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Texas Railroad Commission opens oil and gas permit, environmental protection rule changes for public comment
The Railroad Commission of Texas announced the first overhaul of its waste management rules in 40 years, with new proposed rules focused on oil and gas waste management, environmental protection and pipeline safety regulations open for public comment until the end of September.
La Linea Cartel Leader’s Capture Unveils Hidden Texas Mass Grave
In August 2023, Border Patrol agents caught sight of a lone Hispanic male shuffling along the shoulder of FM 170, near the city of Presidio, Texas. Assuming he was a Mexican national from across the border, they approached with a request for identification, which was provided. Upon inspection, it was determined that the man was a U.S. citizen who had illegally re-entered the States by crossing the river, rather than the port-of-entry.
First Texas McDonald’s Spin-Off Beverage Concepts Open
If you are a big fan of McDonald's breakfast and drink options, you have new places to get your fix. To innovate and compete against Starbucks, McDonald's has entered the drink business. The CosMc's brand is based on an 80's robot character in the brand's lore named CosMc. This would...
Disturbing Animal Trafficking in Texas: Baby Monkeys Found in Terrible Conditions
Drugs are not the only thing being smuggled over the Texas border. The illegal pet trade is also booming as baby Mexican Spider Monkeys are taken from their natural habitat and smuggled into the Lone Star State. The South Texas Zoo is dealing with the consequences of other’s actions as...
The Texas State Fair Is Now A Gun Free Zone
If you're going to the Texas State Fair, you better leave your guns at home. For the first time in the history of the Texas State Fair, attendees can not enter the fairgrounds packing. Both concealed and open carry are a no - no at the fair taking place in Dallas Sept. 27 - Oct. 20.
Impact of drought on home foundations and under-slab plumbing in North Texas
North Texas residents are no strangers to the challenges posed by drought conditions, which can have significant implications for home foundations and under-slab plumbing. As the region experiences periods of drought, the soil undergoes changes that directly affect the stability of foundations and the integrity of plumbing systems beneath homes.
Brownwood tennis flattens Sweetwater, 16-3
SWEETWATER – The Brownwood High tennis team improved to 2-1 on the season with a resounding 16-3 road victory over Sweetwater Saturday afternoon in 102-degree heat. The Lions dominated by winning all nine of their matches – six singles and three doubles, as the doubles tandems remained undefeated on the season.
Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses Now On Sale For Upcoming Season
If you plan to hunt or fish this year in Texas, it’s time to pay for a new license. New hunting/fishing licenses went on sale Thursday for the 2024-25 season. Current-year licenses expire at the end of August. Texans purchase more than 3.9 million hunting and fishing licenses each...
It’s not just South Texas. Republicans are making gains with Latino voters in big cities, too.
TEXAS, USA — This story was first published on the Texas Tribune and can be viewed here. For years, Carmen Cavazos’ neighborhood in southeast Houston has voted reliably for Democrats up and down the ballot. In 2016, Hillary Clinton won 68% of the vote in Cavazos’ voting precinct, a mostly residential enclave of about 3,000 people near Hobby Airport.
Texas Woman Convicted Of Stealing $1 Million, Wasted It On Tik Tok
If you came into over a million dollars, what would you do with it?. Most people would spend it on items of real value- like a house, car, or investments. Or even something of perceived value- like designer clothing. Now imagine you got that million dollars by risking it all...
FEELING LUCKY: A New Casino Is Coming To East Texas
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe is the oldest Native American reservation in Texas and they announced some big plans. The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas boasts a unique story dating back to before the 1700s according to their website. The Tribe operates on the oldest reservation in the state located on approximately 10,200 acres in the Big Thicket of Deep East Texas.
New rules in effect for local homebuyers; what it will mean for VA loan borrowers
CENTRAL TEXAS (KXXV) — Changes went into effect for VA loan home buyers on August 10, following a historic class action lawsuit settlement from earlier this Springinvolving the National Association of Realtors. While this more than $400 million settlement impacts the real estate industry as a whole, Central Texas...
Whistleblower Fired After Exposing Alleged Transgender Medicaid Fraud at Texas Children's Hospital
Texas Children's Hospital (TCH) has terminated registered nurse Vanessa Sivadge after she came forward with allegations of Medicaid fraud related to the hospital's gender-affirming care program for minors. Sivadge, who had worked in the hospital's endocrine clinic, claims that TCH unlawfully billed the state Medicaid program for treatments that included puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones, despite public denials by the hospital of such practices.
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