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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required residents in Kenedy to have residents boil water prior to drinking it after outages and water pressure fall below acceptable guidelines. According to a statement by the city, children, seniors and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria. “All customers should follow these […]

Due to icy conditions and power outages, schools are announcing changes and closures this week. Temperatures are expected to get down in the single digits Monday night and KSAT meteorologists are currently monitoring the likelihood of another round of wintry weather Tuesday night and early Wednesday. Look below for a list of schools, colleges and […]

Plant-eating dinosaurs probably arrived in the Northern Hemisphere millions of years after their meat-eating cousins, a delay likely caused by climate change, a new study found. A new way of calculating the dates of dinosaur fossils found in Greenland show that the plant eaters, called sauropodomorphs, were about 215 million years old, instead of as […]

Acquitted by the Senate of inciting the U.S. Capitol insurrection last month, former President Donald Trump faces more fallout from the unrest, including a lawsuit from a congressman Tuesday. But his biggest legal problems might be the ones that go much further back. In one of what is expected to be many lawsuits over the […]

Black Americans attend church more regularly than Americans overall, and pray more often. Most attend churches that are predominantly Black, yet many would like those congregations to become racially diverse. There is broad respect for Black churches’ historical role in seeking racial equality, coupled with a widespread perception they have lost influence in recent decades. […]

The Dignity Health Sports Complex in Carson, home of the Los Angeles Galaxy, has become the latest max vaccination site to open in LA County. Hundreds of cars streamed through the parking lot in well-defined lanes by mid-morning Monday, Feb. 15, in a process that was lasting about an hour for each person. First, health […]

The deaths of two Colorado men caught in avalanches and a third in Montana over the frigid Presidents Day weekend show how backcountry skiers and others in the Rocky Mountain wilderness risk triggering weak layers of snow that have created the most hazardous conditions in a decade, forecasters say. At least 25 people have been […]

This year is a new chance to find new hobbies and spend more time outdoors. While you might have found new hiking trails or new parks to have picnics at – why not combine them? Take a drive to a local beach to find a new route through the hills and the water for beautiful […]

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ After another postponement, the North Carolina men’s basketball team is looking for another opponent. The program’s official Twitter account posted Monday that the Tar Heels are seeking a home game for this week. That plea comes after Tuesday’s visit from […]

If the roof on your home in Florida is more than 10 years old, the cost to replace is could change dramatically if proposed legislation becomes law. Senate Bill 76 would allow insurance companies to change the way they cover older roofs. Under the proposal, if your roof is over 10 years old and it […]

Tuesday night is the second round of the girls high school basketball state playoffs. A look at the games involving area teams. Regional semifinals Tuesday night, all games at 7 p.m. Region 1-7A Oakleaf (22-2) at Spruce Creek (18-5): A challenging first round for both teams. The Knights edged Lake Mary (66-63) and the Hawks […]

A bumblebee lands on a lavender bush in the International Peace Gardens in Salt Lake City on Friday, July 17, 2020. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News Utah bill would provide incentives to plant bee-friendly foliage SALT LAKE CITY — They’re behind a $34 billion contribution to the U.S. economy, putting food on your table and blooms […]

A Utah Highway Patrol vehicle in Salt Lake City is pictured on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020. | Steve Griffin, Deseret News SNOWVILLE, Box Elder County — Authorities have identified a man who died early Sunday when the pickup truck he was driving rolled on a highway near the Idaho border. Darren Nicholas, 53, of Honeyville, […]

Utah Highway Patrol troopers investigate a road rage shooting that left two people injured on I-15 in Lehi on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News Attorney says lawsuit sends message there is no place for ‘Wild West gunslinging on the interstate’ SALT LAKE CITY — Five men who police say were […]

At its best, Twitter can bring together like-minded people who might never have otherwise met. At its most frustrating, Twitter can escalate existing disagreements and ramp up conflict where it might not otherwise need to be. If you’ve been a part in any kind of subculture on Twitter, this is probably not news to you. […]

Gus Malzahn had planned take a season off from coaching and maybe do some TV work. Then the UCF job opened up. “I truly believe that this is a program of the future in college football,” Malzahn said. “The reason I believe that is the foundation has been built.” Central Florida hired Malzahn as its […]

The Detroit Pistons plan to keep Blake Griffin out of the lineup while he and the organization work out a decision on his future, a sign the star forward’s days with the team could be numbered. “After extensive conversation with Blake’s representatives, it has been determined that we will begin working to facilitate a resolution […]

The Welsh soccer team Wrexham FC has a long history, which includes victories over both FC Porto and Arsenal in European competitions. They currently play in the National League, the fifth division of English soccer. And they’ve been in the news more than most fifth division soccer teams because of the guys who recently bought […]

At a time in American cinema where franchises and sequels abound, the career of Cameron Crowe stands out for its overall avoidance of such things. Admittedly, many of Crowe’s films don’t leave a lot of loose ends at their conclusion, and it’s hard to imagine what the sequels to some of his films might look […]