San Marcos closes trails in efforts to protect endangered bird species
Closures will reoccur annually to protect the birds.
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Two San Antonio women to compete in national all-female construction competition
Miranda Menchaca and Leticia Ortiz are two of only three female machine operators employed at CPS Energy. SAN ANTONIO — Two women from San Antonio employed at CPS Energy will represent the city at a national all-female construction competition. Miranda Menchaca and Leticia Ortiz are two of only three female machine operators employed at CPS … Read more
Mayor Ron Nirenberg says city council will look at backup funding plan for Migrant Resource Center
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg is pushing for more help with the Migrant Resource Center and said the bipartisan border security bill could bring relief. Nirenberg and several other mayors met with President Joe Biden in Brownsville on Thursday. The mayor told KSAT that Biden asked about the impact of the migrant … Read more
Texas’ only sugar mill shuts down after 50 years due to water shortage
SANTA ROSA, Texas – The only operating sugar mill in Texas has shut down after over 50 years in business. The Texas Farm Bureau said the Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers mill no longer had adequate water to sustain operations, an issue the bureau blames on ongoing water issues with Mexico under the 1944 Water … Read more
Texas Panhandle fires: Record winter heat and dry hair helped worsen historic flames
Texas has a wildfire season in winter, but climate change is extending it, scientists say. TEXAS, USA — This story was originally published by the Texas Tribune, and can be viewed here. Meteorologists at the National Weather Service office in Amarillo saw signs of possible danger in the Panhandle days before the first fire sparked. … Read more
Record winter heat and dry air helped drive Panhandle fire risk
Texas has a wildfire season in winter, but climate change is extending it, scientists say. TEXAS, USA — This story was originally published by the Texas Tribune, and can be viewed here. Meteorologists at the National Weather Service office in Amarillo saw signs of possible danger in the Panhandle days before the first fire sparked. … Read more
How to improve indoor air
Even if the weather outside isn’t frightful, you might still be dealing with dry and dirty indoor air, especially when you keep windows and doors closed in winter. Consumer Reports says adding humidifiers and air purifiers can help, but they require some care. A humidifier can help keep the air inside of your home at … Read more