A 22-month-old child tragically lost their life on one of the hottest days of the year in Corpus Christi, Texas, after being left in a car outside a local school. Infant Left in Sweltering Car The child’s mother, 33-year-old Hilda Ann Adame, was taken into custody on Tuesday by Corpus Christi police. Adame faces charges … Read more
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has chosen the University of Texas’s Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) to become the nation’s Leadership-Class Computing Facility, investing a substantial $457 million. This investment, announced in a press release on July 11, will position TACC at the forefront of national research initiatives. A Major Investment for National Research … Read more
The invasive and poisonous hammerhead worm, resembling a creature from a science fiction movie, is causing concern across Texas. This dangerous species, which looks like a snake but is far more perilous, is on the rise due to favorable conditions. An Unwelcome Arrival: The Hammerhead Worm According to the Austin-American-Statesman, the hammerhead worm population in … Read more
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has announced the annual Sales Tax Holiday, which will take place from August 9 to 11, 2024. This event allows shoppers to purchase qualifying items without paying sales tax, making it an ideal time to save on back-to-school essentials. Details and Eligible Items The tax-free weekend applies to most clothing, footwear, … Read more
As Texas contends with sweltering summer temperatures, the threat posed by extreme ultraviolet radiation is just one of many outdoor hazards. For over two decades, Texans have become familiar with the West Nile Virus, but now a new viral menace is spreading across the state, with the world’s deadliest animal to blame once again. Mosquitoes: … Read more
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a stern directive to CenterPoint Energy, the utility company at the center of criticism for widespread power outages in the Houston area following Hurricane Beryl. Abbott has given CenterPoint until the end of the month to present a comprehensive plan to prevent future outages or face executive orders to … Read more
Texas has reported 10 cases of dengue fever in 2024, as U.S. health officials emphasize caution against the mosquito-borne disease amid a historic global surge. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, all 10 cases were linked to international travel. Dengue Fever’s Rising Threat in Texas Officials warn that a few people have … Read more
Dallas-Fort Worth residents are bracing for another scorching day as the heat advisory, initially issued earlier this week, extends until 7 p.m. Wednesday. Feels-like temperatures are projected to soar to 109 degrees Fahrenheit in the afternoon, with expectations of further extension into Thursday as the heat persists relentlessly. Overnight, there will be little relief from … Read more
The first tropical storm warning of this year’s hurricane season was issued early Tuesday, prompting coastal communities in southern Texas to brace for heavy rain, flooding, and potential tornadoes. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported that the storm, developing over the southern Gulf of Mexico, was expected to reach land as a potential tropical cyclone. … Read more
A heartbreaking incident unfolded near Houston, Texas, where the bodies of a man and his teenage daughter were recovered from the San Jacinto River. The tragic event occurred at the Xtreme Off Road Park & Beach in Crosby, a popular recreational area located approximately half an hour from Houston. Emergency Response and Recovery Efforts Harris … Read more