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Miss South Texas Junior Teen seeks national title
(Seguin) — At the start of summer, 16-year-old Casey Hernandez was just beginning her journey into the pageant world. Now mid summer, the Seguin High School student officially holds the title as the Miss South Texas, Junior Teen for the America’s National Teenager Scholarship Organization (ANTSO). Her journey, however, does not stop there and she is now preparing to compete for the national crown this weekend in Dallas.
DroneTogether Franchise Ready to Take Flight Nationwide
Summertime is a busy period for Scott Zimmerman and his Texas-based DroneTogether franchise. He runs 63 camps in Austin, San Antonio, Houston and Dallas throughout June and July with hundreds of students ages 4 to 18 enrolled. At the same time, DroneTogether lines up instructors and registers thousands of students...
State Of Texas Lands At Number Two In Nation For Reckless Driving
We've all seen bad driving in the state of Texas right?. It caused all of us to probably say a few choice words and wonder if the person is even paying attention while on the roadway. We mean, who forgets to drive in between the lines painted on the the pavement? Simply put, it's very frustrating.
Texas Retailers Included In Boar’s Head Huge Deli Meats Recall
Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc., a Jarratt, Va., establishment, is recalling all liverwurst product produced by the establishment that is currently available in commerce because it may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The company is also...
More layoffs at freight-related firms: 607 workers cut across 4 states
Layoffs continue across the commercial transportation and freight industry, according to a new round of worker reduction notices in Florida, Texas, Illinois and Wisconsin. It is the second round of layoffs since the beginning of July. Averitt Express, Bath & Body Works Logistics Services, ShipBob, and Henry Avocado Corp. announced a total of 218 layoffs earlier in the month.
How does Texas fare for weather-related power outages compared to the rest of the U.S.?
DALLAS — It may not surprise the millions of Texans who lost power during the 2021 winter storm, but Texas reported the most weather-related power outages in the country from 2000-2023, according to a new report from Climate Central. Texas reported 210 major weather-related power outages during that time,...
Texas Rainfall Brings Out ‘Toxic’ Worms that Regenerate When Chopped in Half
The recent excessive rainfall in the Houston area has brought an unexpected and toxic guest out of hiding: the hammerhead flatworm. These invasive worms, known for their distinctive hammer-shaped heads, emerge from their subterranean homes due to the massive amounts of precipitation. Danger Lurking in Your Yard. These flatworms can...
Triple-digit temperatures return to North Texas after the weekend
NORTH TEXAS – Another mild, cloudy weekend is in store for Dallas-Fort Worth.Friday through Sunday will have below-normal temperatures and spotty afternoon showers. Most precipitation will be to the east and southeast of Dallas-Fort Worth, closer to deeper moisture.Temperatures get into the low 80s by midday Friday with partly cloudy skies.The humidity will make it feel a few degrees hotter, but going on walks will still be tolerable. Highs will top out near 90 degrees Friday afternoon across Dallas-Fort Worth, but there's a temperature gradient from west to east. Western areas will see more sunshine while cloud cover will be thicker to the east, keeping temperatures cooler.Don't be surprised if there's a rumble of thunder this weekend. Spotty afternoon showers and storms are likely.Keep the outdoor plans though because most of North Texas will remain dry with a mix of sun and clouds.Take advantage of the below-normal temperatures for the next three days because the oven turns back on as high pressure builds over North Texas. Sunny skies and soaring temperatures are the hallmarks for next week. Heat advisories are also likely for late in the week as heat indices near 105 degrees or hotter.
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