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Drought Update: Major downward trend across Texas, including locally
AUSTIN, Texas — Thursday means a new drought monitor has been released and conditions have drastically worsened statewide. For instance, 18% of the state fell into the "abnormally dry" category, which includes the entire Hill Country and even western sections of Travis and Williamson counties. Additionally, while these particular...
Texas Woman Adds Pond to Ranch for Wildlife Relief
In the scorching Texas heat, with temperatures soaring to a sweltering 113 degrees, one woman found a way to make her ranch the coolest place in town—literally. But it wasn’t for her or her family; it was for the local wildlife. Impromptu Oasis. When the heat wave hit,...
Trinity River alligator gar harvest drawing opens soon
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The annual Trinity River alligator gar Harvest Authorization drawing application process will open to the public on Sept. 1. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the random drawing selects anglers who will get to harvest an alligator gar that’s over 48 inches long from part of the Trinity River. […]
DPS rescue couple that took infant hiking, ran out of water in Texas heat
AUSTIN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — What started as a wholesome family excursion, ended in a rescue mission when two 23-year-old parents decided to take their 3 month old on a hike in the blistering Texas heat. Around 4:15 p.m. on August 20, Guadalupe Mountains National Park Rangers, located in Culberson County, alerted the Texas Department of […]
Texas Lawmaker Proposes Later School Year Start to Reduce Power Grid Strain
AUSTIN, TX — A Texas state lawmaker has suggested delaying the start of the school year to reduce stress on the state’s power grid, which has been reported to be under significant strain due to record-breaking electricity demand during the summer months.
It’s A Felony Yet It Sadly Continues to Happen All Over Texas
If someone in Texas decides to break this law they are facing a felony charge, but for some reason, it continues to increase and it needs to stop, immediately. For most people, the idea of dumping an animal somewhere is a disgusting and horrible action, but it’s a serious problem here in the state of Texas.
Texas Lottery & Dallas Cowboys Kick Off 2024 Football Season With New Cowboys-themed Scratch Ticket Game
Players have a chance to win up to $100,000 instantly or exclusive prizes in second-chance drawings; 16-year partnership has generated nearly $100 million for public education in Texas AUSTIN – The Texas Lottery is once again offering Dallas Cowboys fans an opportunity to show support for their team with chances to win cash prizes or exclusive …
Top 10: The Standard-Times high school football 2024 preseason power rankings
There's nothing quite like power-ranking teams ahead of the season. What could go wrong? Some quick ground rules before embarking on this journey. The Standard-Times' Top 10 is a subjective list. Obviously, the chances of a 2A team beating a 6A team are unlikely. And 1A plays an entirely different game. ...
Labor Day Weekend Events And Happenings Around In East Texas
Labor Day weekend 2024 is here! Labor Day was declared a national holiday in 1894 and is observed on the first Monday of September to honor and recognize the American Labor movement that grew from a violent clash between labor and police in Chicago in 1886 when thousands of workers took to the street demanding an eight-hour workday. (Google)
Epic Texas Eagle Scout Now Shares All-Time Record
Scouting America, formally known as Boy Scouts of America, has been a program in Texas for over 100 years, and it has helped prepare tweens and teens learn many practical life skills that continue to be drawn upon for the remainder of their lives no matter what age they reach. One way to ensure a skill has been mastered is by earning a merit badge that symbolizes their demonstration of those abilities in important fields like first aid, swimming, and camping.
Record $148B transportation investment announced for Texas roadway projects
The investment includes more than $104 billion as part of a 10-year transportation plan by the Texas Department of Transportation aimed at improving safety, addressing congestion and connectivity as well as preserving roadways for Texas drivers.
GameStop Is Bringing Back Old School Gaming to Texas
If you're looking to buy video games in Texas, GameStop is the biggest retailer for video games and video game items. Usually, the stuff they sell is what’s new or current, not from 20 or 30 years ago. Other stores will sell retro games and consoles like One More Level & EP Games.
Police Warn Texans to Be Vigilant Against Phone-Spoofing Scam
Police in San Antonio, Texas are warning residents of a rise in phone scams where scammers are pretending to be local police calling. Authorities at the Schertz police department says that scammers are not only identifying themselves as police but they are phone-spoofing to manipulate the Caller ID so it comes up as the police calling you.
Watch: People Seek Shelter From Tornado in Texas Target
When fleeing from a tornado, you have to do whatever it takes to get to shelter. Ideally, it would be an actual tornado shelter, but a big box store is better than nothing. No, they’re not immune from being destroyed by a twister, but it’s 1,000 times better than trying to ride out or run from a storm in your vehicle. Many have lost their lives doing that.
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