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BEWARE: DEADLY West Nile Virus Has Invaded Texas 4 Cases Were Discovered
Texas prepares itself every year for the invasion of the most annoying and deadly creature on Earth. Mosquitos find themselves making the state of Texas a victim of itching and scratching all summer long. According to WFAA, this year mosquitoes in the great state could be life-threatening. THE WEST NILE...
Watch Out: Toxic Hammerhead Worms Invades Texas Again
The invasive species, the poisonous Hammerhead worm looks like something out of a science fiction movie, resembling a snake but much more dangerous. According to the Austin-American-Statesman, poisonous hammerhead worms are on the rise in Texas thanks to Hurricane Beryl, heavy rainfall, and the tropical climate they thrive on. The hammerhead flatworms which can grow up to 15 inches long have been popping up all around the Houston-Galveston area. They can emerge on sidewalks, driveways, patios, and areas with lots of soil.
FACT CHECK: Viral X Video Falsely Claims Sheila Jackson Lee’s Death Is Linked To Oversight Of Trump Rally Shooting
A viral video shared on X claims Texas Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s death is linked to oversight of a shooting that occurred at 2024 Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump’s July 13 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Verdict: False. On July 19, NBC News reported Jackson...
More than 100 Texas firefighters deployed to California to fight wildfires
More than 100 firefighters are heading to California along with emergency management personnel, over 25 fire engines, command vehicles, and equipment to help battle ongoing wildfires in the northern part of the state.
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
Texas Inmates Dying In Fiery Prisons: State Denies Heat As Cause
Inmates in Texas prisons are dying with body temperatures higher than 105, but the state Department of Criminal Justice keeps denying that inmates are dying because of the heat. The Texas Newsroom reported that John Castillo, an inmate in Hughes Unit in Gatesville, died in 2023 with a body temperature...
Summer heat is back in North Texas with an extended heat advisory
NORTH TEXAS — It's been a while since North Texas has seen heat index values in the low 100s. The breeze will hang around Monday night, but so will the heat and humidity.The heat advisory has been extended through at least 8 p.m. Tuesday, and it has been expanded to include most of North Texas. The highlighted counties will experience feels-like temps up to 107° at times, and this is just the start. The humidity is expected to dip a bit heading into mid-week, but that's when the triple digits return. We'll still be close to meeting heat advisory criteria each day, so heat advisories are expected to continue for at least some of the area through the week. Lots of sunshine to end the month of July and start the month of August. Stay hydrated!
THE END: Several East Texas Conn’s Locations Will Close Down
We Now Know What Conn's Locations In East Texas Will Shut Down After The Company Filed For Bankruptcy. Many stores are grappling with supply chain disruptions, which have led to delays in receiving inventory and increased costs. Additionally, changes in consumer behavior, such as the shift towards online shopping and rising living costs have forced consumers to cut back on discretionary spending, including furniture purchases with many opting for budget-friendly options.
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