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As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas cities look to alternatives for water
EDINBURG — The Rio Grande is no longer a reliable source of water for South Texas. That’s the sobering conclusion Rio Grande Valley officials are facing as water levels at the international reservoirs that feed into the river remain dangerously low — and a hurricane that could have quenched the area's thirst turned away from the region as it neared the Texas coast.
Governor Abbott Announces $110K Training Grant to Texas State Technical College for Workforce Upskilling
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has recently announced a significant Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant for Texas State Technical College (TSTC). As reported by the Governor's office, the award of $110,193 dispensed by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), is designed to propel customized training for Noble Texas Builders LLC employees, targeting roles in accounting, surveying, office administration, and construction.
Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Texas troopers showcase skills at annual Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Challenge
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Troopers gathered in Corpus Christi this week to compete in the 31st annual Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Texas Challenge. “I cannot overstate the importance of having CVE Troopers on our highways,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw....
US Marshals Need your Help Hunting Down this Most Wanted Man from Texas
Texas is a large state with a large population, and in that population are criminals who commit serious crimes. When the US Marshals become involved, you know the crime is severe. The US Marshals have a list of the 15 Most Wanted Fugitives and one dangerous Texas man makes the...
In Texas, CenterPoint Says Customers Must Pay Them Now AND Pay Them Later
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. Let’s face it. What happened in Houston after Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Texas coast was a total, complete, and unmitigated disaster. 2.7 million people lost power — 80% of the customer base of CenterPoint, the utility company that serves the Houston area. A week later, power has yet to be restored to many CenterPoint customers. America hasn’t seen a total collapse of the electrical grid like this since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017. [Yes, it’s true. Puerto Rico is part of the US, a fact unknown to many Americans.]
Dwindled Texas shrimp fleet heads into Gulf of Mexico
ARANSAS PASS, Tx — Shrimp season is back in full swing at Conn Brown Harbor now that state and federal waters have reopened to commercial shrimping. It’s a busy time for shrimpers after being closed for over two months. Have you listened to this article via the audio...
AT&T faces class-action lawsuit in massive data breach affecting 'nearly all' customers
DALLAS — Dallas-based AT&T is facing a lawsuit after the company recently announced the data of “nearly all” of its customers was downloaded to a third-party platform in a security breach. It was the company’s second data breach reported this year. The lawsuit, filed Friday in...
Wow, Here’s 5 of the Biggest Drug Busts in Texas History
Texas has seen its share of drug busts, and some of them are so huge, they almost sound like something straight out of a Hollywood movie. Operations like these not only show the sheer scale of drug trafficking but also highlight the tireless efforts of law enforcement to keep dangerous substances off the streets.
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Proposed Texas Curriculum Blurs Lines Between Church and State
Texas is poised to have a state curriculum that would include teachings on the Bible for public elementary school students across the state. From lessons about the Gospel of Matthew centering on the crucifixion of Jesus to portrayals of Christ’s Last Supper, the new plan would infuse Biblical content into the instruction for daily reading...
Supreme Court grants Texas man a stay of execution just before his scheduled lethal injection
The U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay of execution for a Texas man 20 minutes before he was to receive a lethal injection Tuesday evening. The inmate has long maintained DNA testing would help prove he wasn’t responsible for the fatal stabbing of an 85-year-old woman during a home robbery decades ago.
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
Rain and lower temperatures ahead
Better rain chances starting late Monday and lasting through midweek. Isolated showers are in the forecast tomorrow through the weekend, but the coverage will be more limited than earlier today. Also, the timing will be confined to the afternoon hours. Brief “splash ‘n dash” showers will be it through Sunday,...
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