Governor signs $18 billion property tax cut
Governor Greg Abbott, on Wednesday, ceremonially signed legislation delivering the largest property tax cut in Texas history—$18 billion—passed during Special Session #2 of the 88th Legislature in New Caney. The Governor was joined at the historic bill signing by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Senator Paul Bettencourt, Representative Morgan Meyer, and other members of…
Read MoreBallot order set for the 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution
The Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza drew the ballot order for the 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Texans will vote on these amendments as a part of the November 7 Election. Below is the ballot order as drawn. Proposition 1 – HJR 126 “The constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage in…
Read MoreTemps above 110 degrees expected this week
The National Weather Service is calling for dangerous high temperatures this week. The NWS is predicting triple digits every day this week, staring with 103 on Sunday and 101 on Monday, before jumping to near record levels. The NWS calls for 109 Tuesday, 111 Wednesday, 108 Thursday, and 104 Friday. There is a small chance…
Read MoreChillicothe man killed in accident on U.S. 283
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2 Number Injured: 1 Number killed: 1 Date & Time: 06/20/23, 6:20 A.M. County: Wilbarger Location: U.S. Highway 283 (US 283) and Farm to Market Road 91 (FM 91) – (14 miles north of Vernon) Posted Speed Limit: 75 Vehicle 1: 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer, sports utility vehicle Vehicle 2: 2008…
Read MoreFatal accident north of Oklaunion
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 1 Number Injured: Number killed: 1 Date & Time: 06/19/23, 4:40 P.M. County: Wilbarger Location: County Road 117 (CR 117), 3.7 miles north of Oklaunion, Texas Posted Speed Limit: 60 Vehicle 1: 1990 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck Driver Vehicle 1: Duncan, James Ray, 58 years of age, male of Oklaunion,…
Read More97th Air Mobility Wing celebrating 100th anniversary of air refueling
On June 27, 2023, the United States Air Force will celebrate the 100th anniversary of air refueling with global flyover events. The 97th Air Mobility Wing will be celebrating this historic milestone by conducting air refueling in several significant locations across Oklahoma and Texas. With 100 years of experience, today’s U.S. Air Force air refueling…
Read MoreERCOT, PUCT Call for Voluntary Power Conservation
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) is echoing a notice from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) asking Texans to voluntarily reduce electricity use, if safe to do so, due to extreme temperatures and forecasted record demand. The Voluntary Conservation Notice is in effect from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. CT today, Tuesday,…
Read MoreHeat advisory in effect — Heat index to 114 degrees forecast
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING… …HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM CDT TUESDAY… * WHAT…Heat index values of 108 to 114 expected. real temperatures of 106 are forecast Monday Tuesday and 103 on Wednesday, and 105 on Saturday and Sunday.…
Read MorePedestrian killed on Business 287
An early morning fatality collision occurred Monday just east of Vernon on Business 287. The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Danielle Marie Perkins. She was pronounced dead at the scene at about 5:50 a.m. According to DPS Sgt. Marc Couch, Perkins was traveling east, walking near the center stripe in the roadway when she…
Read MoreMulti-vehicle fatality crash on U.S.70
A three vehicle collision occurred at approximately 11:14 a.m., May 9, on U.S. Highway 287, four miles southeast of Vernon, that claimed the life of an Amrillo man and injured three others. Pronounced dead at the scene was Frankie Hernandez, 25, of Amarillo. Monte Ray Moe, 61, of Raymond, South Dakota, Jasmin Jarnal Athwal, 19,…
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