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Mother Accuses Border Patrol of Refusing Hospital Care to Daughter, Resulting in Tragic Death
Border Patrol in Texas is under scrutiny following the death of an 8-year-old girl in custody. The mother of the young girl, who was medically fragile due to a history of heart problems and sickle cell anemia, claims agents ignored her multiple pleas to hospitalize her daughter. Mabel Alvarez Benedicks…
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Texas’ Most Popular Baby Names of 2022 Unveiled
The Social Security Administration of America has released the official list of the top five baby names in Texas for the year 2022. The agency compiles the baby name list since 1997, with names dating back to as early as 1880. Parents name their children upon applying for their Social…
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Worker killed in Texas refinery fire
Marathon Petroleum’s Galveston Bay refinery experienced a fire on Monday, May 15th. The incident resulted in visible flames, and unfortunately, at least one worker lost their life, the company confirmed. Marathon has yet to identify the source of the fire, and an investigation will be initiated to discover its cause.…
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DPS Director demands tech to curb fake inspections as State Troopers step up crackdown.
Texas State Troopers and Department of Public Safety regulatory investigators have launched an operation around Dallas and surrounding areas to locate over 700 vehicle inspectors that the department suspects of being involved in faking vehicle safety and emissions inspections. An investigation into the inspectors connected to state-licensed inspection shops has forced them…
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Is Texas slowly becoming California? Texas real estate prices are still going up
North Texas real estate market The metropolis of Dallas has experienced a marked increase in both its population and economic activity over recent years something that reflects on the housing affordability, a trend that also follows the Texas real estate prices. In a previous article, we explored the continual expansion…
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What is Airbnb superhost and how are superhosts becoming threat for the short-term rental platform
Airbnb Superhost meaning and how to become one First things first, what is a superhost on Airbnb or what does superhost mean on Airbnb? The prestigious Airbnb Superhost accolade distinguishes the upper echelon of hosts on the platform, signifying their commitment to exceptional hospitality and service. These exceptional hosts are…
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Lotto Texas Jackpot Reaches $61.5 Million, Highest in a Decade
Lotto Texas Jackpot Continues to Rise: Estimated at $61.5 Million for Monday Night Drawing In the most recent Lotto Texas jackpot drawing, which took place last Saturday, April 1st, no one was lucky enough to get the winning combination of six numbers. Consequently, the largest advertised jackpot in the Texas…
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3 Women Still Missing in Mexico, Daughter Remains Optimistic
Authorities in Mexico are investigating the disappearance of three women from Texas who have been missing for just over three weeks. The women, Marina Perez Rios, 48, Maritza Trinidad Perez Rios, 47, and their friend, Dora Alicia Cervantes Saenz, 53, were en route to a flea market in Montemorelos, in…
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10 U.S. States Where You Can Enjoy a Long, Healthy Life: California Not in Top 5
Living to 90 or 100 may seem like a far-off goal, but achieving it may be closer than one might think. Recent studies have revealed that lifestyle choices and the state in which you live can greatly influence life expectancy. In 2019, the United States ranked 40th in life expectancy…
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South Texans Worry Wind Farm May Put Ecosystem at Risk
In the rural borderlands of Val Verde County, Texas, a unique battle is unfolding over the proposed construction of 46 towering wind turbines. With plans for some of the tallest turbines in the country, the project has brought whiplash to the area, as well as hurt feelings and a testing…