Category: State News

Texas Wildfires: How To Help And How To Stay Safe

Texas Wildfires: How To Help And How To Stay Safe

Mar 1, 2024 |

Wildfires raging through the Texas Panhandle have consumed over 1 million acres of land, marking the state’s largest fire on record. With two casualties, injured firefighters, and numerous evacuations, Governor Greg Abbott has declared a disaster for 60 affected counties, deploying additional resources to combat the blaze. As the fires continue to spread despite cooler temperatures and snow, residents are urged to stay informed, follow safety guidelines, and support relief efforts for those impacted.

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2 Dead As Largest Wildfire In Texas History Rages Through The Panhandle

2 Dead As Largest Wildfire In Texas History Rages Through The Panhandle

Feb 29, 2024 |

Two massive wildfires in the Texas Panhandle have scorched over 1 million acres, claiming at least two lives, including a female truck driver and an 83-year-old woman. The fires have destroyed dozens of homes and ravaged wildlife habitats, prompting evacuations and a massive response from firefighters and emergency personnel. With worsening weather conditions expected, including strong winds, efforts to contain the fires are intensifying, with Governor Greg Abbott declaring a disaster in 60 counties.

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Texas Victory: Federal Judge Rules $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill Unconstitutional, Backs Ken Paxton’s Challenge [VIDEO]

Texas Victory: Federal Judge Rules $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill Unconstitutional, Backs Ken Paxton’s Challenge [VIDEO]

Feb 29, 2024 | , ,

In a significant legal win for Texas and Attorney General Ken Paxton, a federal judge has declared the $1.7 trillion government funding bill passed in December 2022 unconstitutional. The ruling stems from the House of Representatives’ use of proxy voting, which allowed members to vote without being physically present. This decision could pave the way for other states to challenge aspects of the spending bill.

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Wildfires Across The Texas Panhandle Force Residents To Evacuate, Seek Shelter

Wildfires Across The Texas Panhandle Force Residents To Evacuate, Seek Shelter

Feb 27, 2024 |

As four wildfires ravage the Panhandle cities of Canadian, Fritch, and Glazier, nearly 5,000 residents have been ordered to shelter in place, with evacuation efforts hindered by blocked roads. The largest fire, Smokehouse Creek, has burned over 230,000 acres, prompting officials to close highways and direct residents to seek refuge at Canadian High School. With strong winds and dry conditions persisting, firefighters are battling the blazes, which have already consumed vast areas of land in the region.

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Trump, Biden To Visit Texas In Competing Border Trips Thursday

Trump, Biden To Visit Texas In Competing Border Trips Thursday

Feb 26, 2024 | ,

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are set to visit Texas border towns on Thursday, with Biden heading to Brownsville to meet with U.S. Border Patrol and local law enforcement, and Trump visiting Eagle Pass. The visits come amid a contentious political landscape, with border security emerging as a key issue for both parties ahead of the March 5 primary. Biden is expected to push for a bipartisan border security agreement, while Trump’s campaign criticizes Biden for “chasing” them to the border, highlighting the significance of border policy in Texas and national politics.

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