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Rain and lower temperatures ahead
Better rain chances starting late Monday and lasting through midweek. Isolated showers are in the forecast tomorrow through the weekend, but the coverage will be more limited than earlier today. Also, the timing will be confined to the afternoon hours. Brief “splash ‘n dash” showers will be it through Sunday,...
Greg Abbott Promises to Keep Using Migrants as Political Pawn at RNC
Texas’s border battle with the Biden administration is apparently not going to end anytime soon, at least according to its governor.Speaking at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, Governor Greg Abbott bragged about the contentious back-and-forth he had with federal border agents earlier this year. That spat ended with the Supreme Court siding in favor of the Biden administration. In a 5–4 decision, the high court ruled that Texas had overstepped its authority by placing razor wire along the Rio Grande section of the U.S.-Mexico border. It also gave the green light to the federal government to snip and move...
Alert! Residents Alarmed by Annoying and Dangerous Mosquito Surge in South Texas
WFCN – Recently, have you seen an increase in the number of mosquitoes?. Standing water increases mosquito populations whenever a hurricane passes through. There is a wide spectrum of mosquito dangers. “They are bothersome, to be sure, but they also spread disease,” Dr. Linda Yancey of Memorial Hermann in...
"It's stretching us," Governor Abbott deploys APD officers to RNC, amidst staffing crisis
AUSTIN, Texas — The Republican National Convention continues this week in Milwaukee, where former President Donald Trump accepted his party's nomination, and made his first public appearance following an attempt on his life on Saturday. Even prior to Trump's assassination attempt, the Department of Homeland Security listed the RNC...
Texas Has a New National Park
On the grounds of the Blackwell School in Marfa in the early 20th century, it was policy that students leave their native Spanish language at the door. If they broke this rule, they faced punishment, ranging from demerits to being placed in a closet. And according to a placard from the Texas Historical Commission, students were even made to scribble down Spanish words on slips of paper they buried in a mock funeral ceremony, vowing not to speak the language again.
Former Texas governor will participate in West Texas Legislative Summit
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Former Texas governor and US Secretary of Energy Rick Perry will be a speaker at the West Texas Legislative Summit, the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce announced late Tuesday. The Chamber and honorary co-hosts Congressman August Pfluger, Texas Sen. Charles Perry and Texas Rep. Drew...
A cold front is moving into North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — A cold front will come through North Texas Wednesday evening. A few showers are possible Wednesday and Thursday along with cooler weather. A front could kick up more storms Wednesday evening as it pushes south overnight.If it slows down, North Texas could end up with very heavy rain across the southeast counties down the I-45 corridor on Thursday. The First Alert Weather team will keep an eye on this possibility. Otherwise, just a few afternoon showers riding in on a north wind.There are not great rain chances for Thursday, but there is great news about cooler...
Cody Johnson sings anthem smoothly at All-Star Game a night after Ingrid Andress’ panned rendition
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Country music artist Cody Johnson performed the national anthem without a hitch before the All-Star Game in his home state of Texas, a night after a widely panned performance by Ingrid Andress that led to an apology and an admission that she was drunk. Johnson...
This high school football team’s ‘real’ coach is an 11-year-old girl
MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas (KLTV/Gray News) - An 11-year-old in Texas is making waves as she helps coach a high school football team. Joe Cluley is the head football coach at Mount Pleasant High School. While out on the field, Cluley is never far from his favorite assistant coach, his daughter Kate.
Texas judges issue additional rulings blocking Title IX revisions
(The Center Square) – Two federal judges have ruled in favor of Texas and Texas plaintiffs in separate lawsuits filed to block a Biden administration Title IX rule change from going into effect. Texas is now the 15th state where the revisions are blocked from going into effect ahead of an Aug. 1 deadline. Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas Amarillo Division...
Swing into Action: Tyler, TX Now Home to a New Indoor Virtual Golf Course
A popular national indoor golf simulator company has chosen Tyler, TX, for its first Texas location, and they're open for business now. The Back Nine held its grand opening last week, and the staff is ready for you. Tyler's newest golf simulator is located at 2467 Crow Rd., Ste. 300, it's the shopping center where you'll also find Cole & Company and 1836 Texas Kitchen.
Medications can cause susceptibility to heat-related illness
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - According to UT Health East Texas Paramedic Vicky LaMay, some medications, including both over-the-counter and prescription, have side effects that can cause some people to be more susceptible to heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. “If you have allergies, and you take Benadryl,...
East Texas police warn about possible officer impersonators
MINEOLA, Texas (KLTV) - What should you do if placed in a situation with a fake police officer?. The question has come to mind after Mineola police posted on Facebook that they received word of a police impersonator possibly using a Crown Victoria. Mineola PD said in the same post they have just one Crown Victoria in their fleet. An investigation is ongoing.
PATH facing fan shortage amid East Texas heat
TYLER, Texas — Due to the dangerous heat we have faced recently, one nonprofit has run out of fans to provide for those depending on them. "I really like working with people and they've given to me in the past and it helps out a lot of people," volunteer Felicia Cameron said.
Crash in Rusk County leaves 1 dead, traffic rerouted
RUSK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The Rusk County Office of Emergency Management said a crash that occurred on Wednesday afternoon resulted in one fatality. According to a release, the crash happened on State Highway 315 and County Road 3202 at approximately 3:40 p.m. and “resulted in a fatality.” Officials said that northbound traffic is being […]
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