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Unexpected Impact! Multiple Lawsuits Target CenterPoint for Recent Power Outages
CenterPoint Energy is facing several legal actions due to power outages in southeast Texas following Hurricane Beryl. Three new lawsuits have been brought against the company this week. It took 12 days to restore power to customers in the area affected by the hurricane. The Governor, Greg Abbott, insisted that...
Texas DPS Dedicates Boat to Honor Fallen Trooper Matthew Myrick
AMARILLO, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) held a boat dedication ceremony at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial to honor the life and service of fallen Trooper Matthew Dewayne Myrick. Bearing the name Patrol Vessel Myrick, the newly commissioned boat will be transported to DPS’ Tactical...
FEMA provides aid to those looking for generators amid shortage after Beryl
If you are considering getting a generator so your family never sits in the dark again, here is a warning: you may not get one anytime soon.From small to large, finding a generator right now can be a challenge, so be prepared to wait weeks, if not longer.Hurricane Beryl knocked out so many power lines that it took weeks to restore power to southeast Texas.As you can imagine, the prolonged outage has led people to look for generators, to avoid a repeat of the power crisis.If you are looking for a whole-home standby generator, it could take weeks for a...
Q&A: Texas Freedom Network explains the role of politics in local school boards
Emily Witt is a senior communications and media strategist for the Texas Freedom Network. (Courtesy Texas Freedom Network) The Texas Freedom Network was founded about 30 years ago to be “the watchdogs of the religious right at the State Board of Education level," said Emily Witt, senior communications and media strategist. Over time, the organization began monitoring public education bills at the Texas Legislature and advocating for legislation that supports public schools.
These are the 10 biggest earthquakes in Texas history, on record
DALLAS — Texas isn't known as an earthquake state -- like California, for example. But that doesn't mean we're complete strangers to the ground rumbling beneath us, especially in the last several years. Just this week, 4.9-magnitude and 5.1-magnitude earthquakes happened in the same area of West Texas near...
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...
15-year-old Mississippi murder suspect captured in his mother’s Texas apartment
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WLBT) - A teen connected to a murder at a Mississippi apartment complex has been captured by the U.S. Marshals. Christian Collins, 15, was wanted in connection with a shooting at a Brookhaven apartment complex that left a 23-year-old dead in June. Collins was captured in his mother’s...
Greg Abbott announces over $95 million in housing tax credits across Texas
TEMPLE, Texas — The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded more than $95 million in housing tax credits to help "finance the development or rehabilitation of more than 60 rental properties, offering reduced rents and increased housing options for Texans throughout the state," Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday, July 25.
Saharan dust is returning to North Texas: Here's when to expect hazy skies
DALLAS — If you noticed hazy skies in North Texas this weekend and early next week, there's a reason why. The Saharan dust returns starting Friday. The dust is very typical this time of the year, as strong storms over the Saharan Desert haul dust into the atmosphere and that dust gets picked up by the trade winds.
San Antonio to host three-day conference aimed at transportation, technology sectors
SAN ANTONIO – Mobility leaders and advocates from across Texas will descend on San Antonio for a conference geared toward transportation and technology innovations. The 2024 Texas Innovation Invitational runs from July 29 to 31 in San Antonio. Multiple San Antonio and Bexar County partners, as well as transit...
Newly Constructed Ramp Set to Open for I-20 and US 287 in Arlington's $2.1 Billion Southeast Connector Project
The Texas Department of Transportation's monumental Southeast Connector Project continues to evolve with the pending opening of a new interchange ramp. This ramp, which connects I-20 westbound to US 287 southbound, is scheduled to welcome travelers starting at 6 a.m. on Monday, July 29. The project, with an estimated $2.1 billion budget, aims to overhaul approximately 11 miles of I-20, I-820, and US 287 by 2027, as reported by the City of Arlington.
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