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Not quite as hot today || Sponsored by Whitaker’s Towing
Scattered showers and storms are also possible today mainly along and north of I-20 during the afternoon. Rain chances are 20-40%.
Showers possible today || Sponsored by Whitaker’s Towing
Damaging downburst winds will be possible with the strongest thunderstorms. While a few areas will see beneficial rainfall, many areas will miss out.
Qualifying full-time PJC students to get free laptops this fall || Sponsored by Quality Care ER
Paris Junior College will be giving laptops to qualifying full-time students in the fall semester.
Lawsuit claims Skittles are ‘unfit for human consumption’
The lawsuit states titanium dioxide is used in paint, adhesives, plastics, and roofing materials and can cause DNA changes, brain and organ damage, and lesions in the liver and kidneys.
Critical brush fire danger today || Content sponsored by Whitaker’s Towing
Take care to help prevent wildfires in the presence of very dry vegetation where fires can easily start and spread.
Red Cross provides tips for managing extreme heat
Triple-digit temperatures are forecast throughout the week for North Texas, with temperatures on Wednesday climbing to near-record levels, according to the National Weather Service.
Public invited to a birthday Nerf battle in Greenville for child suffering from PNES
The public is invited to attend a birthday bash featuring an epic Nerf battle in Greenville…
Suicide crisis lifeline launches new three-digit number: 988
The current Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, even after 988 is launched nationally.
Weekly road report || Area construction
Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones.
Excessive heat warnings and heat advisories continue || Sponsored by Whitaker’s Towing
Excessive heat warnings and heat advisories have been posted for North Texas and parts of Central Texas through Monday.