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Friday is the next best chance for rain in North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — There's at least a 20-degree difference between temperatures in North Texas' most western and most eastern counties this afternoon. Based on the temperatures seen today, counties to the Southwest have been dealing with more cloud cover on Thursday. There have been a few showers, mainly to the east, and there was even a flood advisory in portions of Bosque and Hill counties. Overall, the rain has been fairly minimal today. Rain chances remain at 30% or less through sunset, then dry conditions are forecast overnight into Friday morning. Friday is the last chance for rain, but it'll once again be a scenario where the farther south/east, the more likely it is to see some showers. Highs will remain below normal, in the 80s and low 90s, Friday through Sunday. Once high pressure builds back in across the central U.S. next week, temperature highs return to normal or above. Comparing triple-digit days from last summer through this year, it's noticeable how few triple-digit days the area has had this June compared to last. The cooler temps can't last forever though. August 1 is coming in hot.
Thursday Night Forecast: Active through Sunday, heat returns next week
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms early. Chance of rain: 40%. Low: 73. Winds: SE 5 MPH. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Chance of rain: 40%. High: 85. Winds: SE 5-10 MPH. SATURDAY: Partly cloudy skies with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. […]
Drought update: Big improvements along I-35 corridor and the Hill Country
AUSTIN, Texas — We've come to another drought monitor update, and this week, we're tracking a much-improved situation across Central Texas. In fact, the Interstate 35 corridor, as well as Milam County, are no longer in the "abnormally dry" category and are no longer in a drought designation as a result.
TPWD releasing native desert bighorn sheep populations in West Texas this fall
Desert bighorn sheep continue to make a comeback in Texas as wildlife officials ram through efforts to restore the population that was once extinct in the Lone Star State. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced plans earlier this month to restore the native species to the Franklin Mountains this fall, as part...
'A heart of gold' | Central Texas community mourns the loss of Chris Crain, Waco GoodFellas member
WACO, Texas — Waco is mourning the loss of a beloved soul who left a lasting impact on the community, Chris Crain. The 57-year-old lost his life battling cancer on July 23 and was part of the non-profit organization, the Waco GoodFellas. It's an organization that strives to give...
2026 4-star DL out of Arlington (TX) will visit Texas A&M this weekend
Texas A&M’s annual recruiting pool party is slated for this weekend, providing Mike Elko and his staff a great opportunity to add to the program’s 19 commitments in the 2025 recruiting class while hosting several prospects in the 2026 cycle. One of those 2026 prospects who will head to College Station this weekend is 4-star defensive lineman Jesse Ford out of Arlington, Texas, one of the rising pass rushers in class. A “breakout” player during his 2023 sophomore season at Martin HS, Ford dominated in the trenches, leading to his nearly 20 offers, including Texas and Ole Miss. Knowing his potential early...
Presidential Perspective - July 25, 2024
The quarterly meeting of Baylor’s Board of Regents is happening this week outside of Austin. Because this gathering also serves as an annual retreat for strategic discussions about the University and higher education, the Regents are focusing on topics of importance such as value, affordability, governance and artificial intelligence.
Bears Named to Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team
IRVING, Texas – Sixty-two Baylor student-athletes were named to the 2023-24 Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team, announced by the conference office Wednesday afternoon. In total, 762 student-athletes across the Big 12 were honored. Nominated by each institution's director of student-athlete support services, student-athletes on the Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team must be new, first-time/incoming freshmen that have completed 24 semester hours of non-remedial coursework and achieved a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00.
My husband & I are raising his late ex-wife’s baby – they were long divorced but I didn’t want him to be in foster care
A WOMAN is raising her husband's ex-wife's baby after she died five days after giving birth. Christie Werts, 49, and husband, Wesley, 46, got a phone call in August 2021, which informed them that his ex-wife was in hospital with Covid and was pregnant. Wesley was warned his ex-wife was...
Commissioners Spend on Debris Removal, Dump Trailer; Accept Annual Bids for ’24-’25
Limestone County commissioners during their Tuesday, July 23, meeting voted to purchase equipment and hired a contractor to clear storm debris. The meeting was led by Precinct 4 Commissioner Bobby Forrest, as Judge Richard Duncan was absent due to illness. Commissioners considered five bids for a dump trailer for the Road and Bridge Department, and eventually followed Administrator James Trantham’s recommendation for Texas Pride trailer. They unanimously approved the $19,030.25 trailer purchase, to be funded from the contingencies budget line. Commissioners had “tentatively approved” awarding the storm debris and tree removal work to Texas Tree Trimmers during their second June meeting. However, Auditor...
Newborn Found In Texas Dumpster, Another Abandoned In Vehicle
In a heart-wrenching discovery, a newborn baby boy was found abandoned in a dumpster behind an apartment complex in southwest Houston on Sunday. The incident has shocked the local community and drawn attention to the importance of Texas' Safe Haven law. The Rescue. The rescue unfolded around 2 p.m. when...
Concerns Growing Over Cocaine Sharks Appearing In Texas Waters
New data has revealed sharks near the coast of Brazil has been found to have cocaine in their systems. Some in Texas are now concerned that cocaine sharks could appear in the state. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Cocaine Sharks Possible In The State Of Texas?
Former Florida firebrand headlining Upstate GOP fundraiser
A former tea party favorite who unsuccessfully challenged Texas’ governor two years ago is headlining a fundraiser for an Upstate Republican party that wants to drive the Statehouse further to the right. Retired Lt. Col. Allen West, a former congressman from Florida, is the featured speaker of “A Night of Liberty and Freedom” on Aug. […]
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