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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
As areas across the U.S. continue to experience extreme heat, employers have taken steps to protect workers from high temperatures. One Texas-based company is using technology that detects when a worker is overheating. McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — At the start of every work day, construction worker Charles Smith puts on...
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...
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.
9 Mexican restaurants, 2 Japanese eateries score poorly in health inspections: See list
Explore the latest restaurant buzz in El Paso, where we're providing transparency on inspection scores. The Department of Public Health in El Paso conducts inspections of businesses based on their food handling procedures. Inspections are conducted in the city of El Paso, Anthony, Clint, Horizon City, Socorro, Vinton and El...
Flood watch in effect from Houston to Galveston as heavy rain chances continues
The heavy rain has tapered off for now and we’ll see some scattered downpours later this afternoon. Continue to check the radar before you head out the door, as rounds of rain continue. Tonight’s Forecast:. A flash flood watch is currently in effect through Thursday evening. With the...
‘Do the big thing:’ Lubbock teen embarks on journey to Washington, D.C. to fundraise for disabled, senior citizens
Note: The video above reflects top headlines from morning of July 22, 2024. LUBBOCK, Texas— An upcoming senior at Lubbock High School Eliseo Jimenez, 17, began his long journey on July 12 walking from Lubbock, Texas to Washington, D.C. to raise funds to support individuals with disabilities and senior citizens. Jimenez told EverythingLubbock.com on Friday, […]
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...
OFR battling large commercial fire
Jul. 23—Odessa Fire Rescue is battling a large fire at Permian Basin Containers at 8100 N West County Road. A City of Odessa news release said the immediate area is being evacuated as a safety precaution. That is on 81st from Erron to Golder. At this time there are no reports of any injuries and it's believed there's no danger of harmful fumes. The Red Cross Evacuation Center is at Connections ...
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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