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Texicare launches in West Texas
Jul. 26—In 2021, the Texas Legislature asked Texas Mutual to investigate options to provide health care plans to small businesses in Texas. The result was Texicare, which recently launched in West Texas. In 2022, Texas Mutual's board of directors approved Texicare's creation. CEO Meredith Duncan said their primary focus is businesses with less than 50 employees, although they have quoted some ...
Texas Rainfall Brings Out ‘Toxic’ Worms that Regenerate When Chopped in Half
The recent excessive rainfall in the Houston area has brought an unexpected and toxic guest out of hiding: the hammerhead flatworm. These invasive worms, known for their distinctive hammer-shaped heads, emerge from their subterranean homes due to the massive amounts of precipitation. Danger Lurking in Your Yard. These flatworms can...
West Nile Virus Cases Increases In North Texas
As summer continues, bugs and insects are becoming more active. But with the influx of mosquitos, the West Nile Virus is spreading in North Texas. Denton County recently reported the first positive human case of the West Nile Virus in 2024. According to Denton County Public Health, the community member lives in Sanger and was diagnosed with West Nile Virus Neuroinvasive Disease. So far this year, 25 mosquito traps used in Denton County to monitor the virus have tested positive. Other counties such as Collin also tested positive for West Nile virus, however, no human cases were reported. In Collin County, traps...
Greg Abbott announces over $95 million in housing tax credits across Texas
TEMPLE, Texas — The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded more than $95 million in housing tax credits to help "finance the development or rehabilitation of more than 60 rental properties, offering reduced rents and increased housing options for Texans throughout the state," Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday, July 25.
Got Ants? Army Ant Season Delayed In Amarillo.
It's something we all deal with here in Amarillo and West Texas in general, and it's a pain of an issue. Believe me, it's not just you that's having this problem, so don't start feeling like you can't figure out what you're doing wrong. One day you walk out your...
SPORTS DRIVE: Catch up with Stories from the Soddies, Allen Roberson and Preston Moore
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - If you missed today’s interviews with Allen Roberson and Preston Moore or the recent Stories from the Soddies on the Sports Drive, you can watch it all here. Stories from the Soddies:. Zach Woodard shares Stories from the Soddies featuring Tony Ensor and Ivan Melendez!
In the Texas Panhandle, nurses make home visits to new moms in need
AMARILLO — Brianna Tilson shuffled through the duffel bag in her trunk, taking a mental inventory of what she needed for her next appointment. She paused, then the nurse tossed in a big pack of diapers before slinging the heavy bag over her shoulder and going up the stairs to Sedraya Kemp’s apartment.
Scams using names of local government, law enforcement increasing, Sheriff's Office says
RANDALL COUNTY, Texas (KVII) — The Randall County Sheriff's Office says it has seen an increase in scam calls affecting Canyon and Amarillo using the names of people from the local government and law enforcement. The scammers have even used Randall County Judge Christy Dyer's name. Individuals are threatened...
Tracking haze, heat, and possible showers into the weekend
Good Friday afternoon, everyone! Well, we never say never. Isolated thundershowers developed early this morning, and additional isolated thunderstorms will be possible tonight and tomorrow. As of this writing, severe weather is not expected, but be aware of lightning, sudden high winds, and brief rainfall. Most of the area will not see rain, but a […]
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