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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.
Moore Options to host blood drive Tuesday, July 30
With the need for blood to save the lives of trauma victims, surgery patients, women giving birth, cancer and sickle cell patients, and others never ending, the Coffee Memorial Blood Center bloodmobile will be back in Dumas for a community blood drive on Tuesday, July 30 from 1-4 p.m. at the offices of Moore Options Pregnancy Resource Center at 214 East 5th Street.
CNS Pantex raises over $100K for local wildfire relief
Officials with the Pantex Plant announced Friday that a combination of corporate donations along with employee contributions and local fundraising efforts have resulted in $101,036 being raised for local wildfire relief.
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!
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 […]
2024 Horse Roundup | Running With Legends: Frenchmans Guy Inducted into AQHA Hall of Fame
Frenchmans Guy will officially be inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame in Amarillo, Texas, on September 6-7, 2024, along with Shining Spark and Blue Valentine. . “It’s an awfully big honor, we are so thankful,” Bill Myers said. Fame runs in the family; “Guy” joins his sire, Sun...
Triple Digit Temperatures Headed For Amarillo, Texas Next Week
We've been pretty fortunate this summer. We haven't had that many days of brutal heat and there's been enough rain to make scheduling a trip to Palo Duro Canyon a gamble. That's all coming to an end, though. According to the National Weather Service In Amarillo, those triple-digit days are finally coming for us.
APD: Bomb City Police Explorer competition to be held Saturday in Amarillo
The Amarillo Police Explorer Post #5507 and Amarillo Police Department announced Friday that they are hosting a Bomb City Police Explorer Competition on Saturday, July 27, at AmTech Career Academy. According to a police community news release, Post #5507 will be hosting this competition for other explorers from other agencies across Texas, and 14 teams have registered to compete in police scenarios for trophy winnings. "Teams from Houston PD, Keller PD, Grand Prairie PD, Killen PD...
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