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Record-breaking temps for parts of the High Plains
Starting the morning with temps in the 60s and 70s across the High Plains. The trend remains the same as last week as temps will once again increase into the 90s and 100s this afternoon. We will see a Heat Advisory that will be in effect for southeast parts of the area until 8 PM. Temps could exceed or feel hotter than 105. Be sure to stay hydrated out there and take breaks in the shade. The heat dome remains over Texas, therefore, the heat wave will continue. Expect more days of 100° weather. As a matter of fact, we could see a record of the highest consecutive day of temps at 100 or greater for us in Amarillo. The number to break is 8. For us, we already had 3 starting on Friday and my forecast calls for 100s to continue into Saturday. Additionally, we have had 26 days already of triple-digit temps in Amarillo. Record-breaking temps will start today for parts of the Texas Panhandle.
Southeast Texas Faces Extreme Heat: Advisory from 10 AM to 10 PM Today
Houston, TX – Residents of Southeast Texas are under an Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory today, with the National Weather Service (NWS) advising all to take precautions. The advisory spans from 10 AM to 10 PM, urging everyone to avoid strenuous outdoor activities and stay hydrated as temperatures are expected to climb significantly.
These Two Texas Cities Are Among the MOST BED BUG-INFECTED in the U.S.
In recent years, the comeback of bed bugs has become a major issue in many American cities. With their capacity to quickly infest houses, hotels, and other businesses, these pests have made national news. Notably, two Texas cities have emerged as the most severely affected by bed bug infestations in the United States, bringing attention to the larger issue of pest control and public health.
Coppell ISD updates medication rules for students
Coppell ISD is revising its student medication policies, requiring signed medical orders for all drugs administered on campus, including over-the-counter medicines. The district announced changes to its medication administration procedures on Aug. 13. Under the new rules, all prescription and non-prescription medications dispensed in school clinics must have a signed healthcare provider order.
Elon Musk is moving X and SpaceX to Texas. The impact on staff culture and performance is likely to be big
Elon Musk recently announced that he was relocating the companies SpaceX and X (formerly Twitter) from their current headquarters in California to Texas. The news has placed a spotlight on the rise in big tech shifting its operations to the Lone Star state, with Austin emerging as a main hub.
Q&A with Lument’s Vic Clark on the Current Multifamily Lending Environment
2024 has posed a markedly different borrowing environment for commercial real estate owners and investors than we saw coming out of the pandemic. As the year gets closer to the fourth quarter, the circumstances are beginning to shift yet again. At Connect Texas Multifamily, taking place August 20 at Virgin Hotels Dallas, Vic Clark, senior managing director at Lument, will be among the financing experts providing insights on what to expect. Ahead of his participation in the “Dealmaking Update: Making the Numbers Work” panel, Clark set the stage for the discussion.
Tickets for KPMG Women's PGA Championship go on sale
For the first time in 70 years, the KPMG Women's PGA Championship will be played in Texas. It'll be the first women's championship and the second major championship overall to be played on Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco.
Texas Game Warden explains the significance of purple paint for no trespassing
ABILENE, Texas — Hunting season is right around the corner and it is important to know where you can, and cannot, go. If you see purple paint on a property that means no trespassing. "So purple paint, we use it around here, but that originated over in Piney Woods,...
Texas Fugitive Fakes Death by Kayak, Found Hiding at Home in Underwear
Truth is always stranger than fiction. Consider, for example, the tale of Joseph Grams in Texas. See, Grams is a man who bears an uncanny resemblance to a certain bald character on Breaking Bad. And much like his doppelganger, Gram found himself at odds with law enforcement. With two felony...
New Technology Results With Mother Arrested In Texas Cold Case
A 23 year old Texas cold case finally got the break it needed because of new technology developed in the field of DNA, and thanks almost entirely to private donations, charges were finally brought against the mother of a day old baby that was abandoned in 2001, and buried with the name Angel Baby Doe.
High heat could have impact on vehicles, experts say
AUSTIN, Texas — The heat advisory is continuing Monday for most of Central Texas and it can take a toll on your vehicle, too. Experts say just like when it comes to your personal health if you’re not careful, excessive and extreme heat could have serious impacts on your car.
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