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FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Higher heat and humidity expected today
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - This August heat just doesn’t seem to let up doesn’t it? Another hot and humid day is on the table for the ArkLaTex with temperatures expected to rise into the triple digits all around the region this afternoon and feels like temperatures reaching up to 115 degrees! An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued as a result of today’s conditions and a Heat Advisory for some counties in SE Texas. Thankfully, a cool down is on the way!
Texas Teachers Are The Most Overworked In The U.S.
It certainly appears that we aren't taking very good care of our teachers. A number of Texas school districts have kicked off the school year. This type of thing would never be on my radar, except for the fact that a number of teachers posted their Amazon wish lists online in order to receive a little help. If you're unfamiliar with the phenomenon, the teachers are so desperate for classroom basics that they are turning to their communities for a little support. I have to say, it's a bit embarrassing that the State Of Texas doesn't give teachers what they need to do their jobs.
After Abbot's order, protests, here’s what college free speech policies in Texas look like
As the last agenda item at the Austin Community College's board meeting last month, board members approved updates to the college's free speech policies in accordance with Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order calling for more protections against antisemitism. Abbott's March 27 order mandates all public universities and colleges to better protect against rising...
Texas’ overcrowded jails send people awaiting trial to other counties and states
Two Saturdays a month, Sorcha Costigan climbs into her Jeep and drives 100 miles from Sabine County into Louisiana, all the while worrying about another vehicle part malfunctioning and how much the gas is going to cost. It’s important to her, though, to see her husband as much as possible. Jess Hampton is being held at Louisiana Workforce, a private prison in DeQuincy, Louisiana, even though he is charged with child abuse in East Texas. ...
Texas Heat Advisory: Dangerous Heat Index Up to 112°F Along I-35 Corridor
Austin, TX – Texas residents along the I-35 Corridor and Coastal Plains should prepare for another blistering day as the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory for Sunday. With temperatures expected to soar between 100°F and 104°F, the heat index—how hot it actually feels when humidity is factored in—could reach a scorching 112°F in some areas.
This Disgusting Crime is Happening Way Too Much in Texas
I’m tired of this uncomfortable topic not being discussed, it’s happening way too much in Texas and across the country and it needs to stop. While I admit I don’t watch the news anymore I try to stay up on news and information that applies to Texas, and it seems like this crime is popping up all the time. I am talking about teachers, aides, and administration preying on students.
Impact of drought on home foundations and under-slab plumbing in North Texas
North Texas residents are no strangers to the challenges posed by drought conditions, which can have significant implications for home foundations and under-slab plumbing. As the region experiences periods of drought, the soil undergoes changes that directly affect the stability of foundations and the integrity of plumbing systems beneath homes.
Heating and cooling services in North Texas struggle to keep up with demand
FORT WORTH -- It's one of the worst things to go out in this heat – your A/C. But there are ways you can keep your A/C in tip-top shape.On scorching days like these, Zane Larman, a technician with Milestone Electric A/C and Plumbing, braces himself for a long and busy day ahead."I keep my phone next to my bed in case I get a call," Larman said.Larman has been an HVAC technician for about three summers now -- and these days are like the Super Bowl for people in the AC business. They get a lot of emergency calls; at least...
This Week in Texas: Turner enters District 18 race and Allred's Senate bid gains momentum
On an all-new episode of Week in Texas, there's a new name on the ballot for the 18th congressional district.Sylvester Turner won an election among the district's Democratic Precinct Chairs, who selected him over five other nominees, but was he the right choice?ABC13 also examines if Congressman Colin Allred's alliance with the state Democratic party could help him in his Senate race against Republican Senator Ted Cruz.Also happening this week, the state legislature goes back to class to talk about vouchers. Will they pass this time around?Plus, a look at the criminal charges related to the 2022 election in Harris County that don't reveal any election fraud.Missed an episode? Catch up on previous episodes of This Week in Texas here.Stay on the pulse of Texas politics! Follow Tom Abrahams on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Seven-Year-Old Wins Texas State Fair Pie Contest
At just seven years old, Allen Gage from Mabank, Texas, became the youngest winner of the “Battle for the Blue Ribbons,” beating all adults with his blueberry pie. Competing in the fruit pie division, Allen’s blueberry pie impressed the judges, securing his spot in the prestigious “Best of Show” competition at the state fair this October. The young baker, who learned his skills from his mother and grandmother, attributes his success to his meticulous lattice crust, which he calls “painting the pie.”
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