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February 15, 2023

Austin's city manager fired following outrage over slow response to winter storm power outages

Spencer Cronk, the former city manager of Austin, was fired after a slow response to winter storm power outages in the city. Thousands were left without power for a week or longer.

February 15, 2023

TX was not alerted when suspect in a NV stabbing moved to Dallas after posting bail, police claims

A 22-year-old woman who allegedly stabbed a man near Las Vegas moved to Dallas after posting bail. However, Texas authorities claim that they were not informed of her relocation.

February 15, 2023

NM Senate approves landmark bill that would create recurring funds for conservation projects

The New Mexico Senate has approved a bill described as a landmark conservation measure. The bill would create recurring funding for water and land projects.

February 15, 2023

Texas armed robber runs for his life after store clerk turns the tables

A man who tried to rob a Texas convenience store at gunpoint got more than he bargained for and was sent scrambling after encountering an armed store clerk.

February 15, 2023

Haitian woman pleads guilty to weapons charges in NM compound raid

A Haitian woman has offered a guilty plea in exchange for a reduced sentence after authorities raided a New Mexico compound and found the remains of a 3-year-old boy.

February 15, 2023

Texas, GOP states seek preliminary injunction against Biden’s migrant parole program

20 GOP states and a top conservative legal group want an immediate block on President Biden's recent humanitarian program, arguing that it exceeds congressional limits.

February 15, 2023

Armed robbery suspect chased out of Texas convenience store by armed clerk

Police in Sugar Land, Texas, are searching for an attempted armed robbery suspect who fled the scene after encountering an armed store clerk. (Courtesy: Sugar Land Police Department)

February 15, 2023

Arizona nitric acid leak: Shelter-in-place order reinstated after Tucson interstate crash

Arizona public safety authorities announced that a Tuesday shelter-in-place order following a deadly rollover that resulted in a hazmat spill has been reinstated.

February 15, 2023

AZ Gov. Katie Hobbs withdraws her nomination of state health services leader

Dr. Theresa Cullen’s nomination to lead Arizona’s Department of Health Services was withdrawn by Gov. Katie Hobbs. Cullen will remain as Pima County’s public health director.

February 15, 2023

Cold weather, snow shutter Arizona highways and impact travel conditions

A winter storm warning remains in effect into Wednesday night for much of northern Arizona and New Mexico after snow and hail impacted travel conditions on Tuesday.