Tag: texas local news
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The expected path of Hurricane Norma Spaghetti for Texas
The predicted path of Hurricane Norma might cause its effects to spread into Texas. The Category 4 hurricane was spinning off the western coast of Mexico on Thursday afternoon with winds of 130 mph. Based on a current report from the National Hurricane Center (NHC), it was moving toward Mexico at a speed of 7…
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Branded unconstitutional: The razor-wire fence separating Texas and New Mexico
A legislator from New Mexico called the razor wire fence constructed across the state’s border with Texas “unconstitutional.” The barrier was installed across some of the Texas-New Mexico state lines by Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s National Guard, the most recent action taken by the Republican to stop immigrants from accessing his state. Around the New…
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Will Texas be compensated by the federal government for the planned $1.5 billion in border security?
Kilometers of border wall, flying buoys, coiled wire, and cargo containers. The Texas border is lined with plenty of physical obstructions. However, Governor Greg Abbott is asking for more in the most recent special session, and lawmakers have replied with a $1.5 billion proposal. The funds will be used to maintain existing barriers and build…
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Purple street lights appearing throughout Central Texas
The color of the street lights in Central Texas has switched from white to purple due to an issue with the LED light fixture. Charlese Butler, a public relations expert for the City of Temple, explained that they initially appear white before progressively turning deeper violet and dim. She claimed that last week, the city…
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A Texas official issues a warning to businesses that support the boycott of Israel
Due to the current hostilities with Hamas militants, a Texas official urged businesses in the state to boycott Israel. “Israel was the victim of a horrible terrorist attack during the weekend that seemed to have no purpose other than senseless death and damage. “Hamas maintains its violent accusations by threatening to murder hostages in reaction to…
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The Son of Buc-ee’s co-founder is detained in Texas on 28 criminal counts
An arrest has been made in Texas for the son of a co-founder of the famous Buc-ee’s convenience shop on 28 different state jail felonies related to invasive video recordings. Based on Travis County jail records, 28-year-old Mitchell Wasek was let out an hour after being detained on a $10,000 bail with the restriction that…
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Life in Texas will soon be impacted by the government shutdown
The U.S. House of Representatives is controlled by Republicans by a small margin, and a number of its most extreme members are delaying efforts to enact budget legislation that is required to keep the government afloat and will run out of funds in 6 days. In addition to the government’s capacity to pay its debts…
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Arrival of the 14th busload of refugees from Texas; no word from the city on housing expenses
Tuesday saw the arrival of yet another bus bringing migrants from Texas, making it the fourteenth such arrival on June 14. One bus carrying migrants from Texas landed at Union Station at about 9:10 a.m. today, based on a statement from Zach Seidl, deputy mayor of communications for Los Angeles. “This is bus number 14th to come.…
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Texas’ Lt. Governor claims that Biden “lies” regarding the border because he believes that “the American people are just stupid”
Dan Patrick, the Republican lieutenant governor of Texas, charged that President Joe Biden believed that the “American people are just stupid” on the border crisis. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, has asserted that the border is secure numerous times. During a news briefing at the White House on August 31, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre…
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In Texas, a fresh COVID variation has been found and reported: What you must understand
It is just the 4th case to have been documented in the country, and samples from either individuals or wastewater were used to diagnose it, based on health experts. According to reports, researchers at Houston Methodist detected the variation and are worried it might lead to an increase in instances. The World Health Organization is…