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Texas Department of Public Safety to Dedicate Boat in Honor of Fallen Trooper
AMARILLO, Texas - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will hold a boat dedication ceremony on Friday, July 26, to honor Trooper Matthew Dewayne Myrick, who died in a vehicle crash while responding to a call in Deaf Smith County in 2006.The ceremony will take place at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial, located at 4111 Georgia St., Amarillo, Texas, at 10:00 a.m. The event will celebrate Trooper Myrick's life and his service and sacrifice for the citizens of Texas, according to a press release from the DPS Northwest Texas Region.Trooper Myrick's name will be dedicated to a Tactical Marine Unit, ensuring his legacy continues to be remembered. The DPS encourages the public to join in honoring their fallen brother.
Hurricane Beryl death toll in Texas rises to 36, including more who lost power in extreme heat
The number of Texas deaths after Hurricane Beryl came ashore and knocked out power to millions of residents climbed to at least 36 on Thursday as officials confirmed more people who died in homes that were left without air conditioning during sweltering heat.
The Chupacabra: Are Texans in Danger from This Mysterious Threat?
We continue our series on Texas Cryptids with one proven real, even if it isn't exactly what it seems. There's a lot of things you can see on a Saturday night in Texas. You can see people wilding after a college football game. You can see cars lined up on a local drag. One thing you probably don't want to see is a blood-thirsty feral animal. Texas is home to the Chupacabra and it's VERY real.
Patrick: Obama is seeking his fourth term in office
(The Center Square) – Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says former President Barack Obama is running for a fourth term in response to President Joe Biden announcing he isn’t running for reelection and is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement. “Obama is seeking his 4th term as president,” Patrick said in a social media post. “The June debate was a hit job on Biden by his own party; humiliating him was step one to run him out. There was no need for Biden...
2 UTSA football players kicked off team for involvement in alleged robbery
SAN ANTONIO – A pair of University of Texas at San Antonio football players are no longer on the team because of their alleged involvement in a robbery, according to the university. Both Corey Lucius, 19, and Nicholas Ryan Brown, 23, face aggravated robbery charges stemming from a Feb....
Woman attacked by shark at South Padre Island undergoes skin graft
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas – A woman who was one of four people attacked by the same shark at South Padre Island on July 4 shared an update about her condition after undergoing medical treatment. Tabatha Sullivent shared on her fundraising page on July 20 that she had undergone...
Annual Back to School Drive helps prepare students for new school year
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Precinct 4 Commissioner Gus Ruiz, Driscoll Health Plan, and Sunny Glen Children’s Home are helping students prepare for a new school year. The annual Back to School Supply Drive will provide the first 1,000 kids backpacks and supplies. “We have a combination of both mesh and clear backpacks, which […]
These Texans will be competing for Team USA at the 2024 Olympics
SAN ANTONIO — The Lone Star State representation will be strong in the City of Light when the 2024 Paris Olympics get underway Friday. Of the roughly 600 athletes competing for Team USA, more than 60 have Texas ties. That means that if Team USA lives up to its...
Friday is the next best chance for rain in North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — There's at least a 20-degree difference between temperatures in North Texas' most western and most eastern counties this afternoon. Based on the temperatures seen today, counties to the Southwest have been dealing with more cloud cover on Thursday. There have been a few showers, mainly to the east, and there was even a flood advisory in portions of Bosque and Hill counties. Overall, the rain has been fairly minimal today. Rain chances remain at 30% or less through sunset, then dry conditions are forecast overnight into Friday morning. Friday is the last chance for rain, but it'll once again be a scenario where the farther south/east, the more likely it is to see some showers. Highs will remain below normal, in the 80s and low 90s, Friday through Sunday. Once high pressure builds back in across the central U.S. next week, temperature highs return to normal or above. Comparing triple-digit days from last summer through this year, it's noticeable how few triple-digit days the area has had this June compared to last. The cooler temps can't last forever though. August 1 is coming in hot.
Thursday Night Forecast: Active through Sunday, heat returns next week
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms early. Chance of rain: 40%. Low: 73. Winds: SE 5 MPH. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Chance of rain: 40%. High: 85. Winds: SE 5-10 MPH. SATURDAY: Partly cloudy skies with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. […]
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