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In a North Texas House race, two Asian candidates campaign on their version of the American Dream
GARLAND, Texas — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Texas Tribune. Read the original article here. Rep. Angie Chen Button, 70, is living the American Dream. After immigrating from Taiwan to Texas for graduate school at 24, she improved her English, climbed the corporate ladder and was elected to the state House, where she has served eight terms as the only Asian American woman in the Legislature.
Hot and dry weather brings a return to drought conditions
So far during August 2024, DFW Airport has only received 0.35" of rain. Normally we see a little over an inch, so we currently have a monthly deficit of 0.82". We are in the midst of a hot and dry weather pattern across the state of Texas. No rain is in the forecast for at least the next ten days. Drought conditions have returned to parts of North Texas and will likely continue.
Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Six Inches of Snow for Texas
Is another “snowpocalypse” in store for Texas?. The Great Texas Freeze of 2021 is still fresh on the minds of Texans. I’ll never forget the fact that there was a winter storm warning for the entire state. Talk about an unprecedented weather event. Here in North Texas,...
No relief from extreme heat for most of North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — North Texas faces another hot day Tuesday, with some parts of the region expected to meet the criteria for excessive heat warning.The First Alert weather team issued a weather alert for the west side of North Texas due to that excessive heat warning, which will be in effect until 9 p.m. Wednesday.A cold front is moving into North Texas, so high temperatures in the region will range from the low 90s in the northeast to 110 in the western counties.Temperatures will still be hot into the weekend, but Tuesday will be the last day of dangerous heat.Our next rain chance is not until early next week, as an area of low pressure develops in the Gulf and has the small potential to bring in some moisture.But keep your expectations low; as of now, the probability of precipitation is just 10% on Monday and 20% on Tuesday.
Here's how you can help North Texans stay safe in the dangerously hot summer weather
DALLAS — For the more than 10,000-person unsheltered population in Dallas, the streak of triple-digit temperatures can be dangerous. Dallas's OurCalling, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources to the unsheltered community, needs donations to keep their cooling shelter open and operating extended hours to keep people safe. Donations...
Texas Wine Industry Joins ‘Come Over October’
Celebrate Texas Wine Month with community, conversation, and Texas wine. AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) invite everyone to raise a glass in honor of Texas Wine Month this October and participate in the global Come Over October campaign. With around 500 wineries spread across the Lone Star State, there’s no better time to enjoy and share Texas wine with family and friends. Whether visiting your favorite local winery or hosting a gathering at home, join us in celebrating the rich flavors, friendships, and sense of community that Texas wine brings to the table.
Nebraska volleyball No. 2 in preseason AVCA poll behind No. 1 Texas
LINCOLN - Nebraska volleyball was ranked No. 2 in the AVCA preseason poll behind No. 1 Texas yesterday. Creighton claimed the No. 12 spot. Defending national champ Texas claimed the No. 1 spot, and No. 3 Wisconsin, No. 4 Pittsburgh and No. 5 Stanford rounded out the top five. With...
One Las Vegas Group is Making A Big Push to Bring Gambling to Texas
How cool would it be not to have to drive outside of Texas to be able to play blackjack or test our luck at a slot machine? The talk has been there for years about legalizing casino gambling in Texas, with a '23 proposal failing in Austin. But that hasn't...
Trendy Japanese Clothing Store Opening 5 Texas Locations
While A Few American Retailers Have Been Struggling, Another Far East Retailer Is Preparing To Invade Texas. A few months ago, we told you about the company "Daiso" which is a Japanese "dollar store" retailer that's been opening up locations all across the state at a time when American dollar stores like "Dollar Tree" and "Family Dollar" are shutting down and closing locations.
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