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Final Judgement: The Texas Counties That Sentence The Most People To Death
Here in Texas, if you are about to commit a capital crime, you might want to see how far you are from the county line. While death penalty sentences are on a steady decline here in Texas and across the U.S., there are still some areas of Texas that are more likely to hand down the most severe of punishments.
How employers are taking steps to safeguard workers from extreme heat
McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — At the start of every work day, construction worker Charles Smith puts on the essentials: hard hat. Safety glasses. A reflective vest. And a small, watch-like band for his wrist. But rather than track time, its purpose is to ensure he doesn’t overheat while working...
Kodiak's first driverless semi trucks are rolling in Texas
Kodiak Robotics will supply autonomous driving technology to Atlas Energy Solutions, a key player in the fracking business, it announced Tuesday. Atlas plans to take delivery of its first two Kodiak-equipped trucks by the end of the year. Driving the news: The companies said they've already completed a fully driverless...
Texas Court Overturns $26 Million Verdict for Paralyzed Woman In Honda Odyssey Crash
Sarah Milburn sustained severe vertebrae injuries in a 2015 Honda Odyssey crash with a pickup. The minivan’s third-row middle seat had a two-piece seatbelt, which was worn incorrectly. The victim was initially awarded $37.6 million in damages for her injuries. A woman left quadriplegic after riding in a 2011...
UIL leaders address recently released changes to playoff realignment – July 22, 2024
"This is a monumental announcement in trying to maintain competitive equity and the fairest playoff bracket that we can... This is as big of an announcement as the UIL has had in quite some time."
DFW Area Hospitals Shine in Texas Top 15 Medical Centers, U.S. News & World Report Reveals
Several Dallas-Fort Worth area hospitals have been named amongst the elite in Texas, according to a recent report by U.S. News & World Report. Out of the 584 hospitals evaluated across the state, five DFW medical centers were ranked in the top 15 of the "Best Hospitals in Texas." The Houston area dominated the top 10, with Houston Methodist Hospital leading the pack as the number one hospital in Texas, according to the U.S. News.
Flood watch issued for Houston and all of SE Texas as heavy rain may threaten a soggy afternoon again today
The heavy rain has tapered off for now and we’ll see some scattered downpours later this afternoon. If you’re heading out, check out the current radar to see what is popping in your area. Wednesday’s Forecast:. A flash flood watch is currently in effect through Wednesday night....
Cleveland resident wins $1 million with winning Texas Lottery scratch ticket
CLEVELAND, Texas — A lucky resident in Cleveland, Texas is a lot richer thanks to a winning lottery ticket. They won $1 million with a winning Million Dollar Loteria scratch game ticket. This is the second $1 million to be claimed in the Million Dollar Loteria game but there...
Fans Outraged at Nike after Victor Wembyanama Announcement
NBA fans across social media are expressing their outrage after Nike unveiled a prototype shoe for San Antonio Spurs’ superstar Victor Wembanyama in Paris. The new design has sparked a wave of criticism, with many feeling that Nike missed the mark for a player of Wembanyama's caliber. The prototype ...
Climate change is bringing more deadly heat to New Mexico
Heat-related deaths and illnesses are increasing in New Mexico, as the state has experienced greater increases in temperature than many other parts of the country. During an interim legislative committee on Monday in Albuquerque, a series of panelists spoke about climate change, its impacts on New Mexicans and what the state is doing to mitigate these effects.
Duke Football announces renovated locker rooms
The investments in to the Duke Football program from a financial and institutional perspective have brought the Blue Devils to be one of the more competitive in the ACC in the past two years, but there's still plenty of work to do in order to get them over that hump. One of the albatrosses' hanging around the facilities improvements that have been hard to overcome despite renewed financial investment from donors and the university have been antiquated locker rooms inside the Yoh Center that overlooks the North End of Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium.
Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Embezzles $10 Million Dollars to Fund Rap Career
Planning to start a family is supposed to be one of the most exciting times in your life. However, countless Texas families were cheated out of experiencing that joy. The owner of Surrogacy Escrow Account Management stole millions of dollars from her own company. These funds were intended to fund future parents' dreams of starting a family, but instead, they were allegedly used to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a racy rap and R&B singer and music producer."
Warning Issued for Texas Most Wanted Fugitive and a $4,000 Reward
AUSTIN – Jorge Hernandez Dionicio, a criminal illegal immigrant, is one of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted. This month, he is the Featured Fugitive, and authorities are urging the public to be vigilant. Details:. Name: Jorge Hernandez Dionicio. Aliases: Jorge Hernandez-Dionicio, Noe Vega. Age: 33. Height: 5 feet 3...
Texas Heat Scares California Man in Viral Video
One California man is finding out the hard way that the Texas heat isn't for the weak. Californians are on the move, and they are coming to Texas! And who can blame them? Texas has an abundance of Whataburger, H-E-B, it's the home of Dr. Pepper and Big Red, and, according to this study, homes in Texas are 59% less expensive compared to California. So, that may be the big driving force as to why Californians are desperately trying to call Texas home.
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