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Pecan Pies and Porch Swings: Texas’s Unexpected Amish Oasis

New Amish Community Takes Root in the Heart of Texas. In a surprising turn of events, a new Amish community has established itself in the rolling hills of central Texas, bringing with it a blend of traditional values and entrepreneurial spirit. Located just outside the small town of Fredericksburg, this fledgling settlement marks a significant expansion of the Amish presence in the Lone Star State.

Fredericksburg, TX · 2025-03-18
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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 · 2025-03-19
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Missing Texas Teen Found Safe in St. Johns County as Suspect Jesus Esteban Arellano Is Apprehended After Vehicle Chase

A missing Texas teenager was safely located and a suspect apprehended in St. Johns County, according to a social media post by the local sheriff's office. The 16-year-old girl had been reported missing, and her discovery was part of a broader police operation to arrest 19-year-old Jesus Esteban Arellano, who had outstanding warrants for multiple charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in Texas. The capture of the suspect occurred after a vehicle chase that ended with a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver by deputies. St. Johns County Sheriff's Office reported the resolution of an intense situation last Saturday, which resulted in both the recovery of the missing juvenile and the detention of Arellano.

St Johns County, FL · 2025-03-18
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A Million People in Texas Told to Avoid Being Near Windows

Strong winds are expected to hit northern and western Texas on Tuesday, prompting weather warnings for the area.

Texas · 2025-03-17
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California, New York and Texas would see some of the highest numbers of students impacted if cuts to CEP were made

California, Texas and New York would be some of the hardest hit states if funding for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) were cut, according to new data released by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC). Late last month, the House of Representatives passed a budget resolution that directs the...

California · 2025-03-17

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Texas bill would ban K-12 students from using cell phones during school hours

AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) - Lawmakers want Texas to join a growing number of states in restricting public school students from using their cellphones during the school day, answering calls from educators who say the state needs to remove distractions from the classroom. Under House Bill 1481, introduced by Rep. Caroline...

Texas · 2025-03-18

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Texas ATMs hacked in sophisticated ‘jackpotting’ theft scheme with ties to Russia

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – In a first-of-its-kind case in Harris County, nearly a quarter of a million dollars vanished from ATMs in just four days and investigators have now linked this unprecedented hacking case to an organized group with ties to Russia. This theft, known as “jackpotting,” is a...

Harris County, TX · 2025-03-19

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Texas lawmakers turn their focus to student discipline

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers are looking to provide educators with more power in the classroom to maintain discipline and promote a safer learning environment. House Bill 6, introduced by Representative Jeff Leach, would change how students are suspended, expelled, or placed in alternative education programs. Nearly half of educators cited in a poll in the state’s 2023 Teacher Vacancy Task Force report said discipline and a safe work environment were a top concern.

Texas · 2025-03-18

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Thousands of acres set ablaze in Texas and Oklahoma wildfires: See maps

Wildfires leave behind a path of devastation in Oklahoma and Texas as the states continue to face critical fire weather this week.

Texas · 2025-03-17

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Texas senators unanimously pass a bill that makes owning many games, anime and manga a felony offense

Buckle up, weebs, Texas is coming for your waifus. Sen. Pete Flores’ Senate Bill 20 (SB 20) went before the Texas Senate last week, with them unanimously approving a new law that will make the possession of any material depicting a minor in an “obscene” way a felony offense.

Texas · 2025-03-17

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An Oil Well Sinkhole Grows in the Permian Basin

This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. UPTON COUNTY, Texas—A sinkhole around an old oil well is growing at an alarming rate on the Kelton Ranch in West Texas. Radford...

Upton County, TX · 2025-03-17

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Harris County deputy sheriff found dead one day after being reported missing

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A Harris County deputy sheriff was found dead one day after being reported missing. The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office posted on Facebook announcing the passing of Harris County Deputy Sheriff Christina Kohler. The constable’s office said Kohler was found dead on Thursday...

Harris County, TX · 2025-03-16

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You Can Go from Texas to New Mexico By Walking Through a Doorway in This Route 66 Ghost Town

Right on the border of Texas and New Mexico at mile marker 373 sits Glenrio, a town frozen in time. From 1926 to 1973, it was a bustling stop for travelers on Route 66, but everything changed when Interstate 40 was built nearby. Today, photographers and history lovers visit its...

New Mexico · 2025-03-17