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5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles West Texas
People reported feeling aftershocks more than 200 miles away from the epicenter.
Supreme Court to Consider Texas Death Row Inmate’s Appeal
The stay to halt the execution of Ruben Gutierrez by lethal injection was issued 20 minutes before it was scheduled to be carried out.
Federal Judge Overturns ATF Ban on Trigger Devices That Enhance Firing Speed
The ATF’s ban on the forced reset triggers was in part motivated by the October 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas.
Major American Cities Facing a ‘Day Zero’ Water Crisis, Say Experts
Some experts believe years of extreme drought and unchecked water usage have put U.S. cities at risk of critical shortages.
Federal Judge Blocks Title IX Rule on Gender Identity for Texas Colleges, Schools
Texas and other states have claimed that the new rule will allow male students into female-only bathrooms and locker rooms.
Abbott Demands Answers From CenterPoint as 260,000 in Texas Still Without Power
About 90 percent of Texas households that lost power during Hurricane Beryl are CenterPoint customers.
Biden Authorizes Financial Help for Texans Affected by Hurricane Beryl
FEMA’s Individual Assistance program offers financial help to households with uninsured or underinsured expenses following a disaster.
More Than 800,000 Customers in Houston Remain Without Power After Beryl
‘We’re building significant momentum in our restoration efforts,’ CenterPoint Power said in a statement.
Texas Seeks Probe of Energy Companies After Storm Leaves Millions Without Power
The majority of customers still without power as of July 11 are CenterPoint Energy customers.
1.6 Million Still Without Power in Texas After Hurricane Beryl
Heat advisories are in effect and hospitals across the region remain overcrowded and unable to safely discharge patients without power in their homes.
Hurricane Beryl Death Toll Rises to 7, Generator Misuse Is Blamed for 2 Deaths
Repair and recovery crews are battling through extreme heat to reconnect services for 1 million people.