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TxDOT using robots to assist in projects across state
AUSTIN, Texas — If you think you're seeing what appears to be a robot on a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) jobsite, believe your eyes, because those actually are robot workers. TxDOT has been using automated workers to assist on its jobsites across the state, including in the Austin...
Texas DirecTV Customers Could Receive Compensation…
Texas DirecTV customers were left frustrated on Sunday night when they discovered they couldn't watch the big LSU vs. USC football game. This was due to a dispute between DirecTV and Disney, which led to the removal of ESPN, ABC, and other Disney-owned channels from DirecTV's lineup. The blackout, which...
You Won’t Believe How Overworked Texas Teachers Are Compared to Other States!
El Paso teachers, I’m sure the following article will have you nodding your head in agreement AND disappointment, because when it comes to teacher’s pay we ALL know that teachers in general are all overworked and underpaid! But a new study is raising concern when it comes to teachers in Texas!
Border Crisis: Abandoned, Kidnapped Kids
Some disturbing reports are emerging about the plight of migrant kids along the U.S. Border with Mexico. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) says their troopers have recovered over 900 children who were left abandoned or found smuggled in vehicles along the Texas-Mexico Border alone. Nationwide, the DPS says 320,000 unaccompanied children are unaccounted for who have crossed the border into the United States.
Removing Texas property taxes could double sales tax, but expert believes casinos could bring relief
Talk to a Texas homeowner; no matter where they live, one thing could be in common."Property tax owners need relief," Ronnie Kirkwood said. "Property taxes are way too high. They've been way too high for a long time.""Their property taxes are high, and what are you going to do? It is what it is," Brittney Hughley said.This week, a group of lawmakers learned what it would take to eliminate property taxes. About $80 billion in property taxes are collected.The state uses that money for schools, infrastructure, and other projects. To replace the property taxes, the Texas Taxpayers and Researchers Association...
Texas Border: Truckloads of Migrants Found
Truckloads of migrants are being discovered along the Texas Border with Mexico during law enforcement operations that often result in as many rescues as arrests. The latest reported incident occurred on September 4, 2024 in Eagle Pass, according to the following details released to the news media by the Maverick County Sheriff's Department:
A Popular Texas Grocery Store Now Admits to Price Gouging
Listen I'm all about companies making their profit, we are a capitalist country after all. But during times like this, of record inflation, to take advantage of your customers is not a good look. Even the appearance of it won't sit well. This will come as a shock to absolutely...
Alligator Targets Kids Swimming in Texas Lake
Why did the parents in the video at the bottom of this article let their kids swim in a lake that has signs posted near the lake warning of alligators?. The video opens with a shot of a gigantic alligator lumbering its way toward a group of children at a lake in Huntsville State Park in Texas. Was it just checking them out, because it wasn't trying very hard if it was hungry? Folks in the comments section agree.
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