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Warning: Not Stopping For Texas School Buses Carries Big Penalties
Let's keep our little Texans safe. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) wants us all to remember to always stop for school buses that have activated flashing red lights and have the stop arm extended. In most circumstances, you need to stop regardless of what side of the road you...
Triple digit days for now, but a few changes possible by late next week
SAN ANTONIO – Hope you’ve had a great start to the weekend!. More copy and paste weather will continue in the near-term, with another high temperature near 100° expected again Sunday. We’ll start off the morning near 80° with a few early clouds, then plenty of sunshine takes over in the afternoon. Feels-like temperatures will likely approach the 105°-107° range for a few hours with winds generally out of the southeast at 5 to 15 mph.
Texas Heatwave: Northeast Permian Basin to Hit 105°F This Weekend
Midland, TX – A significant heatwave is set to grip the Northeast Permian Basin this weekend, prompting a heat advisory for Saturday afternoon and early evening. Temperatures are forecasted to reach a blistering 105°F, with the National Weather Service (NWS) warning residents to take necessary precautions. According to...
‘A monumental achievement’: Texas Water Development Board adopts first-ever statewide flood plan
SAN ANTONIO – In what the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) chairwoman called a “monumental achievement,” officials voted Thursday to adopt the state’s first comprehensive flood plan, setting in motion years’ worth of planning. “Adopting the first-ever state flood plan is a monumental achievement for...
Central Texas school leaders react to state representative’s plan to file ‘phone free’ legislation
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A State Representative is working to file legislation to bring a “phone free movement” to every school in Texas. Killeen ISD previously said they were implementing a new “phone free” movement for the 2024-2025 school year and Temple ISD said they were already prepared to help lower students screen time while in class this school year.
USDA announces funding for clean energy access in rural Texas communities
TEMPLE, Texas - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today a new funding initiative to expand clean energy access and increase the availability of biofuels in rural Texas communities. Ham Real Estate, a Texas company, is leading efforts to enhance fuel storage and distribution infrastructure in the region.
J.C. Penney to permanently close 4 stores
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Department store retailer J.C. Penney will shutter four stores across as many states, Retail Dive has reported. According to an email provided by the company, locations in Alabama, Texas and Maine will close before Sept. 22. The J.C. Penney at the Westfield Annapolis Mall in Annapolis, Maryland, will close in 2025.
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Major Snowstorm For Texas This Winter
It is still very hot all around the State of Texas. While summer may be over for the school kids, summer's grip on the Lone Star State and the hot temperatures aren't going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, just looking ahead the next 10 days show plenty of triple digit high temperatures around the state.
Sheriff Claims Mom Didn't Show Remorse After Giving Dying Texas Chearleaders Smoothies Instead Of Getting Help
A 12-year-old Texas cheerleader, Miranda Sipps, died after her parents didn't take her to the hospital. The pre-teen was severely injured for four days. Instead of calling emergency services, her parents tried to treat her with smoothies and vitamins. Local police arrested the Texas cheerleader's mother, 36-year-old Denise Balbaneda, and...
Dallas Water Utilities offers payment plans to customers with past due accounts
(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – In March, Dallas Water Utilities implemented DallasGo, the new online payment platform. During the transition, water service interruptions and late fees were not applied, and customers could make payments using the new online payment platform or the other payment options available. Currently, 26% of DWU customers have past due balances of more than 60 days. The average past due balance is $127.
Many insurance companies are raising their homeowners’ deductibles from 1% to 2%
Watchdog reader Paul Barth of Dallas calls it “Homeowners Policy Shock.” No, it’s not the name of a rock band. It’s the surprise homeowners feel when they learn about the newest way insurance companies are reaching into their pockets. It was only a few years ago...
Scoop: Walmart grounds delivery drones in three states to focus on Dallas
Walmart and drone delivery partner DroneUp are ending drone delivery in three states to focus on perfecting the airborne package delivery service in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Why it matters: Instant drone delivery only makes economic sense if it can be done at scale, and Dallas is emerging as the...
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