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Tropical disturbance bringing rain to South Texas
BAY OF CAMPECHE (ValleyCentral) – The tropical forecast is jumping back to life for the Rio Grande Valley as a tropical disturbance is forecast to become something better organized this coming week as it tracks along the coasts of Mexico and Texas. It is called Invest 91 right now. It is an area of low pressure […]
Out Of Control: Feral Hogs Cause Massive Damage To Texas Park
Feral hogs are a growing problem here in Texas. I could almost admire these descendants of abandoned domesticated pigs for their tenacity—their ability to survive and thrive—if they were not wreaking havoc everywhere they go. Recently, they destroyed a city park- leaving city officials no choice but to...
Texas Buc-ee’s Fans Debate: Are These Billboards Cocky, Confident, or Just Plain Clever?
Buc-ee's has never shied away from bold moves, but a recent tweet from @largebarstool has sparked a lively debate about whether the Texas-born brand’s billboards are cocky, confident, or just plain genius. The tweet read: “You know how cocky you need to be to put a billboard up for...
Enjoy sunshine, crisp mornings, and a touch of fall in North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — As we embrace another beautiful day, the weather promises a delightful experience both outdoors and in.It's another day to soak up all the sunshine you can outdoors.This morning greeted us with crisp temperatures in the low 60s and upper 50s, making it a refreshing start to the day.The bright blue skies we enjoyed Saturday continue to shine today. Temperatures will top out in the mid 80s with low humidity, making it a great day to enjoy some time outdoors.Tomorrow morning, we'll wake up to the coolest temperatures we've had in months. As the kids head out for school,...
Transcript: House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Rep. Michael McCaul on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 8, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Rep. Michael McCaul, Republican of Texas, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Sept. 8, 2024.MARGARET BRENNAN: We're back with the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Republican Michael McCaul of Texas. Congressman, good morning. REP. MICHAEL MCCAUL: Thanks for having me.MARGARET BRENNAN: I have a lot to get to with you. I want to quickly ask you about what we heard from the Justice Department on Friday in regard to this massive Russian scheme to influence the upcoming election. Back in the...
UNT Initiative Empowers Texans with Disabilities to Secure Fair Wages and Inclusive Employment
Your browser does not support the audio element. The University of North Texas (UNT) is offering a range of programs and resources to help Texans with disabilities secure meaningful employment through its Texas Beacons of Excellence project. Part of the university’s Workplace Inclusion and Sustainable Employment (WISE) initiative, the project aims to provide pathways toward fair wages and integrated employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
9:55am Sunday: Heads Up Texas and Louisiana
The National Hurricane Center says there is a 90% chance of a tropical storm forming within the red area. A Hurricane Hunter aircraft will investigate the storm and watches may be issued later today. My original forecast, made yesterday, of a tropical storm still looks good. However, I believe the...
Lawsuit: Travis County using taxpayer money on partisan identifying unregistered voters
(The Center Square) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued another county for allegedly violating state election law, this time, the Travis County Commissioners Court. The lawsuit was filed in the District Court of Travis County and names the Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector and Voter Registrar, county judge and commissioners as defendants. On August […]
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 […]
Texas Has a $1 Million Winner, Mega Millions Nears $1 Billion
The winning numbers for Friday's Mega Millions drawing were 6-23-41-59-63 with a Mega Ball of 25. Nobody matched all six numbers for the $740 million jackpot. That means the jackpot will rise to $800 million for the next drawing on Tuesday, September 10. The estimated cash payout is $401 million.
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