Texas Proposes Ranch Land for Trump’s Mass Deportation Staging Area

Texas Proposes Ranch Land for Trump’s Mass Deportation Staging Area

In the U.S, Texas has offered up land for President-elect Donald Trump to use as a staging area for mass deportations. Toni Waterman has more.

November 21, 2024 4

Health / Medical

Pregnant teenager in Texas dies trying to get emergency care

A pregnant teenager in Texas has died after trying to access care at three emergency rooms - that's according to a new report in ProPublica. She's one of at least two women who have died under the state's strict abortion ban. With more, Toni Waterman:

November 4, 2024 15

Namibia

Windhoek to Renew Water Management MoU with San Antonio

The City of Windhoek is set to renew its Memorandum of Understanding on water management with San Antonio, Texas, USA. Mayor Ron Nirenberg of San Antonio will lead a delegation on a five-day visit to Windhoek from 24-28 July, culminating in the signing of the revised MoU. The visit will include tours of key projects such as the direct potable reuse plant, the Goreangab Water Reclamation Plant, and an affordable […]

July 25, 2024 44

World

More than 1.6m still without power in Texas as temperatures soar

Frustrations flare in Texas as 1.6 million customers are still without power, three days after Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Gulf Coast. The heat index is set to soar to 105F. President Biden is accusing state officials of dragging their feet on requesting federal assistance. Toni Waterman has more.

July 11, 2024 20

World

Beryl leaves millions of Texans without power as sweltering heat descends

As Texans pick up the pieces after Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Gulf Coast on Monday, they face another, potentially deadlier threat: Millions are without electricity as the heat index soars to 40C. And some officials are warning - it could take two weeks to get everyone back online. Toni Waterman has more from Austin.

July 10, 2024 13

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:

May 30, 2024 56

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.

March 11, 2024 19

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.

February 29, 2024 15

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.

February 27, 2024 10