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Friday is the next best chance for rain in North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — There's at least a 20-degree difference between temperatures in North Texas' most western and most eastern counties this afternoon. Based on the temperatures seen today, counties to the Southwest have been dealing with more cloud cover on Thursday. There have been a few showers, mainly to the east, and there was even a flood advisory in portions of Bosque and Hill counties. Overall, the rain has been fairly minimal today. Rain chances remain at 30% or less through sunset, then dry conditions are forecast overnight into Friday morning. Friday is the last chance for rain, but it'll once again be a scenario where the farther south/east, the more likely it is to see some showers. Highs will remain below normal, in the 80s and low 90s, Friday through Sunday. Once high pressure builds back in across the central U.S. next week, temperature highs return to normal or above. Comparing triple-digit days from last summer through this year, it's noticeable how few triple-digit days the area has had this June compared to last. The cooler temps can't last forever though. August 1 is coming in hot.
Thursday Night Forecast: Active through Sunday, heat returns next week
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms early. Chance of rain: 40%. Low: 73. Winds: SE 5 MPH. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Chance of rain: 40%. High: 85. Winds: SE 5-10 MPH. SATURDAY: Partly cloudy skies with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. […]
TPWD releasing native desert bighorn sheep populations in West Texas this fall
Desert bighorn sheep continue to make a comeback in Texas as wildlife officials ram through efforts to restore the population that was once extinct in the Lone Star State. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced plans earlier this month to restore the native species to the Franklin Mountains this fall, as part...
At least eight large Oklahoma school districts rebuke Ryan Walters' order to teach Bible
Less than a month before Oklahoma school districts begin classes, state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters on Wednesday issued guidance for how they might incorporate his directive, issued in late June, that the Bible be taught in every classroom. “Immediate and complete implementation of these guidelines for the 2024-2025 school year is required,” Walters...
Things to do in Wichita Falls this weekend, July 25-28
Even during the most heat-challenged months of the year, you’ll find plenty to keep you occupied on weekends in the Wichita Falls area. It seems that literally nothing gets called off or goes unplanned because of the weather. The weekend days that are coming up leave folks with plenty of choices for what to do outdoors or indoors. ...
Keller ISD to ban cell phones during school hours
KELLER, Texas - Keller ISD is expected to enforce new cell phone rules to keep students focused on learning during the upcoming school year. "This is a nationwide epidemic with our students," Dr. Kelly Johnson, Keller ISD's Superintendent. Keller released the new plan during a meeting on Thursday night. The...
Three Tarrant County deputies accused of falsely claiming overtime, records show
TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — Three Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office deputies have been accused of falsely claiming to work overtime in the jail that they didn’t actually work, according to court records obtained by WFAA. Brennan Cox, 28, faces a third degree felony theft charge, punishable by up...
The Dallas Cowboys SHOULD Trade CeeDee Lamb to the New England Patriots
Ceedee Lamb is currently holding out of Training Camp due to not receiving his massive contract from the Dallas Cowboys. We are preferencing that this article is A PREDICTION, not a REPORT!. The Cowboys have made major trades in the past for and giving away star receivers, so let’s look...
Oklahoma School Districts Facing Urgent Need For Bus Drivers, Child Nutritionists, Support Staff
The new school year is just around the corner, and many school districts are still looking to fill open positions for bus drivers, child nutrition specialists, and even daycare programs. Broken Arrow Public Schools is one district still looking to fill open support staff positions, but the district said it's...
Grandma-to-be Opens Gift to Discover Son and Daughter-in-law’s Rainbow Baby News After Two-Year Fertility Struggle
A grandma-to-be burst into tears of joy when she opened a gift to discover her son and daughter-in-law’s rainbow baby news hidden inside. The moment marked the end of an emotional few years for Valeria and Christopher Valenzuela, from San Antonio, Texas, as it initially took around two years for them to get pregnant. After […] The post Grandma-to-be Opens Gift to Discover Son and Daughter-in-law’s Rainbow Baby News After Two-Year Fertility Struggle appeared first on Happilynews.com.
Newborn Found In Texas Dumpster, Another Abandoned In Vehicle
In a heart-wrenching discovery, a newborn baby boy was found abandoned in a dumpster behind an apartment complex in southwest Houston on Sunday. The incident has shocked the local community and drawn attention to the importance of Texas' Safe Haven law. The Rescue. The rescue unfolded around 2 p.m. when...
Texas deaths from Hurricane Beryl climb to at least 36, including more who lost power in heat
The number of Texas deaths after Hurricane Beryl came ashore and knocked out power to millions of residents climbed to at least 36 on Thursday as officials confirmed more people who died in homes that were left without air conditioning during sweltering heat.The medical examiner's office in Fort Bend County confirmed nine more deaths, including four that were at least partially attributed to hyperthermia, or when a person's body temperature rises far above normal. At least a dozen other residents in the Houston area also died from complications due to the heat and losing power, according to officials.The video above...
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