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Wildfires, including one near Fredericksburg, rage across thousands of acres in Texas

Multiple wildfires are ablaze in Texas, including one named the Crabapple Fire which is near Fredericksburg.

Texas · 2025-03-16

CBS Texas

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Texas comptroller on property tax relief, budget surplus

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar , the state's chief financial officer, is winding down his time in office after accepting the position of chancellor at Texas A&M University in College Station. Before he departs Austin, Hegar sat down with Eye On Politics anchor Jack Fink to speak about some of the top economic issues facing the state. Texas property tax relief For the second legislative session in a row, property taxes are high on the agenda for the governor, House and Senate. Booming property values in North Texas and around the state have left homeowners with large increases in their...

Texas · 2025-03-16

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‘The safety and well-being of Texans is our No. 1 priority’ | Gov. Abbott announces federal aid for resources to fight Texas wildfires

TEXAS, USA — Texas Governor Greg Abbott said in a statement Sunday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the state's request for federal grant assistance to fight the massive wildfires in Gillespie and Gray County. Right now, the Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg covers an estimated 9,500 acres...

Texas · 2025-03-16
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Houston man found covered in blood moments after beating his wife to death with an iron, cops say

A Texas man has been charged with murder, after allegedly bludgeoning his wife to death with an iron at their home. Chance Zane Chavez, 34, who was covered in blood, surrendered to police after officers were called about a suspicious event on Wednesday morning. According to the Houston Police Department , a neighbor called authorities after Chavez rang their doorbell, covered in blood. The neighbor said Chavez had told him something tragic had just happened in his home. Upon arrival, officers from the HPD found Chavez standing in the doorway to his residence with his hands up. According to...

Houston, TX · 2025-03-14

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Texas Based Gun Company Has Filed For Bankruptcy As Demand Falls

A Texas based gun company has hit hard times and has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. Gunmaker Watchtower Firearms, which has its manufacturing base in Frisco, Texas and a corporate office in Spring, Texas filed for bankruptcy last week according to Chron.com. The lower demand for guns is among the reasons why Watchtower has had rough times lately.

Texas · 2025-03-15

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Major storm in central US leaves at least 18 dead

At least 18 people were dead and dozens injured after tornadoes raked across the central United States, officials said Saturday. In the neighboring state of Arkansas, officials said three people had died and 29 had been injured in the storm.

Texas · 2025-03-15

Mix 94.1

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Best Ways to Eliminate Fire Ants in Texas Fast

There are not many things that are hated more in Texas than fire ants. But they keep coming back, which is why I wanted to share some details on how to get rid of these annoying social insects. One thing I hate about fire ants is that by the time...

Texas · 2025-03-15

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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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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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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 AG Ken Paxton Defends Ban on Drag Shows at Texas A&M, Citing Misuse of Public Funds

In a move that pits traditional educational values against the expression of queer culture, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has stepped up to defend the ban on drag shows at Texas A&M University, representing the Board of Regents in a lawsuit initiated by the Texas A&M Queer Empowerment Council. In a recent announcement, Paxton stated that public funds should not be used for shows that are deemed offensive and not in line with the core mission of the university.

Texas · 2025-03-15