Tainted water flowed to these Texans’ homes for three years. No one told them.
A new operator was assigned to fix the well in Midland County, which is still not compliant with state standards.
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Families of Robb shooting victims fighting for Uvalde City Council to officially oppose city-funded report met with more obstacles
City Council was set to vote on potentially rejecting the controversial report. Now it’s unknown when that vote might happen after the mayor’s resignation. UVALDE, Texas — Loved ones of those who died at Robb Elementary in 2022 were hoping to convince Uvalde City Council to formally reject a city-commissioned report on the shooting, the … Read more
Austin is one of the most expensive places for child care. Here’s what’s being done about it
Austin Council Member Vanessa Fuentes helped lead zoning changes to make it easier for child care facilities to open and operate. AUSTIN, Texas — According to studies done in the past year, Travis County is the most expensive spots for child care in the state. New tax breaks from both the city of Austin and … Read more
‘They’re angry’: Lawyer for Dallas couple injured in crash linked to NFL receiver Rashee Rice says they want accountability
The rental company’s attorney said Rice was in touch with them after the accident, admitted there had been a wreck, and acknowledged the need to pay for damages. DALLAS — An attorney representing a luxury car rental company in Dallas told WFAA Kansas City Chief wide receiver Rashee Rice had leased the Lamborghini involved in … Read more
Texas emergency director calls for firefighting air force after historic Panhandle fires
A special legislative committee is investigating what caused the Smokehouse Creek fire, the largest in state history. PAMPA, Texas — This story was first published in the Texas Tribune and can be viewed here. Texas’ top emergency manager told a panel of lawmakers Tuesday that the state should establish its own firefighting aircraft division after … Read more
Wembanyama’s near-quadruple-double kept shorthanded Spurs competitive before losing to Nuggets 110-105
Nikola Jokic outdueled Rookie of the Year favorite Victor Wembanyama in Denver’s 110-105 win over the Spurs. DENVER — Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic scored 42 points and outdueled Rookie of the Year favorite Victor Wembanyama in Denver’s 110-105 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night to retake sole possession of first place in … Read more
Florida high school student rewriting narrative for women in wrestling
Cerenity Whiting is an honors student and state champion who only started wrestling three years ago. CLEARWATER, Fla. — Stepping onto the wrestling mat, Cerenity Whiting is a trailblazer who’s rewriting the rules. In a sport where muscle meets grit, the Countryside High School student-athlete has shattered expectations. She’s just a junior in high school … Read more