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Cooler-than-average days stick around North Texas
NORTH TEXAS – Spotty showers greeted North Texans on the Tuesday morning commute. Not all of North Texas had rain, but grey skies lingered into the late morning. Expect a nice mix of sun and clouds on Tuesday with rain chances around 10% to 20%. There won't be as much activity on Tuesday as there was on Monday, with most of the afternoon showers contained to the southeastern sides of North Texas.The stationary front should continue to weaken but the upper level pattern still supports the chance of showers each day this week. Wednesday's focus shifts further southeast with the highest rain chances southeast of Anderson County. With multiple shortwaves rotating around the upper midwest low pressure, expect a cooler-than-average week ahead with rain chances around 10% to 20% most days and slightly higher for Friday.Enjoy the cooler-than-average days ahead because the summer heat returns as soon as next Monday and continues into August.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Panda Cares Foundation Open Dynamic Learning Centers for Texas Youth
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 23, 2024-- As conversations around student achievement and chronic absenteeism continue across the country, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Panda Cares Foundation are expanding efforts to bring safe and inspiring learning spaces to kids and teens across Texas. In partnership since 2020, six Boys & Girls Clubs across the state will be granted a Center of Hope this year, adding to the nine spaces that have already opened for Texas youth. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240723813918/en/ Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Panda Cares Foundation are expanding efforts to bring safe and inspiring learning spaces to kids and teens across Texas. (Photo: Business Wire)
Look: Map of Texas Shows Nearly 1800 High School Logos
Get pumped for football season with this map showing nearly 1800 Texas High School logos. I guess you could use it to get pumped for any sport, but come on, this is Texas. Football is a religion in this state. I will caution you, though. Trying to make out all...
Scattered showers and storms, below-average temperatures stick around on Tuesday
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake was felt across West Texas late Monday. The epicenter was west of Snyder. A lot of North Texas saw some rain Monday, while others didn’t see a drop. That will be the case again Tuesday through the weekend.
North Lamar FFA Officers Represent Their School At Annual Texas FFA Convention
Six North Lamar FFA Officers proudly represented their school at the 96th Annual Texas FFA Convention held this past week in Houston, Texas. Despite delays and closures caused by Hurricane Beryl, students had a fantastic time, making memories and participating in an event with students from all across Texas in attendance.
Flood risk through Thursday with widespread downpours
HOUSTON (KIAH) – Widespread showers and storms sweep through Southeast Texas Tuesday. Some storms could produce heavy rain. Like Monday, a few areas could get a few inches of rain. IBM’s high-resolution GRAF model suggests that the coastal counties see the best chance for the heaviest rain through Thursday,...
South-Central Texas Weather: Thunderstorms, Flood Risks Through the Weekend
Austin, TX – Rounds of showers and thunderstorms will continue to affect South-Central Texas throughout this week and into the weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Austin-San Antonio has issued a forecast indicating the potential for embedded heavy rainfall and isolated to scattered flooding across the region. According...
UIL leaders address recently released changes to playoff realignment – July 22, 2024
"This is a monumental announcement in trying to maintain competitive equity and the fairest playoff bracket that we can... This is as big of an announcement as the UIL has had in quite some time."
Texas Department of Criminal Justice launches new mass email system
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has introduced a new mass email system to keep the public informed with updates, news, and notifications.Subscribers can choose from a variety of topics, including TDCJ Announcements, Office of Family Services Events, and notifications specific to TDCJ volunteer groups, according to a press release from the department. The sign-up process is described as quick and easy, offering options to receive information via email, text message, or both."Sign up today to stay up-to-date on all of the latest TDCJ news," stated the source.
Texas companies linked to millions of dollars in fraudulent Medicare billings
NORTH TEXAS – Medicare fraud is suspected of costing Americans billions of dollars annually. Instead of funding healthcare, this money has become an income stream for suspected criminals. After the CBS News Texas I-Team exposed a Grand Prairie company allegedly connected to over $200 million in fraudulent billings, viewers flooded the I-Team with calls and emails. Many shared their experiences as victims of Medicare fraud."That's my story right there," said Dallas resident Dwight Sandell after watching the report the report. Sandell said that his Medicare account was fraudulently billed. He explained that he was billed for 10 straight months for urinary...
Texas Police Department Missing Thousands of Items, Including Guns and Drugs
If most people take something from work and decide to keep it, it's usually something like a pen or office paper, maybe some post-it notes. Stealing from within a police department? That's a different category of work theft. According to CBS News in Dallas, DeSoto Police have discovered they have...
How 2 teenagers accidentally impersonated the Deer Park Police Department on social media
On X (formerly Twitter), the Deer Park Police Department boasts a significant social media presence, with nearly 15,000 people following “@deerparkpd.” They regularly tweet information about road closures, firework safety and ask citizens of Deer Park for help in locating missing persons. However, one little detail makes the...
Two Newborns Found Abandoned in Separate Incidents in Houston, Police Investigate and Seek Suspect
In separate incidents, two abandoned newborns were discovered in Houston over the weekend. According to FOX 26 Houston, a baby boy was found near a dumpster in southwest Houston yesterday, with the Houston Police Department responding after reports from residents at 6023 Dashwood Street about crying sounds. Child Protective Services has been notified about the case, which is under investigation.
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