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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.
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...
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.
Gov. Abbott selects CCFD Fire Chief Brandon Wade for Texas commission
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi Fire Department Chief Brandon Wade received special recognition from the state after his work for our city's department caught the attention of Gov. Abbott when looking to fill a spot as part of a prestigious commission. "The Texas Fire Chief's Association provided a...
North Texas resident wins $1.25M playing Texas Two Step game
PLANO, Texas — A Plano resident won $1.25 million playing Texas Two Step, a Texas Lottery draw game. The player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought the winning ticket at a Walmart Fuel Center in the 6000 block of Coit Road in Plano, according to Texas Lottery. The winning...
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...
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