Tag: texas local news
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Hidden risks: A dad and 2 kids recently drowned in the San Jacinto River
Search teams reported finding a body in the San Jacinto River after looking for a guy who went missing during swimming. Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office say they think it’s the man who was last spotted at Magnolia Gardens Park attempting to get to a small island. When he came nearer to the…
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Homeland Secretary Criticizes Texas Governor
The Texas border wall that is presently floating in the Rio Grande is receiving criticism from the head of Homeland Security. According to Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, blocking refugees’ access to the country does not reflect the history of the US. Greg Abbott, the governor of Texas, has been under fire from Mayorkas for promoting the…
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As her husband “flipped off” another driver, a woman was murdered in a road rage incident; she always regretted it
In Texas, a 37-year-old lady was fatally shot in an alleged case of road rage after her husband, who was driving their minivan, claimed he “flipped off” the other driver who attacked by firing multiple bullets at their car. Right after the event, the victim, Paola Nunez Linares, was declared dead at a nearby hospital,…
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Food stamps: Direct payments for SNAP benefits in Texas valued up to $1,691 will expire in 3 days
In 3 days, Texas will have received all of its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program rewards totaling as much as $1,691 for July. Texas residents who qualify for SNAP benefits and live in low-income families should start receiving the funds by July 15. The payment period in Texas is lengthy and extends throughout the very first…
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Texas Floating River Wall began to be built with the aim to protect the border
The border wall section is located close to La Joya, Texas. Our boundaries are protected by these barriers in various places in Texas. The border, meanwhile, is extremely lengthy throughout our state, and it appears that a new security measure has only recently begun to enter the Texas waters. On June 9th, Governor Abbott spoke regarding…
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Despite being sued, Greg Abbott constructs a river buoy wall along the Texas border
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) is proceeding with the construction of a $1 million floating buoy wall along the border between the United States and Mexico despite recently filed legal action that was directed at the project. In a video posted this week, a representative of the Texas Department of Public Safety can be seen attaching…
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What Must Happen Before Marijuana Is Legalized in Texas?
What do you believe about making marijuana, often known as cannabis, legal in Midland/Odessa? What steps would need to be taken? Many Texas cities and municipalities plan to put marijuana on the poll in the upcoming election or the nearest future; may it appear on our ballot soon? Here in the Permian Basin, a petition…
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The state’s supreme court confirms the governor’s decision regarding mask requirements
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that Governor Greg Abbott was beyond his rights when he removed the mask restrictions that cities had in place throughout the Covid-19 outbreak. On Friday, the court decided that state law allows the governor “the legal right” to make these choices “throughout a declared crisis.” At the moment, the decision…
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With the heat, Texas squirrels are once more splooting. This is what it indicates
The increasing temperatures are felt by many people along with us. Even the squirrels are in pain. A video of the little animal splooting—a unique behavior known as splooting—shows it lying down on its front with its legs and arms stretched out. TPWD said the tape was shot at Inks Lake State Park, roughly 105 miles…
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Texas representative offers legislation to prevent federal aid to states that carry out reparations
A Texas Republican in the House has sponsored legislation that would prevent federal loans for states or local governments that carry out reparations programs. The No Bailouts for Reparations Act, presented this past week by Texas Republican Rep. Brian Babin, would stop federal bailouts or financial help from flowing to states or local governments running programs…