Date & Time: 8/12/2023, 4:26 A.M. County: Wilbarger Location: US 287, 3 miles East of Chillicothe Posted Speed Limit: 75 Weather Condition: Clear Road Conditions: Dry Vehicle 1: 2016, Ford F250 pickup Driver Vehicle 1: DECEASED Patnode, Kevin Laine, 38 year old, male, of Santa Fe, New Mexico Seatbelt: N Injury Information: The driver was…
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WESTERN NORTH TEXAS… * WINDS…South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 18 percent. * TEMPERATURES…Up to 110. * IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY……
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected. * WHEN…From noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS…Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…