Texas News

Aggregated Texas News Articles

• Southwestern Energy to acquire Montage Resources in all-stock deal
  
  Although both are based in Texas, the companies' operations are entirely concentrated in the Appalachia Basin in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
  Olivia Pulsinelli.  American City Business Journals.  Thu, 13 Aug 2020 00:40:03 +0000.
• Coolgreens coming to Houston with at least 10 restaurants planned
  
  A total of 50 locations are planned for Houston, Austin and San Antonio over the next five years.
  Laura Gillespie.  American City Business Journals.  Wed, 12 Aug 2020 22:57:14 +0000.
• Texas cops hunt man accused of holding screwdriver to 11-year-old girl's throat during carjacking
  
  Glen Wysk, 40, is being hunted by police in Texas after he was spotted in a stolen car, driving wildly and crashing, then getting out and carjacking another car, holding a screwdriver to the passenger's throat.
  Daily Mail.  Wed, 12 Aug 2020 22:37:18 GMT.
• Accuracy of U.S. coronavirus data thrown into question as decline in testing skews drop in new cases
  
  In Texas, new Covid-19 cases have fallen by 10% to an average of 7,381 a day from 8,203 two weeks ago, but testing is down by 53% over the same time.
  CNBC.  Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:13:35 GMT.
• 3 Parks & Wildlife workers dead in West Texas helicopter crash
  
  The group was surveying desert bighorn sheep in west Texas on Saturday when the helicopter went down, said the agency.
  Wls.  ABC News.  Wed, 12 Aug 2020 17:24:12 +0000.
• Astros-Athletics brawl leads to 20-game suspension for Alex Cintron, 6 games for Ramon Laureano
  
  Houston Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron and Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano received discipline from Major League Baseball over their bench-clearing fiasco over the weekend.
  Ryan Gaydos.  Fox News.  Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:59:56 GMT.
• Analysts say USMCA trade deal not likely to help Texas during the pandemic
  
  Analysts say USMCA trade deal not likely to help Texas during the pandemic        
  Meena Venkataramanan and Julián Aguilar, Texas Tribune.  El Paso Times.  Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:56:02 +0000.
• How Houston Restaurant Weeks has provided 44 million meals and counting for families in need
  
  44 million meals and counting! Houston Restaurant Weeks continues to provide food for families in need and it's helping struggling businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.
  Ccg.  ABC News.  Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:18:11 +0000.
• Family removed from Southwest flight after 3-year-old son with autism would not wear a face mask
  
  A Texas woman and her family were forced off a Houston-bound Southwest flight after her three-year-old son with autism would not wear a face mask.
  Yahoo.  Wed, 12 Aug 2020 10:18:52 -0400.
• Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard joins Hall of Famer with third 60-point game of season
  
  Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard joined the likes of Wilt Chamberlain with a 61-point performance in a riveting win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night.
  Ryan Gaydos.  Fox News.  Wed, 12 Aug 2020 10:34:44 GMT.
• Sources: Some Cowboys creating camp bubble
  
  A large number of Dallas Cowboys are forming their own training camp bubble at the hotel adjacent to the team's practice facility, sources said.
  ESPN.  Tue, 11 Aug 2020 20:01:33 EST.
• Apple Owes Tech Companies $506M For Patent Infringement, Jury Says
  
  The case in Texas federal court, which Apple plans to appeal, was one of the few in-person jury trials to take place since the Covid-19 pandemic shuttered courtrooms nationwide.
  By Karen Robinson-jacobs, Forbes Staff.  Forbes.  Tue, 11 Aug 2020 18:28:39 -0400.
• Kibo Announces Record Bookings Growth in 1H 2020
  
  DALLAS - Kibo, a leader in unified commerce, today announced that the company has achieved a variety of sales and client milestones in the first half of 2020, including 118% growth in new business and expansion. ... ...
  Business Wire.  Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:00:00 UTC.
• Fact-checking the Astros' slow start
  
  How much should we read into Houston's problems at the plate and in the pen after an offseason in the headlines?
  ESPN.  Tue, 11 Aug 2020 07:41:23 EST.
• Texas doctor delivers baby boy of woman he delivered 25 years ago
  
  When Lauren Cortez found out she was pregnant, there was one person she wanted to deliver her baby: Dr. ...
  Yahoo.  Mon, 10 Aug 2020 01:58:00 -0400.
• City of Dallas Imposes Forced Cancellation on Big Young Americans for Liberty Conference
  
  The city of Dallas just sent a clear message when it comes to its coronavirus prevention strategy: While uncontrolled outdoor protests are fine, tightly controlled indoor events are not allowed. ...
  C. Douglas Golden.  Western Journal.  Sun, 09 Aug 2020 21:04:57 +0000.
• What you need to know about COVID-19: US surpasses 5 million confirmed coronavirus cases
  
  Five states together hold more than 40% of all U.S. infections: California (with the most cases in the country), Florida, Texas, New York and Georgia.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Sun, 09 Aug 2020 20:33:00 GMT.
• Major Texas City Sees Surge in Murders as Left Pours More Gas on Fire
  
  It’s an ignominious distinction. In a year where almost every major American city is experiencing a surge in violent crime, Austin, Texas is leading the race to the bottom. ...
  C. Douglas Golden.  Western Journal.  Sun, 09 Aug 2020 13:50:10 +0000.

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