Energy
John Fetterman, Marjorie Taylor Greene to close and open TribFest
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman and former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene will deliver keynote speeches at the Texas Tribune Festival, opening and closing the three-day event featuring 100+ sessions on democracy and Texas politics.
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San Antonio councilman asks for utility review of proposed ICE detention center
San Antonio councilman requests utility companies assess water, sewer, and electricity needs for a proposed ICE detention center planned for an East Side warehouse.
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Key takeaways from Trump's GOP midterm convention speech
President Trump urged GOP supporters at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas to mobilize for the upcoming elections, framing the race as critical for the party.
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'Something needs to be done': Families with young children left without power at Sharpstown apartments
Residents at Falls of Point West Apartments in southwest Houston have been without power since Thursday, leaving families with young children struggling with spoiled food and dangerous heat conditions.
Read moreComanche Springs Pool Renovations Bring Major Improvements, More Projects Planned
Pecos County is undertaking major renovations to Comanche Springs Pool to preserve the historic facility while addressing aging infrastructure, safety, and accessibility concerns.
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Grimes County site joins $73 million race to rebuild U.S. mining
A test facility for drilling companies near Navasota, Texas receives federal funding as part of a $73 million initiative to revitalize U.S. mining operations.
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Pet of the Week: Meet Tillie!
Laredo Animal Care Services is seeking a forever home for Tillie, a 3-4 month old terrier-pit bull mix puppy available for adoption.
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Lubbock Power and Light holds rate steady, changes structure
Lubbock Power and Light adjusts its rate structure while holding overall rates steady, lowering the per-kilowatt-hour charge for residential customers from 6.3 cents to 6 cents.
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Paxton at RNC Midterm Convention: 'James Talarico wants to destroy the American dream'
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warns Republicans at the RNC midterm convention in Dallas that losing Texas means losing America, criticizing Democrat James Talarico.
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Paxton asks Republicans for prayers, votes at midterm convention
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican Senate candidate, criticized his Democratic opponent James Talarico at the Republican Party's midterm convention in Dallas.
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The 10 most booked restaurants in Dallas, August 2026
OpenTable releases its monthly ranking of the 10 most booked restaurants in Dallas based on over half a million diner reviews.
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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, September 10th, 2026
A weather forecast for the Midland/Odessa area predicts above average warmth with near record heat on Saturday and isolated thunderstorms throughout the week.
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Texas politics takes center stage at 2026 RNC Convention
Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico receives national attention at the 2026 RNC Midterm convention in Dallas.
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Capital Highlights: Texas hospitals could lose $27 million daily in Medicaid funding
Texas hospitals face a $27 million daily loss in Medicaid funding starting September 1 due to the Trump administration's withholding of approval for $9.8 billion in CHIRP program funds.
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Duval County Homeowners Choose Bold City Glass for Custom Shower Door and Frameless Glass Installations
Homeowners throughout Duval County are turning to Bold City Glass for custom shower door and frameless glass installations, as frameless enclosures continue to replace framed units in bathroom remodel
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Lawmakers hope to further cut school property taxes
Texas lawmakers aim to increase homestead exemptions to reduce school property taxes for more homeowners ahead of the January legislative session.
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Rec center offers new water aerobics class for adults and seniors with disabilities
Haynes Recreation Center in Laredo launches Making Waves, a new adaptive aquatics class for adults and seniors with disabilities, held on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
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Iranian hacker group claims responsibility for Dallas internet outage, AT&T blames cable theft
An Iranian-linked hacking group claims responsibility for an AT&T internet outage in Dallas, though AT&T attributes the incident to cable theft.
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Pecos oil company owner indicted on theft, money laundering charges
A Pecos oil company owner has been indicted on charges of theft of petroleum product, money laundering, and engaging in organized criminal activity.
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KFUMC Emergency Response Team cleans up disasters
Kerrville First United Methodist Church's Emergency Response Team helps residents recover from disasters by organizing volunteer cleanup efforts.
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Midland Chamber hosts inaugural State of Healthcare event
The Midland Chamber of Commerce hosted its inaugural State of Healthcare event featuring regional healthcare leaders discussing the future of the industry in the Permian Basin.
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P2K Youth Theater announces cast for 'Get Smart'
P2K Youth Theater announces cast for upcoming production of spy-story spoofs 'Get Smart' and 'Too Many Detectives' to be performed in October.
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Wanted man arrested for aggravated assault charges in Midland
Mario Alberto Hurtado Jr was arrested by Texas Anti-Gang Center Permian Basin members on Tuesday in Midland for aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury.
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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, September 9th, 2026
FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast predicts well above average warmth with near record heat on Saturday, isolated showers and thunderstorms, and high temperatures in the 90s and 100s for the Midland/Odessa region.
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