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Local hospitals dealing with heat-related illnesses as summer rages on
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - As record-setting heat continues to scorch Texoma, local hospitals say they’re keeping busy treating patients with heat-related illnesses. ”Especially this year with the temperatures exceeding 100 degrees pretty consistently, we’ve been seeing maybe four or five patients a day with heat related illnesses,” Sherman Medical Center’s Chief Medical Officer James Frame said. “Then of course, we’ve seen two heat strokes this year.”
10-acre park in Howe starts first planning phases
HOWE, Texas (KTEN) - A project six years in the making is now starting to come to fruition partnering with Howe city officials, Howe Independent School District, Texoma Health Foundation, and a land owner to create a 10-acre park known as Connections Park. Expected to bring a new kind of...
Amidst Texoma burn bans, firefighters from five cities needed for Gunter grass blaze
GUNTER, Texas (KXII) - Firefighters from five different Texoma cities raced to Gunter on Friday afternoon to put out a grass fire that caught in a dangerous spot. Crews from Gunter, Collinsville, Celina, Van Alstyne, and Tioga all converged on an empty field where a mower nicked a rock and sparked a blaze that came within a stone’s throw of a Gunter neighborhood and a construction site.
More Presidents Came From Texas Than What You Think
Texas is a vast state with lots of political figures, but we've had fewer U.S. presidents come from the state than some would think. While a ton of presidents haven't come from Texas, we have still produced a decent amount, considering only 21 states have produced a president. Some of which can only claim one.
Plenty of heat with isolated rain chances Sunday
HOUSTON – Sunday is mostly to partly sunny but there is a chance for isolated showers and storms. Now let’s talk temperatures - the heat isn’t going anywhere Sunday highs still climb into the mid and upper 90s with feels-temperatures around 100. Pattern Change:. Rain chances will...
TxDOT launches Drunk Driving Campaign ahead of Labor Day Weekend
HOUSTON (KIAH) – Labor Day weekend has begun, a time to celebrate the end of summer with friends. Although this weekend is supposed to be a relaxing occasion, we want to make sure everyone is drinking responsibly and being safe. That’s why Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is launching their annual “Drive Sober. No Regrets” campaign. Houston Police did a simulation to show the dangers of drunk driving.
16 state coalition sues Biden administration to block amnesty plan
(The Center Square) – A 16-state coalition led by Texas has sued the Biden administration to stop a widespread amnesty plan from going into effect. They did so two months after President Joe Biden announced the plan designed to fast track a path to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals who’ve been living […]
Gucci Mane prodigy Enchanting's cause of death revealed after tragic passing at 26
Rapper Enchanting has tragically passed away due to an accidental overdose on a mix of prescription drugs. The rising talent, only 26 years old, sadly died on June 11 at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Following initial reports of an overdose, the Dallas County Medical Examiner's office has confirmed this heartbreaking cause of death.
Pinkish Black’s Daron Beck Has Died
Daron Beck, the vocalist and keyboardist of Fort Worth synth-doom band Pinkish Black, has died. The news was shared via the group’s label Relapse Records who say Beck passed due to “medical illness.” He was 48. “We at Relapse Records are saddened by the loss of Daron...
Fort Worth family mourns father and son fatally shot
A Fort Worth family is mourning the loss of a father and his only child. Fermin Ramirez, 41, and his son, Jacob, 22, were fatally shot last Saturday. “They always carried a smile. Regardless what kind of day they had," said Christine Ramirez, Fermin's sister-in-law. Christine said she knew Fermin...
Texas Man Caught Smuggling Drugs In Plush Toys From Buc-ee’s
Folks in Texas flock to Buc-ee's for many good reasons. But using their plush toys to hide your drugs is usually not one of them. Such was the case when a man was busted in the Lone Star State after the cops found a bunch of drugs in his toys.
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