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Texas Standard for July 16, 2024: Department of Energy turned down CenterPoint’s upgrade plans for Houston, report says
CenterPoint Energy is facing growing scrutiny for what the governor says was a failure to prepare for Hurricane Beryl. But a new report says that a year ago, the Department of Energy turned down a CenterPoint plan that could have prevented widespread outages. Here are the stories on Texas Standard...
Heat advisory continues before rare July cold front arrives to North Texas
NORTH TEXAS – Tuesday is forecast to be the hottest day of the week, and if Dallas-Fort Worth reaches 102 degrees, it will be the hottest day of the year. A heat advisory is in effect for most of North Texas until 8 p.m.People in the area are advised to continue taking heat precautions because the "feels like" temperatures could reach above 105 degrees. Drink plenty of fluids, wear sunscreen, limit time spent outside, take breaks in the shade if possible and wear loose-fitting and lightweight clothing. The area of high pressure still controls the pattern on Tuesday and Wednesday and keeps temperatures...
‘The boats are just sitting there’: Area shrimpers struggling amidst imports
For many Southeast Texans, shrimping isn’t merely an occupation. Instead, scouring the seas is a way of life often handed down from one generation to the next. Now, local shrimpers are walking away from the family business entirely. While the shrimp industry used to be a booming revenue source, the plight of the average worker […] The post ‘The boats are just sitting there’: Area shrimpers struggling amidst imports appeared first on Port Arthur News.
USPS Announcement: Massive Mailing Changes Impacting Texas Residents Now In Effect!
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is extremely vital to many people in Texas for a variety of purposes, from sending and receiving letters and packages to getting mail including bills and other crucial papers. But USPS has announced organizational changes that will soon impact mail services for citizens of Texas.
Another Heat Advisory Tuesday, but temperature changes arrive late Wednesday
Tuesday marks another day of Heat Advisories across North Texas, with afternoon highs topping out slightly above 100 degrees. The feels-like temperature or heat index will reach around 106. The wind will gust to 25 mph.
Tuesday Morning Forecast: Hot through Wednesday, cooler with rain late week
TODAY: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid-90s, with the heat index topping out around 107. Wind: S 10-15 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly clear with lows in the mid-to-upper-70s. Wind: S 10 mph. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny, with clouds increasing late and a 20% chance of a storm north of I-20. Highs in the mid-to-upper-90s with the […]
When is 2024 tax free weekend in Texas? What you need to know to save on school supplies
Parents will soon get their children back on a morning routine as the time for kids to return to school approaches. And with tax-free weekend approaching, parents can save a little on school supplies and clothes. Here is what you need to know about tax-free weekend in Texas. When is...
Look: Map of Texas Shows Nearly 1800 High School Logos
Get pumped for football season with this map showing nearly 1800 Texas High School logos. I guess you could use it to get pumped for any sport, but come on, this is Texas. Football is a religion in this state. I will caution you, though. Trying to make out all...
Will More Hurricanes Hit Texas This Year?
An active Hurricane season may get even more active and Texas isn't out of the woods when it comes to storms this season. If predictions are correct, this year's Hurricane season is about to get even more active and that means Texas and the Gulf Coast could see more storms.
July ‘cold’ front sparks showers and storms late week
HOUSTON (CW39) – Hot and sunny this afternoon with highs rising in the low 90s for the coast, and mid 90s inland. Afternoon shower activity will be hard to come by today, but tomorrow afternoon, better chances arrive. Slightly drier air is aloft right now. Increased moisture arrives tomorrow, giving out atmosphere a little extra to work with for thunderstorm/shower development.
States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year
More than a dozen Republican governors gathered in Eagle Pass in February, heeding a call from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to confront what he labeled “President Joe Biden’s border crisis.” The governors, along with other GOP state leaders, vowed to send another round of National Guard troops from their states to the Texas-Mexico border. With […] The post States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
BEWARE: DEADLY Virus Has Invaded Texas And Is Spreading Rapidly
Texas is way too familiar with mosquito season each year. As Texans we are all aware by April, these vicious mosquitoes will make their way into the great state and be an annoying pet for at least the next six months. THE STATE OF TEXAS IS UNDER A DEADLY ATTACK!
H-E-B to Offer Discounts/Support to Help With Beryl Recovery
As Texans in Houston and along the Gulf Coast recover following Hurricane Beryl, H-E-B continues to give much-needed support to hard-hit communities and will provide some relief in the form of discounts on frozen food items at the register. Starting Sunday at H-E-B stores in Houston and surrounding areas (Golden...
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