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Mosquitos carrying West Nile Virus found in Hays County
Public health officials urge Texans to be vigilant in protecting against mosquito bites after confirming the first Texas case of West Nile virus and 10 travel- associated dengue cases this year alone. In Hays county, officials confirmed last week that several mosquito trap samples collected in the Wimberley area tested positive for West Nile Virus. The positive samples were collected from two sites in and around the city of Wimberley on July 11. There are about 20 traps in and around the Dripping Springs and Driftwood area but no mosquito samples have tested positive for the virus. These are the first reported...
There Are Earthquakes In The Texas Panhandle? Why You Shouldn’t Be Surprised.
News came out earlier this week about an earthquake that rocked the Texas panhandle. The quake took place near Lubbock but was felt by many as far north as Amarillo. It was a magnitude 4.9 and it tied for the 8th strongest earthquake in Texas history, according to news reports coming out of Lubbock. It has a lot of people asking, once again, how common are earthquakes in the Texas panhandle?
Inflation Squeezes Texas Public Schools As State Funding Remains Stagnant
A small Texas school district is facing serious budget problems as state funding remains stagnant amidst rising inflation. The Dallas Morning News reported that the Sunnyvale school district paid just over $300,000 for property and casualty insurance in 2022 and now is expected to face a cost exceeding half a million dollars, while the state refuses to increase the public school funding.
Best Happy Hour In North Texas
North Texas is heating up, so cool down with a great cocktail, beer or glass of wine at one of the many great restaurants in the area. Here are summer happy hour deals in North Texas: La Parisienne 6740 Winning Dr Suite 1000, Frisco From Monday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., indulge in a range of happy hour appetizers at special prices. Enjoy oysters on the half for $10 or a dozen for $18. Savor charcuterie and cheese boards for just $12, and try burger sliders, french dip sliders or turkey club sliders for $10 each. Wines by the glass are $6,...
How will this week's rain impact levels at Lake Travis?
AUSTIN, Texas — We have had quite a bit of heavy rain across Central Texas this week, especially in the Hill Country. This was particularly true in northern sections of the Hill Country, where a flood warning was issued for the Llano River as a result of the rainfall causing moderate flooding early Wednesday morning, although the crest was slightly lower than forecast.
Governor Abbott Praises Texas Sheriffs for Commitment to Public Safety at SAT Conference in Fort Worth
At the recent Sheriffs' Association of Texas (SAT) 2024 Annual Training Conference & Expo in Fort Worth, Governor Greg Abbott delivered a keynote address that commended the dedication and bravery of Texas sheriffs. In a crowd of over 500 law enforcement officials and community leaders, Abbott expressed profound gratitude on behalf of the state for their work in protecting communities, particularly regarding challenges posed by border policies. "It takes an extraordinary human being to be willing to put their life on the line to make sure that others are protected and that communities are safe," said Governor Abbott.
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., mainly between 11 a.m. and 1 […] The post Flood watch in effect through 7 a.m. Thursday appeared first on Orange Leader.
Texas Coalition For Animal Protection: Keeping Pets In Homes, Not In Shelters
Being someone who played animal shelter rather than with dolls as a little girl, Stacy Schumacher feels called to protect dogs and cats from the worst possible scenarios now that she’s an adult. So, after serving as a volunteer for various East Texas animal rescue organizations in the late...
Final Judgement: The Texas Counties That Sentence The Most People To Death
Here in Texas, if you are about to commit a capital crime, you might want to see how far you are from the county line. While death penalty sentences are on a steady decline here in Texas and across the U.S., there are still some areas of Texas that are more likely to hand down the most severe of punishments.
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