LAREDO — A group of high school students gathered to hear state Representative Jon Rosenthal, a Democrat from Houston, discuss the intricacies of underground carbon dioxide injection, data centers, and their connection to the Texas Railroad Commission, the regulatory body overseeing the state’s oil and gas sector. While attendees enjoyed pizza and wings, Rosenthal explained…
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver is grappling with the devastating loss of his 2-year-old son, who tragically drowned in Harris County on June 28. Following this heart-wrenching event, the Buffalo Bills organization has publicly expressed their support for Oliver, who was absent from Saturday’s preseason game. In a statement released by the team, they…
Car thefts in San Marcos have seen a significant increase, particularly during the summer months, a trend confirmed by local police. This year has followed suit, with authorities highlighting the rising number of auto thefts. From May through July, San Marcos police recorded 49 incidents of vehicle theft, representing an uptick compared to the same…
The Dock Bookshop is embracing challenging dialogues with the launch of a new book series. Co-owners and sisters, Donna and Donya Craddock, have established themselves as vital figures in the literary communities of Fort Worth and Texas. Their independent bookstore, which has been a staple for 18 years, is Black-owned and is located in the…
Garland police are actively seeking assistance from the public in identifying the driver responsible for a hit-and-run incident that left a 12-year-old boy with serious injuries on Saturday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. when the boy, riding an electric scooter, was crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of North Garland Avenue…
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission’s annual public hearing commenced on a lively note Wednesday, as a tailgate party unfolded outside the agency’s Austin offices. Hundreds from across the state gathered to cook, share refreshments, and discuss a pressing issue: the proposed construction of border barriers through state park lands in far West Texas. Cardboard…
In a tragic incident early Saturday morning, a collision between a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck in northwest Houston resulted in the death of one individual. The accident occurred in the 2600 block of West Mount Houston Road, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed that the driver of…
A Texas appeals court has upheld a ruling that holds Alex Jones and his Infowars company liable to the parents of a child who lost their life in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. However, the court has significantly reduced the amount of punitive damages initially awarded to the parents. In a ruling delivered by…
A recent incident involving a sheriff’s deputy’s pickup truck has sparked controversy in Fort Worth, particularly among local activists. A video has emerged showing the vehicle allegedly forcing a cameraperson off the street, prompting a sharp reaction from District 4 Councilmember Charlie Lauersdorf. In a late-night email response to the individual who shared the video,…
Houston Weather Update A Heat Advisory has been issued for southeast Texas, effective from noon to 7 PM on both Saturday and Sunday. Expect temperatures to soar into the upper 90s and low 100s, with heat index readings potentially reaching between 106 and 110 degrees. This weekend will be characterized by extreme heat, with temperatures…
