New Quake Hits West Texas

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake rattled West Texas on Friday morning, with tremors felt all the way to Lubbock, about 80 miles from the epicenter.

Scurry County Judge Dan Hicks declared a disaster and requested assistance to address damage from one of the strongest quakes in Texas history.

This is the 61st earthquake to strike Scurry County in the last week, including a 4.9-magnitude quake Monday night.

Cartel Leaders Arrested in El Paso

U.S. law enforcement arrested Joaquin Guzman Lopez, the son of imprisoned drug lord “El Chapo,“ along with Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia, co-founder of the infamous Sinaloa Cartel.

Authorities believe Guzman Lopez, or another senior leader of the cartel, might have tricked “El Mayo” into boarding the U.S.-bound plane that landed in El Paso, where the two men were arrested.

Both face multiple charges in the U.S. for leading the cartel’s criminal operations, including large-scale manufacturing and trafficking of fentanyl.

Ranking: Top Suburbs

Cinco Ranch, a suburb near Houston, and Coppel, near Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport, both finished in the Top 10 nationally in a list of the “Best Suburbs to Live in the U.S.”

The list, compiled by Travel + Leisure, ranked Cinco Ranch No. 2 in the country for its resort-style facilities and high-rated schools. Coppel was ranked No. 5 for its parks, school system and laid-back lifestyle.

In a different ranking, Boerne, a town in Kendall County, was one of six picturesque suburbs that “could become unaffordable” by the end of 2025 because of rising home prices due to its popularity.

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➤ Montgomery: FM 1097 West bridge over Atkins Creek has been closed since Tuesday due to flooding damage. TxDOT won’t reopen the road until it’s completely repaired. (See Photos)

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➤ Dallas: Four Dallas-area colleges have partnered to make it easier to transfer from community college to four-year universities after more than 13,000 Texas students didn’t receive credit for completed courses after transferring in 2022. (Details)

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➤ A Texas sculptor has dedicated his latest statue, placed outside of the Buffalo Township fire hall, to Corey Comperatore, the fire fighter who was killed in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. (See Statue)

➤ Elizabeth Francis has turned 115, making the Houston woman the oldest person in the U.S. and the fourth oldest in the world. (See Photo)

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What disaster recently faced in Texas do you think is most dangerous?

1. Earthquake
2. Hurricane
3. Flooding
4. Drought
5. My own outdoor adventures
6. Other

Friday’s Results:

Have you ever milked a cow? 

1. Yes: 53.9
2. No: 46.1

What’s the highest point in Texas?

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