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Heavy rainfall, winds expected in North Texas from Hurricane Beryl
NORTH TEXAS — Beryl is officially a Hurricane again. The National Hurricane Center updated at 11 p.m. to upgrade Beryl's 75 mph winds and a Category 1 Hurricane. North Texas can expect winds and heavy rainfall. Flash flooding is possible.Hurricane Beryl is still getting stronger overnight and could get closer to 80-85 mph winds by landfall.It appears the center of the circulation will pass right over Houston, the city is under a Hurricane Warning as well as Galveston. Galveston is expecting a storm surge of 5-7ft. Downtown Houston is expecting winds over 80mph by 9a-10. Flooding is almost certain.The...
Bridges: Texan Otis Boykin had pioneering role in electronics
Persistence makes all the difference, whether in history or science. And it is that persistence that can change the world, in ways both large and subtle. The work of engineer Otis Boykin helped facilitate a revolution in electronics, from the pacemaker to guided missiles. Boykin was born in Dallas in...
Severe weather coverage for Lubbock, South Plains on July 7, 2024
The National Weather Service in Lubbock said scattered thunderstorms were developing across the west-central South Plains, potentially moving into the Lubbock area by 7:00 p.m. on Sunday.
World Famous Bruno Steel House In Texas Lowers Its Asking Price
A Viral And Very Well Known Airbnb Rental In West Texas Just Lowered Its Asking Price. If you've ever scrolled through Airbnb listings in Texas over the last few years, one of the most popular and unique listings you'll find is one called the Bruno Steel House in Ransom Canyon, just outside of Lubbock.
Lubbock crews handle multiple fires related to fireworks over Fourth of July weekend
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Remember, if you’re continuing your Fourth of July celebration on your own this weekend, Lubbock Police and the Fire Marshal’s office are still patrolling, looking for illegal fireworks. Lubbock Police answered more than 400 calls for service related to fireworks on the Fourth. The...
Second Week of July Starting Rainy and Cool
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Meteorologist Leah Rodriguez has your Saturday evening weather update for Saturday, July 6, 2024. Tonight: Mostly Clear. Low of 70°. Winds S→SW 10 MPH. Tomorrow: Mostly Clear. 20% chance isolated storms in evening. High of 99°. Winds SW→E 10-15 MPH.
These Are The Nine Items Raising Your Electric Bill In Texas
The state of Texas is in the midst of a very hot summer. With temperatures hitting nearly 100 degrees most days, many people are attempting to stay cool. This is in turn strains the state's power grid and causes one thing we hate the most. That item we don't like is none other than power bill price increases.
FEMA disaster recovery centers to close on Monday for Beryl
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Centers will be closed across Texas on Monday as Hurricane Beryl makes landfall, FEMA Region 6 announced. FEMA centers like the one at the Hub in Smith County were initially set up to help people recover from severe weather that hit East Texas in April. The centers will […]
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