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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...
Watch Massive Rocket Cruising Down Texas Highway
You Won't Believe Your Eyes: Massive Starbase Rocket Spotted Cruising Down Texas Highway. The video below shows a massive rocket from SpaceX Starbase being transported down a Texas highway. Starbase is an industrial complex for Starship rockets, located near Brownsville, Texas, United States. Awe-Inspiring Scale. The rocket, part of SpaceX's...
A Third Texas Pastor In Two Months Has Resigned Over 'Inappropriate' Actions
Josiah Anthony, the now-former lead pastor of Cross Timbers Church, resigned from his position. Per WFAA, Anthony left due to "inappropriate and hurtful" actions. In a statement to WFAA, Cross Timbers officials stated that Anthony's alleged actions "[do] not include any children, physical or sexual interactions or any illegal activity to our knowledge."
Scary New Report: Texas Police Department Missing Guns & Drugs
Was recently returning home from a family vacation in Branson, Missouri by driving right by the Dallas, Texas suburb of DeSoto along Interstate 35E, and that is where this very scary new report originates. Their police department has a critical dilemma on their hands that includes thousands of missing items like guns and drugs from their evidence room.
New book recalls Bass Reeves, Della Rose, The Texas Pig War, and other Texas tales
In his new book, “Native Texan” Joe Holley shares more stories from deep in the heart. Since 2013, Joe Holley has written the Native Texan column in the Houston Chronicle. In that time, he's introduced readers to hundreds of Texans, past and present, from all over the Lone Star State, who have one thing in common: they make for interesting stories.
Two Texas Teens Accused of Stealing Over $1 Million From Walmart
Two 18-year-old boys from San Angelo were arrested last Sunday after being accused of stealing more than $1 million from Walmart over a year while employed by the superstore. Ryan Munoz and Carmelo Amigleo currently have a bond set for $350,000 and the two remain in jail while they wait to face the music.
Death Toll Soars to 36 in Texas: Hurricane Beryl's Fatal Aftermath Exacerbated by Heatwave
The catastrophic wake of Hurricane Beryl continues to devastate Texas as the death toll has now risen to 36. In Fort Bend County alone, nine new deaths have been reported, with overheating being implicated in at least half of those, according to statements made by the local medical examiner. Heat, exacerbated by power outages, has been a deadly companion to the hurricane's destruction.
With $21.2 billion projected surplus, state preparing fiscal biennium budget
(The Center Square) – With the Texas legislature again expected to see another multi-billion-dollar surplus next year, state agencies were issued instructions to prepare their budgets requests. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is already suggesting trouble is on the horizon over the issue of school choice. Last October, Comptroller Glenn Hegar projected the state would have a surplus of $18.29 billion for its two-year budget cycle. “Despite sharply higher interest rates, household budgets stressed by inflation and adverse economic conditions among major trading partners … the...
Texas teen discovered in Oklahoma tied to tree
Editor's note: This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Visit www.examiner-enterprise.com for updates. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a child abuse case on Sunday morning near Vera, Oklahoman. ...
Concerns Growing Over Cocaine Sharks Appearing In Texas Waters
New data has revealed sharks near the coast of Brazil has been found to have cocaine in their systems. Some in Texas are now concerned that cocaine sharks could appear in the state. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Cocaine Sharks Possible In The State Of Texas?
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. ...
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