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Heat hold on for the week... Tracking slight changes next week
The broken record of August heat rolls on as we head into the weekend. The vast majority of Central Texas will see highs over 100°, with many of us seeing highs between 102-104°. There will be enough humidity to push afternoon heat index values over 105°, and some of us could even see heat index values close to 110°! With this style of heat, make sure and take all of those very important heat safety precautions. Drink plenty of water, limit time outside during the peak heating time of the afternoon, and take frequent breaks in the shade or inside in the AC.
Texas Parks and Wildlife updates hunting, fishing phone app
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has announced that they’ve brought several new features to their hunting and fishing app like Chronic Wasting Disease zones. The app, formerly known as My Texas Hunt Harvest, is now called Texas Hunt & Fish. According to TPWD, it will retain all the old features […]
Texas women denied care for ectopic pregnancies proves exceptions are a "farce", experts say
Several days after Kelsie Norris-De La Cruz found out she was pregnant in Texas, she started to experience bleeding and cramping. When she went to the emergency room, she was told that she was likely having a miscarriage and to seek medical care if the symptoms continued. Over the next...
Burkburnett School Board recognized as ‘Top 5 School Board in Texas’
BURKBURNETT, Texas (KAUZ) - Top 5 School Board of the Year, that’s the recognition the district has received from the Texas Association of School Administrators. We spoke with the district’s superintendent about how their hard work pours back into students. A school board is responsible for a number...
Texas Man Caught Smuggling Drugs In Plush Toys From Buc-ee’s
Folks in Texas flock to Buc-ee's for many good reasons. But using their plush toys to hide your drugs is usually not one of them. Such was the case when a man was busted in the Lone Star State after the cops found a bunch of drugs in his toys.
Texas expands razor wire along river banks in Eagle Pass and El Paso
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas National Guard troops are installing more razor wire along the Rio Grande in South and West Texas, at a time when some environmentalists say they're actually seeing a draw down in activity.
Texas election officials are dealing with a flood of challenges to voter registrations
"Texas election officials are dealing with a flood of challenges to voter registrations" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Texas Workforce Commission reports record-high despite decrease in jobs
The Texas Workforce Commission reported that the seasonally adjusted civilian labor force achieved a new record high of 15,353,700 after adding 41,900 people over the month in July, marking the seventh month of consecutive growth for Texas' civilian labor force.
UPDATE: Fort Bliss soldiers arrested for alleged animal cruelty
UPDATE: Fort Bliss confirmed that both individuals who were arrested for alleged animal abandonment are soldiers serving at the installation with the 1st Armored Division. Here is the statement that Fort Bliss sent to KTSM: “Sgt. 1st Class Charles McVey and Pfc. Celine Hemingway, both assigned to the 1st Armored Division, were arrested on allegations of animal […]
Alpine Cross Country Hosts Moonlit Miles Fundraiser on August 18
Alpine Cross Country is set to host its “Moonlit Miles” fundraiser on Sunday, August 18, under the glow of an almost full moon. This event is more than just a fundraiser; it’s a social gathering that invites both school and community members to come together for a night of fun and camaraderie.
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