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NWS Storm Spotter training in Vernon Monday
The National Weather Service will conduct a storm spotter training in Vernon on Monday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wilbarger County Auditorium
Read MoreRain possible Thursday evening, cool weekend expected
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Windy. Chance…
Read MoreChance of freezing rain Friday
The National Weather Service reports a slight chance of freezing rain before noon on Friday, then a slight chance of rain showers after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. North northeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Read MoreGreen hydrogen facility construction 12 to 18 months away
Representatives from Air Products and AES met with local officials and community leaders to discuss their development of an estimated $4 billion renewable energy and green hydrogen project in Wilbarger County. The project will be owned and operated through an equal partnership between Air Products and AES. The facility will be powered by renewable energy…
Read MoreProposed speed limit change for portion of 287
According to Adel Lewis TXDOT Public Information Officer, there is a proposed speed limit change pending approval by the Texas Transportation Commission that would affect a section of U.S. 287 through Oklaunion. The proposal is to lower the speed limit from its current 75 mph down to 65 mph. This would be from 2.667 miles…
Read MoreCelebrating 100 Years of Texas State Parks, Black History Month with Special Events Throughout February
After a January kickoff with record attendance at First Day Hikes across the state, Texas State Parks’ Centennial Celebration continues with a new round of special community events this month. In February, state parks in North Texas, East Texas, Huntsville and San Antonio will host a variety of events, including several that commemorate Black History…
Read MoreWinter weather advisory extended through Thursday
The final round of winter precipitation is expected to arrive Wednesday with lingering chances into Thursday morning. Portions of south central/southeast Oklahoma and western north Texas have a more pronounced warm nose and it`s possible that most of the precipitation may fall as freezing rain on Wednesday. Significant ice accumulations on trees and power lines…
Read MoreAEP offers tips for Winter Storm
AEP Texas is preparing for Winter Storm Mara that is predicted to affect parts of the AEP Texas service territory over the next few days, particularly in west and north Texas. Freezing temperatures and high winds could result in local pockets of outages in these areas. AEP Texas is taking the following steps to prepare…
Read MoreWinter Weather Advisory thru Wednesday
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…Sleet and freezing rain. Additional sleet accumulations of up to one quarter of an inch and ice accumulations of up to two tenths of an inch. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, northwest, southern, southwest and western Oklahoma and northern Texas. * WHEN…Until noon…
Read MoreTexas State Parks Photo Contest Launches in Honor of 100-Year Celebration
Point, focus, shoot! In honor of its 100-year birthday celebration, Texas State Parks is hosting a photo contest throughout 2023 with the chance to win park passes, H-E-B gift cards and even a curated state park experience. The contest will have four seasonal prize winners before the public votes on the grand prize winner at…
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