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Texans praise court ruling halting Biden LNG export ban, remain cautious
(The Center Square) – Texans are praising this week's ruling halting a partial liquified natural gas (LNG) ban imposed by the Biden administration. Judge James Cain Jr. of the Western District of Louisiana issued a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Energy's partial LNG export ban in a lawsuit filed by a coalition of states led by Louisiana and Texas, the Gulf states that lead the U.S. in LNG exports. ...
Texas inmates in uncooled prisons plead for relief in another hot summer
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As the summer heats up, some of the Texas’ nearly 90,000 inmates living in uncooled prisons are begging for relief. Reports of dehydration, heat rash, and desperate attempts to cool down with toilet water accentuate years-long demands to air-condition the state’s prison system. “I will never forget the inmate who was drinking […]
Texas Lottery – $139.3 Million Powerball Winner Confirmed
Sources at the Texas Lottery in Austin, Texas have confirmed the news that was shared by Powerball late Wednesday night. That news? We have a winner. A single ticket purchased for the July 3, 2024, Powerball drawing has matched the numbers needed to claim the game's jackpot prize. When compared...
Topgolf Ice Cream Truck Coming To North Texas
Cool down this summer with Topgolf's new ice cream truck, set to make its way through North Texas. As part of a summer initiative, the brand has introduced an ice cream truck journeying from California to New England. Along its route, the truck will make stops at multiple North Texas Topgolf locations, distributing complimentary ice cream and Topgolf merchandise to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Schedule: - July 13: Fort Worth - July 15: The Colony - July 16: Park Lane - July 17: Allen To learn more, or to follow the ice cream truck’s journey, check out its Instagram. In addition to the truck, Topgolf is...
What-A-Burger #13 in N. Carolina Fires Back in Suit Versus Whataburger in Texas
Whataburger is a Texas born and bred burger chain that has gained a huge following throughout its 50 plus years. A few years ago, Whataburger decided to sell so they could have the opportunity to spread their burger goodness across the country. That prompted many in Texas to turn against the burger giant. The company now has plans to expand into the Carolinas where a similarly named burger joint exists, What-A-Burger #13. Whataburger has talked with this restaurant before and believed they breached their agreement and violated their trademark.
BEWARE: Federal Agency Issues Warning After Dog and Cat Food Recall In Texas
Texas pet owners are told to be very careful when purchasing food for their dogs or cats. News Week released a statement on how there has been a recall by online food, and pet food subscription site Viva Raw for several products due to a risk of bacteria contamination. PLEASE...
'AC systems get beat to death in Texas' | Here are some warning signs and tips to keep your AC system working as temperatures rise
AUSTIN, Texas — We're entering the time of the year when air conditioning units will be working overtime every day for the next few months. And for people not maintaining their AC units properly, things can get expensive. “The AC systems just get beat to death in Texas,” Joshua...
Wanted man arrested after Mexia pursuit
MEXIA, Texas (FOX 44) – A wanted man has been arrested after a short pursuit in Mexia. Three Mexia police officers received a tip of the wanted person being spotted at a Cefco convenience store, located at 300 E Milam Street, at approximately 4 p.m. Wednesday. When officers arrived, they attempted to apprehend the suspect.
Fireworks, heat and COVID-19: North Texas health experts' safety tips for the Fourth of July
Fourth of July celebrations on Thursday will lead into a fun-filled weekend for much of North Texas. Pyrotechnics remain a risky staple of Independence Day festivities, COVID-19 infections are on the rise and the sweltering Texas summer is in full swing — and local medical experts are sharing their tips on keeping safe this holiday.
New racial profiling data analysis finds Black people, Hispanics more likely to be cited, searched by Texas police
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University's Institute for Predictive Analytics in Criminal Justice has published its annual report on racial profiling data in Texas, finding the likelihood of various races to be cited or searched by police. “This report on racial profiling data in policing offers another year of...
At half a mile a week, Gov. Greg Abbott’s border wall will take around 30 years and $20 billion to build
"At half a mile a week, Gov. Greg Abbott’s border wall will take around 30 years and $20 billion to build" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
This Texas City Has The Longest Running Fourth of July Celebration in Texas
One of the longest running Independence Day celebrations in America can be found right here in Texas. In fact, the celebration has been going on for so many years that it's known as the longest running Fourth of July celebration west of the Mississippi. It's also led to Round Top, Texas being known as the Fourth of July Capitol of Texas.
Texas Pastor Makes Emotional Plea For Return Of Son Who's Been Missing For Four Years
A Texas pastor is still looking for answers after his son went missing in 2020. He's made an emotional plea hoping the case might finally be solved. In 2020, Jason Landry, a Texas State University freshman, went missing. Authorities located his wrecked car, but they didn't find Jason anywhere. What makes things even more mysterious is the car was in the opposite direction of where he was supposed to be heading.
Sen. Cruz, Reps. Roy, Castro Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Coalition of Texas Lawmakers in Support of Direct Flight from SAT-DCA
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), and Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) are leading a bipartisan, bicameral coalition of Texas lawmakers in urging Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to allocate San Antonio International Airport (SAT) one of the new long-haul, round-trip flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The recent FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, which Sen. Cruz co-authored as the ranking member of the Senate Commerce Committee and was signed into law, secured five new round-trip flights to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) from locations previously excluded from direct flights. The Department of Transportation recently announced the application procedures for the eligible airlines and will award slots for new service this summer.
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