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Copper utility line thefts on the rise in North Richland Hills
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — Authorities are seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a series of copper utility line thefts in the area. The North Richland Hills Police Department reports that these thefts, primarily occurring in the early morning hours, have increased in recent weeks. However, the latest incident, captured on video, took place during the evening. Suspects have been using ladders, fences, and vehicle roofs or truck beds to access the lines, employing various saws to cut them. They are also known to move ladders down the road for future use.
Inmates to return to Tarrant County following contract termination with private jail provider
Overflow inmates from Tarrant County jail have been housed at Giles W. Dalby Correctional Center in West Texas since 2022. (Courtesy Pexels) Members of the Tarrant County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to terminate a contract with a private company that has been housing an overflow of inmates at the Giles W. Dalby Correctional Center in Garza County—about 40 miles southeast of Lubbock—since 2022.
Texas Retailers Included In Boar’s Head Huge Deli Meats Recall
Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc., a Jarratt, Va., establishment, is recalling all liverwurst product produced by the establishment that is currently available in commerce because it may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The company is also...
More layoffs at freight-related firms: 607 workers cut across 4 states
Layoffs continue across the commercial transportation and freight industry, according to a new round of worker reduction notices in Florida, Texas, Illinois and Wisconsin. It is the second round of layoffs since the beginning of July. Averitt Express, Bath & Body Works Logistics Services, ShipBob, and Henry Avocado Corp. announced a total of 218 layoffs earlier in the month.
How does Texas fare for weather-related power outages compared to the rest of the U.S.?
DALLAS — It may not surprise the millions of Texans who lost power during the 2021 winter storm, but Texas reported the most weather-related power outages in the country from 2000-2023, according to a new report from Climate Central. Texas reported 210 major weather-related power outages during that time,...
Texas Rainfall Brings Out ‘Toxic’ Worms that Regenerate When Chopped in Half
The recent excessive rainfall in the Houston area has brought an unexpected and toxic guest out of hiding: the hammerhead flatworm. These invasive worms, known for their distinctive hammer-shaped heads, emerge from their subterranean homes due to the massive amounts of precipitation. Danger Lurking in Your Yard. These flatworms can...
A Close Look at a Terrifying North Texas Tornado
Storm chasers in North Texas got up close and personal with a twister. I don’t know how they do it. I watch a lot of storm chasers’ videos on social media and all I can think is that they’re going in the exact opposite direction I would if I were in that situation.
South-Central Texas Weather: Heavy Rains and Flooding Risk Ahead
Austin, TX – Isolated to scattered showers and storms, along with below-average temperatures, are expected to continue through the weekend across south-central Texas. The National Weather Service in Austin-San Antonio reports that locally heavy rains may lead to isolated flooding. According to the latest forecast, today will see a...
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