In response to rising wildfire threats, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a statewide deployment of firefighting resources. According to the source, this decision comes as the Texas A&M Forest Service warns of increased wildfire activity due to dry conditions and high temperatures. The A&M Forest Service has upgraded the Wildland Preparedness Level to Level … Read more
Recently, Texas Children’s Hospital announced it would be laying off 5 percent of its workforce, which amounts to about 1,000 employees. Since the announcement, several workers have reached out to KPRC 2 to share their stories. Among those affected is Madison Rendall, who was a senior environmental graphics coordinator at the hospital. Rendall, who is … Read more
A new millionaire has emerged in Austin, Texas, after winning a massive jackpot in the Texas Lottery. According to the source, the winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, is now enjoying their newfound fortune and has big plans for their winnings. The excitement surrounding lotteries like Mega Millions and Powerball often skyrockets as jackpots … Read more
Disclaimer: This article contains information about a criminal act and may be distressing for some readers. Please read at your own discretion. A murder trial in Albuquerque took an unexpected turn when Diamond Salazar, one of the suspects involved, pleaded guilty. The case revolves around a tragic shooting at a Maverik gas station near Interstate 25, … Read more
(The Center Square) – Just hours after Vice President Kamala Harris announced on social media that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz would be her running mate, reactions from Midwest politicians were strong, though not all were positive. Michigan’s Democratic Party quickly backed Walz, a choice that surprised many analysts. “As a son of the Midwest, veteran, … Read more
Disclaimer: This article contains information about a criminal act and may be distressing for some readers. Please read at your own discretion. In a significant crackdown, a multi-agency operation has led to the indictment of a major transnational criminal organization based in Guatemala. This organization is accused of smuggling thousands of foreign nationals through Mexico into … Read more
Los Alamos, N.M. – A bat found dead at Bandelier National Monument has tested positive for rabies, marking the first confirmed case of the year in northern New Mexico. The bat was discovered in the Cottonwood Picnic Area on July 7. Although there has been no reported human contact, anyone who may have touched or … Read more
Disclaimer: This article contains information about a criminal act and may be distressing for some readers. Please read at your own discretion. Hobbs, New Mexico – Police in Hobbs are on the lookout for a woman in connection with a murder that took place on Tuesday evening. Emergency teams were called to the 1100 block of … Read more
White Castle is stepping up its game to attract financially strapped customers by slashing the price of its popular sliders to the lowest level in over a decade. The move comes as part of a larger trend among fast-food chains offering discounts to lure in cost-conscious consumers. The family-owned fast food chain, with 335 locations … Read more
The pandemic changed many aspects of daily life for Americans, and while some changes were challenging, others made things a bit easier. One positive shift was the introduction of outdoor seating at New York City restaurants. To support these businesses in 2020, restaurants were allowed to set up seating areas on streets and sidewalks. These … Read more