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June 30, 2023

Experts say America’s heat waves will become more frequent and enduring after a dozen died in Texas

Heat waves similar to the weather event that caused a dozen people to die in Texas are expected to become more common as climate change pushes temperatures higher, according to experts.

June 30, 2023

New Mexico regulators fine Texas-based oil producer over $40M for burning excessive amounts of natural gas

Regulators in New Mexico fined a Texas-based oil company over $40 million for burning large amounts of natural gas. The burning caused excessive emissions.

June 30, 2023

Arizona holds 10-year remembrance for 19 firefighters who died while combatting the Yarnell Hill Fire

Arizona city Prescott and neighboring town Yarnell will hold public events Friday to mark 10 years since 19 firefighters died while battling the Yarnell Hill Fire.

June 30, 2023

New Mexico economic development secretary Alicia Keyes resigns

Alicia Keyes, New Mexico’s top economic development official, is stepping down after spending four years expanding employment and improving the state’s economic health.

June 30, 2023

Former New Mexico priest arrested for coercing a minor to engage in sexual activity through texts

A former priest in New Mexico accused of enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity through texts while he was serving at a parish has been arrested.

June 30, 2023

Federal appeals court rules Tulsa police lack jurisdiction to prosecute Native American for speeding

An appeals court ruled that Tulsa police do not have the jurisdiction to prosecute a Native American man who was speeding since the city is within the boundaries of a reservation.

June 30, 2023

Austin's Soros-backed DA slammed after woman convicted in plot to murder in-laws dodges prison

Austin's Soros-backed district attorney is in hot water once again over a plea deal that gave 10 years probation to a woman convicted of conspiracy to commit capital murder.

June 29, 2023

Uvalde school shooting: Texas judge orders DPS to release Robb Elementary shooting response documents

Judge Daniella DeSeta Lyttle ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety to begin releasing Uvalde school shooting police response public records this summer.

June 29, 2023

Texas man suspected of killing former girlfriend takes own life when confronted by police

A Texas man wanted for allegedly killing his ex-girlfriend took his own life Thursday, police said. Police believe Juan Carlos Mata was responsible for fatally shooting Leslie Reyes.

June 29, 2023

Husband of Texas woman found dead in lake arrested, police say

A man has been arrested in Texas, days after his wife's body was found in a lake, police said. Karlton Dudley was charged with abuse of a corpse without legal authority.