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Watch Out: Toxic Hammerhead Worms Invades Texas Again
The invasive species, the poisonous Hammerhead worm looks like something out of a science fiction movie, resembling a snake but much more dangerous. According to the Austin-American-Statesman, poisonous hammerhead worms are on the rise in Texas thanks to Hurricane Beryl, heavy rainfall, and the tropical climate they thrive on. The hammerhead flatworms which can grow up to 15 inches long have been popping up all around the Houston-Galveston area. They can emerge on sidewalks, driveways, patios, and areas with lots of soil.
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
BURTON HIGH SCHOOL HIRES MORRIS TO BE NEW HEAD TRACK COACH
Burton has also announced the hiring of Jayla Morris to be the new Head Track Coach, and Assistant Volleyball Coach at the High School. She will also be the Head Volleyball Coach for the Burton Junior High School. Morris is a 2019 graduate of Yoakum High School. She ran track,...
Insurance rates could climb for some Texas coastal homeowners, businesses
"Insurance rates could climb for some Texas coastal homeowners, businesses" 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.
Texas Inmates Dying In Fiery Prisons: State Denies Heat As Cause
Inmates in Texas prisons are dying with body temperatures higher than 105, but the state Department of Criminal Justice keeps denying that inmates are dying because of the heat. The Texas Newsroom reported that John Castillo, an inmate in Hughes Unit in Gatesville, died in 2023 with a body temperature...
Summer heat is back in North Texas with an extended heat advisory
NORTH TEXAS — It's been a while since North Texas has seen heat index values in the low 100s. The breeze will hang around Monday night, but so will the heat and humidity.The heat advisory has been extended through at least 8 p.m. Tuesday, and it has been expanded to include most of North Texas. The highlighted counties will experience feels-like temps up to 107° at times, and this is just the start. The humidity is expected to dip a bit heading into mid-week, but that's when the triple digits return. We'll still be close to meeting heat advisory criteria each day, so heat advisories are expected to continue for at least some of the area through the week. Lots of sunshine to end the month of July and start the month of August. Stay hydrated!
Temple PD: Missing 63-year-old man found safe
TEMPLE, Texas — A man Temple Police were seeking help finding has been safely located. When he was initially reported missing, Luis Colindres, 63, was last seen around 2 a.m. on Sunday, July 28 at the 1400 block of Southwest HK Dodgen Loop. Those with information regarding other missing...
Killeen motorcyclist seriously injured after being struck by car
KILLEEN, Texas — A Killeen motorcyclist was on his way to the barbershop where he works back on July 13 to get money from one of his aprons to be able to take his family out to eat when he was struck by a car, seriously injured before the driver fled the scene getting picked up in a separate vehicle.
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