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Experts Predicting Stronger Than Usual Hurricane Season For Texas
You might remember the big rainstorm we got a couple of weeks back here in Amarillo. It was one of the more interesting storms we'd seen in awhile too. It wasn't like it just dumped some rain, then headed out of town so we could dry out. Well, at least not where I live.
Texas Man Exonerated After 34 Years Behind Bars
Benjamin Spencer, a Texas man who spent 34 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, was finally exonerated on Thursday. The 59-year-old had been wrongfully convicted in 1987 for the murder and carjacking of Jeffrey Young. Despite maintaining his innocence for decades, it took a dedicated legal team and a fresh look at discredited evidence to clear his name.
Scam Alert: Be On The Lookout For This Scam in Louisiana and Texas
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - A new scam is circulating on Facebook, using a convincing link to lure users into compromising their accounts, and it’s quickly gaining traction across the country. Scams and bot accounts sharing suspicious links are nothing new on the platform. While Facebook has made efforts...
Removing Texas property taxes could double sales tax, but expert believes casinos could bring relief
Talk to a Texas homeowner; no matter where they live, one thing could be in common."Property tax owners need relief," Ronnie Kirkwood said. "Property taxes are way too high. They've been way too high for a long time.""Their property taxes are high, and what are you going to do? It is what it is," Brittney Hughley said.This week, a group of lawmakers learned what it would take to eliminate property taxes. About $80 billion in property taxes are collected.The state uses that money for schools, infrastructure, and other projects. To replace the property taxes, the Texas Taxpayers and Researchers Association...
The Good, Bad, & Ugly About Daylight Saving Time In Texas
We're not quite there yet, but it's getting closer to that wonderful Daylight Saving Time clock shift in Texas. It's one of the most hotly debated things on the planet. What's the use of it? Why can't we just stay the same? Is there really any benefit to changing our clocks?
Texas DPS Highlights September’s Featured Fugitive
WACO, TX – Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Robert Gonzales is this month’s featured fugitive for the Texas Department of Public Safety. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $4,000 for the month if the tip is received in September.
A Popular Texas Grocery Store Now Admits to Price Gouging
Listen I'm all about companies making their profit, we are a capitalist country after all. But during times like this, of record inflation, to take advantage of your customers is not a good look. Even the appearance of it won't sit well. This will come as a shock to absolutely...
Muggy weather, afternoon rain Friday in North Texas
NORTH TEXAS – It has been a warm and humid day with feels like temperatures in the mid 90s.First Alert Radar is now showing spotty rain across the area and this will continue through the evening hours before dissipating after sunset.Friday will be another warm and muggy day with highs near 90 and feels like temperatures once again in the mid 90s.A few showers are possible during the afternoon as a cold front moves through the area.Behind the front drier air settles in for the weekend, dropping dewpoints into the 40s and 50s!Meaning it will feel like fall with morning temperatures in the low 60s! We will likely even see 50s in rural areas.A spectacular weekend is on the way with highs in mid 80s and lots of sunshine! You may want to make some outdoor plans if you haven't already!We are watching the middle of next week as an area of low pressure moves in from the Gulf returning rain chances to the area. The sunshine and comfortable weather sticks with us into the start of next week before the rain returns.Have a lovely evening!
Beware, 5 Texas License Plate Violations That Could Cost You
Driving here in the Lone Star State comes with its own set of rules and regulations, especially when it comes to your car's license plate. These may seem like small details but they can lead to an unwelcome surprise in the form of a ticket if attention is not given.
Challenges remain to finally connect all of Texas to broadband
The state is working toward making faster, more reliable internet service available to the estimated seven million Texans who still do not have access to broadband. Last year voters approved $1.5 billion to help push more projects forward, but challenges are still emerging despite more money becoming available.
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