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Republican former state Rep. Jim Pitts has died at 77
Former state Rep. Jim Pitts, a Waxahachie Republican who served as chief budget writer for the Texas House for close to a decade, died shortly before midnight on Saturday. He was 77. Pitts died at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas surrounded by his loved ones, according to a Sunday...
IBWC head tells South Texas leaders Mexico will send ‘some water’
U.S. International Boundary and Water Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner met privately this week in the Rio Grande Valley with local leaders and told them that Mexico does intend to send some water it owes to South Texas, but leaders tell Border Report they worry it won't be enough as the region and farmers suffer.
Weather Service – Texas at Risk for Excessive Rainfall Monday
When you think of the Texas landscape you probably picture the beautiful wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country. Or maybe you're more of a mind to think of far west Texas and a more unforgiving landscape. Or perhaps your mind's eye sees the Piney Woods when you think of Texas.
Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Stole Funds For Rap Career
Houston based, Surrogacy Escrow Account Management(SEAM) is a company designed to give intended parents an account in which to store money for their surrogate's payments and medical bills. WFAA reports that SEAM owner Dominique Side allegedly stole the money and used it to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a...
Summer’s heat pushes up demand: Xcel Energy offers payment options, billing help
Electricity costs for Xcel Energy’s Texas and New Mexico customers have dropped in recent months thanks to lower prices for power plant fuel, but the utility company notes that customers who used more electricity than expected during recent heat waves have options for paying their bills. “We’ve enjoyed a...
Prayers Up! U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee Passes Away at 74
Texas Democratic congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a fierce advocate for African American rights, has died at the age of 74. CNN reports that her family announced her death in a statement on July 19. RELATED: Congressman David Trone Apologizes For Using Racial Slur During Budget Hearing Sheila Jackson Lee Dies At The Age Of 74 [...] The post Prayers Up! U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee Passes Away at 74 appeared first on The Shade Room.
FDA approves first ever medicated feed for wild quail created by Texas Tech professor
A Texas Tech professor's nine-year effort research effort to develop an anthelmintic drug for parasite control in wild quail populations has gotten the final nod of approval from the FDA. According to a release from the FDA, the drug will be integrated with feed and is effective in controlling parasites in wild quail in their natural habitat. For example, eyeworm parasite infection levels in the Rolling Plains region of West Texas and cecal worms throughout Texas. ...
Shakespeare in Canyon, Chalk It Up among this week's entertainment
Newly announced: Amarillo Symphony presents 'Symphony Spooktacular' concert for all ages. Get ready for a bewitching evening of music as the Amarillo Symphony joins forces with the WTAMU Orchestra and choirs from WTAMU and Canyon High School for "Symphony Spooktacular," a family-friendly Halloween concert on Friday, Oct. 25. Two performances will be held at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, at 6 and 8 p.m.
RMHC honors Hereford McDonald's as round-up champion
HEREFORD - The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Amarillo celebrated the top fundraising McDonald's in the region for the quarter two round-up challenge Wednesday afternoon at the Hereford McDonalds. As the top fundraising store over 24 other locations, Hereford McDonald’s raised $2,293.33 in the Round-Up for Ronald McDonald House Campaign....
Feds sanction Russian hackers who infiltrated Muleshoe, Abernathy municipal water systems
The United States Treasury Department on Friday sanctioned two leaders of a Russian hacker group believed to be responsible for infiltrating the public water system infrastructure of several small South Plains towns earlier this year. Yuliya Vladimirovna Pankratova and Denis Olegovich Degtyarenko are the leader and chief hacker, respectively, of a "hacktivist" group known as Cyber Army of Russia Reborn (CARR), according to the Treasury. Both have been added to the Treasury Department's sanctions list for their...
WebXtra: Texas A&M staff forester explains how carbon farming can help combat climate change
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - ‘Climate change’, ‘greenhouse gases’.. ‘carbon footprint’... all terms of concern used by those who seek a cleaner environment. But the solution could be a simple process that the Texas A&M forest service is working on, called ‘carbon farming’.
Erica Enders Nominated for Texas Sports Hall of Fame
The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee has nominated six-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders to their 2025 primary ballot. Enders, a Houston native, has been competing in drag racing since she was eight years old. With 50 national event wins, 49 in the Pro Stock category, she is the winningest professional female driver in all of motorsports’ history and one of the most decorated drag racers of all time.
Scattered rain chances and cooler than average temperatures for North Texas ahead
NORTH TEXAS — Rain on Sunday will continue to track east with drier conditions expected around midday before more storms develop with daytime heating.Temperatures are a few degrees cooler Sunday afternoon with the cloud cover around, keeping highs near 90.Keep the umbrellas handy if you are out running errands on Sunday, as more storms are possible. Severe weather is not expected but thunderstorms could produce 40 mph winds.A cold front will move through the area Monday and generate spotty showers during the morning drive, and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon hours. The latest model trends have the front stalling out further south of DFW, keeping higher rain chances to our southeast where there is more moisture.While spotty showers are still possible in North Texas this week, we have lowered rain chances a bit. The increase in cloud cover will keep temperatures a little below normal, mainly in the lower 90s for afternoon highs.
Wow, Here’s 5 of the Biggest Drug Busts in Texas History
Texas has seen its share of drug busts, and some of them are so huge, they almost sound like something straight out of a Hollywood movie. Operations like these not only show the sheer scale of drug trafficking but also highlight the tireless efforts of law enforcement to keep dangerous substances off the streets.
BANNED FOR LIFE: Buc-ee’s Bans A Service Duck And Its Owner From Stores
A Wild Story Involving A Service Duck, Its Owner And The Famous "Beaver" Has Social Media Talking. As we sit here in Texas, its been fun watching Buc-ee's expand all across the country and seeing the reaction from folks who make their first trip to the popular travel center. But...
Rangers struggle with extreme heat at Palo Duro Canyon State Park
PALO DURO CANYON, Texas — The extreme heat at Palo Duro Canyon State Park is taking a toll on even the park rangers. The air temperature in the canyon has reached 104 degrees, with ground temperatures soaring to 131 degrees, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife. When the National Weather Service issues a heat advisory or warning, several trails will be closed from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for safety reasons. The affected trails include Lighthouse, Comanche, GSL (Givens, Spicer, Lowry), and Rock Garden.
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