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Excessive heat warnings will likely extend into the weekend
NORTH TEXAS — The tally for 100° days sits at 16 now, thanks to the high of 101° at DFW Thursday. There's plenty more where that came from.Friday begins a stretch of weather alerts: six to be exact. High temperatures will build into the weekend and the heat index truly moves into the dangerous category.For the metroplex and counties north and east, an Excessive Heat Warning will go into place at noon Friday and continue into the evening. The First Alert Weather Team expects the warning will be extended through the weekend, and some counties may be added to it. Another...
Powerball Winner in Texas – Texas Lottery Reveals Wednesday’s Win
On the Texas Lottery Website, you can review past winners of some of the state's biggest lottery prizes. Powerball is a popular game in Texas, probably because the game has made million-dollar winners in San Antonio, a $150,000 winner in Gainesville, and last night's Powerball drawing just added a few more names and a few more towns to the list.
Federal judge in Texas expands block of Biden administration protection of LGBTQ students to any future Title IX regulations
A federal judge in Texas has expanded a ruling that blocks protections for LGBTQ students in the state in the context of Title IX. Concretely, the ruling now prohibits any future action by the federal Department of Education regarding the banning of discrimination on educational settings on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Get Ready–A Big Change is Coming to Costco Stores in Texas
Heads up, Costco members all over Texas--big change coming to Costco warehouse stores. (Have they built one in Tyler or Longview, Texas, yet?) OK, on a serious note: I'm not sure how Costco hasn't built a location in East Texas yet. They clearly don't realize how incredibly profitable it could be. I still have friends who carpool to the one in Rockwall, Texas. *Stops and pensively ponders when they'll finally come to their senses.*
Sheila Paddy Is This Week’s Caught in the Act Recipient
It's one thing to be an exemplary employee, but when the job deals with America's Veterans and others notice how much you care, you certainly qualify as a hero!. Such is the case with Sheila Paddy. We learned of this incredible woman in her nomination letter from friend and co-worker,...
Wildfire claimed 800 homes as Jasper faces $283M in property losses
The town of Jasper says early numbers indicate last month’s wildfires destroyed $283 million worth of property. The town also reports that while 358 structures were destroyed, mostly businesses and homes, the total number of housing units lost is about 800. The figures were delivered to councillors by chief...
Beware: Scam targets Bossier City Water customers
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Scammers are falsely presenting themselves as representatives of the billing department for the Bossier City Water System; city officials want residents to beware. A news release from the City of Bossier City said scammers call customers to collect payment. “No one from the City...
Wildfires on the rise, Texas National Guard comes to help
ABILENE, Texas — The Texas National Guard is at the Abilene Regional Airport. The Texas National Guard is here to help put out wildfires in nearby areas. Much like the airtankers, these helicopters are here to help the firefighters on the ground slow the spread of the fires. “We...
Texas Water Development Board approves financial assistance for water, wastewater projects
The Texas Water Development Board announced that it approved $82,276,365 in financial assistance for water and wastewater projects as well as $1,480,956 in agricultural water conservation grants.
It Is Legal In Texas To Go Somewhere With A Gun In Your Car?
Many in the state of Texas carry guns with them. But transportation of the firearms is a question many have. Here's who can and cannot travel with a gun in the Lone Star State. Laws For Traveling With A Firearm In Texas. As revealed by Point Blank CHL, there are...
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