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Dallas Builder Among 3 To Be Inducted into Texas Housing Hall of Honor
A pioneering figure in the Dallas construction industry is one of three people to be inducted into the 2024 Texas Housing Hall of Honor. Dallas’ Harold Peek joins Randy Birdwell and Larry Johnson as honorees, the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) announced. Their inductions were voted upon by the Texas Housing Hall of Honor board of governors. The ceremony will take place at the Excellence in Leadership Dinner on November 20 at the Hyatt Lost Pines in Bastrop.
The Texas Legal Guide: To City, County, and State Law Differences
When my youngest daughter who's in college wanted to find her own place but found real estate prices sky-high, she thought of living in a travel trailer in our backyard. This seemed like a great idea until I explained that we have laws prohibiting this. She asked, “Is this your law, a local law, state law, or what kind of law is it?”
Friday Evening Forecast: Hot summer weekend expected
TONIGHT: A few clouds after midnight tonight. Otherwise warm & humid. Low: 79. Winds: W 5 MPH. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy skies with a few isolated storms possible in Deep East Texas as a weak frontal boundary moves through. Chance of rain: 10%. High: 98. Winds: NE 10 MPH. SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and hot with a […]
Will August Bring More Heat?
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Meteorologist Leah Rodriguez takes an extended look at the forecast for August. Meteorological summer includes the months of June, July, and August. So far, June and July of 2024 have already made us tie for the 10th hottest summer on record. Let’s see if August offers any relief from the heat.
Southeast Texas Faces Dangerous Heat: Temperatures to Soar Beyond 110°F
Houston, TX – Southeast Texas is under a Heat Advisory as temperatures are expected to reach dangerous levels through the weekend. The National Weather Service in Houston-Galveston has warned residents of the potential for heat index values to exceed 110°F, particularly in the afternoon hours on Friday and Saturday. This intense heat, coupled with high humidity, poses significant risks for heat-related illnesses, especially for those engaged in outdoor activities.
Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge has plans to expand, some Texas representatives oppose the plan
LUBBOCK, Texas — After 15 years in the works, the Land Protection Plan was approved in June 2023. The intent of the plan is to give the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge the ability to allow willing sellers to donate or sell their land to the refuge for conservation efforts.
Cooler temps, slight rain chances return this weekend
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Another day of 100-degree temperatures for some communities over the region but most areas have remained in the upper 90s. Fortunately, cooler temps and slightly better rain chances will return for the weekend. I expect the afternoon highs to remain in the 90s Saturday, except along the Caprock and east where more of the 100 highs will dominate.
‘There are plenty of jobs out there,’ More jobs available in Lubbock as unemployment remains low
LUBBOCK, Texas— The unemployment rate is at an all-time low for the state of Texas according to the latest data from Workforce solutions, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t jobs to fill and people still seeking jobs. Director of Business Development at Workforce Solutions, Danny Soliz said recent statistics show that the unemployment rate did […]
Thunderstorm Potential Today and Tomorrow
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A few degrees cooler today, but still quite hot. Highs today still range the upper 90s and triple digits, though a few degrees cooler. Lubbock is expecting about 100, 3 degrees cooler than yesterday’s high. Still hot enough off the Caprock to warrant a heat advisory, so heat safety is again important today.
Someone In Teague, Texas Just Won Themselves $5 Million
Everyone in the state of Texas plays the lottery once in a while right?. After all, paying a small amount of money for the chance to take home a major increase in funds is always wanted by something. The growth in money could even be small. For example, turning $10 into $100 would be great for anyone right?
Criminal illegal immigrant on Most Wanted List arrested in Round Rock
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has captured another fugitive from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List – this time in Round Rock. A Crime Stoppers reward will not be paid in this arrest. Fabian Martinez Toribio, 25, a criminal illegal immigrant from Mexico, was...
The Texas Legal Guide: To City, County, and State Law Differences
When my youngest daughter who's in college wanted to find her own place but found real estate prices sky-high, she thought of living in a travel trailer in our backyard. This seemed like a great idea until I explained that we have laws prohibiting this. She asked, “Is this your law, a local law, state law, or what kind of law is it?”
The True Value of $100 in Texas Revealed!
I recently came upon a study in my feed and immediately became engrossed in it. Results from the Tax Foundation, which looked at the buying power of $100 in each state, were recently made public by Upworthy. I naturally focused in on Texas, curious to hear their thoughts. I practically yelled at my phone when I saw their results because it seemed impossible.
Why Were the Texas & US Flags at Half Mast on August 1? Explained
Many Texans are curious why the Texas and USA flags were at half-mast on August 1, 2024. The lowering of the flags has raised questions and garnered significant attention, especially in light of recent events. Here’s everything you need to know about why the flags were at half-staff, including the...
Porch Perfect can have your porch Fall ready and they even come take it down at the end of the season
LUBBOCK, Texas—Looking to have the perfect porch decorations for the Fall? Porch Perfect can make this happen and they even come back and take it down at the end of the season. They are scheduling appointments now so when the Assiter pumpkins are ready, so will your porch. Go to their website or call for packages, more information and to schedule your perfect porch before they book up. Husbands, your wife would love this as a gift, hint, hint! 806-777-5161, www.porchperfectlbk.com.