insert_link Environment Another violent storm hits Texas, killing one person and leaving half a million without power Another round of violent storms has hit Texas - killing at least one person… and leaving a trail of destruction. About half a million people are without power in the state with officials warning they could be in the dark for days. Toni Waterman reports: todayMay 30, 2024 30
insert_link World Artists boycott South by Southwest over Gaza A group of artists who were scheduled to perform at South by Southwest festival in the US state of Texas say they are boycotting it in solidarity with Palestine. The musicians are refusing to perform in protest of the festival's inclusion of defence industry contractors and a US Army sponsorship. Sally Patterson reports from Austin, Texas. todayMarch 11, 2024 9
insert_link World Wildfires rip through US state of Texas Wildfires are rapidly spreading through the US states of Texas and Oklahoma, prompting people to flee their homes and businesses. On Tuesday a nuclear weapons plant suspended operations, with nonessential staff evacuating the premises. Sally Patterson has more. todayFebruary 29, 2024 5
insert_link World US Supreme Court hears social media law cases The US Supreme Court is hearing two cases that could drastically alter laws governing social media companies and what Americans see on their platforms. It comes after Texas and Florida enacted laws to prevent firms removing content from sites. The Court is expected to issue its opinion in June. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayFebruary 27, 2024 4
insert_link Lifestyle Texas Hippo Timothy Launches Unlikely 2024 Presidential Campaign With Donald Trump and Joe Biden looking set for a rematch in what could be one of the bitterest presidential elections in history, an unlikely new candidate has emerged - a hippo from Texas.Timothy the Hippo from San Antonio Zoo welcomed his fans for a presidential press conference on Presidents' Day, on Monday. Two guests/voters even claimed to have traveled from Montana for the special moment. Having garnered widespread support […] todayFebruary 22, 2024 16
insert_link World Texas judge to decide on migrant arrest law At a court hearing in Texas a judge seemed skeptical of a new law that would give the state power to arrest anyone suspected of entering Texas illegally. Campaigners in Texas are trying to block the bill before it comes into effect next month. Nick Harper reports from Austin. todayFebruary 16, 2024 5
insert_link World Police probe antisemitism as Houston church shooting motive US Police are investigating whether anti-semitism was the motive that led a 36-year-old woman to open fire at one of America's biggest churches. Authorities say her seven-year-old son, who she brought with her to the church in Houston, was shot and is now "fighting for his life". Nick Harper reports from Austin, Texas. todayFebruary 13, 2024 4
insert_link World American Palestinian man stabbed as US hate crimes soar The stabbing of a Palestinian American man in the US state of Texas was a hate crime, according to police. A 36-year-old man, Bert James Baker was arrested following an alleged attack on a Muslim victim over the weekend. It comes amid a surge in hate crimes targeting Arabs, Muslims and Jews, linked to the war in Gaza. Sally Patterson reports. todayFebruary 9, 2024 3
insert_link World US border reforms could be unveiled this week US lawmakers could unveil sweeping new border reforms this week, according to sources. After weeks of closed-door negotiations, a bipartisan immigration proposal could be on the cards - marking the first major policy overhaul since the 1990s. The bill would aim to reduce unprecedented levels of illegal crossings along the southern border. Sally Patterson has more. todayJanuary 30, 2024 3
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
