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An Army Tank Fell Off A Truck In Texas – Really
Somebody, I would hope it's the army, is short a tank after this one fell off a truck on I - 10 in Texas. A tank being transported to or from ... I'm not sure which, the news report didn't give that info ... Camp Bullis, near San Antonio, didn't make it to its destination. At least, not on the first try anyway.
Confirmed Cases Of Dengue Fever In Texas
Have you heard about the recent dengue fever cases in Texas? With ten confirmed cases this year, it's time to get serious about mosquito protection. All cases in 2024 so far have been linked to international travel, but there's concern that local mosquitoes could also be spreading the disease, especially after Hurricane Beryl left standing water—perfect breeding grounds for these pests.
Funds to help low-income Texas families with summer electric bills are stretched thin
A federal program helps people in poverty cover the costs of heat and cooling. But advocates say it disadvantages states like Texas, even though extreme heat is a key cause of weather-related deaths.
Positive mosquito trap numbers increasing for West Nile virus
So far this summer, Texas has more human cases of West Nile virus than any other state, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The uptick is attributed to increased mosquito activity resulting from higher than normal summer rainfall. Why it’s important: The number of local, positive trap test results...
These athletes with Texas ties won medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Athletes with ties to the Lone Star State will represent Team USA and at least 16 countries in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. KXAN is keeping a running list of which athletes with Texas ties won medals.
TAMU-C reveals full volleyball schedule
TAMU-C reveals full volleyball schedule Image The Texas A&M-Commerce Lions volleyball team prepares to break the huddle during a game against Tarleton last season. The Lions have released their complete volleyball schedule for the 2024 season, including 11 home games. Lion Athletics Photo by Michael Wade ...
After Robbing Two Texas Banks In A Month, Derby Desperado Arrested
On July 3 in Garland, Texas, a then-unidentified person walked into the Texas Credit Union and left with a wad of cash that wasn't theirs. On July 12, the same bank robber struck a second time and made off with another wad of other people's cash. Earlier this week, the so-called "Derby Desperado" was arrested by authorities in Grapevine bringing the short spree to an end.
These Texas Schools Now Offer 4 Day Weeks
Texas, according to this KXAN article, has a little over 100 school districts currently, or soon to be adopting, a 4 day school week, and the number looks to continually be growing in the coming years as competition for teacher recruitment and retention becomes a much more competitive struggle for communities across the Lone Star State.
WATCH: 14-Year-Old Texan Drops AAU Record 8:34 For 3K
GREENSBORO -- Listen up, Texas, you have a star on your hands. Denton-area Ruel Newberry obliterated the former AAU national record at 3,000 meters on Saturday at the AAU Junior Olympic Games, clocking a winning time of 8:34.83 inside Truist Stadium. The time was 57 seconds faster than the next-best...