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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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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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Normal operations will run after Rodeo performance cut short due to electrical issue, officials say

All operations will resume on Saturday at the Houston Rodeo following an electrical issue that cut the iconic rock band Journey's set on Friday evening. RodeoHouston officials posted on social media this morning that Warren Zeiders' performance will go on as scheduled and that all grounds and the star stage will be operating as normal. pic.twitter.com/gxyu8DKqmg — RODEOHOUSTON (@RODEOHOUSTON) March 15, 2025 Videos sent to ABC13 by excited fans showed the moment speakers and screens blew out during the band's most loved song, 'Don't Stop Believin'. Fans continued singing along until concertgoers said the band began to move off...

Houston, 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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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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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

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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

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

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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

98.7 The Bomb

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These Texas Mini-Road Trips Are Perfect For A Three-Day Weekend!

When a three day weekend comes along most El Paso families will be planning to relax with family or friends, but if you’re like me and you want to spend the extra days off out of El Paso then let’s talk mini-road trips!. For me, road trips are...

El Paso, TX · 2025-03-14

Houston Chronicle

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Kenneth Hall, record-setting Texas high school football star known as 'The Sugar Land Express,' dies

Kenneth Hall, who set the Texas high school record with 4,045 rushing yards as a senior in 1953 and was known as 'The Sugar Land Express,' has died at 89.

Fredericksburg, TX · 2025-03-15

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Arrest made after crash kills at least 5 people, including infant, in Texas

At least five people died and 11 were hurt in a crash involving at least 17 vehicles, including semi-trucks, on Interstate 35 in north Austin late Thursday night, police said.

Austin, TX · 2025-03-14

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Massive Crashes on Texas Highway Amid Blinding Dust

"Do not come out here, anybody!" Those are the chilling words the cameraman speaks in the video at the bottom of this article. A powerful dust storm swept across the Texas Panhandle today, turning a stretch of I-27 outside Amarillo, Texas into a scene of destruction as multiple major accidents shut down the highway. High winds carried thick clouds of dust, reducing visibility to near zero and leaving drivers with little time to react.

Amarillo, TX · 2025-03-14

San Antonio Express News

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Texas cold front will bring hurricane-force wind gusts Friday. Here’s where it'll be worst.

The strongest winds will be blasting across parts of West Texas and the Panhandle, where gusts could reach 80 mph Friday afternoon.

Texas · 2025-03-13

MyTexasDaily.com

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Texas Highway Patrol troopers injured after their patrol vehicle struck on Interstate 45

NAVARRO COUNTY, Texas - Two Texas Highway Patrol Troopers were injured early Thursday morning when a pickup truck struck them while they were assisting a disabled vehicle on Interstate Highway 45, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.The incident occurred at approximately 6:40 a.m. near the 235-mile marker. The troopers were outside their patrol unit when the pickup truck collided with the vehicle and then hit the troopers. Both officers were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while the driver of the pickup truck was unharmed, stated the department. The section of IH-45 where the crash occurred is temporarily closed, and traffic is being rerouted as the investigation continues.

Texas · 2025-03-14

NBC News

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Tornado warnings issued in several states as fires burn in Oklahoma and Texas

Possible tornadoes were reported in several states Friday into Saturday as a powerful system of storms swept across the central part of the United States on the way east, with new warnings in Mississippi and Illinois, according to forecasters. Tornadoes were reported to have ripped down trees and power lines...

Missouri · 2025-03-14

KXAN

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Deadly I-35 pileup comes amid push to make it harder to sue trucking companies

The arrest of a semi-truck driver in connection to Thursday night's deadly pileup comes a day after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick laid out his priority list at the Capitol. Among them, two bills he describes as "protecting Texas trucking" and "curbing nuclear verdicts."

Austin, TX · 2025-03-14