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Gold-Burg PTO plans fish fry
Gold-Burg Parent Teacher Organization will host a “Back to School Bear Bash” Fish Fry from 5-7:30 p.m. on Aug. 3 in the high school cafeteria. Enjoy a fish dinner for $10 and for those age five and under the cost is $5 a plate. It includes fried catfish, french fries, hush puppies, tartar sauce, drink and dessert.
Bowie cheer earn camp awards
The Bowie cheerleading team went to cheer camp on July 13-16 at Texas Women’s University. It was a good opportunity for the team to learn new things to take into the school year, according to cheer sponsor Destanie Curry. “They learn their job is not to just lead the...
Outside judge assigned to petition to remove DA Casey Hall from office
A district judge from Denton County has been assigned to preside over a lawsuit to remove 97th District Attorney Casey Hall from elected office, according to an order. The judge assigned is 362nd District Judge Bruce McFarling. The petition to remove Hall was filed in Montague County District Court. David L. Evans,...
West Nile Virus survivor shares traumatic experience as more cases reported in North Texas
DALLAS – As more West Nile Virus cases are being reported in North Texas, a 15-year survivor of the severe neuroinvasive form of the virus is sharing his harrowing experience from late August 2009."I was on the porch in 2009 with my son, and the mosquitoes were so bad," Sean Lemoine said. "So come on, boy. Let's go inside."By Sept. 1, 2009, Lemoine's condition had worsened significantly."By about the eighth day, meningitis had set in. And so I was blacking out," Lemoine said. "My eyes were going in and out of focus and stuff like that. So we went to the...
ATTENTION: East Texas Veterans Resource Fair Coming Soon
Texas offers a wide array of benefits to military veterans, recognizing their service and sacrifice. Benefits like the Hazelwood Act, which provides up to 150 hours of tuition exemption at state public colleges and universities to property tax exemptions, which can significantly reduce the financial burden of homeownership, Texas stands out as a state dedicated to supporting its veteran community.
4.9 Magnitude Earthquake in West Texas Felt in DFW/Austin
Earthquakes in Texas are more common than you think! At approximately 10:39 PM CDT on Monday, July 22, 2024, an earthquake occurred between Snyder and Roby Texas. This was a magnitude 4.9 and is tied for the 8th strongest earthquake recorded in Texas. An aftershock was reported at 10:46 with a magnitude of 4.4 struck in roughly the same location. Effects from the aftershocks were felt in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and were also felt as far north as Amarillo and as far south as Austin.
51 Texas school districts are not complying with state ban on hairstyle discrimination, ACLU says
TEXAS, USA — Editors Note: This article was originally published in The Texas Tribune. You can read the original article here. The ACLU of Texas said Wednesday it found 51 school districts in violation of the Texas CROWN Act, which bans race-based hair discrimination, and urged them to update their dress code policies.
The 5 Texas Cities Most at Risk for Senior Heat Stroke
As we enter the hottest time of the year, addressing the risk of heat stroke is important. While heat stroke can affect anyone, senior citizens and those with health issues are particularly vulnerable. In the case of senior citizens, many have difficulty adjusting to temperature changes. So, senior citizens who...
Here's how to spot trees that may be hazardous to your home with active hurricane season ahead
The sight of downed trees is becoming extremely common after recent severe storms in the Greater Houston. Some of them slammed into people's homes and killed people who were inside, causing concern about what the rest of this active hurricane season could bring.Known as the "liveable forest," several neighborhoods in Kingwood were littered with downed trees after Wednesday morning's storm. Many residents still await tree removal, debris pickup, or damage repair from past storms.Nathan Medeiros told ABC13 he is still waiting for crews to remove a tree from his rental home on Sycamore Springs Drive. The tree crashed into the...
Modest storm chances midweek, smaller chances over weekend in North Texas
NORTH TEXAS -- Yes, we are counting! Today makes EIGHT days in a row of below-normal highs.More sunshine peeked through the clouds Thursday, and high temperatures reflected it. We were warmer than yesterday with very little rain, but all of that is about to change. Heading into Thursday morning, expect cloudier skies the farther east you go, with a chance for some patchy fog. July fog is extremely rare, occurring about one day with dense fog every 10 years over the last 30 years.We experienced significant fog Wednesday morning, especially in areas with recent rainfall. The fog is expected to...
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