Live News of Texas August 15, 2024

Uvalde Police Investigate Missing Video From School Shooting Response

Following a court order, not all officer video footage from the tragic Uvalde, Texas, school shooting in 2022 was initially provided to news organizations. The Uvalde Police Department announced an internal investigation iRead More

Justice Department Defends Boeing Plea Deal Over Plane Crashes

The Justice Department has defended a plea deal reached with Boeing over the fatal crashes of two 737 Max planes that claimed the lives of 346 individuals. In a court filing on Wednesday, the department stated...Read More

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US Cities Experiencing More Extreme Heat Due To Climate Change

Recent data analysis reveals a concerning trend of increasing heatwaves in cities across the United States, with human-caused climate change exacerbating the situation. The phenomenon known as the urban heat island effectRead More

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Texas Gas Prices Increase By 0.21% In One Day

As of 14 August 2024, the gas prices in Texas have seen a slight increase, with regular unleaded gasoline now priced at $3.81 per gallon. Comparing this to yesterday's price of $3.80 per gallon, there has...Read More

US Government Renews Calls For Release Of Austin Tice

The US government has once again urged the Syrian government to cooperate in the release of American journalist Austin Tice, who was abducted in Syria 12 years ago. Tice, who traveled to Syria as a freelance...Read More

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Texas Longhorns Face Running Back Injuries Ahead Of SEC

Following a series of unfortunate injuries, the University of Texas football team faces challenges as they prepare to enter the Southeastern Conference. The team recently announced that freshman running back Christian ClarRead More

Investigation Finds No Election Influence In Harris County

An investigation conducted by the Harris County District Attorney's office in Texas has revealed no evidence of intent to influence the 2022 election outcomes in the state's largest county. The review, led by District AttoRead More

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FTC Faces Lawsuits Over Ban On Noncompete Agreements

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently voted to ban noncompete agreements, which have become increasingly common in various industries. These agreements typically prevent employees from working for competitors forRead More

Texas Gas Prices Increase By 0.01 Cents In A Day

As of 13 August 2024, the gas prices in Texas have seen a slight increase from yesterday's rates. Currently, the price for regular unleaded gasoline stands at $3.81 per gallon, up by 0.01 cents compared to...Read More

Migrant Accused Of Rape In Brooklyn Makes First Court Appearance

A migrant accused of raping a woman at knifepoint near a popular beach boardwalk in New York City’s Brooklyn borough has made his first court appearance as details emerge about him and another suspect’s prior run-ins...Read More

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Sen. Ted Cruz Probes NPS Over Pro-Hamas Protest

Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, has initiated an inquiry into the National Park Service (NPS) regarding the handling of a pro-Hamas protest that took place in Washington, D.C. on July 24. Despite prior notificaRead More

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Netflix To Open Squid Game: The Experience In New York

Netflix has announced that it will be bringing the popular series Squid Game to life with a new interactive experience in New York City. The live experience, titled Squid Game: The Experience, will be located at...Read More

Boston Red Sox Outfielder Jarren Duran Suspended For Slur

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has been suspended for two games after directing an anti-gay slur towards a heckler at Fenway Park in Boston. The incident occurred during Sunday's game against the Houston Astros wheRead More

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Texas Church Where Deadly Shooting Occurred Demolished By Crews

Crews on Monday tore down a Texas church where a gunman killed more than two dozen worshippers in 2017, using heavy machinery to raze the small building even after some families sought to preserve the scene...Read More

Dearica Hamby Sues WNBA And Las Vegas Aces

Los Angeles Sparks All-Star Dearica Hamby has filed a lawsuit against the WNBA and her former team, the Las Vegas Aces, in federal court. The lawsuit alleges discrimination and retaliation by the Aces, which ultimately ledRead More

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Qualifies For Oregon Ballot Access

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has successfully qualified for the ballot in Oregon, as confirmed by the state's elections division. This achievement comes after Kennedy's campaign submitted 50,000Read More

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Chevron And Elon Musk's Companies Relocate To Texas

Former President Donald Trump recently commented on the business climate in California and Texas, specifically referencing Chevron's decision to move its headquarters from California to Houston. During a conversation withRead More

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Texas Gas Prices Drop To $3.80 Per Gallon

As of 12 August 2024, the gas prices in Texas have shown a positive shift, with the current price for regular unleaded gasoline standing at $3.80 per gallon. This reflects a slight decrease from yesterday's price...Read More

Texas Attorney General Investigates Houston Utility After Hurricane Outages

Amidst the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, Texas' attorney general has initiated an investigation into Houston's electric utility, CenterPoint Energy, over allegations of fraud and waste. The scrutiny comes in the wake of wiRead More

Newly Released Bodycam Footage Reveals Details Of Uvalde Mass Shooting

Recently unveiled bodycam footage sheds light on the controversial police response to the tragic mass shooting that took place in Uvalde, Texas in 2022. The footage captures the harrowing scene at Robb Elementary School onRead More

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