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WARNING: Dangerous Heat Index Up to 112°F In Texas
Cooling down in Texas is something every Texan strives for but the heat here in the great state can sometimes be considered miserable, and according to Country Herald, the state of Texas can find itself in a dangerous heat index of up to 112° near I- 35 and the Coastal Plains.
Understanding the Texas Education Agency’s accountability rating
HOUSTON – As students and teachers embark on the journey that is the 2024-2025 school year, many schools will be working to improve their accountability ratings, and those already on a strong slope, will aim to keep their momentum. However, many may be wondering exactly what the accountability rating...
Excessive heat warning continues with the hottest day of the year
Another day of extreme heat is underway in North Texas Monday, and an excessive heat warning remains in place for most of the region. The high temperature of 106 degrees is just shy of a record, but some areas in North Texas could see air temperatures above 108 degrees.Feels-like temperatures will top 110 degrees.The high-pressure ridge that has been dominating our weather pattern will shift slightly west on Tuesday, which will allow a cold front to slide into North Texas. The front is weak and we do not expect rain, but we should see slightly cooler temperatures, with highs in the low 100s or upper 90s by the middle of the week.While it will still be hot through the end of the week with feels-like temperatures back up to near 105 degrees, we won't see the dangerously high temperatures of the past few days.
Cruise Line Offers ‘R-Rated Warning’ to Some Texas Passengers
If you have booked passage on one of the many cruise ships and cruise lines that serve guests from the Port of Galveston in the coming weeks. Here's to hoping you'll have smooth sailing. The months of August, September, and early October can be wonderful for cruises to the islands of the Caribbean and other ports of call in and around the Gulf of Mexico.
Texans asked to turn lights out during migratory bird season
The fall migration period for birds is underway, and the nonprofit Defenders of Wildlife is trying to save as many birds as possible. The Lights Out Texas! campaign encourages building owners, businesses, developers, and homeowners to turn off non-essential lights at night to keep birds from getting disoriented. Azalia Rodriguez...
Disturbing Animal Trafficking in Texas: Baby Monkeys Found in Terrible Conditions
Drugs are not the only thing being smuggled over the Texas border. The illegal pet trade is also booming as baby Mexican Spider Monkeys are taken from their natural habitat and smuggled into the Lone Star State. The South Texas Zoo is dealing with the consequences of other’s actions as...
After six years of low scores for students learning English, Texas educators say it’s the test’s fault
“After six years of low scores for students learning English, Texas educators say it’s the test’s fault” 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. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily […]
'It's going to reduce misery': Texas adopts first statewide flood plan to combat risks
After five years of planning and collaboration, Texas officials adopted the state's first-ever roadmap to reduce flood risks on Aug. 15. The inaugural statewide flood plan finds that over 5 million Texans live or work in flood-prone areas and recommends over $54.5 billion for flood management solutions.The video above is from ABC13's 24/7 livestream."Planning, in the long term, is going to save lives; it's going to protect people; it's going to reduce misery, ... not just in monetary costs but also in human suffering," Reem Zoun, the director of flood planning for the Texas Water Development Board, said. "What we...
Texas Jury Decides If Parents Are Liable for 2018 School Shooting
A Texas courtroom is now the stage for a chilling debate: should the parents of a teen accused of a deadly school shooting be held responsible for the lives lost?. In a Texas courtroom, a jury is deciding whether the parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis should be held financially responsible for the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting that left 10 people dead. The victims' families are suing for at least $1 million, arguing that his parents ignored clear signs of his mental struggles and allowed him access to the guns used in the attack.
$250 million in school air conditioning improvements needed after repeated failures
SAN ANTONIO - After Hot Wells Middle School suffered a "catastrophic" air conditioning failure on Friday, we checked back in Monday to see if repairs were made over the weekend. The air conditioning failure impacted two wings in the building, and students were relocated to cooler areas for their safety....
San Antonio braces for record-breaking heat, Excessive Heat Warnings issued
SAN ANTONIO - In what has been a relatively decent summer for us especially after the last two summers, we're set to endure the hottest temperatures we'll see in 2024. Excessive Heat Warnings are now in effect Tuesday and Wednesday in our region and north up I-35 into the Austin area.
USAA president & CEO Wayne Peacock to retire in 2025
SAN ANTONIO – USAA announced on Monday that president and CEO Wayne Peacock plans to retire in the first half of 2025 after a 36-year career with the company. “Serving our members has been my greatest honor. Each day, I am inspired by our teammates, who deliver on the mission and go above and beyond when our members need us most,” said Peacock. “I’m grateful for the trust millions of military families place in us to help them achieve financial security.”
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