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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...
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.
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...
“It’s been a labor of love”: Sherman leaders reflect on 30 years of Hot Summer Nights
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - The last show of Sherman’s Hot Summer Nights 2024 was on Thursday evening, marking the end of the concert series’ 30th year. This year was one of the event’s biggest yet with large crowds and world-famous acts including The Beach Boys and Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles.
Bobcats prowl back to class with new campus, back-to-school festivities
Hey Bobcats, it is almost time to go back to school. Even though there are a few more summer vacation days left, Celina ISD teachers and staff are gearing up for the new school year, which begins Wednesday, Aug. 14. The district is opening a new school this fall —...
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