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GATOR 99.5

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2 New Bills Could Change Liquor Laws Forever in Texas

(Tyler, Texas) - Texas has some very strange liquor laws. You can't buy on Sundays. You can't buy liquor on a major holiday like Christmas or New Year's Day. Only mom and pop liquor stores can sell it, not major retailers. Some companies have been able to find some loopholes...

Texas · 2025-03-15

GMA

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Tornado outbreak live updates: 40 dead in cross-country storm system

Millions of Americans across the country are on alert for a severe weather outbreak as violent, long-track tornadoes with damaging winds of up to 80 mph and large hail are expected across the Midwest and South with the cross-country storm moving east. The same storm system delivered raging winds to the Plains states earlier, leading to wildfires and severe dust storms that left more than a dozen people dead in Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma. Overall, at least 40 deaths have been recorded from the cross-country storm system. Latest Developments Mar 16, 11:00 AM Death toll climbs to 40 At...

2025-03-15

FMX 94.5

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More Than 100 Inmates Have Died in Texas Prisons Since January

Texas is a large state and within the state are a lot of prisons. In fact, there are more than 100 units within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Currently, the TDCJ has an average of 135,000 inmates. With that many inmates and over 100 units, prisons will experience deaths...

Texas · 2025-03-15

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27 Years on Death Row: Texas Woman’s Conviction Tossed by Appeals Court

Brittany Holberg is a Texas woman who may have just received the best news she’s heard in a long time. According to CBS News, after being on death row for over 20 years, a federal appeals court overturned her death sentence. This decision came after the local prosecutor failed to disclose that a key witness in Brittany's case was a paid informant.

Texas · 2025-03-15

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Safe Zones in Texas for Nuclear Emergency Preparedness

There are many people who are hopeful that the dreadful possibility of nuclear war will never become a reality. Regarding the possibility of a nuclear exchange, however, worries have been raised as tensions around the world continue to rise. In the event of such a terrible occurrence, which location in Texas would provide the most opportunity for survival?

Texas · 2025-03-15

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Texas schools have leaned on uncertified teachers to fill vacancies. Lawmakers want to put a stop to it.

Lawmakers want to turn the tide on the growing number of unprepared and uncertified teachers by restricting who can lead Texas classrooms. But school leaders worry those limits will leave them with fewer options to refill their teacher ranks.

Texas · 2025-03-15

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Texas Highway Patrol Troopers Injured Following Their Patrol Car Struck On Interstate 45

Two Texas Highway Patrol Troopers were injured early Thursday morning when a pickup truck struck them as they were assisting a disabled car on Interstate Highway 45, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The event happened around 6:40 a.m. around the 235-mile marker. The troopers were outside their...

Texas · 2025-03-15

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Texas Rangers investigating officer-involved shooting at South Padre Island

The Texas Rangers are investigating an overnight officer-involved shooting at South Padre Island, according to South Padre Island Police Department spokesperson Nikki Soto. Soto said SPI officers were working a traffic accident near the 2300 block of Padre Boulevard at around 12:40 a.m. when there was "an additional incident pertaining to an officer-involved shooting by an outside agency."

South Padre Island, TX · 2025-03-15

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Severe Texas Winds Blow Semi Trucks Over Like They’re Nothing

Toy semi-trucks are part of any kid’s car collection. They also tend to take a beating, being the strong, resilient types they are. Unfortunately, as the saying goes, the bigger they are, the harder they fall. Recent extreme weather with hurricane-force gusts knocked down big rigs left and right across the Southern Plains.

Texas · 2025-03-15

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At least 3 killed in car crashes during dust storms in Texas

(CNN) - Strong winds swept through the Texas panhandle on Friday, causing crashes that killed at least three people. Dust clouds covered the sky, leading to low visibility and dangerous driving conditions. State authorities say at least three people in two counties died in car crashes from the dust storm.

Texas · 2025-03-15

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Police Speak Out: Spring Breakers Cause Chaos on Texas Shores

Kids these days, am I right? It turns out that Texas teens are causing a ruckus in Galveston beaches by their unruly behavior and often-violent tendencies. You see, it all comes from a recent post from the Galveston Police Department urging drivers to travel with extreme caution and expect heavy traffic buildup from what they call an "unsanctioned" senior skip day. Take a look:

Galveston, TX · 2025-03-15

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Texas schools have leaned on uncertified teachers to fill vacancies. Lawmakers want to put a stop to it.

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Lawmakers want to turn the tide on the growing number of unprepared and uncertified teachers by restricting who can lead Texas classrooms. But school leaders worry those limits will leave them with fewer options to refill their teacher ranks.

Texas · 2025-03-15

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2 Texas universities under investigation for alleged race-exclusionary practices

TEXAS — The U.S. Department of Education is investigating alleged race-exclusionary practices in the graduate programs of two Texas universities. The University of North Texas and Rice University are two of the 45 schools currently under investigation. Investigations are being conducted into partnerships between these institutions and “The Ph.D....

Texas · 2025-03-14

San Antonio Current

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An inside look at Taser use in Texas prison

The sound of electricity sizzling and crackling broke the silence. To me, it looked like the electric chair was officially back in the prisons.

Texas · 2025-03-15

The Marijuana Herald

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Texas Senate Committee Unanimously Approves Bill to Expand Medical Cannabis Compassionate-Use Program

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A Texas bill to expand the state’s Compassionate-Use Program for low-THC medical marijuana products has passed the Senate State Affairs Committee in a 8 to 0 vote. Sponsored by State Senator Charles Perry (R), SB 1505 would allow licensed dispensaries to operate satellite storage locations, a move advocates say would improve access for patients. The … Continue reading The post Texas Senate Committee Unanimously Approves Bill to Expand Medical Cannabis Compassionate-Use Program appeared first on The Marijuana Herald .

Texas · 2025-03-14

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Texas Jails Under Fire: 10 Facilities Are Failing to Meet Standards

Aross the state of Texas, you will find 254 counties, and almost all of those counties have jails. Of course, these jails house people who have committed crimes and those who are accused of committing crimes. Jails house human beings and certain standards have to be followed in the State...

Texas · 2025-03-15

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BISD employee arrested for online solicitation of a minor

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Cameron County District Attorney Luis V. Saenz on Friday announced that a 33-year-old man employed at the Brownsville Independent School District was arrested Thursday on a charge of online solicitation of a minor. Bryan David Hernandez Aguirre was employed at Lopez High School at...

Brownsville, TX · 2025-03-14