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Local dad group focuses on mental health
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A local group is focusing on Valley dad’s mental health by hosting meetings and creating support groups to allow men an opportunity to be heard. Jesus T. Pena, founder of RGV Dads, started the support group in 2018. He said he began his support group because dads needed mental health check […]
False alarm: Umbrella mistaken for rifle at McAllen H-E-B
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Heavy police presence was reported at a McAllen H-E-B on Tuesday evening. McAllen police reported to an H-E-B on Trenton Road after something caused a commotion among shoppers. Initial reports mention a man with a rifle at a store, according to Sgt. Saenz with McAllen police. Upon further inspection, police determined […]
What Texans need to know about helping people register to vote or cast ballots
"What Texans need to know about helping people register to vote or cast ballots" 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.
Heavy Showers and Thunderstorms Developing Across Parts of Florida & Louisiana
Isolated Severe Weather Reported in Parts of Louisiana & West Coast of Florida. Good afternoon everyone. As expected, we are watching strong to severe storms developing across parts of the Gulf Coast, including areas in Louisiana and Florida.
In South Texas, SpaceX faces skepticism over environmental damage
BOCA CHICA — It wasn't just a day at the beach. But it never is on this small strip of sand near the Texas-Mexico border, not since SpaceX began launching rockets here. On this particular Saturday in August, about a dozen people traveled here to celebrate what the beach meant to them and raise awareness about the harm they see the new space industry doing to the environment.
Texas Railroad Commission seeks feedback on waste management rule updates
AUSTIN - The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) is gathering public feedback on proposed revisions to its waste management regulations, marking the first comprehensive update in 40 years.
CCFD's Brandon Wade to join Texas Commission on Fire Protection
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday he appointed Corpus Christi Fire Department chief Brandon Wade to be a commissioner for the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. In a release, Daniel Buford of Montgomery, Texas, was also announced as a new commissioner with Wade. ...
Gov. Abbott announces federal disaster assistance for 17 more counties after Hurricane Beryl
On Tuesday, Governor Greg Abbott announced the federal government's approval of Hurricane Beryl recovery assistance for 17 more Texas counties.The video above is from ABC13's 24/7 livestream.The additional counties are now eligible for FEMA's Public Assistance program that will reportedly cover costs to fix public roads and bridges, water control facilities, public buildings and utilities, and parks and recreation facilities.The counties include Angelina, Calhoun, Fort Bend, Galveston, Hardin, Jackson, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Trinity, Tyler, Walker, Waller, and Washington.According to the state, Texas can request federal assistance for more counties based on damage assessments in impacted communities.Thus far, 67 Texas counties, including the newly approved 17, have been approved for FEMA's Public Assistance program for certain emergency work including emergency protective measures and debris removal.Governor Abbott called the approval an "important step forward to help our communities rebuild and recover."
Texas Laws Are Strange Regarding Police Asking For Your ID
It seems like there are always videos online of people wanting to control the conversation when they interact with police, for example not wanting to hand over their identification, but is that legal here in Texas? To be honest, I’ve always found that doing what they ask is always best and I’ve never refused a request from any police officer. But let’s discuss the laws in the Lone Star State.
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