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Texas ‘Tax-Free’ Weekend Coming Up August 9-11 For Back To School
Those three dreaded words that indicate an abrupt end to summer fun are here, "BACK TO SCHOOL." Luckily, the Great State of Texas has an upcoming opportunity for you to save some money on the items you need for class, so you can look good and learn even gooder'er. The...
Here Are 9 of The Most Heinous Crimes To Ever Happen In Texas
You hear it all the time. Things are bigger in Texas. It's true. There are plenty of things I can think of that are Texas-sized. From the tallest building in Houston to the largest football field at Texas A&M. Things in Texas are huge. Unfortunately, that also means crime. Texas...
Patrick calls for CenterPoint to pay back $800M lease for generators
Following the Senate Special Committee's meeting, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released a statement saying CenterPoint spent $800 million on "massive generators" that could not "be quickly used" by companies needing power during Hurricane Beryl. Millions of Texans were without power for days after the storm hit.
CenterPoint draws state ire after Hurricane Beryl power outages. Here’s what you need to know.
When Hurricane Beryl swept through southeast Texas on July 8, its damaging 80-mile-per-hour winds took down thousands of trees and knocked out much of the electricity system. More than 2.6 million Texas power customers went without electricity for days in the summer heat. In the days that followed the storm, officials and residents alike turned […]
What's Saharan dust? Here's why it's important in the forecast
This week, southeast Texas could be impacted by a thick plume of Saharan dust. In addition to the hazy skyline, Saharan dust can reduce air quality, affecting those with existing respiratory problems.Dr. Jennifer Ukwu is a primary care physician with Memorial Hermann. In a conversation with ABC13 Meteorologist Elyse Smith, Ukwu confirmed that Saharan dust doesn't necessarily lead to new health problems.However, it could further agitate the symptoms of those with existing health concerns such as asthma, allergies, or underlying lung conditions."Keep an eye on the air quality levels to exercise additional precautions to kind of minimize their triggers for...
Former prisoners describe suffocating heat in Texas lockups as they plead for air conditioning
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Describing Texas prisons as so hot that inmates would cool off by splashing themselves with toilet water or faking suicide attempts to get moved to cooler medical areas, advocates on Tuesday asked a federal judge to declare the state prison system’s lack of air conditioning as unconstitutional cruel and unusual punishment. Tuesday began a multi-day hearing in a lawsuit that seeks to force Texas to fully air condition a prison system that houses more than 130,000 inmates, but has full AC in only about a third of its 100 prison units. The rest have partial...
New survey: More than two-thirds of Texans support school choice
(The Center Square) – With just a few weeks before school starts in Texas, a new poll shows that more than two-thirds of Texans support school choice. The findings come from a five-year “Texas Trends” survey launched by the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs and Texas Southern University. The latest report, the fourth in the series, found that 69% of nearly 2,300 Texans surveyed support the Texas legislature creating an Education Savings Account program for all parents statewide; 30% strongly support it. ...
BE ALERT: SNAP Hot Foods Purchases Approved In Texas
According to Texas News, Austin, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Monday, July 22 that the Texas Health and Human Services received approval to allow the Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program also known as SNAP to purchase food and ready-to-eat meals with their benefits. HOT FOOD IS NOW ACCEPTED IN TEXAS.
In one week, major DOJ actions in Texas against Chinese national, top Sinaloa cartel leaders
(The Center Square) – The Department of Justice took two major actions in the fight against fentanyl manufacturing and distribution, including indicting a Chinese national and arresting two top Sinaloa Cartel members, all in Texas. On July 22, the DOJ announced Chinese national Minsu Fang, 48, was indicted for his role in a conspiracy to import what is believed to be the largest amount of fentanyl precursors seized in the Southern District of Texas and among the largest in the country. ...
Lubbock high school football: Top 5 defensive linemen in the area entering 2024
We highlight the big disrupters up front with this look at the top defensive linemen in Lubbock and the South Plains. Players are listed in alphabetical order. Baron Bass, Sr., New Home The Leopards' leader on the line made the all-district first team in 2023. ...
Lubbock woman to run in Paris ‘Marathon Pour Tous’, same route as Olympians
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock woman gets to be a part of a one-of-a-kind experience this year during the Paris Olympics. For the first time, there will be a Marathon Pour Tous, or a marathon for all. Amateur athletes will get to run the same route as the Olympians, the night between the Olympic Men’s and Women’s races.
Plans announced for new youth, family center in former Guadalupe Elementary School building
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - North Lubbock is set to receive a new youth and family center in the former Guadalupe Elementary School building, now owned by the Diocese of Lubbock. The building was donated to the Diocese of Lubbock in a unanimous vote by the Lubbock ISD school board on March 28.
Man indicted in connection with 2020 double murder in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A San Angelo man accused of killing two people in 2020 during a drug deal has been indicted. A Lubbock grand jury indicted 29-year-old Edward Wilson on Tuesday. He is charged with the following:. Murder. Capital murder of multiple persons. On July 1, 2020, police responded...
Gail’s Ryann Phillips wraps up first day of Olympic competition, will return Wednesday
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) -After the first day of Women’s Trap Shooting at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Gail-native Ryann Phillips remains within two points of Wednesday’s final (which only takes the top six). However, her final two rounds will require near-perfection. She will also need misses from other competitors.
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