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National Tequila Day: Texans Drink it More Than Anybody!
If you needed an excuse to get blitzed on a Wednesday, here it is. Happy National Tequila Day!. According to KXAN Austin, "Restaurant-goers in Texas consumed the most tequila. In fact, they consumed 119% more tequila than diners in any other state." That's a LOT of tequila! I don't drink...
There is Still Time Left to Celebrate National Corn Month
AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller proudly joins farmers nationwide in celebrating National Corn Month this July. Texas corn producers plant over 2 million acres of corn annually, contributing a remarkable $1.7 billion to our state’s economy each year. The corn industry supports countless jobs in agronomy, trucking, and logistics. As one of Texas’ most versatile crops, Commissioner Miller recognizes that corn boosts our economy and plays an essential role in our daily lives.
AgriLife Extension launches genetic improvement program for Texas red drum
Foodies have reason to celebrate the latest project led by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service aquaculture experts. They are advancing the sustainable supply of red drum fish from Texas’ Gulf Coast, where the majority of the U.S. supply originates. AgriLife Extension researchers are launching the first-ever study focused on...
Warning Issued for Texas Most Wanted Fugitive and a $4,000 Reward
AUSTIN – Jorge Hernandez Dionicio, a criminal illegal immigrant, is one of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted. This month, he is the Featured Fugitive, and authorities are urging the public to be vigilant. Details:. Name: Jorge Hernandez Dionicio. Aliases: Jorge Hernandez-Dionicio, Noe Vega. Age: 33. Height: 5 feet 3...
The Chupacabra: Are Texans in Danger from This Mysterious Threat?
We continue our series on Texas Cryptids with one proven real, even if it isn't exactly what it seems. There's a lot of things you can see on a Saturday night in Texas. You can see people wilding after a college football game. You can see cars lined up on a local drag. One thing you probably don't want to see is a blood-thirsty feral animal. Texas is home to the Chupacabra and it's VERY real.
Flood watch in effect through 7 a.m. Thursday
A flood watch is in effect for Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana through 7 a.m. Thursday. Rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches with localized heavier amounts are possible, according to the National Weather Service. Today The area will see showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11 a.m. The best chances for rainfall are between […] The post Flood watch in effect through 7 a.m. Thursday appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Flood watch in effect, wet pattern holds for days
HOUSTON (KIAH) – A flood watch is in effect for Houston and Southeast Texas until Wednesday evening as slow-moving downpours could lead to localized flooding. That means some neighborhoods have potential to get a couple inches of rain in an hour or so, which may cause street flooding and rising creeks.
Below average temperatures stick around, but rain chances decrease
North Texas is entering the hottest time of the year on average, but temperatures won’t be too bad until next week. Plus, there are still a few more chances of rain, in some areas, over the next four days.
Del Mar College updates free speech policy to comply with governor's order for colleges
Though Del Mar College has not experienced widespread student activism related to the Israel-Hamas war like other colleges and universities across the country, an order from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott resulted in a conversation about free speech on campus Tuesday. In March, Abbott issued an executive order instructing all higher education institutions in Texas to update free speech policies to include a definition of antisemitism, as well as punishments for violating policies. The order describes incidents of...
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