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Weather

Eastland wildfires bring the smell of smoke into Houston

Posted on March 18, 2022 · Wildfires near Abilene wafted in from the northwest Friday morning.

Weather

Harris County’s extreme summer heat is creating a prime climate for possible wildfires, expert says

Posted on August 14, 2023 · As of Monday morning, National Weather Service declared yet another excessive heat warning for the Houston area.

Energy & Environment

Wildfires bring both destruction and benefits

Posted on June 20, 2022 · Texas is facing an intense wildfire season, with already over 200,000 acres burned so far. Of course, wildfires can have devastating consequences for people, agriculture and the environment. But they also bring some positive ecological effects.

OBITUARY

Sarah Weddington, the Texas lawyer who at 26 successfully argued Roe v. Wade, has died

Posted on December 27, 2021 · Weddington argued the case before the high court twice, in December 1971 and again in October 1972, resulting the next year in the 7-2 ruling that legalized abortion. She died Sunday at age 76.

Texas

USPS Premiers Western Wear Stamps In Abilene

Posted on July 23, 2021 · Tomorrow morning the United States Postal Service officially issues a new collection of Western Wear stamps. Abilene post offices are among the first to offer the set of Forever stamps, designed by a hometown artist.

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Eastland wildfires bring the smell of smoke into Houston

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