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Long-range forecasts bring rain and unseasonably cool temps to Central Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — While much of the U.S. has been plagued with heat waves this July, relief is coming for a few, including us in Central Texas. The updated six- to 10-day forecasts from the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) show increasing confidence for both rain and below-average temperatures for the end of this week and the start of next week.
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.
Become an Instant Millionaire With Any of These 27 Texas Lottery Scratch Offs
Me and a coworker were talking recently about what seven figure money number we'd be comfortable having in our bank account. My answer was $2.5 million. I could buy a house and a good car for my fiancé and me, about $500,000 for those. We could pay for our wedding and have a nice honeymoon, about $50,000 for those. That's my Lindale math working there but I think those numbers are reasonable. Everything else would sit in the bank to take care of everything else.
Mesquite murder suspect arrested in Rowlett
Mesquite police say a murder suspect used an "AR-style" rifle to shoot and kill an 18-year-old near a gas station last week. Monday afternoon, investigators revealed 20-year-old Omarey Marshall was responsible for the murder, and then a large police presence in a Rowlett neighborhood.
Fugitive charged with Springfield murder arrested
A former Springfield resident charged with murder who had been on the run for over a year has been captured. Latashia Mullins, 48, was arrested by United States Marshals on July 10 in Plano, Texas, after the Washington County Sheriff’s Department received a tip on her whereabouts. Mullins was indicted for murder and first-degree criminal abuse (child 12 or under) on June 14, 2023. She had been at large since being indicted.
Plano short term rental registration deadline approaching, new rules added
The deadline for owners to register short-term rental properties in Plano is approaching on Thursday, August 1. Director of neighborhood services Curtis Howard and director of planning Christina Day discussed new rules regarding short-term rentals and also reminded owners of STRs to register their properties in a recent episode of the Inside Plano podcast.
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...
Warby Parker To Open New Store In Plano, Texas
Warby Parker, a renowned eyewear retailer, will inaugurate its newest store at the Preston Park Colonnade in Plano this Saturday, July 20. This location will be the company's second in Plano. The company aims to broaden its reach within the community by providing comprehensive eye care services under one roof. The new store will feature Warby Parker's complete range of optical and sun eyewear, including their latest Summer 2024 collection. Additionally, customers will have access to the company's daily contact lenses, Scout by Warby Parker, alongside a selection of third-party contacts and eye examination services. In a unique nod to local artistry,...
Texas man who's sought DNA testing to prove his innocence slated for execution
A Texas man who's long sought DNA testing, claiming it would help prove he wasn't responsible for the fatal stabbing of an 85-year-old woman, was scheduled to be executed Tuesday evening. Ruben Gutierrez was condemned for the 1998 killing of Escolastica Harrison at her home in Brownsville in Texas' southern tip. Prosecutors said the killing of the mobile home park manager and retired teacher was part of an attempt to steal more than $600,000 she had hidden in her home because of a mistrust of banks. The inmate's lethal injection was planned for Tuesday evening at the state penitentiary in...
Discount Furniture Chain Nearing Bankruptcy, Fate Of 85 Texas Stores Unknown
Conn’s Inc., a discount furniture and appliance retailer, is reportedly on the brink of bankruptcy, casting uncertainty over the future of its 85 stores in Texas. The Texas-based chain, which has been struggling with declining sales and integration issues following the acquisition of W.S. Badcock, may file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy within weeks, according to sources familiar with the matter, as reported by Bloomberg.
Great White Makes Shark Science History on Texas Coast
A tagged Great White shark made history last Wednesday near Texas. “LeeBeth,” a tagged, female great white weighing 2,600 pounds and over 14 feet long, was pinged just 200 yards off the shore of South Padre Island, the furthest west a white shark has ever tracked into the Gulf of Mexico.
St. Paul Square Dinner Club, Thursday July 25th
We are up in the studio kitchen this morning with your invite to a new dinner club featuring some of the best chefs in the city. The St. Paul Square Dinner club is a one night only dinner and this month Chef Ceasar Zepeda is cooking up all the good stuff.
Texas power grid leaves some assisted living communities without power for days, raising questions for the future
Texas’ power grid struggled to get homes and business back online after Hurricane Beryl made landfall as a Category 1 storm last week, leaving some assisted living communities and nursing homes grappling to keep residents cool during a heat wave. Ella Springs Senior Living, an assisted living and memory...
Gov. Abbott Announces 7 New State Hospital Projects, Including $1B+ for Two in North Texas
Seven new state hospital projects—including new ones in Wichita Falls and Terrell—have been announced to better serve people in need of inpatient psychiatric services. Gov. Greg Abbott said the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) projects are funded by $1.5 billion approved by the Texas Legislature in 2023 to expand, renovate, and build new facilities across the state.
Tons Of The Texas Kroger Stores Now Getting Dumped
Texas is about to lose a ton of Kroger grocery stores as they inch closer to an almost $25 billion deal to devour Albertsons and simultaneously eliminate the second largest grocery company in the United States. Several protests have been raised, and the Federal Trade Commission even sued to prevent the top grocery conglomerate from being able to assimilate their top competitor in the nationwide grocery game.
Texas-based ammo vending machines criticized by gun control advocates
TEXAS - Gun control advocates are concerned about bullets being sold out of vending machines after a Texas-based company placed its ammunition retail machine in several stores across the country. "What is happening is everybody is hearing the words: ammunition, vending machine and grocery stores, and they are throwing this...
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