No landfalling hurricanes in the United States … so far

To date, there has been not one hurricane to hit the United States even though the season has been somewhat active. Satellite ...

Life in Tamanrasset

Tamanrasset sits at the geographic heart of the desert. Linked to the north by 1,200 mostly paved miles of the Trans-Saharan Highway, it dominates a network of dirt tracks stretching into Mali, Niger, ...

For the first time in 10 years, the U.S. makes it to mid-October without a landfalling hurricane | Here's the reason

MACON, Ga. — For the first time in 10 years, the United States has made it to mid-October without a single hurricane making ...
The Texas Tribune

Texas State University professor fired again after court revoked initial firing over “inciting violence”

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USA Today

Double execution: Texas, Alabama execute inmates within minutes of each other

Texas and Alabama have executed death row inmates within minutes of each other, one for killing a 13-month-old baby during an "exorcism" and the other for shooting a mother of two in the head during a ...
Dallas Observer

It’s Last Call at the State Fair: A Beginner’s Guide to Make the Most of Your Visit

Update Oct. 17: The last weekend of the State Fair is upon us, but every day is actually opening day when Big Tex is around. Below, we’ve outlined some money-saving tips, how to use the food maps to ...