The National Weather Service has canceled the excessive heat warning for Friday as less-humid air starts flowing into the area. Although temperatures will remain in the upper 90s, the drier air will make it feel slightly cooler.(5:23 p.m.)
Sales tax revenue in Texas County fell sharply during the latest distribution. The tally for the year remains up. (5:10 p.m.)
Houston Rural Fire Department responds to field fire at Brown Road at Elk Creek. (12:47 p.m.)
Seven students from Intercounty Electric’s service territory attend youth leadership conference. (12:22 p.m.)
Houston’s sales tax revenue flat during latest distribution; up for the year. (12:20 p.m.)
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot. Highs in the upper 90s. Heat index readings 104 to 109 in the late morning and afternoon. (7:53 a.m.)
It’s health fair this evening at the Texas County Fair. (7:58 a.m.)
County back-to-school section in this week’s newspaper. Licking, Success, Raymondville and Summersville to open Wednesday; balance on Thursday.
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