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Kenedy FFA Chapter members receive high honors at Texas FFA Convention
The Kenedy FFA Chapter received the prestigious Gold Emblem rating at the 96th Annual Texas FFA State Convention held July 8-12. They were selected as one of 25 chapters in the state of Texas to advance to the national level to be judged for the National FFA Chapter Contest. Chapters that received the Gold Emblem rating actively implemented the FFA mission and strategies. These chapters improve their operations by using a Program of Activities, which emphasizes student, chapter, and community development.
Weather Impact 101 | Heat & Outdoor Activity Safety
TEMPLE, Texas — The impacts of heat are no stranger to us here in Central Texas, and in this Weather 101, we'll talk about the impacts this heat can have on athletes and outdoor activity. Our topics will include heat exhaustion, effects of different outdoor surfaces, a lesson on...
Scary New Report: Texas Police Department Missing Guns & Drugs
Was recently returning home from a family vacation in Branson, Missouri by driving right by the Dallas, Texas suburb of DeSoto along Interstate 35E, and that is where this very scary new report originates. Their police department has a critical dilemma on their hands that includes thousands of missing items like guns and drugs from their evidence room.
Rep. Keith Bell Accepting Applications For Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program
FORNEY – State Representative Keith Bell is now accepting applications for students from House District 4 in Kaufman or Henderson County who wish to be selected as a recipient of the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP). Eligible students may receive up to $15,000 for the 2024-25 academic school year.
‘This is unacceptable’: CenterPoint CEO testifies before Texas House Committee on State Affairs
CenterPoint Energy CEO Jason P. Wells testified before the Texas House Committee on State Affairs Wednesday morning regarding the power outages the company has largely taken the blame for following Hurricane Beryl.
Degrees of Science: The Science Behind the Recent Texas Earthquakes
(KWTX) - Recently, over 100 earthquakes were recorded in only 9 days in West Texas. Most of these earthquakes originated just east of Snyder Texas. The strongest earthquake was a 5.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred on July 26th. In this week’s Degrees of Science we are talking with Dr. Peter Hennings, the Principal Investigator for the Center for Injection and Seismicity Research at the Bureau of Economic Geology (at the University of Texas at Austin). Dr. Hennings talks about the science of how these earthquakes are induced by oil field activity across the Permian Basin, and the work being done to learn more about these earthquakes and how to prevent them.
Saving money as North Texans prepare to head back to the classroom
NORTH TEXAS – Back-to-school shopping is well underway, with North Texas students heading back to the classroom in a matter of weeks.The National Retail Federation predicts total back-to-school spending in the U.S. will reach nearly $39 billion, which is an average of $875 per household. That's up $178 from just five years ago."I think inflation absolutely plays a part," said Sterling White, a father of four and a certified financial planner with Northwestern Mutual. "And there is an aspect of social media, keeping up with the Joneses."He and his wife have to get all the typical supplies for three of...
What's that smell? | Saharan dust can produce an odor because of what it carries with it
AUSTIN, Texas — You may have noticed that there's a haze in the air in Central Texas this week, as a dense plume of Saharan dust moves into our area. You may even feel like the air tastes a little, well, dusty. But have you also noticed an unusual smell?
Human Remains Found Confirmed to be Missing Texas Woman
Recently discovered human remains put an end to a tragic weeks-long search for a Texas woman who went missing while on vacation with her husband. The Grand County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the human remains discovered on July 22 belong to Miranda Ankofski, who went missing with her husband during their annual Moab trip in June.