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Tragedy as new mom found floating in Texas river after July 4 boat party as brother-in-law charged
A man tragically and accidentally caused the death of his sister-in-law, who had just given birth, when his wild boat driving skills, impaired by alcohol, caused her to fall into the water and disappear. Jerri MacMeekin was found hours later, floating up in a Texas river, hours after a nighttime...
Volunteers who lived in NASA’s Mars simulation for over a year will finally emerge today
After 378 days inside a mock Mars habitat, the four volunteers for NASA’s yearlong simulation of a stay on the red planet are coming home. The crew — Kelly Haston, Anca Selariu, Ross Brockwell and Nathan Jones — is scheduled to exit the 3D-printed habitat in Houston this evening. You can watch the livestream of their return on NASA TV (below) starting at 5PM ET.
Houston Astros at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions
The Houston Astros (46-42) and Minnesota Twins (49-39) meet Saturday for the 2nd game of a 3-game series. First pitch from Target Field is set for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: Tied 2-2 Houston escaped with a 13-12 win over Minnesota Friday as a +132 road underdog. The Astros have won each of their last 3 games, scoring 9 or more runs in 3 of their last 5 wins. Minnesota scored 7 runs in the bottom of the 9th...
Astros outlast Twins 13-12 after nearly blowing 8-run lead in 9th inning
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Alex Bregman had a three-run homer and the Houston Astros held off the Minnesota Twins 13-12 on Friday night after taking an eight-run lead into the bottom of the ninth. Jeremy Peña had three hits, scored three times and drove in three runs to help the...
Texas couple homeless after truck/camper fire Saturday near Ottawa
You hear of vehicle fires, but, rarely, do you hear the story of the owners. On Saturday, a Texas couple lost their only home – a truck and camper - to fire on westbound I-80 between Utica and Ottawa. Wallace Fire Chief Chris Backos said they were summoned about 12:45 to milemarker 85 - joined by Utica.
Surfside Beach issues mandatory evacuation for recreational vehicles, motorhomes, watercraft
The Village of Surfside Beach has issued a mandatory evacuation for all recreational vehicles and watercraft in anticipation of approaching Tropical Storm Beryl. Mayor Gregg Bisso announced that the evacuation order applies to all travel trailers, motorhomes, watercraft, and box/utility trailers. Additionally, all rental companies must remove golf carts and...
‘It’s a huge risk to the public’: Sinkhole grows near church in Livingston
LIVINGSTON, Texas – The associate pastor of Life Vine Church in Livingston gives KPRC 2′s Reporter Rilwan Balogun and Photojournalist Wlad Moquete a tour of the church’s fellowship hall. “This is where the magic happens,” Associate Pastor Justin Fryar jokes. “This is where we prepare the meals....
Texas' coastal emergency leaders on preparing for Beryl: 'We've got to be ready'
Texas' coastal communities are preparing for what Beryl could bring early next week.EMERGENCY LEADERS IN TEXAS' COASTAL COMMUNITIES ON HIGH ALERTThe storm that could soon to be crashing into Texas' coast has emergency leaders on high alert."We have plans in place and we've already activated those preparation plans," Galveston emergency management coordinator Bryon Frankland said.Frankland said as of right now the island is expecting some impacts from Beryl."We will see strong rip currents along the Texas coast pretty much from Galveston down to Brownsville," Frankland explained. "Storm surge will be a factor all along the coast, low lying areas."IMPACTS ARE...
Kid Seen Dangling from Ride at Six Flags Over Texas is Hoax
A very scary moment captured on video at Six Flags Over Texas. The video that was posted to many social platforms including X, shows a child dangling from the Superman ride. The ride is an impressive 325 feet in the air. The question then becomes, it this a real incident? WFAA reached out to Six Flags Over Texas and received the following statement.
Where to find sandbags in Southeast Texas ahead of Beryl
BEAUMONT, Texas — As Hurricane Beryl approaches, heavy rain is expected to be the main threat with a band of 3" to 6" or more expected across the Southeast Texas area. In preparation for the storm, Texas Acting Governor Dan Patrick has added 81 total counties to Hurricane Beryl Disaster Declaration including:
Missouri beats out Oklahoma, Texas for 4-star offensive lineman in class of 2025
Missouri beat out a couple of new SEC foes for a key prospect in the class of 2025 on Saturday. The Tigers landed a commitment from 4-star offensive lineman Lamont Rogers. He chose Mizzou over programs such as Oklahoma, Texas, Florida State and others. Here’s his announcement:. This is...
TxDOT urges East Texas to prepare for Hurricane Beryl
LUFKIN, Texas — The Lufkin District's Texas Department of Transportation office is preparing to open its emergency operations center ahead of the expected impact from Hurricane Beryl in East Texas. Beginning on Monday, TxDOT crews will begin working 12-hour shifts beginning at 7 a.m. During this time they will...
Virginia Red Cross volunteers deploy to Texas as Hurricane Beryl approaches
Richmond, Virginia – The Red Cross of Virginia is mobilizing to assist Texans as Hurricane Beryl nears the Lone Star State. Two dedicated volunteers will leave for San Antonio, Texas as part of a nationwide Red Cross effort aimed at helping communities recover from the impending storm. “We’re coming...
These Are The Nine Items Raising Your Electric Bill In Texas
The state of Texas is in the midst of a very hot summer. With temperatures hitting nearly 100 degrees most days, many people are attempting to stay cool. This is in turn strains the state's power grid and causes one thing we hate the most. That item we don't like is none other than power bill price increases.
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