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New report finds summers are getting hotter and longer in Texas
NORTH TEXAS – Texas summers have always been hot, but they appear to be getting progressively worse. A new report found Texas cities have seen a significant increase in the number of extremely hot days."We see a trend that summers are getting hotter and longer," said Tucker Landesman, a senior researcher with the International Institute for Environment and Development. "Across cities, we're seeing an average of about three degrees Fahrenheit hotter in the average maximum temperature."The International Institute for Environment and Development, an independent think tank, analyzed decades of data and found all of America's 50 most populated cities have...
The A in Texas A&M stands for accountability for the Aggie football team
Texas A&M head football coach Mike Elko has revamped the program from top to bottom in the last nine months. He didn’t keep any of the previous assistant coaches under former coach Jimbo Fisher. He brought in a new strength and conditioning coach. He overhauled existing support programs and added a few new things. Every aspect of the program was examined and tweaked if needed, nothing was too small.
Cessna: A&M has a chance to put several last seasons behind
Coaches can say the darndest things. Texas A&M coach Mike Elko after five practices in fall camp asked the media for a favor. It was a simple request. “If we could stop trying to reference last year, I think that would be great,” Elko said. “I think we’re now nine months removed. I feel like every kid that comes in front of you gets four questions asking to compare this year to last year. Let’s just not do that. I think we’re way past that.”
Feel Good Friday: 2 of 3 triplets choose Texas A&M in a house divided
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - It’s back to school for many college students, including a set of triplets from The Woodlands. The Ogburn triplets are proud members of the Class of 2028, but they live in a house divided. Andrew and Kaitlyn are attending Texas A&M University, while Luke...
Abbott blasts Harris as California liberal extremist
(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott blasted Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee saying she is a California liberal and extremist. Harris was officially nominated as the Democratic presidential nominee at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night. While attacking her opponent, former President Donald Trump, and Republicans who support him throughout her speech, she said she would unify all Americans if elected president. ...
TX DPS chief who called Uvalde response 'abject failure' but defended his state police is retiring
Texas' state police chief, who came under scrutiny over the hesitant response to the Robb Elementary school shooting in 2022 and has overseen Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's aggressive efforts to stop migrant crossings on the U.S.-Mexico border, said Friday he will retire at the end of the year.The video above is from a previous report.Col. Steve McCraw has been the director of the Texas Department of Public Safety since 2009. He announced his retirement while addressing a new class of state troopers at a graduation ceremony in Austin.McCraw did not elaborate during his remarks on the decision to step down....
A North Texas college donated land to a Christian school. State and federal laws prohibit such gifts, experts say
"A North Texas college donated land to a Christian school. State and federal laws prohibit such gifts, experts say" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Gigem247 talks about how the heat could work to A&M's advantage in its season opener against Notre Dame
Gigem247's Jeff Tarpley appeared on ESPN Central Texas this week with host Glenn Smith to discuss Texas A&M coming out of fall camp. The Aggies open up with Notre Dame on August 31 in a nationally televised contest to make the debut of new head coach Mike Elko. As Smith noted, "it isn't going to be as hot there as it is in College Station, and they are going to swelter and could very well melt in this heat down there." Tarp talked about how much of an advantage the Aggies could have playing in the Texas heat.
Aggies have a three-man race for second LB spot beside Taurean York
There’s been a three-man race to see who Texas A&M’s second linebacker beside sophomore captain Taurean York will be when the Aggies face Notre Dame next Saturday. Sophomore Daymion Sanford, alongside transfers Scooby Williams and Solomon DeShields have had a close battle during fall camp, A&M head coach Mike Elko said last Saturday. Elko said some of the Aggies’ position battles, like the right side of the offensive line and linebacker, could go all the way to kickoff of the first game. It’s possible a combination of the three will see snaps against the Irish.
Texas megachurch leader Kemtal Glasglow asked to resign over 'moral issue'
Another leader in a Texas megachurch has stepped down due to a "moral issue." Executive pastor Kemtal Glasgow became the fourth leader in two months to lose his position at Gateway Church. The Dallas church asked for Glasgow's resignation over an unspecified "moral issue" they learned about last week that "disqualifies him from serving," elder Tra Willbanks said Wednesday in a statement posted on the church's YouTube page. ...
Texas' strict abortion laws may be fueling tragic trend: 6 babies abandoned in Harris Co. since June
Investigators are calling it an epidemic: parents abandoning their babies.ABC13 has reported on six instances of child abandonment in Harris County since the beginning of June. In two cases, children died.READ RELATED: Multiple babies found abandoned last month in Houston: 'It's heartbreaking'Leah Kipley with the National Safe Haven Alliance said the landscape is troubling.States like Texas with near-total abortion bans are dealing with more parents abandoning their children for several reasons like desperation and a lack of information.Texas' safe haven law, or the Baby Moses law, allows a parent to leave a baby less than 60 days old safe and unharmed at a hospital, fire station, or EMS station.They must notify an employee that the child needs a safe haven.Though this type of law exists nationwide, Kipley said parents still need more support.The National Safe Haven Alliance has helped save more than 4,800 babies since 1999. Their hotline for immediate assistance is 1-888-510-BABY(2229).For updates on this story, follow Briana Conner on Facebook, X and Instagram.RELATED: Houston woman abandoned 40 years ago says bigger conversation needed after 2 babies found days apartRELATED: 18-year-old charged after newborn abandoned in dumpster near SW Houston apartment, HPD says
Texas A&M football projected to have extremely high number of one-score games
Texas A&M football among nation’s leaders in projected one-score games for 2024; Can the Aggies navigate so many close games?. Over the last few years, Texas A&M football has had more than their fair share of close games. That in itself is not the most surprising thing; in a conference like the SEC, unless you’re a power like Georgia or Alabama, you’ll have quite a few close calls in one direction or the other.
Mason County Struggles as "North Art Complex" Wildfire Engulfs 3,000 Acres, Texas A&M Forest Service and Volunteers Rally for Containment
Amid the dry and unforgiving landscape of Mason County, firefighters are rallying against a substantial blaze that has conquered roughly 3,000 acres of land. The "North Art Complex" fire, a moniker given by the Texas A&M Forest Service, remains only 10% contained, as detailed in a statement obtained by CBS Austin. The inferno, ignited by lightning in the region, is not currently linked to any injuries or destruction of buildings, though this situation could change as the fires are evolving.
Harris vs. Trump: Trump maintains lead in key state, poll shows
Former President Donald Trump is maintaining his lead over Vice President Kamala Harris in a key – and traditionally Republican – state, according to a recent poll. The poll, published yesterday by the University of Houston and Texas Southern University, showed likely voters in Texas backed Trump 49.5% compared to 44.6% for Harris. Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy came in a distant third with 2% of likely voters and about 2.7% remain undecided. No other candidate scored about 1%.
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