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EPA Warning: Remove Toxic Chemical Now From Your Texas Home
Most people probably already know that they shouldn't consume most household chemicals that are readily available within a Texas garage, but at the sometimes you may be surprised to know a chemical the United States Environmental Protection Agency is moving to ban is already used in one of the most popular food products on the planet.
How Hot Will It Be This Summer? So Hot the National Weather Service Has Launched a New Tool to Measure It
The temperature rises as summer approaches, and many Americans wonder if this summer will be as brutally hot as 2023, a year climatologists noted as the hottest on record. How do we keep ourselves and our families safe during the next heat wave? Meteorologists and doctors have teamed up to expand Heat Risk to the public--a new tool that helps us do just that.
Storm Chaser Rescues Family In Hawley: Tale Of Bravery And Compassion
Multiple tornadoes have touched down in Texas over the last week including one in the small town of Hawley where a storm chaser rescued a family which was all caught on his livestream. Freddy McKinney was chasing a storm near Hodges on May 2nd when he watched in horror a...
How Hot Will Texas Get in the Summer of 2024?
Weather experts have their predictions for the upcoming summer months and get ready Texas. Keep Scrolling to Check Out the Projected Summer Weather. I have already heard people complaining about the temperatures in Texas and we have barely cracked 90 degrees recently. If you're someone that has already started complaining about 'the heat', I suggest you move. It's only going to get worse.
Best West Texas Small Town Restaurants 2024
If you're traveling around West Texas and want to go somewhere new, this one's for you. Here are 67 different small-time restaurants from across West Texas that you need to check out. Whether you're traveling through or live nearby, this is your epic list of eateries. (Bonus: the below list is in alphabetical order by town name.)
Watch: Powerful Texas Floodwaters Sweep Semi Away
Everyone needs to see this video. It can be tempting to try and press forward when you encounter flooding on the roadway. But there’s a reason for the saying “turn around, don’t drown.”. According to the National Weather Service, more people die from drowning in floodwaters each...
The Multi-Year Process to Claim Abandoned Land in Texas
Owning a house in Texas is one thing, owning a piece of land is another. There's just something about having that plot of grass and trees that let's you know you are living the American dream. Land can be plentiful when out in a rural area like where my parents live in Lindale. The land they live on has been in my family for a couple of generations. But what if I was deeded the land and did nothing with it? Could someone lay claim to it and take it as their own? Let's look at the laws in Texas around this below.
Two Students In Texas Arrested After Planning To Attack Middle School
Details have emerged over the recent arrest of two students in Texas, who made plans to harm both students and staff at Truett Wilson Middle School in Haslet, Texas. Here's what is known currently. Early Details Of The Case. Per NBC 5, the case began when a parent brought attention...
Are These Two Texas-Born Movie Stars Secretly Brothers? Inside the Rumors
Have you heard the rumor about two of Hollywood's most popular Texas-born movie stars?. Straight talk: When I first heard this rumor, I was like 'NO WAY.' After all, how could two of Hollywood's most successful actors be related while keeping it under wraps for this long?. But then, I...
Abilene Gives Fundraiser 2024: A Day Of Giving For Local Nonprofits
The Community Foundation of Abilene joins in on the 'National Day of Giving' to raise donations for the 170+ local nonprofit organizations it supports. Abilene Gives "usually" begins at midnight on the "day of giving" and continues until midnight. However, this year's day of giving Is going to be a...
The Average Annual Salary in This Poor Texas Town Isn’t Even 5 Digits Long
Your very first job probably paid you more than $10,000 per year. Picture yourself, 16 years old, living off of mom and dad, blowing your measly paychecks on cigarettes and clearance t-shirts from Hollister. You were broke, but it didn't matter. Your mom was still feeding you Hamburger Helper and putting gas in your car when you inevitably spent your entire check on BS. You were just a kid, learning how to become a productive member of society. $10k a year was likely all you needed to have a little fun with your pals.
Popular Texas Destination Jacob’s Well Suspending Its Swimming Season Again
A Few Months Ago We Were Hopeful That Jacob's Well Would Be Making A Comeback But Our Hopes Have Sunk Deeper Than The Well Itself. A few years ago, my family and I made the trip to Hays County Texas where the famous swimming hole known as "Jacob's Well" is located.
Beware, It’s Illegal to Take Photos at These Texas Locations
Cell phones are everywhere nowadays which means cameras are always at the ready. Just about every occasion imaginable can be captured in the moment. Taking photos on the fly is extremely popular. Selfies, pictures with friends and family, the list goes on and on. I'm guilty as well. From good food and delicious drinks to nights out on the town with friends, it's great to be able to seal the moment with a snapshot or two.
Discover the Best Kept Secrets: 5 Charming Hotels in Abilene
With Summer right around the corner and the probability that family members might be dropping by to visit during summer vacation, I thought it would be a good idea to put together my list of the Fearless Fave Five Hotels around the Abilene area. Every year one of my children...
This Texas Town Honors Mosquitos Every Year for Some Damn Reason
Who doesn't love coming together for a festival? Well one towns has me asking several questions. In strange Texas towns I discovered today, the town of Clute has caught my attention. Located south of Houston, the town of over 10,000 is not really famous for a lot. Pretty much two things from what I am seeing. The discovery of a pair of mammoth tusks.
Anticipated Steak & Ale Texas Comeback Has Been Postponed For Now
An Iconic Texas Based Steak Chain That Has Been Sorely Missed By Those That Remember Them Was Planning A Comeback. The last time I remember visiting a "Steak And Ale" restaurant was in the early 2000s just before they shut down. While I don't remember what city it was in,...
Abilene’s Hidden Tunnel: What Lies Beneath Will Amaze You!
Just over a year ago, a house fire occurred on Abilene's north side. The overnight fire destroyed two houses before Abilene firefighters could get the blaze under control. The two destroyed homes were in a section of town that was once known as "Town West." The houses in this area...
The Alamo is Getting a $500 Million Face Lift
One of the most iconic Texas landmarks, full of history and a statement of pride for the Lone Star State, is the Alamo. It is a popular tourist attraction for anyone visiting San Antonio, and nearly every Texan has visited it at least once in their life. If they haven’t been there in person, they at least learned about its history in school.
POV of Storm Chaser Caught Inside Tornado in Texas Panhandle
Witness the intensity of a tornado firsthand (but from a safe distance). Storm chasers are a different breed. I don’t know how they do it. I would freak out the moment I laid eyes on a tornado. Not meteorologist Jock Williams, though. The man is as cool as a...
Super Simple Way to Turn an Old Cell Phone Into a Security Camera
Some people have started using their old cell phones as a budget friendly option to beef up their home security. How To Turn An Old Cell Phone Into A Security Camera. There are several options for putting your old cell to good use after you drop serious cash on a shiny new phone. It doesn't have to just sit in the back of the junk drawer where you put it "just in case."
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