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Weekly road construction || Aug. 1, 2022
Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Aug. 1, 2022.
Hot and breezy today || Sponsored by Whitaker’s Towing
No rainfall is expected with highs between 95 and 103.
Relief expected with rain, weak cool front || Sponsored by Whitaker’s Towing
A weak cool front and/or outflow boundary from storms across southern OK and NW TX today will push into North TX, before stalling by tonight, then returning north of the Red River on Sunday.
Winery in Greenville cancels scheduled Beto appearance
Earlier this week, Landon’s Winery owner Bob Landon made the announcement, noting he was canceling the event because he wants to remain politically neutral.
Free haircuts for students set for Aug. 13
The Royal Barber Shop recently made the announcement on social media.
Sprite to retire iconic green plastic bottle
This change is part of its broader effort to become more environmentally responsible, the company said. Currently, the green plastic bottle contains green polyethylene terephthalate (PET), an additive that can’t be recycled into new bottles.
Weekly fishing report || July 28, 2022
To prevent the spread of zebra mussels, the law requires draining of water from boats and onboard receptacles when leaving or approaching public fresh waters.
Hot and rain-free weather today || Weather Outlook
Hot and rain-free weather is expected today. Temperatures will range from the upper 90s to near 103 degrees with heat index values between 103-106.
Texas receives shipment of 14,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine
Monkeypox is a viral illness that starts with symptoms like fever, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, chills, and exhaustion. Soon after, a rash of raised, flesh-colored bumps appears that progresses to look like pimples or blisters.
PJC third baseman drafted by Yankees || Content sponsored by Quality Care ER
Beau Brewer of McKinney, Texas, who has finished up a stellar sophomore year at Paris Junior College, was drafted in the 19th round by the New York Yankees.