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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dog rescued from shipping container after being trapped for over a week
U.S. Coast Guard officers were doing random checks when they suddenly heard barking come from one of the thousands of containers that surrounded them.
U.S. News
Feb 5
Megachurch shooter IDed, may have had ‘antisemitic’ views, ‘mental health history,’ say police
The shooting took place in Houston, Texas' enormous Lakewood Church, led by celebrity pastor Joel Osteen.
U.S. News
Feb 12
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
Fed-up Texan changes name to ‘Literally Anybody Else’, runs for president
Literally Anybody Else says the "constant power grab" between the Republican and Democratic parties in the U.S. "has no benefit to the common person."
Trending
Mar 26
‘Puppet show’: Saskatchewan finance minister apologizes for text to Speaker
Finance minister Donna Harpauer was ordered to apologize Monday after she sent the Speaker a text accusing him of letting the legislature devolve into an 'Opposition puppet show.'
Politics
Apr 16
Moe cautions Saskatchewan Party members over texts to legislature Speaker
Premier Scott Moe says he has cautioned his caucus about texting the Speaker after his finance minister landed in hot water for doing so.
Canada
Apr 17