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Walmart will expand Covid-19 vaccinations to more states – including Texas

January 22, 2021 10:34 AM CNN Newsource

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas — Walmart is rolling out the Covid-19 vaccine in more states as the Biden administration tries to accelerate…

Abbott recalls Texas troops as National Guardsmen banished to Capitol parking garage

January 21, 2021 9:03 PM CNN Newsource, KVIA ABC-7

UPDATE: AUSTIN, Texas — Following word that National Guard units from across the nation had been banished to a parking garage near the U.S. Capitol…

Texas doctor charged with stealing a vial of Covid-19 vaccine

January 21, 2021 7:01 PM CNN Newsource

HOUSTON, Texas — A public health doctor in Texas has been charged with stealing a vial of Covid-19 vaccine, according to the Harris County…

From Keystone XL to Paris Agreement, Joe Biden signals a shift away from fossil fuels

January 21, 2021 2:03 PM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — America’s energy policy is getting an extreme makeover. President Joe Biden is wasting no time undoing the Trump…

Limousine awaited ‘Tiger King’ outside Texas prison but Trump didn’t pardon him

January 20, 2021 12:06 PM Associated Press

FORT WORTH, Texas — Another name missing in President Donald Trump’s flurry of pardons is “Tiger King” Joe Exotic. His team was so confident…

No pardon for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in last-minute list

January 20, 2021 11:55 AM Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — A federal investigation against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton remains in play after his name was absent Wednesday from a…

Bow Wow apologizes after crowded Houston club backlash

January 20, 2021 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

HOUSTON, Texas — Bow Wow has apologized for taking the stage in a packed nightclub in Houston over the weekend. The rapper, who also acts under…

Hiland Dairy recalls batch of chocolate milk sold in Texas, saying it may contain food-grade sanitizers

January 19, 2021 4:35 PM CNN Newsource

NORMAN, Oklahoma — A batch of chocolate milk sold in Texas and Oklahoma has been recalled after it was discovered that some could contain…

Texas again reports more than 300 new virus deaths as Abbott touts ‘remarkable’ vaccine rollout

January 19, 2021 11:09 AM Texas Tribune, Associated Press

HOUSTON, Texas — Texas on Tuesday reported more than 300 new Covid-19 deaths for the fifth time time in the past week as the toll of the pandemic…

2nd case of UK’s highly-contagious virus variant found in New Mexico; 3rd case appears in Texas

January 18, 2021 10:06 AM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — A second case of the highly-contagious variant of the coronavirus has now been detected in New Mexico and third case has…

Texas teen saves her family when they lost sense of smell from Covid-19 and didn’t realize house was on fire

January 18, 2021 10:23 AM CNN Newsource

WACO, Texas — A Texas family who lost their sense of smell because they have coronavirus nearly died when a fire engulfed their house and they…

Duke falls out of AP Top 25; Gonzaga, Baylor remain 1-2; Texas & Iowa swap places

January 18, 2021 10:11 AM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Gonzaga and Baylor maintained their grip on the top two spots in The Associated Press men’s basketball poll Monday.…

Texas Sens. Cruz and Cornyn plan to attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration

January 17, 2021 12:05 PM Texas Tribune

WASHINGTON, DC — Republican U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn of Texas will both attend President-elect Joe Biden’s…

At least 1 seriously hurt as semi-truck, SUV crash shuts down I-10 east in Hudspeth County

January 17, 2021 10:06 AM David Burge

FORT HANCOCK, Texas – One person was hospitalized with serious injuries after a crash involving a semi-truck and SUV along Interstate 10 east…

Oil giant splits from powerful lobbying group over climate change

January 16, 2021 2:24 PM CNN Newsource

The American Petroleum Institute, the nation’s largest and most powerful oil lobby, is losing one of its biggest members over a disagreement…

Willie Nelson gives a thumbs-up after receiving Covid-19 vaccine in Texas

January 15, 2021 5:08 PM ABC News

AUSTIN, Texas — A famous Texan is proving that getting vaccinated is “Willie” cool. Willie Nelson is among the many Americans who signed up to…

National Rifle Association files for bankruptcy, plans to restructure as a Texas non-profit group

January 15, 2021 2:51 PM ABC News

AUSTIN, Texas — The National Rifle Association announced that it intends to restructure as a nonprofit based in Texas and has filed for Chapter 11…

Blue Origin launches capsule to space from Van Horn with astronaut perks

January 14, 2021 10:38 PM Associated Press

VAN HORN, Texas — Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin company launched a new capsule into space Thursday to test all the astronaut perks before people strap…

Texas becomes 1st state to administer 1 million vaccines as pandemic infections top 2 million

January 14, 2021 10:22 PM Associated Press, Texas Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has become the first in the nation to distribute more than 1 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, Gov. Greg Abbott…

Dallas is renaming a 4-mile stretch of road in honor of Botham Jean

January 14, 2021 5:53 AM CNN Newsource

DALLAS, Texas — Four miles of roadway in Dallas will now bear the name of Botham Jean, the Black man who was murdered in his apartment by an…

Some rural hospitals in Texas have yet to receive a single Covid-19 vaccine dose, hospital group says

January 14, 2021 5:25 AM CNN Newsource

AUSTIN, Texas — As Texas shifts its focus to large community vaccination efforts, some frontline health care workers remain unprotected. About…

No. 15 Texas Tech knocks off No. 4 Texas, 79-77

January 12, 2021 4:30 AM Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — Mac McClung has led 15th-ranked Texas Tech to victory over one of the Red Raiders’ archrivals. McClung scored 22 points, including…

Attorneys general for every state sign letter condemning U.S. Capitol attack, except Texas’ Ken Paxton

January 13, 2021 3:07 PM Jim Parker

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday declined to join a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general in sending a letter to…

Brooklyn Nets agree to 4-team deal for James Harden, acquiring 3-time scoring champion from Houston Rockets

January 13, 2021 2:48 PM Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) — Disgruntled All-Star guard James Harden is joining the Brooklyn Nets following a four-team deal involving the Houston Rockets,…

Alabama beats out New Mexico & Texas to host U.S. Space Command headquarters

January 13, 2021 11:57 AM Associated Press

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Alabama’s governor says Huntsville will soon be announced as the location for the U.S. Space Command headquarters. Gov. Kay…

Armed pro-Trump protesters gather outside Texas state Capitol

January 12, 2021 12:56 PM ABC News, Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — The first day of Texas’ legislative session drew armed pro-Trump protesters to the state Capitol on Tuesday, ABC affiliate KVUE…

Trump makes Texas border wall visit – his 1st public appearance since U.S. Capitol riot

January 11, 2021 3:00 PM Associated Press, ABC News, Texas Tribune

ALAMO, Texas — President Donald Trump visited the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas on Tuesday trumpeting one of the pillars of his presidency: his…

Texas lawmakers hope to expand medical marijuana programs this legislative session

January 12, 2021 10:03 AM CNN Newsource

AUSTIN, Texas (KTRK) — Some lawmakers say better medical marijuana programs in the state of Texas make sense as a means to help our economy…

Texas Department of State Health Services interactive map shows where vaccines are sent in El Paso

January 12, 2021 4:00 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of State Health Services created a new interactive map which lets users see how many vaccines have been…

Abbott promises to ramp up virus vaccinations after Texas’ slow start

January 11, 2021 10:10 AM Texas Tribune

ARLINGTON, Texas — After a rocky start, Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday promised to ramp up Covid-19 vaccinations across Texas. Twenty-eight coronavirus…