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Bars Are Opting For Higher Age Requirements- Will Texas Follow The Trend?
As a Millennial person, I strive to be inclusive and welcoming to people despite any differences we may have, however, one demographic can be challenging at times- them kids. Don't get me wrong, I like Gen Z for many reasons, particularly bringing back 90s fashion, which I am ancient enough to have participated in the first time.
Watch: People Seek Shelter From Tornado in Texas Target
When fleeing from a tornado, you have to do whatever it takes to get to shelter. Ideally, it would be an actual tornado shelter, but a big box store is better than nothing. No, they’re not immune from being destroyed by a twister, but it’s 1,000 times better than trying to ride out or run from a storm in your vehicle. Many have lost their lives doing that.
Dodging downpours this Labor Day weekend
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A surface trough near the Texas Coast is bringing disturbed weather in the northern Gulf of Mexico and pushing rain showers inland throughout the day. With the tropical moisture in place, we could see heavy rain, providing a flash flood threat, especially in areas with poor drainage. For this reason, the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch that will remain in effect until 7 p.m. this evening. Rain and clouds will keep the temperatures down a bit today in the mid to upper 80s for the daytime high.
Mega Millions Winner: Texas Lottery Confirms Friday’s Big Win
This is the weekend that people in Texas have been talking about since January. It doesn't matter where you have the conversation. It could be on the beach at South Padre, or sitting in a sewing circle with the gals in Bridgeport, or sitting quietly spinning fidgets in Wichita Falls, at some point college football will be discussed.
Watch: Wild Texas Dust Devil Engulfs Cameraman
Texas dust devils are on a whole other level. Having lived most of my life in Northwest Texas, I have seen many dust devils. Most have been small and would never be mistaken for a tornado. When I was a kid, I wouldn’t hesitate to run through one. I did...
Two of Texas’ Most Wanted Offenders Back in Custody
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces two Texas 10 Most Wanted offenders are back in custody. Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Dewarren Knowles on Aug. 17 and Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Antioneo Sims on Aug. 27. A Crime Stoppers reward will be paid in Sims’ arrest.
Texas teen completes walk to D.C., meets with state representative to discuss social security reform
House Budget Committee Chairman and Lubbock lawmaker, Jodey Arrington, spoke with a Lubbock High School senior, Eliseo Jimenez, who walked more than 1,600 miles from Lubbock to Washington D.C. to advocate for social security reform.
Back-to-Back Earthquakes Hit Texas and New Mexico
Coyanosa, TX – Residents of West Texas and southeastern New Mexico experienced two back-to-back earthquakes, raising concerns about potential aftershocks and the need for preparedness in the coming week. The first tremor, a magnitude 2.7 earthquake, struck 11 kilometers southeast of Coyanosa, Texas, Friday evening. The shallow quake, with...
Texas State Police takes cue from ICE, invests heavily on controversial surveillance technology
During the last few months, cutting-edge technology has increasingly made its way to border surveillance, with everything from risk-based facial recognition to surveillance blimps being used by authorities to control ports of entry in the southern border. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been at the forefront, investing $2.7 million...
Texas’ 11th Largest City Now 8th Most Dangerous in U.S.
Not many people would ever associate The Hub City with Detroit MI, but according to one website they are number eight and seven, respectively, when it comes to the most dangerous cities in the U.S. Houston, TX is one of the largest cities in the country. San Antonio, TX and...
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