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Mid-July cold front heads for North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — A cold front arrives Wednesday late afternoon. It brings cooler weather and rain chances, a rare statement for mid-July.By this date last year, the high temp was 105°. It was even hotter two years ago.We'll have one more hot day Wednesday, but there is no heat advisory and not another one for at least the next 10 days. The cold front arrives end of day to keep us just short of triple-digits.We are forecasting an unusual weather pattern for mid-July. This time of year we start, climatologically speaking, the "heart of heat season." Usually, it's a...
Texas Panhandle sees slight drought improvement in July, but remains mostly dry
The most recent report from the Texas Water Development Board showed that drought conditions improved slightly in the Texas Panhandle as well as elsewhere in the state over the last week amid forecasts for further upcoming rain in the High Plains area.
Tons Of The Texas Kroger Stores Now Getting Dumped
Texas is about to lose a ton of Kroger grocery stores as they inch closer to an almost $25 billion deal to devour Albertsons and simultaneously eliminate the second largest grocery company in the United States. Several protests have been raised, and the Federal Trade Commission even sued to prevent the top grocery conglomerate from being able to assimilate their top competitor in the nationwide grocery game.
Texas death row inmate one day away from execution loses last-minute bid to save his life
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles has denied a clemency application filed by Ruben Gutierrez, paving the way for his execution for the murder of a woman over two decades ago. Concretely, the board said that they "have completed their consideration" of the request and that after a "full...
This Sports Bar In Nacogdoches Closed For Good?
What can you say about this college town bar that hasn't already been said? With a long and tumultuous 25+ years in operation under many different names, Frogs has slowly slipped back into the pond. For years Bullfrogs was the restaurant/sports bar and the Annex was the name of the...
This Texas City Has The Lowest Price Gas In Texas Right Now
We know everywhere the gas prices have been going crazy but not for one Texas city. Despite the hurricane and record holiday travel gas prices have barely changed. The national average for a gallon of gas rose three cents to $3.54 from last week. The slight nudge higher came despite Hurricane Beryl smacking into the coast of Texas, a record number of July 4th car travelers, and oil costs hovering above $80 per barrel.
Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
A Texarkana, Arkansas Man Is Going To Federal Prison For A Very Long Time After Pleading Guilty To Some Heinous Acts. A former director of the Texas High School color guard plead guilty to federal charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct in a shocking story that rocked educators and parents across the area.
Wow, Here’s 5 of the Biggest Drug Busts in Texas History
Texas has seen its share of drug busts, and some of them are so huge, they almost sound like something straight out of a Hollywood movie. Operations like these not only show the sheer scale of drug trafficking but also highlight the tireless efforts of law enforcement to keep dangerous substances off the streets.
What is the 'delivery charge' on your monthly energy bill?
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — This summer is bringing the heat, not only with the rising temperatures but energy bills as well. Island resident Tiffany Alexander says it's "sticker shock." Alexander moved to Texas a few years ago and said she was surprised like many of her neighbors at just...
TxDOT launches summer campaign to crack down on speeding
AUSTIN, Texas - State and local law enforcement officers are rolling out to hit the brakes on speeders. The idea is to remind drivers that every lane is not their personal fast lane. "MoPac and I-35 are not racetracks. We have one racetrack in Austin. It's a COTA. 183, 71...
LIST: East Texas counties that can apply for FEMA help from early summer flooding
AUSTIN, Texas (KETK) – Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved 11 additional counties, including six East Texas counties, as part of a federal disaster declaration. According to a release from the governor’s office, FEMA approved the counties to be part of a federal disaster declaration of severe weather and […]
“Only in Texas”: Baby hawk wrapped in tortilla, rescued
AMARILLO, Texas (WTAJ) – A baby hawk was rescued by a Texas family – and to keep the baby bird warm – was wrapped in a tortilla. The Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center shared the unique story on Facebook Sunday, explaining how they received a call about a possible orphaned Barn Owl and when asking […]
Collin County Among Longest Life Expectancies In Texas
Life expectancy rates in the United States have risen significantly over the past fifty years, increasing by nearly seven years. Several factors influence life expectancy, including genetics, alcohol and tobacco use, diet, body weight and physical activity levels. But your place of residence also plays a critical role, as it impacts access to healthcare, the availability of healthy food options and opportunities for maintaining an active lifestyle. According to 2024 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, ranked by Stacker, Collin County is among the counties with the longest life expectancy in Texas. In Collin County,...
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