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Daily showers, thunderstorms expected over next week
An upper-level trough will remain in place over Southwest Louisiana for the next several days, helping to aid in daily showers and thunderstorms. But the good news is temperatures are trending cooler — especially for the last week of July. National Weather Service Lake Charles Storm Warning Coordinator Doug Cramer said pockets of excessive rainfall […]
North Texas' work week ends with cooler weather, rain chances coming
NORTH TEXAS – Friday's weather wraps the work week with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 90s, which is below average for this time of the year.Friday's sunshine and clear skies make for a less humid day. Saturday will be hotter and more humid, so plan to hit an area pool or a movie to cool down. By Sunday, there will be a chance of showers and storms, which are expected to carry into Monday.Monday could be the wettest day ahead with about 70% coverage. With the cloud cover and rain on Monday, temperatures might not reach the upper 80s. The trough that brings cooler temperatures and rain to North Texas will lift northeast toward the end of next week, and as a result, temperatures in Dallas-Fort Worth will warm back to the 90s and rain chances will go down.Total rainfall potential between Saturday night and Tuesday morning ranges from 1 to 3 inches.
Texas ERS adds to PE, RE and credit
The Employees Retirement System of Texas in Austin announced $335 million in investment activity, including co-investments completed during May and June. Through the first quarter, the $39 billion pension fund returned 11.8% annualized with private credit and private real estate gains leading the way. The majority of activity recently was in the $6.6 billion private […]
WV paid more than $900,000 sending National Guard members to Texas border in 2023
The state of West Virginia spent more than $900,000 in 2023 sending a group of volunteers from the West Virginia National Guard to the southern border as part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s controversial Operation Lone Star initiative, according to documents obtained via the Freedom of Information Act and shared by nonprofit watchdog group American […] The post WV paid more than $900,000 sending National Guard members to Texas border in 2023 appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Swing into Action: Tyler, TX Now Home to a New Indoor Virtual Golf Course
A popular national indoor golf simulator company has chosen Tyler, TX, for its first Texas location, and they're open for business now. The Back Nine held its grand opening last week, and the staff is ready for you. Tyler's newest golf simulator is located at 2467 Crow Rd., Ste. 300, it's the shopping center where you'll also find Cole & Company and 1836 Texas Kitchen.
Pets Fur People: Meet Patrick
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Gayle Helms with Pets Fur People stopped by the studio with a cute kitten who needs a good home. For more information on Patrick, click here. The information and advice displayed in this story are those of individual sponsors and guests and not Nexstar Media Group, inc.
Sloan Law Firm’s Nonprofit of the Month: Heartisans
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Julee Rachels, the CEO and founder of Heartisans, stopped by East Texas Live to talk about their recent recognition from the Sloan Law Firm for their work readiness programs. For more information, click here. Sponsored content disclaimer: The information and advice displayed in this story...
City of Tyler warns against HUD waiting list scam
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The City of Tyler posted on their Facebook warning of a scam advertising to be an application for their Housing Choice Voucher (HCV). According to the post, the city showed an example of the scam post, which advertised a link to fill out an application for the waiting list of Tyler’s […]
Tyler police on scene of major crash at intersection of Loop 323, Red Raider Dr.
TYLER, Texas — A major crash took place in front of Tyler Legacy High School on Thursday. Reports show a major collision occurred on ESE Loop 323 and Red Raider Drive around 12:55 p.m. No injuries have been reported yet. Emergency services are currently at the scene. During this...
Chance for rain in the Valley is rising
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It starts out as a few drops of rain here and there this week but ends up as a fairly good shot at scattered rain showers down the road. Through the weekend the Rio Grande Valley will have a daily shot at a...
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