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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.
Public Utility Commission of Texas moves projects forward in Texas Energy Fund Loan program
Last week, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) announced it had selected projects to move forward in the application process for the Texas Energy Fund (TEF) Loan program. Officials said the PUCT commissioners selected ... Read More » The post Public Utility Commission of Texas moves projects forward in Texas Energy Fund Loan program appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
States are making it easier for physician assistants to work across state lines
Mercedes Dodge was raised by first-generation immigrant parents from Peru in a modest home in a rural part of southeastern Texas, where there weren’t many health care providers. Sometimes they had to travel to Houston, over an hour and a half away, to get basic health care. Partly because of that experience, Dodge became a […]
Officials report eliminating property taxes would cost Texas over $81 billion — per year
As Republican lawmakers in Texas continue pushing for the elimination of property taxes, a meeting among officials Wednesday determined it would be nearly impossible — and at great cost. Texas has one of the highest property taxes in the country, to account for the lack of income taxes and its ever-growing population. Property tax increases also correspond with rising property values nationwide. ...
Expect cooler weather in Central Texas this weekend as temperatures dip. See forecast
It might be time to break out the light sweaters and jackets for the weekend ahead. A brief period of drier, cooler weather, potentially indicating the beginnings of fall, is in sight for Austin and the rest of Central Texas, starting Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. After a flurry of...
Feral Hogs Cause Havoc, Results In Massive Damage To Park In Texas
Feral Hogs in Texas have been a problem for some time in the state. As revealed by NBC DFW, the state is home to the most Feral Hogs in the nation. This isn't good for the agriculture of the state. A statement by the former state director of the Texas Wildlife Services Program, Mike Bodenchuk, revealed the major issues:
Texas high school football scores for Thursday, Sept. 5
The Austin High Maroons scored with 0:50 left in the game to edge Westwood 35-34 at House Park to start the season 2-0. Dunaven Kurek grabbed a screen pass and then raced 50 yards for the game-tying score and the extra point provided the game-winner.
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