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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.
Local advocacy group reacts to AG Paxton's new rule on gender markers
Amarillo Area Transgender Advocacy Group is responding to the Texas Department of Public Safety no longer accepting court orders to change a trans person’s gender marker on their driver’s license. The court allows a person to change the gender on their birth certificate after a transition. Attorney General...
Poisonous fireworms wash ashore on Texas coastline ahead of Labor Day weekend, officials warn
Ahead of Labor Day weekend, officials are warning those headed to Texas' beaches about fireworms.If you come across one, officials advise you to avoid touching it. Their sting leaves a burning sensation that can last for hours, and their venom can make you feel sick or dizzy.According to scientists, several of them have washed up on beaches near Corpus Christi and Port Aransas.A researcher from the Harte Research Institute found one attached to a log along the coast.Fireworms move around by hitching rides on logs. They feast on gooseneck barnacles.If one of these worms leaves its poisonous spike in your skin, you are recommended to use adhesive tape to remove it.RELATED: What are those fuzzy caterpillars crawling across southeast Texas right now?RELATED: What to do if you're stung by an asp caterpillarRELATED: Sea lice: What to know and how to avoid
Texas’ Smallest High School Has An Enrollment In The Single Digits
I used to always think my former high school in Texas was small, but as it turns out, it was pretty midsized. It was one of those places where you knew everyone in your high school class, along with the upper and lower classes, but you didn't all necessarily talk. The same thing applied to the small town of Brownsboro, TX where it was located.
Stay Sober, Stay Safe: Texas Police Boost Patrols for Labor Day Weekend
If you think there's an abundance of cops in Texas already, there will be an increase of cops on the road over the next few days. As Labor Day is approaching, it's a great way to say goodbye to summer (at least until next year). But with the amount of partying that goes on, the Texas Department of Transportation announced there WILL be more police on the road this week.
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