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4th of July forecast | HOT with clear skies for fireworks
HOUSTON (CW39) – Hot and humid conditions one again as our streak of Heat Advisories issued for SE Texas continues. Highs in the upper 90s this afternoon with feels-like temps near 108. There is a small chance for showers/ storms to develop alone the sea breeze after lunch. These will be short lived and VERY isolated. Don’t count on them to ruin your day plans.
Texas Press Association Convention & Trade Show - Always time well spent!
I attended the 144th annual Texas Press Association Convention & Trade Show June 20-22 at the Hilton College Station Conference Center & Hotel in College Station along with several of my colleagues. We attended numerous informative sessions on current industry topics and participated in several Q and As. It’s always a great opportunity to network, see what others in the field are doing and compare notes. I usually come away feeling rejuvenated and ready to work harder. This year was no different.
Heat records fell, some shattered, in June across parts of Arizona, Nevada and Texas
LAS VEGAS — Parts of Arizona, Nevada and Texas just endured their hottest June on record, where sweltering conditions shattered several long-standing marks. The broken records herald yet another summer of extremes — both in the U.S. and around the world — and offer a worrisome outlook for the weeks and months ahead, as July and August are typically the hottest months of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Texas Lottery – $139.3 Million Powerball Winner Confirmed
Sources at the Texas Lottery in Austin, Texas have confirmed the news that was shared by Powerball late Wednesday night. That news? We have a winner. A single ticket purchased for the July 3, 2024, Powerball drawing has matched the numbers needed to claim the game's jackpot prize. When compared...
Topgolf Ice Cream Truck Coming To North Texas
Cool down this summer with Topgolf's new ice cream truck, set to make its way through North Texas. As part of a summer initiative, the brand has introduced an ice cream truck journeying from California to New England. Along its route, the truck will make stops at multiple North Texas Topgolf locations, distributing complimentary ice cream and Topgolf merchandise to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Schedule: - July 13: Fort Worth - July 15: The Colony - July 16: Park Lane - July 17: Allen To learn more, or to follow the ice cream truck’s journey, check out its Instagram. In addition to the truck, Topgolf is...
Be the First to Win Millions with These 3 New Texas Scratch Offs
July is here, and the Texas Lottery has introduced three new scratch-off games. These games went into circulation as of July 1. Each of the three games has impressive top-tier payouts. Let's take a look. $250,000 50X Crossword. This $10 scratch-off is a new version of a game with the...
Answering your questions about Texas ending state vehicle inspections
Starting in 2025, Texas will no longer require car owners to complete state vehicle inspections in order to renew a non-commercial vehicle registration. The new law sparked questions from KXAN's viewers and social media followers.
Texas inmates in uncooled prisons plead for relief in another hot summer
TDCJ tells Nexstar eight inmates and 10 staff members have had heat-related illnesses this year. They say their heat protocol measures are effective and include water coolers, fans, respite areas, and "heat sensitivity scores" for at-risk inmates.
Central Texas fire departments get creative for this year’s July 4th messaging
TEXAS - Central Texas fire departments are using creative messaging to remind people about the rules and the dangers related to fireworks. The Round Rock Fire Department posted a video featuring Elmo, while Cedar Park and New Braunfels shared photos of their firefighters holding up signs that said "Leave the fireworks to Katy Perry" and "911 is not for ‘annoying’ fireworks."
'This is what we need' | Texas group home advocates urging lawmakers to raise pay for caregivers
AUSTIN, Texas — Group homes for the disabled and elderly are key in securing services for those with limited income and nowhere to go. For many – like Christopher Botello, who has lived in a group home for 50 years – these facilities play a vital part in their residents' lives and independence.
ALERT! New Scam Could Impact Texas Online Shoppers Soon
Texas residents are being alerted to a new "brushing" scam involving unsolicited packages from online retailers such as Temu and Amazon. This deceptive practice, which has been on the rise, involves receiving packages that were never ordered. Authorities are urging the public to be cautious and vigilant. Scams can come...
Watch Bus Transporting Prisoners in Texas Catches Fire
Texas Drama: Prisoner Transport Bus Catches Fire on I-45 The video at the bottom of this article looks like it comes from a prison escape movie. Imagine driving down I-45 in Texas and running across a prisoner transfer bus on fire. Evacuate. The bus, loaded with inmates, was heading to...
Texans praise court ruling halting Biden LNG export ban, remain cautious
(The Center Square) – Texans are praising this week's ruling halting a partial liquified natural gas (LNG) ban imposed by the Biden administration. Judge James Cain Jr. of the Western District of Louisiana issued a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Energy's partial LNG export ban in a lawsuit filed by a coalition of states led by Louisiana and Texas, the Gulf states that lead the U.S. in LNG exports. ...
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