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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. […]
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...
LOCAL STORM SPOTTER WORKED ON ‘TWISTERS’ MOVIE, WILL BE AT MEET & GREET FRIDAY AT WESTWOOD CINEMA 6
A local storm tracker contributed his expertise to the new movie, “Twisters”. Bob Pack, who lives in Burleson County, served as an extra and helped consult with actors to make the storm-chasing scenes more realistic. His truck that collects weather data was also in the film. “Twisters” officially...
This Woodlands Elite Cheerleader Turned Pole Vaulter Is One of the Best Stories of the Paris Olympics — How Brynn King Defied the Odds to Make the US Team
Brynn King is bringing The Woodlands with her to the Olympic Games. She made the US Team in pole vault and is headed to Paris. (Photo by Doug Bouma) A Woodlands Elite cheerleader turned Division II pole vaulter already had a trip to France with her best friend planned for this summer. But she’ll be making a stop in Paris to compete in the Summer Olympics first. Yes, Brynn King’s story is quite the remarkable tale.
Anna-Sophia Lagos: An Up-and-Coming Talent
“It was natural; it was eating, breathing, and drawing,” Anna-Sophia Lagos described her childhood desire to draw. Located in Tomball, Texas, Lagos’ art depicts the Western lifestyle in an effort to preserve its culture, which has made such an impact in her own life growing up in rural Texas.
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...
Fort Bend Commissioner Andy Meyers Advocating for Clean Energy Expansion
KATY, TX (Covering Katy News) - Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers has taken his commitment to reliable energy solutions to Austin, where, on Wednesday, he participated in crucial meetings centering around enhancing the state's clean energy production to ensure greater security, reliability, and affordability for Texans. "As...
Texas Rainfall Brings Out ‘Toxic’ Worms that Regenerate When Chopped in Half
The recent excessive rainfall in the Houston area has brought an unexpected and toxic guest out of hiding: the hammerhead flatworm. These invasive worms, known for their distinctive hammer-shaped heads, emerge from their subterranean homes due to the massive amounts of precipitation. Danger Lurking in Your Yard. These flatworms can...
‘Now they know about Abilene’: DCOA president returns from economic development mission in Asia
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC)- Development Corporation of Abilene CEO & President Misty Mayo recently returned to the States. Mayo is one of 28 delegates chosen to join Texas Governor Greg Abbott on a three-country economic development mission in Asia. While on the trip, she was able to make professional connections with hundreds of potential business partners […]
Massage business in Cypress shut down after state finds evidence of possible human trafficking
CYPRESS, Texas — The State of Texas shut down a massage establishment in Cypress after inspectors found potential signs of human trafficking. The state licensing department (TDLR) initially issued a six-month emergency closure at Gen Spa on the 1700 block of Fry Road after a recent routine inspection. "The...
Flood Watch in effect through 6 p.m. Friday
The Katy forecast from the National Weather Service. A flood watch is in effect until 6 p.m., Friday, July 26. Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
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