Manitoba Moose eliminated in 2 straight by Texas Stars
The Manitoba Moose season ended with a 2-0 Game 2 loss to get swept in two straight games by the Texas Stars.
Sports
Apr 25
Semitrailer intentionally crashed into public safety office near Houston: official
A suspect is in custody after a commercial vehicle crashed into a Texas Department of Public Safety office in a rural town west of Houston on Friday injuring multiple people.
U.S. News
Apr 12
Moose on brink of elimination after Game 1 loss to Texas
The Manitoba Moose lost 6-3 to the Texas Stars Tuesday in Game 1 of their Central Division First Round series and are one loss away from elimination in the best-of-three series.
Sports
Apr 24
Canadian man dies during Texas Ironman event. His widow wants answers as to why
Jean-Francois, an experienced runner from Quebec, enrolled in the competition in preparation for a bigger triathlon that was to be a celebration of his upcoming 50th birthday.
Health
Apr 25
Human case of bird flu reported in Texas linked to cattle: U.S. CDC
It is the second-ever case of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza identified in a person in the United States, the last reported in Colorado in 2022.
Health
Apr 1
At least 2 killed in Texas school bus crash carrying more than 40 children
The bus carrying more than 40 prekindergarten students was involved in a “serious accident” while returning from a field trip to a zoo, Texas authorities say.
U.S. News
Mar 22
Tesla’s net income drops 55% in first quarter amid falling global sales
The Austin, Texas, company said it made US$1.13 billion from January through March compared with US$2.51 billion in the same period a year ago.
Consumer
Apr 23
An engine cover on a Southwest Airlines plane rips off, forcing the flight to return to Denver
It’s the second mishap this week for the airline, with a flight from Texas canceled Thursday after a report of an engine fire.
U.S. News
Apr 7
Texas can enforce law on illegal border crossings: U.S. Supreme Court
Texas Governor Greg Abbott last December signed the law, known as SB 4, authorizing state law enforcement to arrest people suspected of entering the United States illegally.
U.S. News
Mar 19
Anxious or oblivious? Canadian zoo studying behaviour of animals during eclipse
Staff at the Granby Zoo outside Montreal and the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas are participating in a study on how animals react to an eclipse.
Canada
Apr 5
West Kelowna robotics team qualifies for world championships
A West Kelowna high school robotics team will represent Western Canada at the First Robotics Competition in Houston, Texas next month. They're seeking help to get there.
Lifestyle
Mar 13
Enbridge to expand U.S. pipeline, grow export terminal in Texas
The company made the announcements as part of its investor day presentation in New York.
Money
Mar 6
Texas wildfire now biggest in state’s history, only 3% contained
The Smokehouse Creek fire grew to nearly 4,400 square kilometers. It merged with another fire and is just three per cent contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
U.S. News
Feb 29
Mom arrested, accused of mixing drink that put son’s classmate in hospital
Police allege the Texas mother was tying to help her son get back at a school bully, but her plan backfired.
Crime
Mar 7
Rapidly spreading Texas wildfire sparks evacuations, disaster declaration
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 60 counties as the largest fire burned nearly 1,040 square kilometers, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
U.S. News
Feb 27
U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocks Texas law allowing migrant arrests by police
Once in custody, people arrested under the law can agree to a Texas judge’s order to leave the country or face a misdemeanor charge for entering the U.S. illegally.
U.S. News
Mar 4
Single-motor vehicle accident claims life of man visiting B.C.: Police
RCMP say the man was reported missing by his wife, and “when the man did not return to South Slocan, his brother called Nelson RCMP.”
Traffic
Feb 20
BCIT hosts annual high school robotics competition to help build ‘diverse workforce’
The students are battling, in teams, in BCIT’s annual VEX Robotics Competition’s Mainland Championship for the chance to head to the world championships in Houston, Texas.
Education
Mar 2
City, Calgary Parking issue warning about text message scam
The City of Calgary and Calgary Parking are warning residents to interact with scam text messages asking for parking ticket payments.
Canada
Apr 9
Recipe: Afternoon tea for Mother’s Day
Kevin Ao with Bon Moment Bake Shop joins Jennifer Palma on Cooking Together on Global News Morning Weekend BC to share easy but tasty ways to celebrate Mom this Mother's Day.
Entertainment
Apr 21