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State Fair of Texas to test cattle for bird flu amid multistate outbreak
DALLAS — Cattle at the State Fair of Texas this year must have a negative test for Avian Flu, also known as Bird Flu, completed within seven days of arrival as concerns about the spread of the virus have swept through animal exhibitions across the country. The highly pathogenic...
USPS workers speak up about unjust working conditions in extreme Texas heat
USPS Workers in Corpus Christi say they are struggling with working in extreme summer temperatures. The President of the National Association of Letter Carriers said things need to change.
Triple-digit temperatures scorch Texas as millions across Southwest under excessive heat warnings
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Summer heat scorched Texas and the Southwest on Wednesday, pushing Phoenix to nearly 90 consecutive days of triple-digit temperatures and putting millions of people under excessive heat warnings. Meanwhile, energy demand in Texas hit an unofficial all-time high Tuesday, according to data from the state’s...
Governor Abbott Deploys Additional State Firefighting Resources As Wildfire Threat Increases
August 20, 2024 – Governor Greg Abbott announced that he has deployed additional state firefighting resources as wildfire threats continue to increase across Texas. “As the state continues to endure triple-digit temperatures and dry vegetation, Texas is deploying additional firefighting resources to assist communities that have increased wildfire activity,” said Governor Abbott. “Texans are strongly urged to take all necessary precautions and heed the guidance of state and local officials to keep their families and their loved ones safe from wildfires. I thank the Texas Division of Emergency Management and local emergency management personnel for their work as they prepare for potential wildfires across the state.”
From Iowa To Texas: The Incredible Ride Honoring WASP of WWII
The National Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) WWII Museum in Sweetwater, Texas, is preparing to honor veteran and avid cyclist Larry Ritland as he embarks on his "WASP Legacy Ride." This remarkable journey, set to take place from September 1 to 28, 2024, will see Ritland cycle from Iowa to Texas in tribute to the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II. Ritland is a Vietnam veteran and is a proud 42-year member of the American Legion.
MISD-created counseling tool adopted by state agency
Aug. 21—MIDLAND — The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced plans to standardize monitoring for counselor compliance with the state's 80/20 Rule. The state will use a tracking document created by Midland ISD Mental Health Coordinator Taylor Harris that has been used by the district the past two school years. Earlier this year, the TEA audited school districts across the state to verify ...
Court orders can’t be used to change gender on Texas licenses, DPS email says
The Texas Department of Public Safety’s driver’s license division will no longer accept court orders or amended birth certificates that change a person’s sex, when it differs from the documentation the department already has on file, according to an internal email obtained by KXAN notifying staff of the change that would be “effective immediately” on Tuesday.
We Got to Sample the Newest Blizzard From DQ Today!
Working in radio has a lot of perks, and today we got a BIG one! Our friends at DQ dropped off the newest Blizzard flavor for all of our staff to try. Everyone who tried one loved it!. The new 'August Blizzard of the Month' is the Reese's® Pieces Cookie...
Texas Little League team advances to U.S Championship
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania (KWTX) - The Boerne little league team is heading to the United States Championship game at the Little League Baseball World Series. The Boerne team is representing the Southwest Region. They defeated Nevada 5-2 on Wednesday afternoon. Boerne had defeated Florida 4-1 on Monday night and Pennsylvania 9-0...
Expert Warns of Rodent Surge in Texas
Texas appears to be primed for a spike in rodent infestations. Nothing makes me cringe like the thought of rodents living in my home. Having a single rat find its way into my home is enough to make me want to pack up and leave. But an infestation? Yeah, it’s time to scorch the earth at that point.
Oath Keepers attorney pleads guilty to Jan. 6 charges
An attorney for the Oath Keepers accused of conspiring with the right-wing militia group’s leader to stop the certification of the 2020 presidential election pleaded guilty Wednesday to two charges linked to the Capitol attack. Kellye SoRelle, a Texas woman who once served as general counsel for the Oath Keepers, pleaded guilty to entering and…
Texas man sentenced for nationwide scheme to sell thousands of fake paper vehicle tags
HOUSTON – A 35-year-old Dallas man, who had formerly lived in Houston, was sentenced to nearly 8 years in federal prison after conspiring with others to buy and sell thousands of fake Texas-issued paper tags for car sales when no cars were sold, according to a press release. Daniel...
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