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FEMA provides aid to those looking for generators amid shortage after Beryl
If you are considering getting a generator so your family never sits in the dark again, here is a warning: you may not get one anytime soon.From small to large, finding a generator right now can be a challenge, so be prepared to wait weeks, if not longer.Hurricane Beryl knocked out so many power lines that it took weeks to restore power to southeast Texas.As you can imagine, the prolonged outage has led people to look for generators, to avoid a repeat of the power crisis.If you are looking for a whole-home standby generator, it could take weeks for a...
Q&A: Texas Freedom Network explains the role of politics in local school boards
Emily Witt is a senior communications and media strategist for the Texas Freedom Network. (Courtesy Texas Freedom Network) The Texas Freedom Network was founded about 30 years ago to be “the watchdogs of the religious right at the State Board of Education level," said Emily Witt, senior communications and media strategist. Over time, the organization began monitoring public education bills at the Texas Legislature and advocating for legislation that supports public schools.
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...
15-year-old Mississippi murder suspect captured in his mother’s Texas apartment
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WLBT) - A teen connected to a murder at a Mississippi apartment complex has been captured by the U.S. Marshals. Christian Collins, 15, was wanted in connection with a shooting at a Brookhaven apartment complex that left a 23-year-old dead in June. Collins was captured in his mother’s...
West Nile Virus Cases Increases In North Texas
As summer continues, bugs and insects are becoming more active. But with the influx of mosquitos, the West Nile Virus is spreading in North Texas. Denton County recently reported the first positive human case of the West Nile Virus in 2024. According to Denton County Public Health, the community member lives in Sanger and was diagnosed with West Nile Virus Neuroinvasive Disease. So far this year, 25 mosquito traps used in Denton County to monitor the virus have tested positive. Other counties such as Collin also tested positive for West Nile virus, however, no human cases were reported. In Collin County, traps...
Greg Abbott announces over $95 million in housing tax credits across Texas
TEMPLE, Texas — The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded more than $95 million in housing tax credits to help "finance the development or rehabilitation of more than 60 rental properties, offering reduced rents and increased housing options for Texans throughout the state," Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday, July 25.
Talk of the Town: National Chicken Finger Day
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - Saturday is National Chicken Finger Day, a day started by Raising Canes founder Todd Graves in 2010. Caniac Club members will be able to can get a free chicken finger when the come into a Raising Canes restaurant on Saturday. People can sign up for the...
Free city alerts available for Denison residents
DENISON, Texas (KTEN) — The City of Denison is offering a new mass messaging alert system. Residents are now able to sign up to receive alerts on electronic devices for non-emergency incidents, including street closures and water main breaks. City staffers can send either text messages or emails. Visit...
North Okanagan teen firefighter leads Jasper hikers to safety
An 18-year-old Enderby firefighter put on a display of heroics Monday night when she swiftly rounded up people in Jasper National Park, getting them safely away from an encroaching wildfire. Colleen Knull, a volunteer firefighter at the Enderby Fire Department, was working a summer job at the Jasper Lodge in...
Affidavit: Man caught on Mount Pleasant church camera trying to burn ex’s home
MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas (KLTV) - Mount Pleasant police have arrested a Bonham man after he reportedly tried to burn down his ex-girlfriend’s house. Freddie Wayne Gibson, 36, is accused of arson after he allegedly tried to burn down a house on June 25 in Mount Pleasant. According to an affidavit, Gibson was seen outside his ex-girlfriend’s home on a church’s surveillance camera during a house fire.
Dallas Parks and Recreation considering closing community pools to help cut budget
The Glendale swimming pool opened Thursday at noon. There wasn't a line waiting to get but people who live in the community say the pool is important to them. "I was here when they originally put the pool here," Glendale neighbor Kenneth Blair said. He said losing it would be...
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