If you're a homeowner in the state of Texas, you have the joy of living without any state income tax, and this has become one of the most powerful selling points of the state. Whether you are a retiree, a remote worker, or anyone looking to keep more of what they earn, the Lone Star State has plenty of appeal.
The parasite, commonly called a New World Screwworm (NWS), lays hundreds of larvae in the wounds of animals and humans, which hatch within hours and consume their victim's tissue. These infestations can lead to deep, painful wounds that become infected and often result in death if left untreated. When screwworms became a major problem in the US, it cost the US $200 million - roughly $1.8 billion today - in livestock.
"They were just screaming, telling me to help them," Cheyenne Hangaman told The Associated Press. "And I watched all of them struggle, struggle to stay above the water. I watched all of them fight."
The world has been racing toward a more digital-first existence for some time now, and many believe we're actually most of the way there already. One of the key components of that existence is a digital financial system, but Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies have already shown us that the concept is certainly viable. Like it or not, the world is shifting in a more digitized direction, whether we like it or not.
Michael Duarte, the food influencer and barbecue aficionado known as Food with Bear Hands, was shot dead by Texas cops after lunging at one of them with a knife, according to a new report. Friends and family revealed Monday that the beloved foodie had died in a horrible incident over the weekend while traveling in Texas, without releasing details. On Wednesday, the Medina County Sheriff's Office shed some light on what had happened.
In late September, the Texas Supreme Court penned an order stating that the ABA shouldn't have the final say on whether law school alumni can sit for the Texas bar or be licensed. It has been that way for a while, but the ABA is now compromised what with its insistence on the importance of the rule of law. Florida feels similarly, but they're still trying to iron out the kinks of replacing the largely unproblematic accreditation role the ABA has played for decades. Florida Bar has coverage:
The 74th annual Miss USA pageant will take place in Reno, Nevada, on October 24. We looked back at the states that have had the most success at the pageant. Texas has the most Miss USA wins, taking the crown 10 times. The United States has the most winners in Miss Universe history, but which states reign supreme when it comes to Miss USA? One state had a five-year winning streak and produced two future Miss Universe winners. Meanwhile, 18 states still haven't won the crown.
Founded by then-high school student Rhett Jones, the park was the first of its kind in the region. Launched in late 2023, it quickly became a must-visit destination for jump-hungry riders in the Lone Star State. What began as a $350,000 seed investment from nearly 20 backers was promised to deliver Texas a public mountain bike destination that could overhaul the region's otherwise small scene.
Ezee Fiber is now constructing the infrastructure to make its network available to thousands of area homes and businesses in these four Texas communities, including its full suite of services, like multi-gig broadband speeds for residential and business customers. With construction expected to continue until 2026, Ezee Fiber is committed to ensuring that homes and businesses will have the foundational next-generation network in place as soon as practical.
Texas governor Greg Abbott has signed an executive order mandating age restrictions on the sale of hemp-derived THC products, roughly three months after he vetoed a bill that would have outlawed the intoxicant entirely in the Lone Star State. The order, released today, is geared toward protecting children and orders the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) and Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to immediately begin a rulemaking process to develop a new framework for the sale of hemp-derived products to minors.
The Texas judge expanded a restraining order against Beto O'Rourke's political organization, barring any transfers of funds outside the state to prevent imminent harm to Texas.
The U.S. plans to build a $750 million factory to breed billions of sterile flies to combat the New World screwworm flies that threaten the cattle industry.
The former Texas National Guard Armory in Sherman, TX, has been listed for $5.4 million and features a spacious 24,291-square-foot two-bedroom residence ideal for events.
It's an intense work road trip. I had a journalist ask me what I was going to do on my break. And this is the break. It's the worst break I've ever had, because we have been working around the clock here, talking to media and talking to our constituents about what's happening in Texas, shining a national spotlight on this redistricting power grab.
A Texas Amazon courier jumped from his van, delivering parcels immediately after a collision with a sleeping, unlicensed driver. Concerned neighbors rushed to help him.
The flooding killed at least 136 people - including more than two dozen children and counselors at Camp Mystic, a century-old summer camp for girls that was among the first areas inundated.
