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Hurricane Francine forecast to form, make landfall near Louisiana/Texas state line
A tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to strengthen into Hurricane Francine and dump up to 12 inches of rain in Louisiana and Texas through Thursday, the National Hurricane Center said. Why it matters: The storm is forecast to make landfall Wednesday near the Louisiana-Texas state line...
Texas Teacher Accused Of Locking Child Out Of Home Overnight
A Houston ISD teacher has been arrested on child endangerment charges after allegedly locking her 12-year-old daughter out of their apartment overnight. Georgette Albert, 45, is accused of not allowing the child back inside over an argument, forcing the child to sleep on a bench in the apartment complex. The child attempted to get back into the apartment several times.
Alligator Targets Kids Swimming in Texas Lake
Why did the parents in the video at the bottom of this article let their kids swim in a lake that has signs posted near the lake warning of alligators?. The video opens with a shot of a gigantic alligator lumbering its way toward a group of children at a lake in Huntsville State Park in Texas. Was it just checking them out, because it wasn't trying very hard if it was hungry? Folks in the comments section agree.
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,...
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 […]
Popular Texas Retailer Now Closing 1/3 Of Their 1,300 Stores
Texas has a lot of new businesses beginning every day right along side all the new residents arriving to the Lone Star State looking for better career opportunities and quality of life that is not offered just about anywhere else in the United States. Over 10% of the Fortune 500 companies in the USA are now headquartered in Texas, and the state continues to welcome new transfers all of the time.
ALERT: Texas, Don’t Do The “Chase Bank Money Glitch” Trend
A new trend is sweeping the social sharing website Tik Tok, and possibly the state of Texas. However, should you even participate in it? The answer is probably not. "Chase Infinite Money Glitch" Takes Internet By Storm. As reported by Mashable, this "glitch" worked out like this. A person would...
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