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A weather pattern bringing severe weather across Texas has caused thousands to lose power. See our power outage map.

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Mostly sunny with a high of 72 °F (22.2 °C). Winds WNW at 14 to 17 mph (22.5 to 27.4 kph). Night - Clear. Winds variable at 6 to 11 mph (9.7 to 17.7 kph). The overnight low will be 53 °F (11.7 ...

On May 13, the Dry Dock Oyster Bar will officially close after 43 years of operation. "We extend our deepest gratitude to ...

A power outage has been reported in central Odessa. According to the Oncor website, there are about 156 customers affected.

Tomb art suggests the sky goddess Nut from ancient Egypt might reveal the oldest depiction of our galaxy.

Partly cloudy with a high of 61 °F (16.1 °C). Winds S at 16 to 21 mph (25.7 to 33.8 kph). Night - Mostly clear with a 51% chance of precipitation. Winds S at 11 to 19 mph (17.7 to 30.6 kph). The ...

Within hours of Trump’s remarks, a Russian combined missile and drone attack triggered fires, smashed buildings and buried residents under rubble in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, killing nine people and ...

The red-level air quality index (AQI) category—covering values from 151 to 200—means the air is unhealthy for everyone, not just vulnerable populations. According to the EPA, "some members of the ...

A long-term, and long-distance highway reconstruction zone on I-96 north of Lake Odessa is prompting reminders about proper ...