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Tuesday Midday Forecast: Hot today, turning less humid tomorrow
THIS AFTERNOON: Sunshine, along with some passing clouds. Highs in the mid-to-upper-90s with the heat index ranging from 101 degrees north to 110 degrees south. Wind: E 10-15 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly clear with lows in the mid-70s. Wind: E 10-15 mph. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and less humid with highs in the mid-90s. Wind: E 10-15 […]
Texans asked to turn lights out during migratory bird season
Click play to listen to this article. (Texas News Service) The fall migration period for birds is underway, and the nonprofit Defenders of Wildlife is trying to save as many birds as possible. The Lights Out Texas! campaign encourages building owners, businesses, developers, and homeowners to turn off non-essential lights...
Record-breaking temps for parts of the High Plains
Starting the morning with temps in the 60s and 70s across the High Plains. The trend remains the same as last week as temps will once again increase into the 90s and 100s this afternoon. We will see a Heat Advisory that will be in effect for southeast parts of the area until 8 PM. Temps could exceed or feel hotter than 105. Be sure to stay hydrated out there and take breaks in the shade. The heat dome remains over Texas, therefore, the heat wave will continue. Expect more days of 100° weather. As a matter of fact, we could see a record of the highest consecutive day of temps at 100 or greater for us in Amarillo. The number to break is 8. For us, we already had 3 starting on Friday and my forecast calls for 100s to continue into Saturday. Additionally, we have had 26 days already of triple-digit temps in Amarillo. Record-breaking temps will start today for parts of the Texas Panhandle.
Southeast Texas Faces Extreme Heat: Advisory from 10 AM to 10 PM Today
Houston, TX – Residents of Southeast Texas are under an Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory today, with the National Weather Service (NWS) advising all to take precautions. The advisory spans from 10 AM to 10 PM, urging everyone to avoid strenuous outdoor activities and stay hydrated as temperatures are expected to climb significantly.
FEELING LUCKY: A New Casino Is Coming To East Texas
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe is the oldest Native American reservation in Texas and they announced some big plans. The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas boasts a unique story dating back to before the 1700s according to their website. The Tribe operates on the oldest reservation in the state located on approximately 10,200 acres in the Big Thicket of Deep East Texas.
‘Yellowstone’ is Looking For Extras as They Film Concert Scenes in Texas
Calling all extras! Here's your chance to be a part of one of the best TV shows in recent years. Yellowstone is coming to Texas to put the final touches to its last season. They are looking for extras to be a part of some concert scenes at the Ft. Worth Stockyards in a couple of weeks.
Texas Parents Are Dropping Nearly $1K for School Supplies!
As the back-to-school season kicks off in Texas, parents are reaching deep into their wallets to get their student’s all the school supplies they’ll need for the new school year. As a parent myself, I dreaded the long list of school supplies that I knew my son was...
Red Cross urging people to donate blood amid nationwide emergency shortage
NORTH TEXAS — The American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage after its national inventory dropped by more than 25% in July, and the continued heat is making it harder to build back the supply.Nationally, more than 100 blood drives have been impacted by the weather."Sometimes they're canceled," said Linda Braddy, CEO of Red Cross - North Texas Region. "Sometimes it just causes a decline in who would typically come and donate because of the heat. People just don't want to get out."Braddy said the organization typically sees a decline in the supply during the summer, but the extreme...
TxDOT, law enforcement team up for Labor Day drunk driving prevention initiative
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas Department of Transportation announced it is teaming up with law enforcement during its Labor Day campaign to remind drivers of the dangers of drunk driving. TxDOT said in partnership with law enforcement it is launching the “Drive Sober. No Regrets.” Labor Day campaign to urge Texans to “always make […]
Mexico’s OXXO to Take Over DK Stores in Texas, New Mexico
SAN ANGELO, TX – Fomento Económico Mexicano (FEMSA), the Monterrey-based owner of Mexico’s OXXO convenience stores, is set to expand its footprint into the United States with the acquisition of 249 DK convenience stores from Delek US Holdings.
Texas Fugitive Fakes Death by Kayak, Found Hiding at Home in Underwear
Truth is always stranger than fiction. Consider, for example, the tale of Joseph Grams in Texas. See, Grams is a man who bears an uncanny resemblance to a certain bald character on Breaking Bad. And much like his doppelganger, Gram found himself at odds with law enforcement. With two felony...
Salvation Army opens cooling stations around North Texas
DALLAS - People needing relief from the excessive heat can visit a Salvation Army cooling station. There are now 11 cooling stations set up across Dallas, Denton, Collin, Tarrant, and Ellis counties. Anyone is welcome to use the facilities, but they are primarily for people most at risk for heat-related...
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