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Texas Ranks Number 1 in the Nation For This Type of Vehicular Death
In Texas, summertime means heat. While, for the most part, we've had a mild summer this year (2024), we still have those days that the heat can be unbearable even for us natives. Even on those mild summer days, we still experienced a blast of oven level heat coming from our vehicles after work or while shopping. That heat is dangerous inside our cars during the summer. Despite all the warnings and the science and the statistics, we still see those headlines every year of someone dying while sitting in a hot car.
Texas Woman Tackles Purse Snatcher
How a Houston Woman Gave a Purse Snatcher a Crash Course in Texas Justice. We all know the slogan "Don't Mess With Texas," right?. It's an advertisement campaign that started in 1986 as a means to discourage folks from littering. One lady in Texas did her part by taking out...
Continued heat, sunshine and dry conditions for North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — A few more 100+-degree days are on the way into next week.Unfortunately, we have more of the same on the way Sunday and Monday as our Weather Alerts continue.The Excessive Heat Warning has been extended through 9 p.m. Monday with feels-like temperatures up to 111 degrees.Be prepared for plentiful sunshine Sunday as temperatures climb to around 104 in the afternoon.Please remember those heat safety precautions for you and your pets. Remember to keep them hydrated and watch out for signs the heat is causing them distress.As the ridge shifts a little west, a back door cold front...
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Houston immigrants’ rights org over political speech
Attorney General Ken Paxton has targeted similar organizations that aid migrants at the border. The lawsuit appears to be the first to focus on political speech and rules that govern nonprofits.
Fists and Wigs Fly During Fight on Dallas Highway
Two women came to blows on the side of the highway near downtown Dallas. We’re not even into the hottest days of summer and people are already losing their minds. Then again, it’s not like people don’t routinely lose their temper in this neck of the woods regardless of the weather.
NFL Preseason Recap: Cowboys' defense stellar again, Trey Lance steadies to beat Raiders 27-12
The Dallas Cowboys did a lot right on defense last week, despite giving up a game-winning drive at the end. Mike Zimmer, coaching his first game in Dallas since the early 2000s, saw his backup defenders convert on four errant Stetson Bennett passes and turn them into interceptions. Dallas’ offense, mostly led by Trey Lance, was only able to turn them into 3 points.
Dallas Hit with Excessive Heat Warning as Temperatures Soar to 111 Degrees
Dallas residents are bracing for an intense wave of heat forecasted to scorch the city, with the National Weather Service issuing an Excessive Heat Warning now extended until 9 PM CDT Monday. According to this warning, heat index values are expected to reach a dangerous high of up to 111 degrees, posing a significant threat to the north-central and northeast regions of Texas.
Car chase in Tyler ends in rollover crash
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Tyler police are investigating a rollover crash near the intersection of S. Broadway Avenue and W. 1st Street. According to the Tyler Police Department, on Sunday around 5 a.m., officers responded to a call about a suspicious noise believed to be a gunshot at a Whataburger near Beckham Avenue.
Fort Worth police cruiser hit by accused drunk driver near where sergeant was killed
FORT WORTH, Texas - A Fort Worth police cruiser was hit by an accused drunk driven not far from where a police sergeant was killed last week. The cruiser was blocking the scene of an accident on I-35W, near Sycamore School Road, when it was hit around 5 a.m. on Sunday.
Texas Teachers Are The Most Overworked In The U.S.
It certainly appears that we aren't taking very good care of our teachers. A number of Texas school districts have kicked off the school year. This type of thing would never be on my radar, except for the fact that a number of teachers posted their Amazon wish lists online in order to receive a little help. If you're unfamiliar with the phenomenon, the teachers are so desperate for classroom basics that they are turning to their communities for a little support. I have to say, it's a bit embarrassing that the State Of Texas doesn't give teachers what they need to do their jobs.
When Does Texas Fall Back Out Of Day Light Saving Time In ’24?
Are all y'all ready to fall back into winter's dark clutches? Me either. Dallas, TX, y'all ready? How about you, Houston, TX? As we continue to hold out hope for a world without "saving daylight" in it, the worst part of it is fast approaching. I'm not ready for summer...
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