearby grass. The Tye Fire Department says it was dispatched...
Apparent road rage incident leads to shots fired in southwest Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An apparent road rage incident has led to shots fired in a southwest Abilene neighborhood. The incident happened on the 4200 block of Bob-o-link Drive just after 10:00 a.m. A man involved in the incident told KTAB and KRBC he had just arrived home in his truck and was attempting to […]
The Austin Chronic: The Taste of Texas Hemp Cup Wants You to Get Them High
At a boutique hemp farm in deep East Austin, I’m sitting around a conference table with Liz Grow (real name) and Geremy Greens (not real name) hitting a glass bong loaded with some freshly cured Lava Cake (real name), which is a hemp strain high in THCA. Grow, a...
Massage business in Cypress shut down after state finds evidence of possible human trafficking
CYPRESS, Texas — The State of Texas shut down a massage establishment in Cypress after inspectors found potential signs of human trafficking. The state licensing department (TDLR) initially issued a six-month emergency closure at Gen Spa on the 1700 block of Fry Road after a recent routine inspection. "The...
Texas Woman Who Stole Over $100 Million From U.S. Army Receives Sentence
A Texas woman who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing nearly $109 million from a youth development program for children of military families has received her punishment. In a story that rocked a Texas military base, a civilian worker for the U.S. Army allegedly stole hundreds of millions of dollars that were meant for military families and spent the money to fund her extravagant lifestyle earning her the nickname the "Gucci Goddess".
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Texas Stores Closing Soon
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Webster, Austin, Lewisville, Texarkana, and the Greater Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio areas might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
Texas Rainfall Brings Out ‘Toxic’ Worms that Regenerate When Chopped in Half
The recent excessive rainfall in the Houston area has brought an unexpected and toxic guest out of hiding: the hammerhead flatworm. These invasive worms, known for their distinctive hammer-shaped heads, emerge from their subterranean homes due to the massive amounts of precipitation. Danger Lurking in Your Yard. These flatworms can...
CenterPoint draws state ire after Hurricane Beryl power outages. Here’s what you need to know.
When Hurricane Beryl swept through southeast Texas on July 8, its damaging 80-mile-per-hour winds took down thousands of trees and knocked out much of the electricity system. More than 2.6 million Texas power customers went without electricity for days in the summer heat. In the days that followed the storm,...
The 5 Texas Cities Most at Risk for Senior Heat Stroke
As we enter the hottest time of the year, addressing the risk of heat stroke is important. While heat stroke can affect anyone, senior citizens and those with health issues are particularly vulnerable. In the case of senior citizens, many have difficulty adjusting to temperature changes. So, senior citizens who...
4.9 Magnitude Earthquake in West Texas Felt in DFW/Austin
Earthquakes in Texas are more common than you think! At approximately 10:39 PM CDT on Monday, July 22, 2024, an earthquake occurred between Snyder and Roby Texas. This was a magnitude 4.9 and is tied for the 8th strongest earthquake recorded in Texas. An aftershock was reported at 10:46 with a magnitude of 4.4 struck in roughly the same location. Effects from the aftershocks were felt in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and were also felt as far north as Amarillo and as far south as Austin.
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