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Texas A&M Forest Service assesses hurricane impact, a state forest temporarily closes
COLLEGE STATION, Texas—In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, Texas A&M Forest Service has estimated that hurricane force winds, measured by the NOAA National Weather Service, impacted 50% of Houston’s urbanized area tree coverage. Over 400,000 acres of rural forestland were potentially impacted by hurricane force winds (74-80 mph) and another 7.4 million acres of forestland experienced tropical storm force winds (39-73 mph).
Saddle up for the Texas State 4-H Horse Show
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Over 300 participants will make their way to Bryan for one of Texas A&M AgriLife’s biggest events. The Texas State 4-H Horse Show will be coming to the Brazos County Expo on July 21. During the show, there will be around 40 different competitive events,...
RNC delegates describe Trump's 1st public appearance since assassination attempt
NORTH TEXAS – Delegates to the Republican National Convention from North Texas told CBS News Texas that when former president and three-time presidential nominee Donald Trump came into the hall Monday night for the first time since he was shot, the crowd just erupted, and they felt it.They said Trump, who wore a bandage on part of his right ear, seemed moved by all the support he received from the crowd.The former president also made his first appearance with his vice presidential nominee and running mate, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio."There was a joy," said Rosalie Escobedo, an RNC Delegate...
Discount Furniture Chain Nearing Bankruptcy, Fate Of 85 Texas Stores Unknown
Conn’s Inc., a discount furniture and appliance retailer, is reportedly on the brink of bankruptcy, casting uncertainty over the future of its 85 stores in Texas. The Texas-based chain, which has been struggling with declining sales and integration issues following the acquisition of W.S. Badcock, may file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy within weeks, according to sources familiar with the matter, as reported by Bloomberg.
STC faculty couple reflect on decades of family, community and growth
Growing up personally and professionally at South Texas College, Starr County faculty members and spouses Wilfrido (Eli) and Rosa Gutierrez-Sarabia say STC has played a significant role in the trajectory of their lives. For nearly three decades, the couple has witnessed the college’s growth, first as standout students in the...
Heat advisory continues before rare July cold front arrives to North Texas
NORTH TEXAS – Tuesday is forecast to be the hottest day of the week, and if Dallas-Fort Worth reaches 102 degrees, it will be the hottest day of the year. A heat advisory is in effect for most of North Texas until 8 p.m.People in the area are advised to continue taking heat precautions because the "feels like" temperatures could reach above 105 degrees. Drink plenty of fluids, wear sunscreen, limit time spent outside, take breaks in the shade if possible and wear loose-fitting and lightweight clothing. The area of high pressure still controls the pattern on Tuesday and Wednesday and keeps temperatures...
Edinburg wastewater treatment plant improvements underway
Edinburg is working to improve their wastewater treatment plant. The work includes improving the processing of solid materials and to demolish outdated parts of the plant. Officials say it's necessary to keep up with the growth of the city. "It's important just to be able to make sure that we're...
Top commercial vehicle inspectors compete in Texas Challenge
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Today marked the start of the 2024 Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Challenge in Corpus Christi. Competitors from across Texas have gathered to test their abilities and see who will be crowned the top commercial enforcement officer in the state. The Texas Challenge is organized by the...
Governor Abbott says Trump 'truly blessed by the hand of God'
Governor Greg Abbott says the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was an “outrage.” Abbott talked about the shooting while meeting with reporters about Hurricane Beryl Sunday in Houston.
Texas judge blocks federal rule expanding Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students statewide
TEXAS, USA — A federal judge last week granted a temporary injunction, blocking expanded Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students from taking effect in August in Texas. The changes to Title IX, announced by the U.S. Department of Education in April, clarify that it also protects against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Title IX is a law introduced in 1972 that bans discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. The expanded protections were set to take effect Aug. 1.
Getting to Know the Southland: Women's Soccer
RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) women's soccer team is set to kick off the 2024 season in the Southland Conference. Last year, Lamar became the first team to successfully repeat as SLC tournament champions and the first repeat regular season champions since Stephen F. Austin (SFA) won five in a row from 2011-15. In 2024, newcomers UTRGV and SFA will join Houston Christian, Incarnate Word, Lamar, McNeese, Nicholls, Northwestern State, Southeastern, Texas A&M-Commerce, and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi to make up the 11 women's soccer institutions in the SLC.
Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
A Texarkana, Arkansas Man Is Going To Federal Prison For A Very Long Time After Pleading Guilty To Some Heinous Acts. A former director of the Texas High School color guard plead guilty to federal charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct in a shocking story that rocked educators and parents across the area.
This Texas City Has The Lowest Price Gas In Texas Right Now
We know everywhere the gas prices have been going crazy but not for one Texas city. Despite the hurricane and record holiday travel gas prices have barely changed. The national average for a gallon of gas rose three cents to $3.54 from last week. The slight nudge higher came despite Hurricane Beryl smacking into the coast of Texas, a record number of July 4th car travelers, and oil costs hovering above $80 per barrel.
Supreme Court grants stay of execution for Texas man seeking DNA testing
The Supreme Court granted a stay of execution for a Texas man on Tuesday, 20 minutes before he was scheduled to face a lethal injection. The inmate has long maintained that DNA testing would help prove he wasn't responsible for the fatal stabbing of an 85-year-old woman during a 1998 home robbery.The nation's high court issued the indefinite stay shortly before inmate Ruben Gutierrez was to have been taken to the Huntsville, Texas, death chamber for the planned chemical injection.The 47-year-old inmate was condemned for the 1998 stabbing of 85-year-old Escolastica Harrison at her home in Brownsville. Gutierrez has long...
Mid-July cold front heads for North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — A cold front arrives Wednesday late afternoon. It brings cooler weather and rain chances, a rare statement for mid-July.By this date last year, the high temp was 105°. It was even hotter two years ago.We'll have one more hot day Wednesday, but there is no heat advisory and not another one for at least the next 10 days. The cold front arrives end of day to keep us just short of triple-digits.We are forecasting an unusual weather pattern for mid-July. This time of year we start, climatologically speaking, the "heart of heat season." Usually, it's a...
Comeback Kids: Midway 10-year-old All-Stars clinch little league state title
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A Central Texas Little League team clinched a state title Monday after winning twice over Laredo while playing out of the loser’s bracket at the Little League 8–10-year-old baseball Texas West State Championship in Abilene. Midway Little League’s 10-year-old All-Stars baseball team became the...
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