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Spherion Waco and Temple hosting blood drive
CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) – During the summer months, hospitals and donor centers like Carter BloodCare tend to see a decline of blood donations. After Hurricane Beryl impacted Texas, Spherion Waco and Temple are now partnering with Carter BloodCare to help aid with blood donations for those in need.
Temple Police looking to locate man wanted for deadly conduct
TEMPLE, Texas — Temple Police are looking to locate an 18-year-old wanted for Deadly Conduct. Oscar Rodriguez, the man police are attempting to find, is depicted as standing 5'3" tall and weighing about 130 pounds. No information on his potential whereabouts was provided. Those with information on Rodriguez are...
Flood watch in effect through 7 a.m. Thursday
A flood watch is in effect for Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana through 7 a.m. Thursday. Rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches with localized heavier amounts are possible, according to the National Weather Service. Today The area will see showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11 a.m. The best chances for rainfall are between […] The post Flood watch in effect through 7 a.m. Thursday appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Big price cut ordered for inmate phone and video calls across Texas
"Big price cut ordered for inmate phone and video calls across Texas" 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.
Could fracking have contributed to recent Scurry county earthquakes, including one of largest in Texas history?
SCURRY COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC)- A series of at least 5 earthquakes hit the eastern Scurry County Line on Monday night and into Tuesday morning, the largest of which rated at a magnitude 4.9 by the U.S. Geological survey(USGS). That organization claims minor to major property damage can result at magnitudes of 5.0 and above. While […]
After patchy morning fog, North Texas clears up with sunny skies
NORTH TEXAS – Patchy fog Wednesday morning will give way to mostly sunny skies as the day goes on.For some North Texans, visibility was near zero around 9:20 a.m.There are small rain chances Wednesday with temperatures in the low 90s and calm winds. The greatest chance for rain will be in the afternoon to the east of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Severe weather isn't expected.Cooler weather will move in on Thursday and Friday thanks to an area of low pressure moving through East Texas. This also brings isolated storm chances.An upper trough keeps rain chances in the forecast through the weekend.Enjoy the cooler temperatures because North Texas will heat up next week. High pressure developing over the West Coast will move east and over Texas.
Texas gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.02 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.11 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 2 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.46 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as high as $3.45...
Texas Insurance Companies Are Panicking & That’s Bad News
When Hurricane Beryl ripped through Texas, it left behind a massive amount of destruction. Houses were leveled, cars were completely thrown, businesses were destroyed, and the amount of flooding that took place was catastrophic in some areas. Once the hurricane was gone, people began assessing how they were going to...
TxDOT and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to host speed prevention campaign
The Texas Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a campaign collaboration to raise awareness about the dangers of speeding in Amarillo. NHTSA will host an event at Cadillac Ranch on Thursday at 8 a.m.
Texas Workforce Commission reports increase in civilian labor force, unemployment rate rises
The Texas Workforce Commission reported that the civilian labor force reached a record-high total in June and marked the 6th consecutive month of growth after adding 49,100 people over the month leading to a new high for the labor force of 15,311,500 in June.
The Chupacabra: Are Texans in Danger from This Mysterious Threat?
We continue our series on Texas Cryptids with one proven real, even if it isn't exactly what it seems. There's a lot of things you can see on a Saturday night in Texas. You can see people wilding after a college football game. You can see cars lined up on a local drag. One thing you probably don't want to see is a blood-thirsty feral animal. Texas is home to the Chupacabra and it's VERY real.
Texas 4-H Congress gives up-close look at state’s legislative process
Every two years, during the Texas 4-H Congress, senior Texas 4-H members travel to Austin, hobnob with politicians and learn firsthand how the Texas Legislature works. Texas 4-H Congress is a four-day mock legislative experience held inside the Texas Capitol by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, which administers the Texas 4-H program. Typically, about 250 Texas 4-H members in grades 9-12 participate in the event, assuming the roles of legislators, lobbyists and members of the media to better understand the state legislative process.
Texas Tremors: What Does an Earthquake Look Like Underwater? [VIDEO]
Yesterday morning, Texans from Amarillo all the way down to Austin felt the effects of a 4.9 magnitude earthquake that shook most of us awake. When we woke up we learned that late Monday night, an earthquake reached 4.9 magnitude with its epicenter west of Abilene, around Hermleigh, TX. Not...
AgriLife Extension adds honey bee specialist in Overton
Garrett Slater, Ph.D., has been hired as the new Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service honey bee specialist and assistant professor in the Texas A&M Department of Entomology to support state commercial and hobby beekeepers. The new statewide position expands AgriLife Extension’s growing beekeeping program and was supported by funding from...
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